The Lady Talbot Drive is a scenic rainforest car journey which passes a number of fantastic walks and waterfalls in the Yarra Ranges National Park. The drive from Melbourne includes the famous Black Spur Drive, another road known for its scenic beauty. Bring a picnic and escape the city for a day.
This scenic drive, featuring several attractions along the Taggerty River, was named after the wife of Sir Reginald Talbot, Governor of Victoria from 1903 to 1908. It is seasonally closed, so check before you visit.
To really appreciate the sights, sounds and smells of the ancient rainforest, stop for a picnic along the way or take one of the scenic walks. There's a pretty good chance you'll see a lyrebird scratching in the undergrowth - or hear them micmicking the cries of other birds.
Stop for lunch at the Beeches Picnic Area. Phantom Falls and Keppel Falls are also worth stopping to see along the way. Waterfalls and lyrebirds are best seen after wet weather, so this is a great trip to undertake during or after rainy weather.
How to get there
Lady Talbot Drive
When you're there
Download the Yarra Ranges - Lady Talbot Drive, Cambarville and Lake Mountain visitor guide before your visit.
Need to know
Lady Talbot Drive
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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Taggerty River Crossing (Yarra Ranges National Park)
Track Closed - Taggerty Cascades to the Meeting of the Waters
The walking track from the Taggerty Cascades to the Meeting of the Waters is closed for public safety. There is still access from the Taggerty Cascades Picnic Ground too the Cascades Bridge and viewing platform.
The stairway leading up from the Cascades Bridge towards the Meeting of the Waters is damaged and is not safe to traverse.Access to the meeting of the waters is still available from the beeches carpark, however the Beeches Walk no longer connects the Taggerty Cascades Picnic Area to the Beeches Picnic Area.We apologise for any inconvenience,Kind regards,Yarra Ranges National Park Team -
Yarra Ranges National Park
O'Shannassy Aqueduct Trail - Dee Road Trestle Bridge Closed
The Dee Road Trestle Bridge has been closed for public safetySubsequently, the O'Shannassy Aqueduct Trail now terminates at the bridge near the Dee Road Picnic Ground.Parks Victoria recommends accessing the western section of the trail from the Dee Road Picnic Ground in Millgrove and the eastern section from the Yuonga Road Picnic Ground in Warburton. Please plan your visit accordingly.Works to provide continued access to the trail are being investigated. For more information and to receive updates on the O'Shannassy Aqueduct Trail Dee Slip Bridge project, refer to the Projects page on this website https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/projects/melbourne-region/oshannassy-aqueduct-trail-dee-slip-bridge-project.Current works underway at the Warburton Redwoods
Visitors to the Yarra Ranges National Park, specifically the Cement Creek Redwoods, will soon enjoy greater accessibility, new facilities and increased protection of the environment.Access to the site may vary while works are underway. Please visit Cement Creek Redwoods Facility Upgrades for more information on the project. -
Dom Dom Saddle Picnic Area (Yarra Ranges National Park)
Dom Dom Saddle Picnic Area - Toilet Closure
Dom Dom Saddle Picnic Area toilets are permanently closed and will be removed in their entirety at a later date.The nearest toilets are at Fernshaw Picnic ground. -
Cambarville Picnic Area (Yarra Ranges National Park)
Partial walking track closure on Cumberland Circuit walk (South of Woods Point Road)
There is a partial closure in place on the Cumberland Circuit walk due to hazardous tree fall risk south of Woods Point Rd (see map attached)Attachments: Cambarville_A4_0412 (1,190KB)
Cambarville toilet block closed until further notice
Cambarville toilet block is closed until further notice due to water supply issues and structural problems