Walk

1000 Steps (Kokoda Memorial Walk)

Ferntree Gully, Victoria

Steep stepped track through fern forest, with plaques honouring Kokoda Track soldiers.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
60 min
1000 Steps (Kokoda Memorial Walk)
Kacey Chong · CC BY-SA 4.0

A steep stepped track climbing through forest, with bronze plaques honouring those who died on the Kokoda Track in WWII. Busy on weekends. Some park areas close on selected nights during deer control until 19 November 2026, so check signage.

Good to know

  • Go on weekday mornings
  • Bring water
Best time
Morning
Getting there
Ferntree Gully, Dandenong Ranges National Park
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
No dogs

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