One Tree Hill Lookout and Picnic Area

The spectacular view from One Tree Hill at Greater Bendigo National Park

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One Tree Hill Lookout and Picnic Area

Greater Bendigo National Park

Womin-Dji-Ka (Welcome)

Greater Bendigo National Park is one of six jointly managed parks in Central West Victoria by the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation and Parks Victoria. For more information on Joint Management, please visit the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation and Dhelkunya Dja Land Management Board who oversee implementation of the Joint Management Plan 2018 - see relevent strategy and resources documents. 

One Tree Hill is a popular spot for sightseeing and picnics, with a number of bushland tracks for walking, cycling and running. A fire lookout tower on the summit of the hill offers views over Bendigo and the surrounding landscape. The view is magnificent on a clear day, and the spectacular sunsets are worth the climb. Enjoy a leisurely picnic at the tables and shelter at the foot of the tower.

Drive, walk or cycle along Edwards Road in Flora Hill to the lookout, or park at the bottom of One Tree Hill Road in Spring Gully, and walk or cycle up from there. Bring binoculars for some birdwatching or visit in Spring to see the wildflowers that carpet the floor of the Box-Ironbark forest.

The bushland surrounding the tower offers walkers a network of tracks to explore, such as the easy 3km Lookout Loop track, or the Bendigo Bushland Trail, a 65km trail that circles the city, passing through various parks and reserves. Both tracks start from the stone building at the base of the lookout tower.

Things To Do

Father and son bird watching on boardwalk

Bird watching

From bushland to wetlands and everything in between, parks provide habitat to an abundance of common and rare bird species. Go for a wander and see how many you can spot.
Four friends relax by the edge of the Yarra River as their curly brown dog gets ready to jump in the water.

Dog walking

Round up your dog, grab the lead and visit dog-friendly parks near Melbourne and across Victoria.
Three friends enjoy a picnic on the grass in front of the historic Wallace Hut.

Picnics

Head outdoors for lunch in the warmer months and enjoy a picnic in some of nature's most relaxing and inspiring settings.

How to get there

One Tree Hill Lookout and Picnic Area

How to get there

Facilities

Toilets
Lookout

When you're there

Dogs are permitted on roads and tracks in the One Tree Hill block of the Greater Bendigo National Park, as long as they are kept on a lead at all times. Dogs and other pets are prohibited everywhere else in Greater Bendigo National Park. For more information, view the Dog walking in parks and forests around Bendigo map (PDF).

There are no public toilets and no bins are provided, so please take your rubbish home for recycling or disposal.

Watch out for snakes in warmer weather.

Horse riding, camping, firearms, fires and firewood collection is prohibited.

Drones are prohibited without a permit.

Please do not disturb the plants or animals, as they are protected by law.

Need to know

One Tree Hill Lookout and Picnic Area

Accessibility

Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.

Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.

Safety in nature

To ensure that you and your companions stay safe, always remember that the natural environment can be unpredictable. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.

Visitors are reminded not to park or rest under or near large trees, as trees and branches may fall at any time.


Change of Conditions

Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.

  • Greater Bendigo National Park

    Planned burn near Tennyson Road

    Planned burning operations are scheduled in the Greater Bendigo National Park which will result in parts of the park near Tennyson Road being closed from the time a burn is approved for ignition until the area is declared safe. Ignition of the burn is scheduled from Saturday 27 April - Friday 3 May 2024 and is subject to favourable weather. 

    Please see attached neighbour letter for more information, including maps.
     
    Burn name:               LM-MGF-BGO-1321 Kamarooka - Tennyson Rd, Size: 290.47 hectares, Location: 7km Southeast of Kamarooka
    Scheduled Date:       Saturday 27 April - Friday 3 May 2024 (weather conditions permitting)
     
    For more information

    Planned burn - near Tennyson Road

    Planned burning operations are scheduled in the Greater Bendigo National Park which will result in parts of the park near Tennyson Road being closed from the time a burn is approved for ignition until the area is declared safe. Ignition of the burn is scheduled from Saturday 27 April - Friday 3 May 2024 and is subject to favourable weather. 

    Please see attached neighbour letter for more information, including maps.
     
    Burn name:               LM-MGF-BGO-1321 Kamarooka - Tennyson Rd, Size: 290.47 hectares, Location: 7km Southeast of Kamarooka
    Scheduled Date:       Saturday 27 April - Friday 3 May 2024 (weather conditions permitting)
     
    For more information

    Planned burn - near Edwards Road

    Planned burning operations are scheduled in the Greater Bendigo National Park which will result in parts of the park near Edwards Road being closed from the time a burn is approved for ignition until the area is declared safe. Ignition of the burn is scheduled from Sunday 28 April to Saturday 4 May 2024 and is subject to favourable weather. 

    Please see attached neighbour letter for more information, including maps.
     
    Burn name:               LM-MGF-BGO-0472 Flora Hill - Edwards Rd, Size: 62.05 hectares, Location: 3.7km SE of Bendigo
    Scheduled Date:      Sunday 28 April to Saturday 4 May 2024  (weather conditions permitting)
     
    For more information

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