🌄Tirhatuan Park to Dandenong Police Paddocks Dogs welcome - 11km, flat

# There’s a quiet beauty to this landscape a blend of wetlands, bushland and lakes. a place where water, woodland, and open sky meet in a gentle mosaic of lakes, wetlands, and bushland. This walk invites us to slow down and wander through one of the most ecologically rich pockets of the Dandenong Creek corridor.

# 📍 Meeting Point

Tirhatuan Park, 4 Kriegel Way, Dandenong North VIC 3175
( Google plus code: 363C+JV Dandenong North VIC, Australia )

# 🕙 Start Time: 10am

(please arrive a bit earlier so we can start on time)

# 🥾 About This Walk

The area is home to diverse birdlife, the soft calls of frogs, and the quiet movement of fish beneath the surface. Along the way, the presence of Dandenong Creek and open views toward the Police Road Retarding Basin add to the sense of space and calm.
It’s a walk filled with subtle beauty — shifting light on water, the rustle of bushland, and the gentle rhythms of a thriving natural ecosystem.

A relaxed, social walk through along flat paths, with time to enjoy nature and connect with others. Everyone is welcome — whether you’re building fitness, seeking community, or simply wanting a peaceful moment outdoors.

# 📏 Distance & Difficulty

Distance: 11km
Grade: 3
Difficulty: Moderate
Duration: 3 hours

# 🎒 What to Bring

Water, snacks, weather‑appropriate clothing, comfortable shoes, sunscreen/hat, and any personal items you need.

Dogs - there is an off leash area at Tirhatuan Park and dogs can come on the walk on leash.

# 🌦 Weather & Safety

We hike in all conditions unless they become unsafe. If strong winds, storms, extreme heat, or track closures arise, we may adjust or postpone the walk.

# ⚠️ Safety Disclaimer

This is a social, community‑led outing, not a guided or professionally supervised activity. By attending, you accept responsibility for your own safety and wellbeing.
The route may include uneven ground, water crossings, and natural hazards. Please consider your fitness and bring suitable gear.
Our volunteers carry first aid, an emergency radio, and satellite communication devices, but these are not a substitute for personal preparedness.

# ❤️ About Walking With Grace

Walking With Grace is a faith‑inspired, non‑profit community that welcomes people from all backgrounds and beliefs. Our hikes are volunteer‑run and focused on connection, kindness, and enjoying nature together.

This event is part of club.hiking.org.au — a friendly community for sharing adventures and GPX files. Because Adventures Are Meant to Be Shared.

# 🌟 We Look Forward to Sharing This Adventure With You