If you see sick or dead birds or other wildlife, do not touch them. Avoid direct contact. Record what you see. Report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

Visit Agriculture Victoria's website for more information.

Birrarrung Park (Yarra Valley Parklands)

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Birrarrung Park (Yarra Valley Parklands)

Situated at the confluence of the Plenty and Yarra Rivers, this 33 hectare park was an important meeting place for the Wurundjeri people.

For those travelling by car the park can be accessed from Birrarung Park Entry Rd. Those on foot or bike can make use of the 2.8 kilometres of flat, sealed trails to, and within, the site. Birrarrung Park is a significant recreation space within the parks along the Yarra River, incorporating two large ephemeral wetlands.

Accessible toilets, picnic tables, shelter, fireplaces with grills, playground, grassy areas and shade are provided. There are no bins. Please take all rubbish away for recycling or disposal.

In the case of an emergency dial 000 for police, fire, and ambulance. If your network has no signal dial 112 to access any available network.

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Birrarrung Park (Yarra Valley Parklands)

Birrarrung Park (Yarra Valley Parklands)

Need to know

Birrarrung Park (Yarra Valley Parklands)

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 camping
  • No drones without a permit

Warnings

  • Other warnings
    • Trees may fall take care
    • Pedestrians
    • Limbs may fall take care
  • Terrain hazards
    • Uneven ground
  • Animals and pests
    • Snakes

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.

Birrrarung Park Gate Closure

Parks Victoria staff members currently participating in Protected Industrial Action as part of Enterprise Agreement negotiations, are exercising their protected right not to re-open closed gates to fight for fair pay and a properly funded National Parks authority

As a result , the vehicle entrance gate at Birrarung Park within Yarra Valley Parklands will remain closed from midnight on Thursday 27 August 2026, until further notice.

Pedestrian access remains available. Visitors are asked to be considerate when parking outside the closed gate by parking only in permitted areas, not obstructing traffic flow and not blocking private driveways or property access. 


Voice your concerns to: The Hon. Jacyln Symes, Minister for Environment: Jaclyn.Symes@parliament.vic.gov.au

Porter Street Picnic Area Gate Closure

Parks Victoria staff members currently participating in Protected Industrial Action as part of Enterprise Agreement negotiations, are exercising their protected right not to re-open closed gates to fight for fair pay and a properly funded National Parks authority

As a result , the vehicle entrance gate at Porter Street Picnic Area (Westerfolds Park) within Yarra Valley Parklands will remain closed from midnight on Thursday 27 August 2026, until further notice.

Pedestrian access remains available. Visitors are asked to be considerate when parking outside the closed gate by parking only in permitted areas, not obstructing traffic flow and not blocking private driveways or property access. 


Voice your concerns to: The Hon. Jacyln Symes, Minister for Environment: Jaclyn.Symes@parliament.vic.gov.au

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