Blackburn Lake – Ghostly Swamp loop from Mitcham

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Blackburn Lake – Ghostly Swamp loop from Mitcham

Moderate

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riders

Blackburn Lake – Ghostly Swamp loop from Mitcham

02:56

48.8km

350m

Cycling

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

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.73 km for 76 m

After 37.6 km for 65 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.47 km

Blackburn Lake Sanctuary

Nature Reserve

3.88 km

Willsmere Park sits beside the Yarra River on the edge of Yarra Bend Park, with open grassland, billabongs, remnant bushland, and shared riverside trails running through the reserve. The park forms an important wildlife corridor along the Middle Yarra and contains two of the last remaining billabongs in the lower reaches of the river floodplain. It’s also a popular off-leash area, especially around the open lawns and riverside paths linking into the wider Yarra trail network.

Tip by

21.3 km

Ghostly Swamp

Highlight • Natural

29.3 km

Hartwell railway station

Highlight • Rest Area

The Hartwell railway station one of many station that the Anniversary Trail passes by. This station has a bike repair station, café, small kid's playground, car park and a small nature reserve. There are no public toilets here, but some can be found down the street at 19A Bath Road, Glen Iris.

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37.9 km

Gardiners Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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 bushy creek corridors, connecting neighbourhood parks with larger green spaces along the waterway. It also connects with several major paths, including the Capital City Trail and Scotchmans Creek Trail. There are plenty of access points, making it an ideal option for enjoying a walk or a ride free from traffic.

Tip by

39.0 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 that connect to the Gardiners Creek Trail. Native trees and wetlands along the creek are home to plenty of birds and other wildlife, so keep an eye out for birds such as ducks, moorhens and cormorants, along with small mammals and reptiles that thrive along the water’s edge.

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39.4 km

Gardiners Creek

Highlight • River

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. Sections of the creek corridor have been restored with native vegetation, providing habitat for birds and other urban wildlife, making it a great place to enjoy nature along the path without leaving the city.

Tip by

48.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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