Henderson's Picnic area (UNKNOWN, Maroondah Reservoir Park)

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Henderson's Picnic area (UNKNOWN, Maroondah Reservoir Park)

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Henderson's Picnic area (UNKNOWN, Maroondah Reservoir 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 allowed but must be on a leash

Restrictions

  • No camping
  • Speed restrictions apply
  • Management vehicle only
  • No firearms allowed
  • Restricted opening hours

Warnings

    • Not yet assessed

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.

Maroondah Reservoir Park Road Upgrades

Maroondah Reservoir Park has a network of roads that will be upgraded over the coming months. The work is to repair the degraded condition of the road network. Works will be carried out in different phases, which will focus on the different areas and road type. 

As the works are undertaken car parks and roads will be closed to public access. The closures will mean that walking distances from carpark to picnic and BBQ areas will be increased and available parking space will be reduced. 

Signage will be in place to assist with directing people in a safe manner to carpark and picnic facilities. Updates will be made as work progresses and closures are adjusted to the different areas. 

The planned road works are to be conducted in:
Main carpark
Hendersons Loop road
Entrance and Top carpark
McKenzie Ave Entrance Road

Alternative Picnic Grounds in close proximity include Badger Weir Picnic Ground and Donnellys Weir Picnic Ground. 

Park Open Hours – Maroondah Reservoir Park

Park Open Hours
Maroondah Reservoir Park
Badger Weir
Donnellys Weir
 
8am to 8pm – Early October to Early April (Start of Daylight Savings Time to End of Daylight Savings Time)
8am to 6pm – Early April (End of Daylight Savings Time) to end of April
8am to 5pm – May to August
8am to 6pm – September to Early October (Start of Daylight Savings Time)
 
These parks and visitor sites are protected for water security purposes by automatic gates.  The gates close at the above posted times, but they do allow for visitors to leave the park for 30 minutes after these times.  From 30 minutes after the posted closing time however the after hours exit turns off and exit from the park is no longer possible.  We are obliged to do this to help strengthen water resource security. 
 
If a visitor mistakenly gets caught behind the automatic gates after the park closing time, upon exit please drive to within two metres of the gate to activate the late exit trigger.  If the gate does not open as the vehicle is leaving too late, please call Parks Victoria on 13 19 63 to ask them to assist.  A late exit fee may apply.

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