East Walk and Cowan Track Loop Walk (Lerderderg River Heritage River, Lerderderg State Park)

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East Walk and Cowan Track Loop Walk (Lerderderg River Heritage River, Lerderderg State Park)

Head out on the challenging East Walk and Cowan Track Loop Walk, following the Lerderderg River downstream before climbing to the edge of the gorge. Take in the views over the Lerderderg Gorge as it snakes through the rugged bushland and out of sight before returning back to O’Briens Crossing. 

How to get there

East Walk and Cowan Track Loop Walk (Lerderderg River Heritage River, Lerderderg State Park)

Need to know

East Walk and Cowan Track Loop Walk (Lerderderg River Heritage River, Lerderderg State Park)

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

  • No horses
  • No dogs allowed
  • No firearms allowed
  • No vehicles

Warnings

  • Terrain hazards
    • Uneven ground
    • Slippery rocks
  • Water hazards
    • Flash flooding
    • Deep water
  • Animals and pests
    • Snakes
    • Beware European wasps

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.

Bluegum Track and closure

Bluegum Track will be closed for three non-consecutive days in May/June for conservation works. This includes the 15th May and the 21st May with the third date pending. This information will be updated when the third date is known. Holts Road will also be inaccessible on these same dates.

Conservation Programs In Lerderderg State Park

Conservation programs will commence in Lerderderg State Park from the 14th-21st of May in various locations. 

For public Safety Reasons areas within the park will be inaccessible during these dates. Signage will be placed at access points when conservation programs are occurring. For your own safety please observe the signage and do not enter any closed areas.  

Closures will be in place 12 hours or more with restricted access to the following areas (A larger exclusion area may be enforced closer to the date impacting nearby tracks/roads)

 
Areas Closed include;

-         West No.5 Track
-         Bluegum Track
-         Holts Rd
-         Nuggety Rd
-         Whisky track
-         Kenworthy Track
-         Square Bottle Track
-         Champagne Track
-         Razorback track
-         Vodka Track
-         Nolan Track




Bluegum Track closure

Bluegum Track will be closed from 3am-1pm on the 15/05/25 and 21/05/25 for conservation management purposes. 

Holts Road, Tunnel Access Track and West No. 5 will also be inaccessible on these days/times.

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