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

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

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 River, Yarra Bend Park)

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

Need to know

Dights Falls Loop Trail (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 horses
  • No fires permitted
  • No vehicles

Warnings

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

Dickinson Reserve Playground

The playground at Dickinson Reserve has been removed due to safety concerns.

The nearest playground with climbing structures, slides and swings is at Andrews Reserve, accessed from the Yarra Boulevard. Andrews Reserve is approximately 1 km from Dickinson Reserve.

Parks Victoria apologises for any inconvenience caused.

Lower Loop Picnic Area - Toilets and barbecues out of order

The Lower Loop Picnic Area barbecues are out of order and the adjacent toilet block at Corben Oval is closed. This is due to an electrical supply problem that is expected to be early by mid 2025.

The nearest toilets and barbecues are opposite at the Studley Park Picnic Area, accessed by foot across Kanes Bridge. There are other facilities at Westfield Picnic Area to the north on Yarra Bend Rd.

Parks Victoria apologises for any inconvenience.

Notice to River Users - 12 September 2024

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 September 12 (1,377KB)

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