Walking and cycling

Named for its kiln used during World War II to make charcoal for gas producer units fitted to motor cars, Kurth Kiln Regional Park is popular for picnicking, camping, nature walking and horse riding in pristine forest.

Close to the township of Beaconsfield and with beautiful views of Cardinia Creek, listen out for the bellbirds with their distinctive bell-like song.

Located across the road from the Wright Forest car park, this trail is for the committed bushwalker with some steep sections.

Home to the world’s two tallest tree species the mountain ash and Califorian redwood, this park has moderate intensity trails for bush walking as well as a picnic area with a playground and toilets.

Walk from Cockatoo to Gembrook through the tranquil Wright Forest. This track is 20 kms long and features undulating terrain and is suitable for moderate fitness walkers.

This easy, flat walking trail with views of tall Mountain Ash eucalypts connects Emerald Lake Park to Wright’s Forest.

This scenic 15.5 kilometre walk or cycle in the Dandenong Ranges takes you through Emerald Lake Precinct, Wright Forest and alongside the Puffing Billy steam railway. The trail extends from Clematis through Emerald and Cockatoo to Gembrook.

Mt Cannibal Flora and Fauna Reserve is Cardinia Shire's most environmentally significant bushland reserve, with an amazing array of native orchids and wildflowers.

Walk through the beautiful wildflower reserves along the upper tributaries of Back Creek set within tranquil Maryknoll township

Located a short 10km drive from Emerald and the nearby Cardinia Reservoir, this scenic bushland reserve is home to lyrebirds, rare emu wrens and greater gliders.