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Dickinson Reserve to Royal Botanic Gardens via Main Yarra Trail

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Dickinson Reserve to Royal Botanic Gardens via Main Yarra Trail

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Dickinson Reserve to Royal Botanic Gardens via Main Yarra Trail

05:16

20.3km

120m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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: March 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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688 m

Walmer Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Connecting Richmond and Hawthorn, Walmer Bridge (Walmer Street Bridge) is a key crossing along the Yarra River used by walkers and cyclists. The metal truss structure carries a shared path …

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2.31 km

Main Yarra Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Stretching for over 30 kilometres, the Main Yarra Trail follows the Yarra River from the city through Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, linking with tracks like the Capital City Trail and Gardiners …

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7.61 km

This small punt-style ferry crosses the Yarra River to Herring Island, operating on weekends and public holidays, typically between late morning and mid-afternoon. The crossing itself takes only a few …

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10.2 km

Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

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Bordering the Yarra River near the Main Yarra Trail, the Royal Botanic Gardens are one of Melbourne’s most beautiful green spaces. The gardens cover 38 hectares and feature a mix …

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20.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

1.37 km

119 m

Surfaces

11.0 km

7.64 km

962 m

662 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Dickinson Reserve to Royal Botanic Gardens via Main Yarra Trail

Walmer Bridge

Main Yarra Trail

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