? A thousand steps may be Melbourne's most popular jungle trail. This is really the Kokoda Memorial Trail. Hikers like to challenge steep paths. Locals enjoy its convenience, and tourists can get a beautiful photo of walking in the rainforest. However, to really appreciate this unique place, you need to visit it when it is quiet.
? At the beginning of step 1000, there are a series of signs, which illustrate the connection between this trail and Australian soldiers. "A Thousand Steps Road" was founded in the early 20th century. It was originally paved with fern trunks on wet paths to facilitate climbing. The trunks of these ferns were later replaced by wooden fences, and more durable concrete steps were installed at 1950.
? 1998, the veterans of the Kokoda movement chose this park as their memorial site. There are many similarities between this trail and the 100 meter in front of the Kokoda circuit in Papua New Guinea, so the official set up a plaque of 14 on the trail, dedicated to those Australian troops who died in the battle in Kokoda.
? 1000 steps stands for "golden stairs", which is what Australian soldiers call 2000 steps. These steps were cut by Australian army engineers and others on the rail between Ubery and the Imita Ridge.
? At the foot of the 1000 class trail, there is a picnic area in Fintri Canyon. Most weekend mornings, before 10, the parking lot in the picnic area of Fintree Valley will be crowded with people. If you park your car in the tree hill picnic area at the top of 1000 steps, then you are particularly lucky. Or you can leave your car at home, take a leisurely stroll 1200m from Fentry Valley Railway Station and walk to the beginning of the steps. This can also save the trouble of finding a parking space.
? Every step of the steps is only 10- 15 cm high. For those who are in poor health, it is not easy to climb the 1000 steps. But for healthy people, it is also necessary to take a nap halfway. In the process of climbing 1000 steps, you can not only see simple and boring steps and trees on both sides, but also see many warm and friendly locals who greet each other affectionately. You will also meet people who speak their mother tongue from all over the world, and everyone will thank each other for passing by. You will also see colorful birds or big white-headed parrots in the forests on both sides. All kinds of ferns in the forest will also arouse your curiosity, and you will be moved by their unique fragrance. They represent the rare taste of the few virgin forests on earth.
When you climb to the top of 1000 steps, it is an open flat land, and you can see many wooden houses, beautiful gardens and forests criss-crossing. In an open space, there are several chairs and simple wooden platforms for rest, where people can have a picnic. There are also some simple outdoor fitness equipment for people who like sports. These arrangements are to relieve people's mountaineering fatigue and hope to have a real physical and mental relaxation.
? When you breathe enough oxygen and the sweat slowly dissipates, you are on the way back, one step at a time. Looking back at the scenery of this mountain from different angles, you will find a different kind of beauty. We will also find that the sentence "going up the mountain is easier than going down the mountain" is correct, because it is difficult for us to control our knees to go down smoothly.