Eastern Sherbrooke Forest Walk

The Eastern Sherbrooke Forest Walk in Kallista, Victoria is a popular 4.6 km loop walk in the Dandenong Ranges.

It is suitable for all ages and fitness levels and takes around 1.5 - 2 hours to complete. Visitors are advised to wear comfortable footwear and bring water and snacks.

This walk offers a chance to experience the beauty of the rainforest and immerse oneself in a lush, forested landscape. The trail passes through towering Mountain Ash and Messmate Stringybark trees, as well as ferns and damp forest vegetation. It is also known for its wildlife, including superb lyrebirds, wombats, swamp wallabies, echidnas, possums, and powerful owls.

The Eastern Sherbrooke Forest Walk is open year-round from dawn to dusk. The best time to visit is from late spring to autumn when the trail is dry and ideal for walking. To get to the Eastern Sherbrooke Forest Walk, visitors can drive to Kallista, Victoria, which is about a 50-minute drive from Melbourne CBD. There is also a public transport option available by taking the train to Belgrave and then accessing the walk's entrance via bus or taxi services.