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Kangaroo Viewing and Messmate Trail Circuit

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Victoria

Kangaroo Viewing and Messmate Trail Circuit

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Kangaroo Viewing and Messmate Trail Circuit

01:34

5.65km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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145 m

Cardinia Reservoir Park

Highlight • Lake

Cardinia Park is a large recreational reserve that includes a major water storage, scenic lookouts, picnic areas, and a network of walking tracks. The park is well known for its …

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873 m

Messmate Trail

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Messmate Trail is a relatively short track that winds through eucalypt forest and low ridgelines, typically accessed from the Crystal Brook or Kangaroo Flat picnic areas. The track forms part …

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3.30 km

Kangaroo Viewing Trail

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Kangaroo Viewing Trail is a short, easy loop designed to give visitors a good chance of spotting eastern grey kangaroos grazing in the open grassland near the reservoir. The mostly …

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5.65 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.45 km

1.20 km

Surfaces

2.73 km

1.65 km

1.09 km

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

12°C

5°C

29 %

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Kangaroo Viewing and Messmate Trail Circuit

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