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Lyrebird Walk, Neuman, Paddy, and Coles Ridge Loop

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Lyrebird Walk, Neuman, Paddy, and Coles Ridge Loop

Moderate

4.9

(14)

161

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Lyrebird Walk, Neuman, Paddy, and Coles Ridge Loop

02:01

6.75km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. 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

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Dandenong Ranges National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.07 km

Newman Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Newman Road is a quiet management road that runs through Sherbrooke Forest, commonly used as an access point for walking routes including the Lyrebird, Neuman, and Coles Ridge tracks. The gravel road winds through tall mountain ash forest and fern-filled gullies, reflecting the area’s history as a forestry and fire-management corridor. Today, it functions primarily as a shared trail and trailhead access, linking several loop walks within Dandenong Ranges National Park.

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2.00 km

Paddy Road

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Paddy Road is a wide management track that winds through tall eucalypts, linking with tracks such as Neuman and Welch to form part of longer circuits. The path crosses Hardy Creek and climbs gently through towering mountain ash and fern gullies. Lyrebirds are often heard along this stretch, adding a distinctive soundtrack to the shaded walk beneath the tall canopy.

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4.38 km

Coles Ridge Track

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Coles Ridge Track is a wide management track in Sherbrooke Forest that follows a gentle ridgeline through tall mountain ash and mixed eucalypt woodland. Originally formed for forestry and fire access, it's now a key walking corridor that connects Newman Road and Grants Picnic Ground, with several surrounding trail junctions. Its wide surface and gradual gradients make it a straightforward, well-used section of longer loop walks in Dandenong Ranges National Park.

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6.75 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.10 km

1.47 km

174 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.06 km

337 m

193 m

138 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

14°C

5°C

21 %

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