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Equestrian Trail (Lysterfield Park)
Lysterfield Park provides opportunities for horse riders to explore the surrounding native bushland on the perimeter of the park.
Horse riding is permitted on the Equestrian trails, on the eastern side of Lysterfield Park. These trails are immersed within a native bush landscape with undulating paths. Explore the hidden and spectacular views as the you climb the steady gradient.
Wildflowers in spring and Granite outcrops provide the perfect natural escape into the beautiful bush. As you ride, be sure to keep an eye out for kangaroos, wallabies and echidnas camouflaged amongst the gum trees.
Horse riders can access the Equestrian Trail from the 24-hour carpark near the main entrance of Lysterfield Park. Continue on to Logan Park Road to access the Equestrian designated area.
Parking is limited and there is no off-road vehicle access. All vehicles and horse floats must park in designated parking bays. Horse floats must unload at Horswood Road due to cattle grids at the main entrance of Lysterfield park. Horses are not permitted in any other area of the park.
Horse riding is permitted on the Equestrian trails, on the eastern side of Lysterfield Park. These trails are immersed within a native bush landscape with undulating paths. Explore the hidden and spectacular views as the you climb the steady gradient.
Wildflowers in spring and Granite outcrops provide the perfect natural escape into the beautiful bush. As you ride, be sure to keep an eye out for kangaroos, wallabies and echidnas camouflaged amongst the gum trees.
Horse riders can access the Equestrian Trail from the 24-hour carpark near the main entrance of Lysterfield Park. Continue on to Logan Park Road to access the Equestrian designated area.
Parking is limited and there is no off-road vehicle access. All vehicles and horse floats must park in designated parking bays. Horse floats must unload at Horswood Road due to cattle grids at the main entrance of Lysterfield park. Horses are not permitted in any other area of the park.
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Equestrian Trail (Lysterfield Park)
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Equestrian Trail (Lysterfield 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
Warnings
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Animals and pests
- Beware European wasps
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Terrain hazards
- Slippery surface
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Other warnings
- Trees may fall take care
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 Deer Control Program within Lysterfield Park (Northern Conservation Zone)
Parks Victoria are continuing deer control at Lysterfield Park (Northern
Conservation Zone). This program is recommencing on Tuesday 27th of August
2024.
Control is being undertaken with accredited and authorised volunteers
from the Sporting Shooters Association Australia and Australian Deer
Association under the supervision of Parks Victoria.
Through the control of deer, the program will:
· Respond to Victoria’s bio security
approach to new and emerging threats
· Deliver an approved program in
support of the Victorian Deer Control Strategy and the Peri Urban Deer Control
Plan 2021-2026
· Provide critical habitat protection
to the flora and fauna values in the areas of the proposed works
· Reduce habitat structure damage and
minimise browsing on habitat regeneration and revegetation efforts
· Reduce deer numbers (with the
object of reaching numbers to a manageable level).
Upcoming control nights are as follows, from 4pm to 6am:
· Tuesday 27th
of August 2024 (into the early hours of Wednesday)
· Tuesday 3rd
of September 2024 (into the early hours of Wednesday)
· Tuesday 10th
of September 2024 (into the early hours of Wednesday)
· Tuesday 17th
of September 2024 (into the early hours of Wednesday)
Please note that during such time the park area will be closed for
public safety and deer legal rifles will emit noise, which may be heard in the
area.
You may observe signage at gates indicating dates of the upcoming
control program. A map of the control areas is attached for your reference.
Some barbeques not in operation
Parks Victoria is carrying out inspections
in all of our barbecues in our parks. Following these inspections, some
barbecues have been temporarily closed until they can be attended by a licenced
contractor. We apologise for the inconvenience this has caused.
Visitor safety is our top priority and we
advise people to please not to use any barbecue facilities that have been
closed. We expect the impacted barbecues to reopen in the coming weeks.
Boat Ramp road closure.
The road from the roundabout to the boat ramp has flooded and is now closed.
Do not drive through the flood water, there are hazards which cannot be seen.
The road will remain closed while we work to rectify this issue.
Upper Buckle + Lil Shawty MTB Trail closure
Upper Buckle and Lil Shawty Mountain Bike Trails are both closed.
This is due to rainfall which has created unsafe trail conditions.
The trail will be continuously monitored and will reopen when conditions are suitable.
Hug Trail partial MTB Trail closure
A segment of Hug Trail, between Cloverdale Break and South Break, is closed.
This is due to rainfall which has caused unsafe trail conditions
The trail will be continuously monitored and reopened when conditions are suitable.