Dights Falls Loop Trail (Yarra Bend Park, Yarra River)

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Dights Falls Loop Trail (Yarra Bend Park, Yarra River)

The Dights Fall Loop Walk highlights the rich history and versatile landscape of Yarra Bend Park. Discover a former lunatic asylum, the River Red Gum dominated landscape of Galatea Point, the former Deep Rock Swimming Club, and heritage-listed Kane’s Bridge. 

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Dights Falls Loop Trail (Yarra Bend Park, Yarra River)

Dights Falls Loop Trail (Yarra Bend Park, Yarra River)

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Dights Falls Loop Trail (Yarra Bend Park, Yarra River)

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 vehicles
  • No fires permitted
  • No horses

Warnings

  • Other warnings
    • Limbs may fall take care
  • Terrain hazards
    • Uneven ground
  • Water hazards
    • Rough Surf
  • 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.

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.

Corben Pavilion/Lower Loop toilets closed

The toilets are currently closed while repairs to the pumping system are underway. They are expected to be reopened by the end of March 2026.
Nearby toilets are available at the Studley Park Picnic Area across Kanes Bridge. 

Notice to River Users - 3 April 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 3 April 2026 (275KB)

Notice to River Users 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 9 April 2026 (563KB)

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