City of Knox
Ferntree Gully
vic 3156
About Ferntree Gully
A large section of the well-known Dandenong Ranges National Park falls within the suburb including the popular 1000 Steps Kokoda Memorial trail, dedicated to the Kokoda Trail of WW2 many locals and tourists gather here for exercise or a picnic.
On the outskirts of Greater Melbourne, today are the suburbs of Ferntree Gully and Upper Ferntree Gully. They are situated at Dandenong Ranges National Park's southernmost point. High rainfall in the region, together with the region's rich volcanic soils, ensures that forests and fern gullies blanket the whole area. The region is famous for its walking trails, views of Melbourne, eucalypt trees, picnic places, birds, wallabies, bandicoots, echidnas, and possums, as well as its native orchids, native grasses, and native plants. It is well-renowned for both its difficult 1000 Steps Walk, popularly known as the Kokoda Track, and for its outstanding bushwalks.
The Suburb is serviced by a rail station on the Belgrave line which takes you to the CBD in around 45mins.
There are many schools and kindergartens in the suburb and surrounding area such as Ferntree Gully North Primary School, Mountain Gate Primary School, Fairhills Primary School Ferntree Gully, Wattle View Primary School Ferntree Gully, Kent Park Primary School, Eastern Ranges School Ferntree Gully, St John the Baptist Primary School Ferntree Gully, St Joseph's College Ferntree Gully
Mountain Gate Shopping Centre where you’ll find Woolworths, BWS, pet supplies and various other retail and restaurants, Aldi, another Woolworths and Chemist Warehouse further down the road, and many cafes, fast food outlets and restaurants in between.
Westfield Knox is just a bit further up Burwood Hwy than that where you can shop till you drop, see a movie or enjoy a drink and some music at the Irish Pub.
The Angliss Hospital is also located in Ferntree Gully.
Great for
- Parks & Recreation
- Schools
- Safe & Sound
- Medical Facilities
- Peace & Quiet
Who lives here?
- Families with kids
- Professionals
- Retirees
- Singles
Suburbs nearby:
- Boronia
- Knoxfield
- Lysterfield
- Tremont
- Upper Ferntree Gully
- Upwey