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)

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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.

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.

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. Please plan your visit accordingly. 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.

Works to provide continued access to the trail are being investigated.

Cambarville Toilet Block Closed

Cambarville Toilet Block Closed until further notice.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Badger Weir - Impending Walking Track Closures

This is a notice to inform of an impending walking track closure at Badger Weir. The closure is currently planned to take place early December, however this date may need to be changed depending on on-site conditions.

The closure is due to critical works required at Badger Weir by Melbourne Water for maintenance to the drinking water assets. Works cannot begin until the Coranderrk Creek water flow reduces. Two weeks notice will be posted on this website when the confirmed date of works is set.

The following tracks will be closed for approximately one week during works:

- Coranderrk Track (the vehicle track [labelled as Badger Weir Rd] from the picnic area to Rd 48 [Aqueduct Track])

- Rd 48 (Aqueduct Track)

- Slip Creek Track

- Eastern 200m section of Lyrebird track, from the timber pedestrian bridge to Rd 48 (Aqueduct Track)

The Badger Weir Picnic Area and most of Lyrebird Walking Track will remain open throughout the works program.