Anakie Gorge

As part of a unique ClimateWatch in Parks citizen science initiative, Earthwatch Australia have worked together with Parks Victoria to create this ClimateWatch trail, connecting the Brisbane Ranges National Park to a nation-wide scientific study that will take teaching outdoors and collect data that will build our understanding of climate change impacts.

The ClimateWatch app can be used to submit sightings of ClimateWatch species anywhere in Australia, however ClimateWatch trails help obtain repeated observations and encourage the local community to enjoy nature while contributing to science.

Start your walk from Anakie Gorge Picnic Area, entering from Gorge Road (unsealed road), Staughton Vale.. Make sure you wear comfortable walking shoes, a hat and sunscreen, and have some water with you. These areas can be explored for short or long walks, it's up to you. Contribute to citizen science while exploring one of Melbourne's lesser-known gorges.

Contact education@parks.vic.gov.au if you have a group visiting the trail and would like to seek support from a local ranger.

School groups: As part of the Department of Education and Training's School Policy for Excursions and Activities, schools must notify the park prior to any visit. For information on how to plan for a field trip and notify the park, please visit the Parks Victoria Teacher Portal here.

This is a public ClimateWatch trail that you can do whenever you like. If your school is interested in visiting the site through Parks Victoria, please notify the park prior to your visit through the Parks Victoria teacher portal here.

Parks Victoria and Earthwatch Australia are partnering to help gather important knowledge about the effects of climate change. The partnership will bring park visitors, nature enthusiasts, students, contractors, park staff and the general public together with climate change scientists through Earthwatch’s national phenology program ClimateWatch.