Bellbird Picnic Area (Yarra River, Yarra Bend Park)

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Bellbird Picnic Area (Yarra River, Yarra Bend Park)

Bellbird Picnic Area is a peaceful alternative to the busy Studley Park Picnic Ground and is home to a colony of Grey-Headed Flying Foxes. See the noisy natives from the viewing platform or launch a canoe to see them from the river.

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Bellbird Picnic Area (Yarra River, Yarra Bend Park)

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Bellbird Picnic Area (Yarra River, Yarra Bend 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 allowed but must be on a leash

Restrictions

No fishing
No drones without a permit
No horses

Warnings

Animals and pests
Snakes
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.

Kanes Bridge is temporarily closed

Kanes Bridge will be temporarily closed from Saturday 27 June 2026.

Recent work revealed the need for further structural assessments of the bridge. It will remain closed as a precautionary measure. Investigations will help ensure the bridge is safe and guide future works.

We are working to reinstate access as soon as possible. We thank the community for their patience during this temporary closure.

For your safety, please do not access the bridge while it is closed. Barriers will be in place, and an alternate route is available for public use.

During the closure, there will be no pedestrian or bicycle access across the bridge.

An alternate walking/cycling route to the other side of the bridge is available via Studley Park Road, the Main Yarra Trail past Dights Falls and Deep Rock Road.

See the map below for detour information.

A newly constructed path next an embankment

Leonda Landing closure

Leonda Landing on the Yarra River is currently closed to all pedestrian and vessel access until further notice due to structural damage.

In the interest of visitor safety, please stay off the structure.

A temporary floating landing has been installed adjacent to the timber landing to allow access for small vessels (<12m) to berth and unload passengers. This landing is for loading and unloading of passengers only.

For more information, please call Parks Victoria Waterways team on 8427 2032 or waterways@parks.vic.gov.au.

Notice to River Users 02 July 2026

As Waterway Manager under the Marine Safety Act 2010 Parks Victoria wishes to advise the following waterway closures and activities on the Yarra River, Maribyrnong River and Victoria Harbour.

Attachments: NTRU 02 July 2026 (518KB)

Notice to River Users 09 July 2026

As Waterway Manager under the Marine Safety Act 2010 Parks Victoria wishes to advise the following waterway closures and activities on the Yarra River, Maribyrnong River and Victoria Harbour.

Attachments: NTRU 09 July 2026 (509KB)