About this walk
Merri Creek Trail – Pram-Friendly Walk
The Merri Creek Trail is an easy, pram-friendly walk just outside Melbourne. The paved pathway stretches approximately 21 km, but you can walk as long or as short a distance as you like. The trail follows the Merri Creek through remnant and revegetated bushland, providing a peaceful escape from the city.
A popular starting point is Dights Falls, where the Merri Creek enters the Yarra River. The shared pathway weaves across both sides of the creek over a series of suspension bridges, making the route interesting for children and families.
Pram Walk Details – Merri Creek Trail
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Location: Melbourne, Victoria
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Distance: 21 km (walk as long or short as you like)
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Surface: Paved, shared pathway
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Difficulty: Easy
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Pram suitable: Yes
Highlights and Landmarks Along the Trail
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Dights Falls, Abbotsford
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CERES environmental park
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Brunswick Velodrome
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Coburg Lake
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HM Prison Pentridge
Step-on / Step-off Points:
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Yarra Bend Park – Yarra Bend Rd, Fairfield
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Coburg Lake Reserve – Murray Rd, Coburg
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Moomba Park – McBryde St, Fawkner
Why This Walk Works Well With a Pram
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Mostly flat, paved pathways suitable for all pram types
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Scenic bushland and creek-side views
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Bridges and creek crossings add interest for children
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Multiple access points allow flexible walking distances
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Opportunities for wildlife spotting and nature exploration
Local Tips for Families
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Start at Dights Falls for a scenic entry point or choose any step-on/step-off location depending on your day
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Combine your walk with a visit to CERES Environmental Park for kid-friendly activities
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Bring water and snacks — picnic areas are available along the creek
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Why We Love Merri Creek Trail
This trail combines accessible paved paths, creek-side scenery, and multiple step-on/step-off points, making it a flexible and family-friendly walk just outside Melbourne.
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Facilities:
- Toilets
- Playground
- Disabled access
- Dogs ok
- BBQ
- Cafe
- Parking
- Picnic table
- Running
Abbotsford CERES environmental park Brunswick Velodrome Coburg Lake HM Prison Pentridge Step-on / Step-off Points: Yarra Bend Park – Yarra Bend Rd, Bushland walks, Close to city, Coburg Moomba Park – McBryde St, Creek walks, Easy walks, Fairfield Coburg Lake Reserve – Murray Rd, Family walks, Fawkner Why This Walk Works Well With a Pram Mostly flat, Melbourne, Merri Creek Trail, Merri Creek Trail – Pram-Friendly Walk The Merri Creek Trail is an easy, Nature walks, Paved walks, Pram-friendly walks, Stroller walks, Toddler-friendly walks, Victoria Distance: 21 km (walk as long or short as you like) Surface: Paved, Wildlife, but you can walk as long or as short a distance as you like. The trail follows the Merri Creek through remnant and revegetated bushland, making the route interesting for children and families. Pram Walk Details – Merri Creek Trail Location: Melbourne, pram-friendly walk just outside Melbourne. The paved pathway stretches approximately 21 km, providing a peaceful escape from the city. A popular starting point is Dights Falls, shared pathway Difficulty: Easy Pram suitable: Yes Highlights and Landmarks Along the Trail Dights Falls, where the Merri Creek enters the Yarra River. The shared pathway weaves across both sides of the creek over a series of suspension bridges