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 allowed
No camping
Speed restrictions apply
Management vehicle only
No firearms allowed

Warnings

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.

Badger Weir - Temporary Walking Track Closures - 15th April to 26th April

This is a notice to inform of some walking track closures at Badger Weir (Healesville) from 15th April to 26th April. This closure is due to critical works required at Badger Weir by Melbourne Water for maintenance to the drinking water assets.

The following tracks will be closed for approximately two weeks during works:

Coranderrk Track (labelled as Badger Weir Rd) from the picnic area to Badger Weir (including along the Aqueduct).
Slip Creek Track to Badger Weir
Eastern 100m section of Lyrebird track, from the timber pedestrian bridge to the Aqueduct.

The Badger Weir Picnic Area and most of Lyrebird Walking Track will remain open throughout the works program. Unfortunately Badger Weir itself will not be accessible during this time.

Attachments: Information - A3 - Badger Weir Track Closures - April 2024 (522KB)

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.

Phantom Falls walk closure

The walking track to Phantom Falls is currently closed due to extensive storm damage. The second bridge and viewing platform are damaged and deemed unsafe. The track is overgrown and has numerous fallen tree obstructions.

Access beyond the first bridge, overlooking the Taggerty River is not permitted.

Access to the carpark, picnic area and first bridge is still permitted.

The lower section of Cumberland walking track at Cambarville is closed until further notice (Cora Lynn falls remains open)

- The lower section of the Cumberland walking track is closed until further notice, however Cora Lynn falls remains open.
- The upper section of Cumberland track including the Elephant Tree and the Big Tree are still open.

Attachments: Cambarville_A4_0412 (1,190KB)

O'Shannassy Aqueduct Trail - Dee Rd Trestle Bridge Closed

The Dee Road Trestle Bridge has been closed for public safety

Subsequently, the O'Shannassy Aqueduct trail now terminates at the bridge near the Dee Road Picnic Ground. We recommend 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.

Big Peninsula Stepping Stones Closed

Big Peninsula Stepping Stones closed due to flood damage.

Little Peninsula Bridge Closed

Little Peninsula Bridge closed due to storm damage.

10 Mile spring water unsuitable for drinking

The water at 10 Mile spring is routinely tested for quality to ensure it is safe for visitors. Testing on 9th April 2024 has shown that the spring water is not suitable for drinking. The spring will be reopened when testing indicates that the water is again safe for drinking.

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.