Fernshaw Picnic Area (Yarra Ranges National Park)

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Fernshaw Picnic Area (Yarra Ranges National Park)

Fernshaw Picnic Area is located along the scenic Black Spur Drive. The well-maintained picnic ground sits among tall Mountain Ash trees and is the site of the former town, Fernshaw. The top picnic ground itself is where the main street of the town ran.

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Fernshaw Picnic Area (Yarra Ranges National Park)

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Fernshaw Picnic Area (Yarra Ranges National 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 firearms allowed
No dogs allowed
No camping
No fires permitted

Warnings

None applicable

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.

Dom Dom Saddle Picnic Area - Toilet Closure

Dom Dom Saddle Picnic Area toilets are permanently closed and will be removed in their entirety at a later date.

The nearest toilets are at Fernshaw Picnic ground.

Partial walking track closure on Cumberland Circuit walk (South of Woods Point Road)

There is a partial closure in place on the Cumberland Circuit walk due to hazardous tree fall risk south of Woods Point Rd (see map attached)

Attachments: Cambarville_A4_0412 (1,190KB)

Cambarville toilet block closed until further notice

Cambarville toilet block is closed until further notice due to water supply issues and structural problems

Summit Loop Trail - Partial Closure - Lake Mountain Summit

The Summit Loop walking trail is partially closed at Lake Mountain until further notice.

Attachments: Lake Mountain Summit Loop Partial Track Closure (562KB)

O'Shannassy Aqueduct Trail - Dee Road Trestle Bridge Closed

The Dee Road Trestle Bridge has been closed for public safety

Subsequently, the O'Shannassy Aqueduct Trail now terminates at the bridge near the Dee Road Picnic Ground.

Parks Victoria recommends accessing the western section of the trail from the Dee Road Picnic Ground in Millgrove and the eastern section from the Yuonga Road Picnic Ground in Warburton. Please plan your visit accordingly.

Works to provide continued access to the trail are being investigated. For more information and to receive updates on the O'Shannassy Aqueduct Trail Dee Slip Bridge project, refer to the Projects page on this website https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/projects/melbourne-region/oshannassy-aqueduct-trail-dee-slip-bridge-project.

O’Shannassy Aqueduct Trail - Partial Closure

We are restricting access along the O’Shannassy Aqueduct Trail between Dee Road to the west in Millgrove and Sussex Street to the east in Warburton between 24 November and 19 December.

The trail will be closed between Dee Road and Sussex Street from 24 November.

Between 20 December and 11 January, we will reopen across along the O’Shannassy Aqueduct Trail with access around the bridge via the existing bypass track.

From 12 January until late March we will close the trail again between Dee Road and Sussex Street to finish repairing the bridge.

Due to repair works, the Dee Slip Bridge remains closed to the public and barriers have been put in place to keep the community safe.

For more information and to receive updates on the O'Shannassy Aqueduct Trail Dee Slip Bridge project, refer to the Projects page on this website: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/projects/melbourne-region/oshannassy-aqueduct-trail-dee-slip-bridge-project

Current works underway at the Warburton Redwoods

Visitors to the Yarra Ranges National Park, specifically the Cement Creek Redwoods, will soon enjoy greater accessibility, new facilities and increased protection of the environment.

Access to the site may vary while works are underway. Please visit Cement Creek Redwoods Facility Upgrades for more information on the project.