Lysterfield Lake is very popular for canoeing, kayaking and sailing.
Lysterfield Lake also offers two beaches suitable for walk in swimming access both located near Beach Carpark at the southern end of the lake. The lake is not patrolled by lifeguards and children should be supervised at all times. Due to unpredictable depths and waterbird habitat, swimming is not permitted elsewhere in the lake. The boat ramp allows access for sailing, canoeing, and stand up paddle boarding (no powered vessels allowed).
There is lots to explore on the large lake. Go canoeing or kayaking to view waterbirds and habitat that can't be seen from land. On a calm day, the lake is a perfect place to refine your stand-up paddle boarding.
The 82ha lake is a great place for non-powered boating and sailing. Boat trailer parking is available and there is a boat launching and rigging zone. Model boating is allowed, but only non-powered craft can be used.
Go sailing on monohull boats up to 5 metres long or multi-hull boats up to 4.3 metres long. Lysterfield Sailing Club welcomes new members. Call Parks Victoria on 13 1963 for more information.
As rivers, lakes and reservoirs are natural environments, you may encounter hazards. Follow our water safety advice together with the water safety signage in the park to make sure your day out Lysterfield Park is a safe and enjoyable one.
Things to do
Lake Circuit Trail

Picnic areas in Lysterfield Park
Mountain biking at Lysterfield Park
How to get there
Lysterfield Lake
Need to know
Lysterfield Lake
Accessibility
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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Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
Mountain Bike Trail Open Status
With persistent heavy rainfall and strong winds during the second half of 2022, Lysterfield Park's mountain bike trails sustained severe water logged conditions and significant tree damage. This was exacerbated by illegal riding in wet conditions which led to damage and unsafe ruts and gaps on some trails. Accordingly several mountain bike trails at Lysterfield Park remain closed until repair works can be completed. This is a necessary decision to protect the safety of visitors and maintain the integrity of the trails.As trails are repaired and assessed as safe they will be reopened. In the meantime please respect the trail closures and only ride open trails.The following trails are open (in addition to management vehicle trails):Lower Buckle 1.2km (between Lake Circuit and Lamberts Tk)State Mountain Bike Course 6.4kmAneurysm 1.5kmUpper Blair Witch 2.0kmLower Blair Witch 2.4kmSnipe 0.7kmPump Track (Jump Park)Skills ParkTrailmix 1.0kmRedgum Trail 1.2kmHug trail 1.5kmGranite Link 0.2kmDog Pound 0.6kmHumping Hound 0.6kmFollow Me 1.2kmThe following trails are closed:Lower Buckle 1.2km (Section North of Lamberts Tk)Upper Buckle 0.7kmFollow Me 1.2kmMiddle 1.9kmBuckle Down 0.3kmLil Shawty 0.2kmThank you for your continued patience and understanding.Updated 15 March 2023.