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Grants Picnic Ground Margaret Lester Forest Walk (Dandenong Ranges National Park)
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Grants Picnic Ground Margaret Lester Forest Walk (Dandenong Ranges National Park)
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Grants Picnic Ground Margaret Lester Forest Walk (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
Restrictions
- No camping
- No bicycles
- No vehicles
- No fires permitted
- No horses
- No dogs allowed
Warnings
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Other warnings
- Trees may fall take care
- Limbs may fall take care
Be Prepared
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.
Kalorama Park toilets are closed with the disabled toilet open for use
ngurrak barring - RidgeWalk Art Installation Works - Doongalla
Storm Damage affected track and trails
Eagle Nest Picnic Ground is now open
Wattle Track Foot Bridge Replacement
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
Attachments: Sherbrooke Toilet Damage (319KB)