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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
Dogs are not allowed
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
Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care. Find out more.
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
The Dee Rd Trestle Bridge has been closed for public safety
Subsequently, the O'Shanassy Aqueduct trail now terminates at the bridge near the Dee Rd Picnic Ground, please plan your visit accordingly. We would recommend accessing the western section of the Trail from the Dee Rd Picnic Ground (Millgrove) and the eastern section from the Yuonga Rd Picnic Ground (Warburton).
Works to provide continued access to the trail are due to commence in 2022 with completion expected in 2023.
Road access closed to the Californian Redwoods Forest
Yarra Ranges Council Cement
Creek Road Bridge works: Road access closed to the Redwoods
- 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
Park Open Hours – Badger Weir and Donnellys Weir
Park Open Hours
Maroondah Reservoir Park
Badger Weir
Donnellys Weir
8am to 8pm – Early October to Early April (Start of Daylight
Savings Time to End of Daylight Savings Time)
8am to 6pm – Early April (End of Daylight Savings Time) to
end of April
8am to 5pm – May to August
8am to 6pm – September to Early October (Start of Daylight
Savings Time)
These parks and visitor sites are protected for water
security purposes by automatic gates.
The gates close at the above posted times, but they do allow for visitors
to leave the park for 30 minutes after these times. From 30 minutes after the posted closing time
however the after hours exit turns off and exit from the park is no longer possible. We are obliged to do this to help strengthen
water resource security.
If a visitor mistakenly gets caught behind the automatic
gates after the park closing time, upon exit please drive to within two metres
of the gate to activate the late exit trigger.
If the gate does not open as the vehicle is leaving too late, please call
Parks Victoria on 13 19 63 to ask them to assist. A late exit fee may apply.
FIRE PREPAREDNESS WORKS - Warramate Hills N.C.R
Impact: Park users may notice equipment and works crews in the vicinity of Killara Road. Please follow the instructions of work crews if you need to go through the site. Selected vegitation removal and mulching will be taking place to improve the fuelbreak network in this area.
Why: This work is maintaining the existing fire access roads and fuel breaks, which are critical for firefighter and emergency vehicle access and safety in the event of a fire or other emergency.
