Explore the scenic park, located only a short drive away from Melbourne. The Pipe Organ National Park makes for a perfect and amazing family day out or a pit stop – along your journey to Victoria. Stretch your legs or go for a leisurely walk taking in the unique and weird rock formations while setting up or enjoying a picnic in the picturesque surroundings of the national park.

The Australia time has created this guide for you to help explore the area and plan an entertaining retreat with your family and friends group.

Organ Pipes National Park

Walk and picnic in the scenic park, located only a short drive from Melbourne. Begin your adventure straight from the car park – sitting atop a worn scoria cone that cast out molten rock thousands of years ago.

Traverse through the short trail path of the Pipe Organ National Park and take in the rustic beauty of the basalt columns resembling the musical instrument, Organ pipes. You can make the most out of the available picnic tables and toilet facilities along the way – you can also opt for a secluded picnic spot in the tranquil surroundings with tantalizing glimpses of the fantastic rock structure.

Consult the map and start your journey towards the;

Best Trails in Organ Pipes National Park

Are you looking for the best trails in Pipe Organ National Park for an exploratory hike or a family trip? Or National Park Dogs trails? All trails in the Pipe Organ National Park Maps come with 3 awesome hiking trails options;

Hiking Trails
Biking Trails
Running trails and more.

Plus there are options for National Park Dogs hikes too.

Organ Pipes via Organ Pipes Track

Difficulty	Easy
Length	1.4 km
Elevation Gain	58 m
Route Type	Out & back

Enjoy the 1.4 kilometres of scenic out and back trail near Calder Park Victoria. It is generally considered an easy route, taking 28 minutes to finish on average. The national park trails are most popular for hiking, birding, walking, and walking for National Park Dogs.

Being all that it is, the Organ Pipes Track still offers solitude during the low traffic times of the day. The Pipe Organ National Park track is open to the public all year round and is a breathtaking sight to visit anytime. However, you will have to leave your pups at home, as dogs are not allowed on these trails.

What to Expect from Organ Pipes Track

Kid friendly	Wildflowers	No dogs
Hiking	Wildlife	Bird watching
Walking	Rocky	Cave
Forest Views	Historic site

Rosette Rock and Tessellated Pavement via Organ Pipes Tracks

Difficulty	Easy
Length	2.1 km
Elevation Gain	62 m
Route Type	Loop

Take the 2.1 kilometres loop trail near Melbourne, Victoria. The route is mostly reflected as an easy one, and it only takes 36 minutes to complete. The trail is famous for walking and hiking while still offering a quaint experience. The trail is open to the public year-round and is scenic throughout.

*National Park Dogs walkings and pets are not allowed on this trail.

What to Expect from Rosette Rock and Tessellated Pavement Track

Partially paved	Kid friendly	No dogs
River	Hiking	Walking
Wildlife

Organ Pipes, Rosette Rock and Tessellated Pavement Circuit

Difficulty	Easy
Length	2.3 km
Elevation Gain	72 m
Route Type	Loop

Explore the national park premises on this 2.3 kilometre trail close to Calder Park Victoria. This is relatively easier to traverse the trail, taking on average 40 minutes to complete. The trail is known for hiking and walking. This trail is also open year-round and a popular scenic attraction.

For this trail, your pets and national park dogs walking plans need to stay home, as pets are not allowed at Rosette Rock trail.

What to expect from Organ Pipes, Rosette Rock and Tessellated Pavement Circuit

Kid friendly	Forest	Wildflowers
Hiking	Paved	Wildlife
Walking	Views	Historic site
No dogs

Pipe Organ National Park Information

The entire national park spans around 121 hectares.

Pipe Organ National Park Hours

Monday to Sunday, Opening at 8:30 AM and closing at 6:00 PM.

Pipe Organ National Park

Dangling gloriously above the pleasing stream of Jacksons Creek – the rock organ pipes structure is a sight to behold. Initially, the Pipe Organ National park rock structure was formed millions of years ago due to cooling ancient lava fields.

Organ Pipes National Park Map

The maps are self-explanatory; from the organ pipes structure, you can either turn to the same route back towards the car park if you are strapped for time. Or you can continue to explore all other natural wonders prominently shown on the Organ Pipes National Park Map.

Tip: Get your hands on a map for better coverage of the national park in a limited time.

Traveling with the Map

Take Left River Trail to explore the Rosette Rock, where the Basalt Organ pipes-looking columns are arranged radially to form the spokes of a giant wheel. Moving forward while still following the map, you will reach the Tessellated Pavement – another natural geological gem made from the basalt columns filed down by the Jacksons Creek. The sheltered banks of Jacksons Creek are the ideal site for young explorers. Here you can ditch the sun’s heat, taking shade under the giant eucalypt trees, all the while keeping an eye out to spot the native wildlife and fossils found in the sandstone bedrock.

Kid Friendly Tips and Instructions for Pipe Organ National Park

Plan the visit to span at least 2 to 3 hours – as the walk alone will take 1.5 hours on average
Do not consider taking a pram as the tracks are not pram friendly; instead, take a carrier
Enjoy the experience by making stops to give rest to the little legs – tons of beautiful spots
The toilet and visitors entre is close to the car park

Where is organ pipes national park?

The national park is situated at the eastern edge of the world’s largest and ancient volcanic lava flows. The park spans 350 kilometres from Melbourne’s edge to the western border of Victoria.

Location Details

The address for the national park is Organ Pipes Rd, Keilor North Victoria 3036.

Are dogs allowed at organ pipes national park?

Regrettably, for people who love walking their dogs, mostly the park is not open for pets and National Park Dogs. There are plenty of marsupials living in the park, including wallabies and possums.