This is a great location for multi recreational use such as bushwalking, mountain biking, orienteering and rogaining. horse riding, motorcycles and vehicles are only allowed on formed roads.

The route largely comprises the dirt track of Mt Black Quarry Rd. There is space for car parking at the start point, the corner with Heathcote-Nagambie Rd. It is a return trip of approximately 10.5km.

For a shorter walk, you can comfortably 2WD along Mt Black Quarry Rd to the base of Melville’s Lookout and take the fairly steep walking track up. Alternatively, walk or take a 4WD to the top via the rough vehicle track that turns off Mt Black Quarry Rd at the directional sign 100m further on.

The Lookout has 2 picnic tables and two fireplaces. There is only one-directional sign to Melville’s Lookout on Mt Black Quarry Rd.

There are multiple unauthorised branching tracks. Getting lost is a risk if you move too far from the formed road. Loose stones or mud can make the track slippery.

No drinking water is available. Pets are not permitted, firearms are not permitted. The nearest camping is at Dargile Camping Ground.