Mt Martha Public Park

Located in the city of Melbourne, Mt Martha Public Park is one of the most picturesque destinations in the region.

The park boasts picturesque views of the surrounding landscapes, which is sure to leave visitors in awe. Mt Martha Public Park is a must-visit destination for walkers. The park offers an ideal loop for walkers who want to hike up a summit or would like a quick leg burner that gets the heart pumping. The 469m mini-mountain, Mt Little Joe, stands proudly to the south-west of town between Warburton and Millgrove, making it the perfect destination for walkers who want a bit of a challenge.

The park offers one of the prettiest sections on this loop, taking walkers west along the Lilydale-Warburton Rail Trail before turning up the Backstairs Track at Scotchmans Creek. Scotchmans Creek was one of the earliest goldfields in the Upper Yarra district (opened late 1859) and was one of the Valley's richest sources of gold. Before starting the climb up the southern flanks of the valley, the route takes you through historic Dolly Grey Park. At the top of Backstairs Track, walkers will swing off to the rear flank of mighty Mt Little Joe, named after Portuguese Joe, a 'packer' friend of local historical character, Yankee Jim (James McAvoy). A wide track up Little Joe plows straight up to the summit, where walkers can sneak views across the valley through stands of trees burned in Black Friday and Ash Wednesday. The route loops back around, passing under the north side of the summit, heading back out to the rear-side entry of Little Joe.

The park welcomes visitors all year round, but the best time to visit is during the spring and