Balook Picnic Area (Tarra-Bulga National Park)

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Balook Picnic Area (Tarra-Bulga National Park)

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Balook Picnic Area (Tarra-Bulga National Park)

Facilities

Carpark

Visitor Centre

BBQ - Electric/Gas

Need to know

Balook Picnic Area (Tarra-Bulga 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 camping
No drones without a permit
No fishing
No fires permitted
No horses
No dogs allowed
No motorised vehicles, including electric bikes or scooters allowed on management vehicle only paths, tracks or roads
No generators
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.

Cherry Tree Track CLOSED due to trees down

Cherry Tree Track in Tarra-Bulga National Park is CLOSED for public safety until further notice, due to storm damaged trees over the track

Bulga Park Picnic Area Toilets CLOSED until further notice

The toilets at the Bulga Park Picnic Area are CLOSED until further notice. Please utilise the public toilets at the Visitor Centre or Tarra Valley car parks.

Bulga Park Picnic Area Road CLOSED to vehicles

Bulga Park Picnic Area Road in Tarra-Bulga National Park is CLOSED to vehicles until further notice. The road was assessed by an engineer and deemed unsafe for vehicle traffic.

Lyrebird Ridge Track Lookout CLOSED until further notice due to storm damage

Lyrebird Ridge Track Lookout CLOSED until further notice due to storm damage.