Hardy Gully Nature Walk – Kallista – Vic

Hardy Gully Nature Trail – Dandenong Ranges – Victoria

The Dandenong Ranges pram walk is a family-friendly trail that allows you to explore towering Mountain Ash trees, lush tree-fern gullies, and colourful native birds just an hour from Melbourne. Perfect for prams and toddlers on bikes, this walk combines easy terrain with beautiful scenery, making it ideal for a relaxed day out.

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Pram Walk Details – Hardy Gully Nature Trail

• Location: Dandenong Ranges National Park, Victoria

• Distance: Approx. 1 km loop; flexible with picnic ground start

• Surface: Paved and natural paths

• Difficulty: Easy

• Pram suitable: Yes

• Dogs: Check local rules

• Facilities: Grants Picnic Ground café, free BBQs, seating, toilets, car parking

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Highlights Along the Walk

• Towering Mountain Ash (Eucalyptus regnans), the tallest flowering hardwood in the world

• Lush tree-fern gullies

• Spot native birds like Superb Lyrebirds, Cockatoos, and Rosellas

• Picnic and BBQ facilities at Grants Picnic Ground

• Easy loop track suitable for prams

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Why This Walk Works Well With a Pram

• Mostly flat and well-maintained paths

• Short loop ideal for families with young children

• Wide tracks suitable for standard and jogging prams

• Close to car parking, toilets, and café

• Safe and scenic for both adults and children

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Local Tips for Families

• Start at Grants Picnic Ground for access to café, BBQs, toilets, and parking

• Bring water, hats, and snacks

• Be quiet near the gullies to hear or spot Superb Lyrebirds

• Maps available from the Dandenong Ranges Information Centre or online via Parks Victoria

• Consider visiting in spring or autumn for vibrant colours and bird activity

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Why We Love Hardy Gully Nature Trail

This Dandenong Ranges pram walk combines accessible paths, native wildlife, towering trees, and picnic facilities, making it a perfect family-friendly outing just an hour from Melbourne.