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Bunyip State Park
See a green mosaic as you traverse the diverse ecosystems of Bunyip State Park; from heathland swamps to towering mountain ash forests. Explore on foot, horseback, trail bike or in the comfort of your four-wheel drive. Keep an eye out for the southern-emu wren and swamp bush-pea, both rare sights.
Follow the Lawsons Falls Circuit Walk to the only waterfall within Bunyip State Park. The narrow trail meanders through dense bush and verdant fern gullies before emerging at a small clearing with views across to Lawson Falls.
Four-wheel drive and trail bike enthusiasts make your way to the Gentle Annie and Blue Range 4WD and Trail Bike Trails for a thrilling day out. Pitch a tent in the serene setting of Mortimer Camping Area, Nash Creek Campground, Forest Road Campground or the hike-in Freemans Mill Camping Area.
Bunyip State Park is one of the few places in Victoria where our state floral emblem, the Common Heath, and state fauna emblem, the Leadbeater’s Possum, along with our state avian emblem, the Helmeted Honeyeater, can all be found.
Things to do in the area
Four wheel driving and trail bike riding
Horse riding at Bunyip State Park
Camping at Bunyip State Park
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Bunyip State Park
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Bunyip State Park
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.
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.
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Mortimer Camping and Picnic Area (Bunyip State Park)
Bunyip State Park - Two Campground Area's Closed
Mortimer Picnic Area and Campground, as well as Nash Creek Campground are currently closed.Please plan your trip accordingly, we apologies for any inconvenience.Kind regards,Yarra Ranges Park Management Team -
Bunyip State Park
Areas of Bunyip State Park and Kurth Kiln Regional Park closed for deer control operations
Areas of Bunyip State Park and Kurth Kiln Regional Park will be closed from dusk (4:00pm), until dawn (7.00am) on a number of nights between the 12th of July 2026 and the 30th of June 2027.These closures are for ground shooting operations controlling introduced deer species. Signs will be displayed at all official entrance points to the control zones during the control operation.All camping grounds/visitor areas will be closed when the control activities are underway.Areas closed include:Nash Creek Camping GroundFreemans Mill Camping AreaDyers Camping and Picnic GroundMortimer Camping and Picnic AreaLawson Falls Picnic GroundForest Road Unloading AreaCannibal Creek Horse Unloading AreaHelmet Track Unloading AreaParks Victoria is responsible for conservation management to restore and protect park habitat, including the control of introduced plant and animal species.This program will:• Reduce habitat structure damage and minimise browsing impacts on habitat regeneration• Focus on movement corridors that aim to reduce the impact of deer grazing on surrounding private landFor your own safety please observe the signage during this time and do not enter any closed areas.For further information please call 131963Attachments: Bunyip Kurth Kiln control zone map 26_27 (605KB)
Areas of Bunyip State Park and Kurth Kiln Regional Park closed for deer control operations
Areas of Bunyip State Park and Kurth Kiln Regional Park will be closed from dusk (4:00pm), until dawn (7.00am) on the following nights - July 13, 14, 15,16, August 3, 4, 5, 6, September 7, 8, 9, 10.These closures are for ground shooting operations controlling introduced deer species. Signs will be displayed at all official entrance points to the control zones during the control operation.All camping grounds/visitor areas will be closed when the control activities are underway.Areas closed include:Nash Creek Camping GroundFreemans Mill Camping AreaDyers Camping and Picnic GroundMortimer Camping and Picnic AreaLawson Falls Picnic GroundForest Road Unloading AreaCannibal Creek Horse Unloading AreaHelmet Track Unloading AreaParks Victoria is responsible for conservation management to restore and protect park habitat, including the control of introduced plant and animal species.This program will:• Reduce habitat structure damage and minimise browsing impacts on habitat regeneration• Focus on movement corridors that aim to reduce the impact of deer grazing on surrounding private landFor your own safety please observe the signage during this time and do not enter any closed areas.For further information please call 131963Attachments: Bunyip Kurth Kiln control zone map 26_27 (1) (605KB)
How we keep it special
We aim to ensure that our valued parks, and the natural assets and cultural heritage they hold, can be enjoyed now and by future generations.
Bunyip State Park
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