11° · Mostly clear nowBest time: 8 amNo stars, no rain. The night's still on.
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Gresswell Forest
- 4.5408 reviews
- Free
- Open now
Bushland reserve in Bundoora with walking trails, BBQs and a playground, known for resident kangaroos and echidnas.
Quick answers
Gresswell Forest in short
When is Gresswell Forest open?
Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Gresswell Forest?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Gresswell Forest indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Gresswell Forest good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Gresswell Forest cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Gresswell Forest?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Gresswell Forest?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is Gresswell Forest?
230 Greenwood Dr, Bundoora VIC 3083.
Is Gresswell Forest wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 3:30 am
Why it fits right now
Too dark for it.
Go later, at 8 am instead.
Worth knowing
- Feels 9° out there
11°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 9°
- Rain
- 2%
- Wind
- 6km/h
- 4am
11° - 5am11°
- 6am10°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open nowtuesdayOpen 24 hours
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesdayToday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
- sunday
- Open 24 hours
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Gresswell Forest
- 2 Loop N Leap Playcentre · 11 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 1.5 h
- A walk
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 408 reviews
Known for
- Kangaroos
- Walking trails
- BBQs
- Playground
What people say
- People like:
- Kangaroo spotting, wildlife, playground and BBQs
Around Watsonia
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time