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Yarra Bend Park
Yarra Bend Park is Melbourne's largest natural bushland park. Enjoy the leafy grounds and abundant wildlife while strolling or biking its many trails. Stop for a picnic, walk your dog or play a round of golf. Hire a canoe at historic Studley Park Boathouse, paddle upstream, and spot flying foxes.
Explore the wild river escarpments, open woodlands, formal parklands and sports fields that make up Yarra Bend Park.
Set out on the Dights Falls Walk and discover the site of a former asylum, the river red gum dominated landscape of Galatea Point, Deep Rock which was home to the Deep Rock Swimming Club and of course, the iconic Dights Falls.
Arguably the parks best known feature, the artificial weir was built in the 1840s to provide water to the Ceres Flour Mill, one of the first in Victoria. The falls were later to become known as Dights Falls after the owners of the mill.
Things to do in the area
Dights Falls
Grey Headed Flying Fox
Yarra Bend Golf Course
Dog walking
Day trips
Family activities
Tours in the area
Bushwalking, four-wheel driving, horse riding, kayaking, rock climbing and mountain biking are just some of the many activities you can experience in Victoria's parks.
If you want to try something new or meet some like-minded people on your next visit to a park, contact a licensed tour operator.
Parks Victoria licenses tour operators who are experts in these activities and more. They will help you get the most out of your visit.
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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
Toilets at Deep Rock closed
The public toilet at Deep Rock, Deep Rock Road, are currently closed due to plumbing issues. The nearest public toilets are at Stuckey Park Boathouse or Westfield temporary toilet facilities. -
Loop Road Picnic Ground (Yarra Bend Park)
Lower Loop barbecues out of order and Corben toilets closed
Corben toilets at the Lower Loop and the barbecues at the picnic area are currently out of order due to an electrical fault.The nearest toilets and barbecues are approximately 200 metres walk across Kanes Bridge at Studley Park.Parks Victoria apologises for any inconvenience caused. -
Bellbird Picnic Area (Yarra Bend Park)
Bellbird Toilets Closed
The Bellbird toilet block is currently out of order due to plumbing issues. The nearest toilets are located at Studley Park. Parks Victoria apologises for any inconvenience caused.