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Badger Weir Picnic Area (Yarra Ranges National Park)
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Badger Weir Picnic Area (Yarra Ranges National Park)
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Badger Weir Picnic Area (Yarra Ranges National Park)
Safety in nature
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.
Warnings & Restrictions
Dogs
Restrictions
- No bicycles
- Restricted opening hours
- No horses
- No dogs, cats, pets allowed
- No camping
- Speed restrictions apply
- Management vehicle only
- No firearms allowed
Warnings
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Other warnings
- Limbs may fall take care
Be Prepared
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.
O'Shannassy Aqueduct Trail - Dee Rd Trestle Bridge Closed
Road access closed to the Californian Redwoods Forest
- Yarra Ranges Council is
completing works to rehabilitate and upgrade Cement Creek Road Bridge.
These works are currently impacting road and vehicle access to the Cement
Creek Redwood Forest and car park.
- While the Cement Creek
Redwood Forest itself is not closed, vehicle access will remain closed
into 2023 as bridge works are being completed.
- Visitors can still
access the Cement Creek Redwood Forest by bike or on foot via the
O’Shannassy Aqueduct Trail, however please note this journey is
approximately a 16km round trip.
- Information about the
Council’s Cement Creek Road Bridge upgrades and expected construction
timelines are available on their website at https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Development/Council-projects-works/Cement-Creek-Bridge-Upgrade-Project