EmeraldTrail: 13km Walking and Cycling Trail in Eastern Dandenong Ranges

A 13-kilometre multi-purpose trail linking Emerald, Cockatoo, and Gembrook in the Eastern Dandenong Ranges, published by Cardinia Open Data. The trail is described as flat bushland suitable for cycling, running, and walking, with sections passing through Emerald Lake Park and Wrights State Forest. The dataset was last updated on 2026-06-26.

Use Cases

• Map recreational trail networks based on the described 13km route connecting three towns.
• Analyze accessibility of park facilities based on listed amenities like BBQ areas, playgrounds, and parking.
• Plan active transport routes based on the trail's grade and suitability for bikes and prams.
• Assess trail usage potential based on described highlights like scenic views and native flora and fauna.

Strengths

• Specific trail length of 13 kilometres is provided.
• Detailed list of 9 facilities and access points is included.
• Clear geographic scope covering Emerald, Cockatoo, and Gembrook.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data may reflect geographic bias inherent to data_gov_au.

Provenance

Source

Cardinia Open Data

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-26 21:41:12.937331; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Eastern Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia (Emerald, Cockatoo, Gembrook)