ngurrak barring | arts and culture trail through the Dandenong Ranges ngurrak barring | arts and culture trail through the Dandenong Ranges

gurrak barring spans 39 kilometres of walking trails connecting local townships through the Dandenong Ranges.

The trails can be entered from many different locations and explored in a variety of combinations depending on your time and interests.

You'll discover artworks, sculptures and storytelling signage at different points along the trails.

Always check trail conditions and weather warnings while planning your trip.

ngurrak barring means 'mountain paths' in Woiwurrung,

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Artworks

Along the route, eleven permanent artworks, five Architectural Nodes and a network of interpretive storytelling points create a layered experience that connects past and present.

Theme
Permanent artworks, temporary pieces, events and activations bring the trails of ngurrak barring to life.

Permanent Artworks
Storm Leaves, Towncentre Montrose
The Reveal, Channel 10 Track, Doongalla Forest
Djirra Binak, Trig Track, Kalorama
Regeneration - The Listening Place, Kalorama Park
Storm Leaves, Montrose
Storm Leaves, Kalorama
Buln Buln Yinga (Lyrebird Song), Kalorama
Goanna Fella (Survivor), Kalorama



Themes + Architectural Node
ngurrak barring is segmented into five themes - Country, Community, Ways of Seeing, Resilience and Activism.

An Architectural Node will sit along the trails of each of the themes. These act as reflective spaces along the trail encouraging pause and deeper immersion in the experience.

Getting There

Public Transport

Join the trails at Belgrave Train Station is in the middle of the 'Country' theme.

Upper Ferntree Gully Train Station connects you to trials along the Resilience theme.

Buses run between Belgrave, Kallista, Sassafras, Ferny Creek, Upper Ferntree Gully, Olinda. Mount Dandenong, Kalorama and Montrose

Parking is dispersed at key points along ngurrak barring.

ngurrak barring Trail Map

Plan Your Visit

Closures, Opening Hours, Public Transport, Safety on the trails, Travelling with children, Photos, Hire, Dogs (not allowed), Accessibility

There are multiple ways of experience sections of ngurrak barring -from a short walk to one artwork, a day's walk between different townships, or spend a few days immersing yourself in the entire experience, including overnight stays in one of the vibrant villages along the way.

There are multiple access points along the trails to start your journey, whether you're looking for a short walk, or longer hike.

Plan Your Visit

❊ Address ❊

 ⊜  Belgrave Train Station Belgrave  View Map






→ www.ngurrakbarring.com.au



ngurrak barring acknowledges the Wurundjeri people as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of these lands and waterways. We pay our respects to all Elders, past, present, and emerging, who have been, and always will be, integral to the story of our region.


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