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Emerald Trail within Cardinia Council

Created 29/07/2021

Updated 11/08/2023

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Shapefile of Emerald trail

This multi purpose trail links Emerald, Cockatoo and Gembrook.

The Emerald to Cockatoo section of the trail, which is 6.2 kilometres long and passes through Emerald Lake Park and Wrights State Forest, has existed for some time. This section of the trail was previously called the Emerald to Cockatoo Trail.

Another 6.5 kilometre section from McBride Street, Cockatoo to Gembrook Station has been added to the trail. The new trail section follows Belgrave-Gembrook Road, Fielder Road and the Puffing Billy train line between the towns to create a unique and scenic path suitable for cycling, running and walking.

The entire 13 kilometre trail from Emerald to Gembrook is now called the Eastern Dandenong Ranges trail.

Trail type: Walking & cycling

Location: Access the trail via Kilvington Drive in Emerald, McBride Street in Cockatoo or Gembrook station.

Distance: 13 kilometres (one way)

Grade: Flat bushland

Highlights: Scenic views, native flora and fauna

Access: Bikes, pram, dogs

Facilities: Parking, BBQ, fitness equipment, café, seating, playground, picnic area, drinking fountains.

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Additional Info

Field Value
Title Emerald Trail within Cardinia Council
Language English
Licence Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 Australia
Landing Page https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/7897c2a7-2439-4df9-ac19-142023c0716b
Contact Point
Cardinia Shire Council
gis@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Reference Period 29/07/2021
Geospatial Coverage
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Data Portal Data.gov.au