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About the parkland
The Quarry Hills Parkland will expand to create approximately 1,100 hectares of green open space for communities in and around Mernda, Wollert, Epping and South Morang. Creating the new, larger parkland will help protect native plants and animals and strengthen cultural heritage.
Visitors will be able to experience new walking and cycling trails, connect with nature and enjoy healthy outdoor activities.
The City of Whittlesea manages the parklands in partnership with the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation.
![A wooden lookout platform and shelter with metal railings, overlooking the north-eastern suburbs of Melbourne with blue skies and light clouds. There are boulders at the walkway onto the platform](https://www.exploreoutdoors.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0026/712097/varieties/image_gallery_large.jpg)
Where is the parkland located?
The parkland will stretch from Mernda to South Morang, around 30 kilometres north-east of Melbourne’s CBD on the lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People.
Quarry Hills Parkland map
![Quarry Hills Parkland Map](https://www.exploreoutdoors.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0029/696440/varieties/image_gallery_large.jpg)
Timeline
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Government commitment to create a ring of parkland around Melbourne
November 2018
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Planning phase
Completed 2019-2022
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Cultural values study
Late 2022
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Consultation
November 2022-January 2023
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Final future directions plan
August 2023
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Park improvements
Open in stages in late 2024
More information
For more information, view resources below:
To find out more, contact the Suburban Parks Program team.
Page last updated: 08/08/24