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View of Melbourne Skyline – Dights Falls loop from Blackburn

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View of Melbourne Skyline – Dights Falls loop from Blackburn

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View of Melbourne Skyline – Dights Falls loop from Blackburn

02:51

45.4km

360m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 18.6 km for 58 m

After 19.1 km for 215 m

After 26.5 km for 215 m

After 37.0 km for 105 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

15.7 km

Ghostly Swamp

Highlight • Natural

2

17.4 km

Parrot Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

Such a treat to sit under this massive tree and listen to and observe the beautiful birds!

Tip by

3

18.7 km

Wurundjeri Spur Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a great place to stop when you're on the Main Yarra Trail. The vantage point above the river gives you a clear view of the city skyline.

Tip by

4

19.2 km

Yarra Pipeline Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This narrow historic bridge spans the Yarra River, carrying a water pipeline while linking the Main Yarra Trail between parklands on both banks. The original structure formed part of Melbourne’s …

Tip by

5

19.7 km

Fairfield Boathouse and Pipe Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A great place to stop enjoy the river, row boats, ducks and the pipe bridge.

Tip by

6

20.9 km

View of Melbourne Skyline

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just off the path, walk down to the Viewing Platform for great views of the city skyline and back up the Merri Creek

Tip by

7

21.9 km

Dights Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Dights Falls is a picturesque rocky cascade on the Yarra River, situated at the junction with Merri Creek. The falls were created by a low bluestone weir constructed in the …

Tip by

8

23.3 km

Abbotsford Convent

Highlight • Historical Site

From Abbotsford Convent:

"Just four kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD and spread over 16 acres, Abbotsford Convent is Australia’s largest arts and cultural precinct—a place for curiosity and collaboration, meeting and …

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B

45.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.1 km

6.45 km

3.57 km

1.95 km

167 m

130 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.6 km

16.2 km

774 m

712 m

142 m

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Highest point (110 m)

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Wednesday 28 October

17°C

9°C

71 %

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