Dights Falls (Yarra River, Yarra Bend Park)

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Dights Falls (Yarra River, Yarra Bend Park)

Yarra Bend Park’s best-known feature, Dights Falls is an artificial weir built to supply water to the Ceres Four Mill back in the 1840s. Bring a picnic basket, relax in the shady location and take in the beauty of the tranquil Yarra River.

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Dights Falls (Yarra River, Yarra Bend Park)

Dights Falls (Yarra River, Yarra Bend Park)

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Dights Falls (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 not allowed

Restrictions

  • No dogs allowed
  • No fires permitted

Warnings

  • 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.

Gipps St Ramp stairway closure

The stairway that is part of the Gipps Street ramp in Abbotsford is currently closed for maintenance. The stairway will remain closed until further notice. 


Please observe signage and use the Gipps St Ramp for access to the Main Yarra Trail. 

Kanes Bridge is temporarily closed

Kanes Bridge will be temporarily closed from Saturday 27 June 2026. ​
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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.​
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We are working to reinstate access as soon as possible. We thank the community for their patience during this temporary closure.​
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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.
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During the closure, there will be no pedestrian or bicycle access across the bridge.
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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.
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See the map below for detour information. 

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 25 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 25 June 2026 (247KB)

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