Budj Bim Picnic Area (Budj Bim National Park)

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Budj Bim Picnic Area (Budj Bim National Park)

Budj Bim Picnic Area is nestled among tall Manna Gum and Blackwood trees, near Lake Surprise. Enjoy a picnic or barbecue before exploring the ancient volcanic landscape of Budj Bim National Park.

How to get there

Budj Bim Picnic Area (Budj Bim National Park)

Facilities

Visitor Centre

Lookout

Carpark

BBQ - Electric/Gas

Need to know

Budj Bim Picnic Area (Budj Bim National Park)

Safety in nature

You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.

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. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.

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.

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

No fishing
No vehicles
No drones without a permit
No firearms allowed
No motorised vehicles, including electric bikes or scooters allowed on management vehicle only paths, tracks or roads
No fires permitted
No horses
No dogs allowed
No camping
Management vehicle only
No generators

Warnings

Other warnings
Trees may fall take care

Limbs may fall take care
Terrain hazards
Slippery surface

Be Prepared

Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care. Find out more.

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.

Koala Fertility Control Operation

From April 15th until the end of May 2024, Parks Victoria will be conducting a koala fertility control program. Parks Victoria staff and professional contractors will be catching female koalas to be given a health assessment and implantation of a fertility control implant. This program helps to keep the koala population healthy and to a sustainable size for the available Manna Gum food supply. Please follow the directions of Parks Victoria staff should you encounter the program.