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The ascent of the Olinda Ridge

by Bob Padula   

On July 23, 2008, I climbed up one of the steepest tracks in the Olinda Forest, Dandenong Ranges National Park, 35 km east of the Melbourne CBD.

This was up Barges Rd, primarily used for fire protection, but walkers are permitted on it.

It was once an access road for removal of logs, up until the 1960s. ... (more)



Georges Rd junction at Olinda Creek Rd

Georges Rd junction at Olinda Creek Rd
Orange fungus on Georges Rd

Orange fungus on Georges Rd
Junctrion of Georges and Barges Rd

Junctrion of Georges and Barges Rd
Barges Rd

Barges Rd
Barges Rd, forest

Barges Rd, forest

Junction of Barges and Bartlett Rds

Junction of Barges and Bartlett Rds
Barges Rd, steep ascent

Barges Rd, steep ascent
Barges Rd, ascending

Barges Rd, ascending
Barges Rd, steep ascent

Barges Rd, steep ascent
Barges Rd, relic of tree felling era

Barges Rd, relic of tree felling era

Tree felling in Olinda with axe c.1920

Tree felling in Olinda with axe c.1920
Junction of Barges Rd and VW Track

Junction of Barges Rd and VW Track
North view from high point on Barges Rd

North view from high point on Barges Rd
North view from high point on Barges Rd

North view from high point on Barges Rd
Relic of the terrible 1968 bushfires

Relic of the terrible 1968 bushfires

Barges Rd, descending

Barges Rd, descending
Barges Rd, relic of tree felling era

Barges Rd, relic of tree felling era
Barges Rd, descending steeply

Barges Rd, descending steeply
Barges Rd, descending

Barges Rd, descending
1940s relic ,gate post and old chain

1940s relic ,gate post and old chain

Junction of Bartlett and Olinda Ck Rds

Junction of Bartlett and Olinda Ck Rds
A Yeti and his black beanie

A Yeti and his black beanie
Sylvan Vale Farm gate, Olinda Creek Rd

Sylvan Vale Farm gate, Olinda Creek Rd
Olinda Creek Rd

Olinda Creek Rd
Walking track next to Olinda Creek Rd

Walking track next to Olinda Creek Rd

Bridge on Olinda Creek Rd, c1920

Bridge on Olinda Creek Rd, c1920
Bridge on Silvan Creek rd, c1920

Bridge on Silvan Creek rd, c1920
Olinda Forest bullock team, c1869

Olinda Forest bullock team, c1869
Map of the route

Map of the route
article published 07/24/2008

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Steep Photos
Howdy Bob, Lovely photos of this steep track, of course, it is difficult to judge just how steep it really would be from these photos. Very nice photos anyway and I also enjoyed looking at the old photos too. Thanks for sharing Bob and best regards! Michael Stevenson
— Michael Stevenson, July 24, 2008

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