If you see sick or dead birds or other wildlife, do not touch them. Avoid direct contact. Record what you see. Report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

Visit Agriculture Victoria's website for more information.

Grants Picnic Ground Hardy Gully Walk

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Grants Picnic Ground Hardy Gully Walk

The accessible Hardy Gully Walk leads off from the Grants Picnic Area and meanders through the beautiful Sherbrooke Forest. Visit early in the morning or late afternoon to increase your chances of spotting Superb Lyrebirds foraging for grubs in the cool temperate rainforest.

How to get there

Grants Picnic Ground Hardy Gully Walk

Grants Picnic Ground Hardy Gully Walk

Need to know

Grants Picnic Ground Hardy Gully Walk

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
  • No camping
  • No bicycles
  • No fires permitted
  • No horses
  • Management vehicle only
  • No firearms allowed

Warnings

  • Terrain hazards
    • Uneven ground
  • Other warnings
    • Limbs may fall take care
    • 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.

Potential Picnic Ground and Trail Closures

Due to current protected industrial action, access to Dandenong Ranges National Park Picnic Grounds and trails may be limited or restricted at times. 

We appreciate visitors’ understanding and patience during this time.

Temporary Closure of Grants Picnic Ground Cafe

Grants Picnic Ground Café is temporarily closed while Parks Victoria works through an Expression of Interest process to secure a long-term and appropriate 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.

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