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36-505: The Dandenong Creek Trail is a shared use path for cyclists and pedestrians , which follows Dandenong Creek through the outer eastern and south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne , Victoria , Australia . The trail can be divided into three sections (from north to south): At its northern end the path starts in Kilsyth South at the end of Chandlers Lane, 600 m off Liverpool Road. It can also be accessed at Colchester Road by
72-556: A few paths through the park but it is easier to follow the creek and skirt the park on its east side. Dandenong Creek Trail then passes Stud Road, Brady Road, Monash Freeway , Heatherton Road, the east end of David Street (see photo), and Kidds Road. At McCrae Street, south of the Thomas P. Carroll Reserve, a turn-off leads to the Hallam Bypass Trail through a short on-road section. Another 1.1 km at Lonsdale Street,
108-415: A frontage on Dandenong Creek, Jells Park was named after him. Next door John Wheeler lived, having settled on 28 July 1854. Wheeler's claim was 100 acres (0.40 km ) in area and was located south of Jells’ run. The area is now known as Wheelers Hill and includes land further south to the hills. Another settler in this area was Thomas Armstrong who settled further south of Wheelers. Armstrong's property
144-614: A network of boardwalks and a lookout with views of the surrounding suburbs and the Dandenong Ranges . The trail then passes through Bushy Park Wetlands in Glen Waverley , before crossing under High Street Road. It then leads through Shepherds Bush and Napier Park Reserve. It then meets Shepherd Road with the Glenvale Tennis courts to the south, and continues at the eastern end of Shepherd Road. The western end of
180-476: A path (and therefore pedestrians may walk wherever they choose). Shared-use paths alongside the highway often look like sidewalks to motorists. Therefore, at side roads, in jurisdictions where pedestrians do not have priority at side roads, the priority situation at side roads on shared-use paths can be confusing and often cyclists are required to give way to turning motorists. Before the January 2022 revision,
216-659: A path that runs from The Basin through the Mountain Highway-Colchester Road Linear Reserve. The trail crosses a footbridge after about 3.6 km on the western side of Bayswater Oval. Jim Abernethy Memorial Drive can be accessed at the southern end of this bridge, connecting the trail to the Knox Cycleway and Marie Wallace Bayswater Park. Continuing west on the Dandenong Creek Trail, a tunnel goes under
252-463: A short diversion leads to Dandenong Station . In Bangholme , a footbridge crosses Eumemmerring Creek, just after crossing EastLink for the third time. To continue on Dandenong Creek Trail, one must loop over the bridge but maintain the original south westerly direction. Downstream from Eumemmerring Creek, the stream becomes the Patterson River . The creek widens with large wetland areas and
288-425: Is a path which is "designed to accommodate the movement of pedestrians and cyclists". Examples of shared-use paths include sidewalks designated as shared-use, bridleways and rail trails . A shared-use path typically has a surface that is asphalt, concrete or firmly packed crushed aggregate . Shared-use paths differ from cycle tracks and cycle paths in that shared-use paths are designed to include pedestrians even if
324-511: Is a turnoff to Waldheim Road, joining the Stud Rd path. This 1.5 km stretch is effectively a major intersection for trails and is unsigned. The trail continues under EastLink and then starts to head south along the boundary of Campbells Croft Reserve. It goes through an underpass at Boronia Road in Wantirna . The trail through Koomba Park has been upgraded to concrete as this section
360-572: Is named. In 1852, Dr James Silverman retired to New Holland to seek his fortune as a pioneer. Buying 160 acres (0.65 km ) for £760 on the corner of High Street Road and Stephensons Road, he surveyed and subdivided the land, naming it the Township of Waverley. This name was later used for the naming of suburbs and then for a municipality. The area of Mulgrave/Waverley was invaded and stolen by pioneers. The area specialised in fruits. In 1849, Joseph Jells purchased land on present day Jells Road. With
396-547: Is shared with the EastLink Trail . There are several intersections between Dandenong Creek Trail and EastLink Trail throughout the park. Just north of Burwood Highway the trail passes along some boardwalks. The trail crosses over Burwood Highway and continues alongside the entrance to the Whitehorse Recycling and Waste Centre. It then passes through Lookout Trail Park , a small suburban park containing
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#1732781162423432-704: The Belgrave railway line . 70 m immediately before the underpass, there is a footbridge to north. This is the start of the Tarralla Creek Trail . Just before the underpass there is a turnoff to the south to the upper section of the Ringwood–Belgrave Rail Trail . On the far side of the tunnel is a footbridge to the north. This is the turnoff to the lower section of the Ringwood–Belgrave Rail Trail. At 650 m further south
468-485: The Blind Creek Trail can be found. The north and south ends of the trail are 37°50′31″S 145°18′40″E / 37.8419°S 145.311°E / -37.8419; 145.311 and 38°04′23″S 145°07′20″E / 38.073092°S 145.122138°E / -38.073092; 145.122138 , respectively. Shared use path A shared-use path , mixed-use path or multi-use pathway
504-839: The Eastern Treatment Plant to the south. The trail travels along an artificial embankment as it passes to the south of National Water Sports Centre near Patterson Lakes . 650 m from the mouth of the Patterson River, the trail meets the Bayside Trail at Launching Way. Popular sporting and recreational grounds along the route include: The Dandenong Creek Trail connects to numerous other paths: Another path leads through to Waldheim Road and then joins Stud Road at Mountain Highway . It continues down Stud Road to Burwood Highway , at Westfield Knox , where
540-478: The Highway Code gave no advice to pedestrians on how to share space with cyclists; there was also little guidance given to cyclists. (The 2023 edition covers both aspects. The UK Department for Transport advises local authorities that cyclists and pedestrians should not be expected to share space on or alongside city streets. Sustrans gives advice for cyclists, walkers and runners using shared-use paths on
576-767: The National Cycle Network . The Milton Keynes redway system is an example of a city-wide network of shared-use paths. The network consists of over 200 miles (320 km) of shared-use paths that avoid the city's busy and fast grid roads (which run between neighbourhoods rather than through them). In the US, the 1999 AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities defines a shared-use path as being physically separated from motor vehicular traffic with an open space or barrier. History of City of Monash#Reverend James Clow The City of Monash
612-621: The UK Department for Transport found that cyclists and pedestrians prefer wider non-segregated paths to more narrow segregated paths (e.g. a 3 m wide shared path, compared with a 3 m path split into 1.5 m sections). The principal benefit of a shared-use path is saving space. This may be important in environmentally-sensitive areas or on narrow streets, where a full cycle track may not be feasible. Shared use paths are criticised for creating conflict between pedestrians and cyclists and creating complaints from pedestrians and speed. Therefore,
648-457: The 1840s and 1850s, reduction of their hunting grounds through stolen land, draining of the swamps and introduction of European diseases such as smallpox and measles, along with targeted genocide by design of the colonial project effectively ended their ability to maintain a traditional lifestyle. Thomas Napier was a Scottish builder who arrived in Tasmania (then called Van Diemen's Land) in
684-588: The Bunurong lived off emus and kangaroos which were abundant in the area. Their hunting grounds extended up to the Yarra River to the north-west, the Dandenong Ranges to the east and the hills down to Western Port and Port Phillip to the south and south-west. The most famous Bunurong was the elder Derrimut, to whom the first colonists constructed a monument in the Melbourne Cemetery. By
720-517: The UK, cyclists are legally permitted to cycle on bridleways (paths open to horse riders), but not on public footpaths. Therefore, bridleways are, in effect, a form of shared-use path. On segregated or divided paths, the path is split into a section for pedestrians and a section for cyclists. This may be achieved with a painted line or different surface. It may also be delineated with tactile paving for blind and visually impaired pedestrians. Research by
756-454: The centre, Portland to the west and Gippsland to the east. Settlers first settled at Port Phillip District ( Melbourne ) and had sailed along the east coast and settled along the shore lines. A shipping service between Gippsland and Melbourne was created, but it soon became obvious that a road service was required to link the settlements over land. In 1851, the State of Victoria was established and
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#1732781162423792-478: The construction of a road linking St Kilda to Dandenong was approved - Princes Highway/Dandenong Rd. On completion, the route passed through the south-west corner of the Parish of Oakleigh/Mulgrave where the village of Oakleigh was located. Shortly following, a telegraph line was built and in 1865, Cobb and Co coaches began operating as a transportation service. These coaches made a one-stop journey back and forth,
828-699: The early 1830s, and then proceeded to the Port Phillip District ( Melbourne ) where he bought up property at present day Collins Street. He then built several residences, but soon turned to squatting. In 1839, Napier settled on the banks of the Dandenong Creek and built his homestead in Jells Park . He was the first European settler in the Mulgrave Parish. In 1841, Thomas Napier sold his property to Alexander Scott, who then named
864-566: The north east corner of the carpark. Improvements associated with the Eastlink tollway and trail have provided a well signposted detour as an alternative route here. The trail then goes under the Wellington Road underpass, under EastLink, then past the dead end of Police Road. The trail narrows between the creek and some houses and 600 m from Police Road opens out onto Tirhatuan Park, the homestead of Reverend James Clow . There are
900-509: The paths do not properly take into account the different needs of different road users. For example a study by the Institute for Chartered Engineers found that users of shared use paths were confused about the nature of the path and who has priority on them. Pedestrians are sometimes unsure how to behave on shared-use paths. The question arises whether the path is to be treated as a road (therefore pedestrians should face oncoming traffic), or
936-510: The primary anticipated users are cyclists. The path may also permit other users such as inline skating . Contrastingly, motorcycles and mopeds are normally prohibited. Shared-use paths sometimes provide different lanes for users who travel at different speeds to prevent conflicts between user groups on high-use trails. Shared-use paths are criticised for creating conflict between different users. The UK's Department for Transport deprecates this kind of route in denser urban environments. In
972-415: The road leads to Glen Waverley station 2.6 km long council-designated bicycle route through back streets. The Dandenong Creek Trail then arrives at an intersection with display cabinet and shelter. Towards the east is the west end of the Blind Creek Trail . To the north is a dead end trail to Nortons Park. Dandenong Creek Trail continues to the south past the map cabinet. 1.6 km further south,
1008-599: The run Bushy Park Run because of the native fauna. When Scott died, his wife Madeline continued to run Bushy Park and, with the help (and partnership) of brothers Francis and John Drew, managed it until 1846. Meanwhile, Thomas Napier had returned to the Port Phillip District and became associated with Essendon and Fitzroy are named after him. Bushy Park Run survives more or less as the Bushy Park Wetlands . In August 1838, Rev James Clow bought Corhanwarrabul Run, land 36 miles (58 km) from Dandenong Creek in
1044-475: The run extended from Princes Highway (Dandenong Road) south-east to Wellington Road, north along Springvale Road and east along Waverley Road. McMillan ran a herd of about 400 cattle, grew vegetables and planted European trees. At the end of 1846, McMillan transferred the rights to the run to John McKean. Some time later, it passed into the hands of Van Amstel, after whom Van Amstel Park in Mount Waverley
1080-605: The stop at Oakleigh Village. On 19 January 1857, the Parish of Mulgrave and Oakleigh were gazetted as the Road District of Mulgrave and Oakleigh respectively. These two road districts later merged as the Shire of Oakleigh on 1 December 1871. On 13 March 1891, the Shire of Oakleigh split when the south and centre ridings formed the Borough of Oakleigh, renaming the rest as the Shire of Mulgrave. In 1949 and again in 1959, land
1116-475: The trail crosses a footbridge at the most northern end of the Jells Park wildlife lake. There is a small tee intersection at this point. Dandenong Creek Trail continues to the south, passing along the west side of the lake. Travellers coming from the south need to turn right at the intersection and cross the footbridge. At the southern end of the lake, the Scotchmans Creek Trail peels off to
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1152-557: The vicinity of Wellington Road. He had associated with the local Aboriginals and had found them to be friendly and talented musically and physically. His homestead was named Tirhatuan and was located on the north side of Wellington Road. The area of present-day Mount Waverley once was full of creeks and bushland. One main creek that flowed into the Yarra River was Scotchmans Creek. In January 1840, John McMillan leased 13 km of land focussed around Scotchmans Creek. The boundaries of
1188-480: The west. Dandenong Creek Trail then passes under Ferntree Gully Road, which is commonly flooded. From here the Ferny Creek Trail can be reached by travelling along 3.6 km of road (east along Ferntree Gully Roadd and then south along Stud Road). 1.3 km on at Mulgrave Reserve, just north of Wellington Road the route is obscure and requires a sharp turn at the northern end of the carpark, following
1224-616: Was created on 15 December 1994 when the Kennett Liberal government amalgamated local councils all over Victoria, merging a substantial portion of the former City of Oakleigh with the whole of the former City of Waverley. For thousands of years before European invasion the Bunurong people dwelled in the green, lush land between Mordialloc on the eastern shore of Port Phillip , inland to Nunawading . When camped in Mulgrave ,
1260-670: Was separated by Bennett's property and bordered Wellington Rd. The most famous settler was pioneer Sir Redmond Barry . Redmond was a judge who passed sentences on several bushrangers including Ned Kelly. Redmond owned two large properties in Monash. Syndal was situated near present-day Syndal Station and occupied 114 acres (0.46 km ). St Johnswood was situated further north-west and occupied 160 acres (0.65 km ). Other settlers included John Drummie, Patrick Brennan, Hugh and Mary Rourke, John Gallaghers and Bennetts. Southern NSW (now State of Victoria ) had settlements at Port Phillip in
1296-572: Was ‘transferred’ from Mulgrave to Oakleigh. The size of the Shire of Mulgrave now was reduced to 23 square miles (60 km ). The Shire of Mulgrave and Borough of Oakleigh progressed through World War One, the Great Depression and World War Two. New Shire offices were later opened at Notting Hill . In April 1961, the Shire of Mulgrave was gazetted as the City of Waverley, the name taken from Dr James Silverman's property- Township of Waverley. At
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