Lysterfield Park is a region in the southern foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, located approximately 22 miles (35 km) southeast of Melbourne's CBD. The park features a prominent lake, Lysterfield Lake, alongside diverse environments including remnant native bushland, wetlands, and grasslands. Its landscape is characterized by undulating trails, hills, and outcroppings of granite rocks, providing varied terrain for several sports like hiking, road cycling, jogging, mountain biking, and more. Lysterfield Park serves as an important ecological link and offers accessible…
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Lysterfield Park offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, jogging, road cycling, and mountain biking. The park features an extensive network of gravel bush tracks and purpose-built mountain bike trails. It is located approximately 22 miles (35 km) southeast of Melbourne's CBD.
The 3.7-mile (6 km) Lake Circuit Trail is a popular choice for walkers and joggers, weaving around Lysterfield Lake. Other trails, such as the Acacia Nature Walk, offer peaceful experiences through indigenous vegetation. For more options, refer to the Hiking in Lysterfield Park guide.
Yes, Lysterfield Park features 24 kilometers (15 miles) of purpose-built mountain biking trails suitable for all skill levels. This includes beginner-friendly green trails, challenging black diamond routes, and a dedicated skills park. The park also hosted the State Mountain Bike Course for the 2006 Commonwealth Games.
Lysterfield Park offers trails suitable for families, including easier walking paths and green-rated mountain bike trails. The Lake Circuit Trail is generally accessible for walkers and joggers. More information can be found in the Family-friendly hikes in Lysterfield Park guide.
Lysterfield Park is a haven for wildlife spotting, with regular sightings of Eastern Grey Kangaroos and Black Wallabies, particularly during mornings and evenings. The park is also home to 140 to 172 bird species, including rare Powerful Owls, as well as forest bats, various frogs, reptiles, and echidnas.
The highest point in Lysterfield Park is Trig Point, at 715 feet (218 m) elevation. From here, panoramic 360-degree views are available, encompassing the Dandenong Ranges, Western Port Bay, and Port Phillip Bay on clear days. Exposed granite rocks along the ridgelines also offer scenic vistas.
The official website for Lysterfield Park is part of the Parks Victoria website. Specific park information is available at parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/lysterfield-park. For general inquiries, Parks Victoria can be contacted at 13 19 63.
Lysterfield Park features more than 10 routes available on komoot, covering sports such as hiking, road cycling, jogging, and mountain biking. These routes have received an average rating of 4.59 out of 5 stars from more than 15,000 visitors.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for cycling in Lysterfield Park. These include MTB Trails in Lysterfield Park, Road Cycling Routes in Lysterfield Park, and Cycling in Lysterfield Park. Wider trails around Lysterfield Lake are also suitable for road and gravel biking.
Lysterfield Park's terrain is characterized by undulating trails, hills, and outcroppings of granite rocks. It includes diverse environments such as remnant native bushland, wetlands, and grasslands. The park's highest point, Trig Point, reaches 715 feet (218 m) elevation.
Lysterfield Park is accessible, and komoot offers a guide specifically for Hikes from bus stations in Lysterfield Park. Pedestrians and cyclists can access the park 24 hours a day. The park is approximately 22 miles (35 km) southeast of Melbourne's CBD.

