Hiking in Gellibrand Hill Trail


Step back in time in a 19th century Australian landscape, featuring a beautifully restored homestead, granite tors, grassy woodlands and ancient River Red Gums – and get a bird's eye view of the jets landing and taking off at nearby Melbourne Airport

Woodlands Historic Park
Length: 11 kilometres
Walk: 4 hours
Track: Moderate
Grade: Moderate
Start: Somerton Road Picnic Area
Finish: Somerton Road Picnic Area
Permits/bookings: None required.

The highlight of the walk is historic Woodlands Homestead, a rare example of a large pre-fabricated timber house brought out from Britain. Erected in 1843 for a wealthy grazier, it has been faithfully restored, and a stroll through the house, stables and gardens today gives an evocative insight into the daily life of the original inhabitants. Continue past magnificent 200-year-old river red gums, grassy slopes dotted with grazing cattle and the ruins of two other homesteads. In stark contrast is the view from the top of Gellibrand Hill of busy Melbourne Airport across the road, city skyscrapers in the distance and suburbs spreading out in every direction.

Further Information
Parks Victoria
Ph 13 1963 (within Australia)