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Herb Fitzroy Day Visitor Area (Lake Eildon National Park)
Enjoy a picnic or barbecue at Herb Fitzroy Day Visitor Area. Picnic tables, shelters, toilets, and free gas barbecues are available. Take a dip, stroll or cycle the shores of Lake Eildon along the Coller Bay trail or launch a boat or canoe from the boat ramp and explore the seemingly endless expanse of water.
Visitor Tips: No bins are provided. Please take all rubbish home with you for recycling or disposal. Mobile phone signals are unreliable in the park, however a public telephone is located at the Herb Fitzroy Day Visitor Area.
Visitor Tips: No bins are provided. Please take all rubbish home with you for recycling or disposal. Mobile phone signals are unreliable in the park, however a public telephone is located at the Herb Fitzroy Day Visitor Area.
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Herb Fitzroy Day Visitor Area (Lake Eildon National Park)
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Herb Fitzroy Day Visitor Area (Lake Eildon 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 dogs allowed
- No firearms allowed
- No fires permitted
- No horses
- No generators
Warnings
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Other warnings
- 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.
Drinking water at Candlebark Campground
We are updating the water and wastewater infrastructure at the Fraser Block campgrounds to meet current environmental standards, so that visitors can continue to enjoy camping at Lake Eildon National Park for years to come.
What has changed?
Drinking water and tap water is not provided at Candlebark Campground, however barbecues, flushing toilets, showers, hand basins and hot water using untreated water are available.
What do I need to do?
Please ensure you bring enough drinking water for your stay. We recommend also bringing extra water for washing up, as water taps and hose connections are not available within the campgrounds.
Bookings are essential and can be made now at: www.bookings.parks.vic.gov.au/book
Where can I get more information?
For more information about the project, please visit the Lake Eildon National Park Campground updates project page. You can also reach out to the team by emailing info@parks.vic.gov.au or calling us on 13 1963.
Drinking water at Lakeside Campground
We are updating the water and wastewater infrastructure at the Fraser Block campgrounds to meet current environmental standards, so that visitors can continue to enjoy camping at Lake Eildon National Park for years to come.
What has changed?
Drinking water and tap water is not provided at Lakeside Campground, however flushing toilets and hand basins using untreated water are available.
What do I need to do?
Please ensure you bring enough drinking water for your stay. We recommend also bringing extra water for washing up, as water taps and hose connections are not available within the campgrounds.
Bookings are essential and can be made now at: www.bookings.parks.vic.gov.au/book
Where can I get more information?
For more information about the project, please visit the Lake Eildon National Park Campground updates project page. You can also reach out to the team by emailing info@parks.vic.gov.au or calling us on 13 1963.
Drinking water at Devil Cove Campground
We are updating the water and wastewater infrastructure at the Fraser Block campgrounds to meet current environmental standards, so that visitors can continue to enjoy camping at Lake Eildon National Park for years to come.
What has changed?
Drinking water and tap water is not provided at Devil Cove campground, however barbecues, flushing toilets, showers, hand basins and hot water using untreated water are available.
What do I need to do?
Please ensure you bring enough drinking water for your stay. We recommend also bringing extra water for washing up, as water taps and hose connections are not available within the campgrounds.
Bookings are essential and can be made now at: www.bookings.parks.vic.gov.au/book
Where can I get more information?
For more information about the project, please visit the Lake Eildon National Park Campground updates project page. You can also reach out to the team by emailing info@parks.vic.gov.au or calling us on 13 1963.
Blue-Green Algae Warning for Lake Eildon
Goulburn-Murray Water has detected high blue-green algae levels within Lake Eildon. Blue-green algae present a risk to the health of humans and animals. The algae detected may cause gastroenteritis if ingested. Characteristic signs of algae contact are skin rashes or itchiness; sore eyes, ears and nose; or if swallowed, nausea or vomiting.
The situation is being closely monitored by Goulburn-Murray Water and they recommend the following precautions:
- People and pets should avoid contact with the water.
- Untreated water should never be used for human consumption (e.g. drinking, cooking, showering, bathing, washing).
- People who come into contact with the water should wash affected skin immediately in clean cold water.
- Boiling the affected water will not make it safe to use. Blue-green algae release toxins into the water when heated.
- Please remember that water in Lake Eildon is not suitable for human consumption without first being properly treated.
You can determine if the warning is still current by visiting the Goulburn-Murray Water website:
https://www.g-mwater.com.au/water-operations/bga or by ringing 1800 013 357.