Churchill Picnic Area (Churchill National Park)

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Churchill Picnic Area (Churchill National Park)

Churchill Picnic Area is set amongst the tall eucalypts, the perfect location to spend a relaxing afternoon. The area has one free gas barbecue, picnic tables, an undercover shelter, carpark, and toilets.
From the Churchill Picnic Area, there are many walking trails to explore, ideal for peaceful walks in nature. Channel Track consists of a gravel path with some varying terrain, running along the old aqueduct. Follow the path as you wander through thickly wooded scrub and loop back to the picnic area . There are trails of varying length and degree, some of which extend into Lysterfield Park. As you venture towards Trig Point Lookout, stop and admire the spectacular viewing opportunities of the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

Kangaroos commonly graze in the picnic area and surrounds. Please don't feed the wildlife and remain a safe distance.

Churchill National Park is open from 10:00am and closes at 4:00pm all year round.

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Churchill Picnic Area (Churchill National Park)

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Churchill Picnic Area (Churchill 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 horses
No camping
No fires permitted
No dogs allowed
Restricted opening hours
Speed restrictions apply
No drones without a permit
No firearms allowed

Warnings

Other warnings
Trees may fall take care

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.

Notification of Fox Control Program

Parks Victoria are undertaking fox control in Lysterfield Park, Churchill National Park, Baluk Willam Nature Conservation Reserve and Cardinia Creek Parklands to relieve predation of vulnerable and threatened native fauna and minimise impacts on neighbouring livestock.

The program involves the use of Canid Pest Ejectors with para-aminopropiophenone (PAPP) poison and soft-jaw leghold traps to reduce fox numbers in strategic locations.

Domestic animals may be at risk. Please observe the local regulations.

Fox control will occur until June 2025.

For more information about the program please visit this link or call 13 19 63.