Best know by fitness fanatics as the 1000 steps, The Kokoda Track Memorial Walk represents the ‘Golden Staircase’ a name given by Australian soldiers to the 2000 steps cut into the track between Uberi and Imita Ridge. Along the steep 5km walk there are a number of plaques to commemorate the soldiers who fought and died on the real Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea during World War II.

You may not reach the top with children in tow but at the base of the walk you will find Fern Tree Gully Playground, plenty of BBQ and picnic tables for morning tea plus a cafe.