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)

Grants Picnic Ground (Dandenong Ranges National Park)

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Grants Picnic Ground (Dandenong 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 fires permitted
  • No horses
  • No firearms allowed
  • No dogs allowed
  • Fees apply
  • No camping

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.

Temporary Closure of Grants Picnic Ground Cafe

Grants Picnic Ground Café is temporarily closed while Parks Victoria undertakes an Expression of Interest process to secure a long-term lease for the site. In the meantime, a mobile coffee van will be operating on-site from Tuesday to Saturday for the duration of the process.

Margaret Lester Walk

The Margaret Lester walk track has rough and uneven surfaces, and is no longer suitable for people with accessibility requirements. 

Parks Victoria will be undertaking upgrade works in the near future, this page will be updated as more is known. 

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.


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