Healesville and Toolangi

Where nature and adventure await

A gateway to Victoria's lush and expansive state forests and national parks with the Toolangi State Forest to the north and Yarra Ranges National Park to the east.

Pack a picnic with treats from the Yarra Valley’s many wineries, farm gates and produce stores to enjoy surrounded by Mountain Ash forest at Tanglefoot picnic area.  Or explore the Kalatha Giant Tree Walk which offers views of an ancient giant of the forest.

Stay overnight at the peaceful Bull Creek Campground along the Murrindindi River, or Walindjerri (Redwoods), a short drive from Toolangi. Or try the challenging Wilhelmina Falls hike in the Murrindindi Scenic Reserve.

From Healesville, enjoy a scenic drive past majestic mountain ash trees along the Black Spur, which connects Healesville and Marysville.

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Camp in Murrindindi Scenic Reserve

Choose from 7 riverside camping areas a short drive from Healesville and less than 2 hours from Melbourne.

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Grass camping site with trees, bollards, information signs and picnic tables.

Things to do

The Kalatha Giant Tree

Kalatha Giant Tree Walk

This short family-friendly walk takes in the magnificent Kalatha Giant Tree, thought to be over 350 years old.

Ferns and streams along the Wirrawilla Walk

Wirrawilla Rainforest Walk

Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges – A great day out for kids, this easy boardwalk circuit winds through cool and colourful rainforest.

A view through trees to a rock face and waterfall on the opposite hill

Wilhelmina Falls

A challenging walk in the Murrindindi Scenic Reserve that leads to spectacular falls, cascading 75m down a steep granite rock face.

A family looks at a natural artwork in the forest

Toolangi Sculpture Trail

See this spectacular gallery of environment artwork in Toolangi State Forest.

Murrindindi Cascades

A short walk providing multiple viewpoints of the scenic Murrindindi Cascades.

A wooden picnic table is under shady gum trees.

Walindjerri (Redwoods)

Experience the battle of the giant trees at Walindjerri (Redwoods) Campground where Mountain Ash forest meets Californian Redwoods near the Toolangi township.

A large grassy picnic area with a sign that reads Tanglefoot

Tanglefoot picnic area

A delightful picnic area surrounded by Mountain Ash forest close to many walks in the Toolangi State Forest.

A grassy area with fire pits and a picnic table among trees

SEC Campground

This is a secluded and picturesque camping area on the Murrindindi River.

A large metal picnic shelter provides cover over two picnic tables. Tall trees and green grass surround the shelter.

Bull Creek Campground

Bull Creek Camp is located on the beautiful Murrindindi River with the Murrindindi Scenic Reserve.

A metal gate at the start of a cleared dirt path through trees

Boroondara Track Circuit

A challenging 3-hour trek through the southern part of Murrindindi Scenic Reserve that rewards with fantastic views.

Low steps lead through ferns and a forest

Murrindindi River Walk

This 12km walk follows the Murrindindi River and offers spectacular river views and a variety of forest types.

Plan your visit

Find more things to do and places to eat and stay in Healesville, Toolangi and surrounds at the Visit Victoria website.

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A windy road surrounded by a lush green rainforest.