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Blackburn Lake – Ghostly Swamp loop from Mitcham

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Victoria

Blackburn Lake – Ghostly Swamp loop from Mitcham

Moderate

4.6

(14)

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Blackburn Lake – Ghostly Swamp loop from Mitcham

02:55

48.5km

350m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.73 km for 76 m

After 37.3 km for 66 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.47 km

Blackburn Lake Sanctuary

Nature Reserve

3.88 km

Historic marker

Highlight • Historical Site

Along the Anniversary Trail, there are a few historical markers to read featuring photographs and information about the Outer Circle Railway Line. See if you can find all 12! If …

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37.6 km

Gardiners Creek Trail runs approximately 17 kilometres, and is a shared walking and cycling path that follows Gardiners Creek through Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. The sealed trail runs through parklands and …

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38.0 km

Deakin University

Highlight • Structure

The Gardiners Creek Trail cuts straight through the heart of Deakin University and right under Morgan's Walk. Gardiners Creek runs through the middle of the green space, with open woodland and wetlands.

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38.7 km

Gardiners Creek Reserve

Highlight • River

Gardiners Creek Reserve is a beautiful linear park that follows the creek through Burwood and the surrounding suburbs. The reserve includes open grassy areas, sports fields, playgrounds, and shared paths …

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39.1 km

Gardiners Creek

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Gardiners Creek is a slow-moving tributary of the Yarra River that flows through Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. The creek winds through parklands and reserves before joining the Yarra near Burnley Harbour. …

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48.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.0 km

4.62 km

2.63 km

1.93 km

305 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.7 km

19.3 km

2.05 km

393 m

172 m

Elevation

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Blackburn Lake – Ghostly Swamp loop from Mitcham

Blackburn Lake

Ghostly Swamp

Historic marker

Gardiners Creek Trail

Deakin University

Gardiners Creek Reserve

Gardiners Creek

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