Grants Picnic Ground (Dandenong Ranges National Park)

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Grants Picnic Ground (Dandenong Ranges National Park)

Grants Picnic Ground sits on the edge of the beautiful Sherbrooke Forest. Enjoy a picnic with lyrebirds, Crimson Rosellas and Rainbow Lorikeets as company. With accessible walks leading off from the picnic ground, be dwarfed by towering Mountain Ash trees in this small pocket of cool temperate rainforest.

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Grants Picnic Ground (Dandenong Ranges National Park)

Need to know

Grants Picnic Ground (Dandenong Ranges National Park)

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

  • No camping
  • Fees apply
  • No firearms allowed
  • No fires permitted
  • No horses
  • No dogs allowed

Warnings

  • Other warnings
    • Trees may fall take care
    • Limbs 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.

Dandenong Ranges Park Closure Notification: Thurs 13 Feb 2025

In accordance with the Emergency Management Plan for the Dandenong Ranges National Park and Dandenong Ranges Gardens, the declaration of an EXTREME Fire Danger Rating on THURSDAY 13 FEBRUARY 2025 for the Central Fire Weather District will trigger the closure of the following Parks Victoria sites:
 
Dandenong Ranges National Park, including:
  • Ferntree Gully Picnic Ground.
  • 1,000 Steps - Kokoda Memorial Walk.
  • One Tree Hill Picnic Ground.
  • Sherbrooke Picnic Ground.
  • Grants Picnic Ground.
  • Doongalla Homestead Picnic Ground.
  • Olinda Falls Picnic Ground.
  • O’Donohue Picnic Ground and
  • Kalorama Park.
Sassafras Creek Nature Conservation Reserve
Perrins Creek Reserve
Black Hill Reserve and
Silvan Reservoir Park.
 
Dandenong Ranges Gardens, including:
  • Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden (formerly National Rhododendron Garden).
  • William Ricketts Sanctuary.
  • Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden.
  • George Tindale Memorial Garden.
  • Pirianda Garden.
  • R.J. Hamer Arboretum.
  • Mt Dandenong Arboretum and
  • Olinda Golf Course Reserve (Olinda Precinct).
 
 
These sites will be closed from 12:01am until 11:59pm on Thursday 13 February 2025.  They are expected to re-open on Friday 14 February 2025 following completion of the Extreme Fire Danger Rating.  Parks Victoria regrets any inconvenience this may cause.
 
Bushfire safety is a personal responsibility.  Anyone entering parks and forests during the bushfire season needs to stay aware of forecast weather conditions. Check the Fire Danger Rating and for days of Total Fire Ban at www.emergency.vic.gov.au, on the VicEmergency smartphone app, or call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226
 
For information on CFA Fire Danger Ratings or Fire Weather Districts click here
 
For park information please contact the Parks Victoria Information Centre on 13 1963 or visit www.parks.vic.gov.au
 

Kalorama Park toilets are closed with the disabled toilet open for use

Kalorama Park toilets are closed due to asbestos being discovered in the building, recent vandalism exposed the wall panelling revealing that it contains asbestos. For public safety the affected toilets are closed until works are completed to remove and replace the wall panelling. The disabled toilet does not have asbestos wall cladding and will remain open for the public to use. A time frame for the remediation works is unknown and as soon as funding is secured the works will commence.

ngurrak barring - RidgeWalk Art Installation Works - Doongalla

As part of ngurrak barring | RidgeWalk, works are being completed along the Channel Ten Track which will affect access in and around Doongalla Homestead Picnic Grounds. Informative signage will be installed onsite to guide visitors. To find out more on the project, please visit Ridgewalk (ngurrak barring) | Consultations | Shaping Yarra Ranges

Key dates: Feb 5th – Feb 7th, 2025 (this may be extended subject to weather conditions).

Deer Control in the Dandenong ranges National Park

Parks Victoria are continuing deer control in the Dandenong Ranges National Park. This program will be taking place between the hours of 4pm and 7am on a number of nights between February 17th and 20th 2025. These control works are being undertaken by accredited and authorised contractors.
For reasons of public safety, various areas of the park will be inaccessible during the evening throughout this period.
Signage will be in place at access points when control activities are occurring. For our own safety please observe the signage during this time and do not enter any closed areas.
For further information please call 131963

Attachments: Map_DRNP_2425 change of conditions (2,529KB)

Storm Damage affected track and trails

Approximately 15km of tracks and trails in the Dandenong Ranges National Park have been damaged by a heavy rainfall storm event in July 2024. Visitors are requested to remain alert to changing track/trail conditions and to observe any track/trail closures. This advice will stand until further updates are made as repairs take place, this may take several years due to lengthy delays involved with insurance claim processing.

Eagle Nest Picnic Ground is now open

Parks Victoria is pleased to advise that the Eagle Nest Picnic Ground is now fully open. Car access is now permitted right through to the picnic ground. The access road will be closed after the Easter long weekend and re-open again on Melbourne cup weekend. The closure will occur annually to assist with reducing illegal firewood collection and rubbish dumping that regularly occurs in the area.

Wattle Track Foot Bridge Replacement

Wattle Track Bridge in Sherbrooke Forest has been closed for an extended period due to damage caused by a fallen tree. The bridge was destroyed, and since then, Parks Victoria has been awaiting funding for its replacement.
While plans for the new bridge have been drawn up, there are further delays in the project’s delivery. It is currently anticipated that work to replace the bridge will commence sometime in 2025. Once a specific start date is confirmed, it will be made publicly available.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience as we work to restore this important infrastructure.
For updates, please visit the Parks Victoria website or contact us directly.
Thank you for your understanding.

Olinda Falls Lower Viewing Platform and Toilets are Closed

The Olinda Falls lower viewing platform is currently closed due to severe damage caused by a fallen tree. All access to the lower falls area is closed to the public. The viewing platform is expected to be replaced sometime in 2025. 

The picnic facilities and upper viewing platform remain open with the exception of the toilets, the toilets are closed permanently.

Sherbrooke Picnic Ground Toilet is Closed due to tree damage

The Sherbrooke Picnic Ground Toilet has been severely damaged by a fallen tree, the toilet block is closed until further notice. Please use the nearby O'Donohue Picnic Ground Toilets

Attachments: Sherbrooke Toilet Damage (319KB)

Valley Picnic Ground Access Road is closed to visitors cars

Valley Picnic Ground is currently closed to visitor vehicles. This decision has been made due to ongoing issues of vandalism, illegal firewood cutting, and rubbish dumping in the area.
To protect the environment and the integrity of the picnic ground facilities, the access road will remain closed until further notice. Parks Victoria will continue to monitor the situation and will review the closure decision in due course. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping to protect the National Park. An alternative setting is the Doongalla Picnic Ground located via this link

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