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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.
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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Main Regional Trail (Brimbank Park, Maribyrnong River, Maribyrnong Valley Parklands (COM))
Maribyrnong River Trail Closures
Maribyrnong Valley Parklands Brimbank ParkParts of the Maribyrnong River Trail have been closed due to flood damage. From Brimbank Park Car Park C picnic area to Solomon’s Ford (Canning St) the track is closed due to landslips, damaged tracks, hazardous trees, and exposure to potential hazardous materials. There is no access to the Maribyrnong River Trail between Car Park picnic area and Canning St. -
Lower Maribyrnong Riverlands (Lower Maribyrnong Valley Parklands (COM), Maribyrnong River, Lower Maribyrnong River land)
Lower Maribyrnong River land Main Regional Trail - Maribyrnong River Trail partial closure
Parts of the Maribyrnong River Trail have been closed due to flood damage. From Solomon’s Ford (Canning St) to Brimbank Carpark C picnic area the track is closed due to landslips, damaged tracks, hazardous trees, and exposure to potential hazardous materials. There is no access to the Maribyrnong River Trail between Canning St and Brimbank Park. -
Maribyrnong River
The Maribyrnong River Trail and surrounding parkland is closed
The Maribyrnong River Trail and surrounding parkland between the trestle bridge and Canning Street is closed due to flood damage included unsafe trails, landslips and hazardous trees until further notice.Anglers Tavern Landing and Footscray Landing are closed
Anglers Tavern Landing and Footscray Landing are closed due to flood damage.Burndap Lake public landing
Locals and visitors will benefit from easier access to the river through this project and the Maribyrnong River Boat Ramp project, which together will help revitalise this waterside precinct. The public floating pontoon facility, to be located in place of the former privately managed Edgewater Marina, will be able to accommodate multiple short-term berths and feature a lower-level platform suitable for paddle craft. Find out more about the project. -
Notices Affecting Multiple Parks
Notice to River Users 27 September 2023
As Waterway Manager under the Marine Safety Act 2010 Parks Victoria wishes to advise these waterway closures and activities (PDF) on the Yarra River, Maribyrnong River and Victoria Harbour.Attachments: NTRU September 27 (1,168KB)
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