The Farmyard (Coolart Historic Area)

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The Farmyard (Coolart Historic Area)

From the Coolart Homestead, take a pleasant stroll to the Farmyard. The Farmyard offers scenic views over a rural landscape.

Spend time exploring the old shearing shed and investigating farm machinery used for agriculture in the early 1900s. Wander through the nearby Stables, built in the 1860s from bricks hand-made on the property.

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The Farmyard (Coolart Historic Area)

The Farmyard (Coolart Historic Area)

Need to know

The Farmyard (Coolart Historic Area)

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 fires permitted
  • No drones without a permit
  • No fishing
  • No firearms allowed
  • No bicycles
  • No horses
  • No dogs allowed
  • No camping

Warnings

  • Other warnings
    • Trees may fall take care
    • Limbs may fall take care
  • Terrain hazards
    • Uneven ground
  • Animals and pests
    • Snakes
    • Beware European wasps
    • Beware feral bees

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.

Coolart Homestead closed for renovations

Coolart Homestead will remain closed for renovations until further notice.  The remainder of the park is still open to visitors.  We apologise for any inconvenience.


Coolart Fox Control Program

Parks Victoria are undertaking fox control in Coolart to relieve predation of vulnerable and threatened native fauna. Programs involve the use of soft jaw leg hold traps in strategic locations. 

Fox trapping will occur until June 2024.
 
In accordance with Crown Land Regulations, dogs and cats are prohibited from Coolart Historic Reserve.

Coolart Fox Control

Parks Victoria are undertaking fox control in Coolart to relieve predation of vulnerable and threatened native fauna. Programs involve the use of soft jaw leg hold traps in strategic locations through to June 2024.
 
In accordance with Crown Land Regulations, dogs and cats are prohibited from Coolart Historic Reserve.

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