Lawson Falls Circuit (Bunyip State Park)

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Lawson Falls Circuit (Bunyip State Park)

Hidden in the north-east corner of Bunyip State Park, the Lawson Falls Circuit Trail meanders through dense bush and lush fern gullies before emerging at the humble cascades of Lawson Falls. 

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Lawson Falls Circuit (Bunyip State Park)

Lawson Falls Circuit (Bunyip State Park)

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Lawson Falls Circuit (Bunyip State 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 camping
  • No firearms allowed
  • No dogs allowed
  • No fires permitted

Warnings

  • Terrain hazards
    • Uneven ground
  • Other warnings

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.

Deer Control in Bunyip State Park and Kurth Kiln Regional Park

Areas of Bunyip State Park and Kurth Kiln Regional Park closed for deer shooting operations
Areas of Bunyip State Park and Kurth Kiln Regional Park will be closed from dusk (4:00pm), until dawn (7.00am) on the following nights  March 31, April 1 to 4, 28 April to 1 May, 19 to 22 May .
 
These closures are for ground shooting operations controlling introduced deer species. Signs will be displayed at all official entrance points to the control zones during the control operation.
 
Signs will be displayed at all official entrance points to the control zones during the control operation.
 
All camping grounds/visitor areas will be closed when the control activities are underway. 
Areas closed include:
Nash Creek Camping Ground
Freemans Mill Camping Area
Dyers Camping and Picnic Ground
Mortimer Camping and Picnic Area
Lawson Falls Picnic Ground 
Forest Road Unloading Area
Cannibal Creek Horse Unloading Area
Helmet Track Unloading Area
 
Parks Victoria is responsible for conservation management to restore and protect park habitat, including the control of introduced plant and animal species.
 
This program will:
 • Reduce habitat structure damage and minimise browsing impacts on habitat regeneration
• Focus on movement corridors that aim to reduce the impact of deer grazing on surrounding private land
 
For your own safety please observe the signage during this time and do not enter any closed areas.
For further information please call 131963

Attachments: BSP_KKRP map for brief (642KB)

Tea Tree Track Closure - Bunyip State Park

Tea Tree Track, within Bunyip State Park, has been closed since 2018 due to the number of fire killed ash along the track resulting from the 2009 bushfires. The frequency of these large trees falling across Tea Tree Track led Parks Victoria to close the track in late 2018 for public safety. 
 
Tea Tree Track, which forms part of the seasonal road and track network utilised by four-wheel drivers and trailbike riders, will be re-opened once tree risk work and track upgrades have occurred.
 
We apologise for any inconvenience.
 
For further information contact the Parks Victoria Information Centre on 131963.

Cannibal Creek Unloading Area and Tracks Closed

Planned burning operations are scheduled in this park which result in the following closed areas:

-Cannibal Creek Unloading Area
-Cannibal Creek Track
-Dawson Track 
-Sandpit Ridge Track

The following areas may have delays:
-Tynong North Road
-Pooley Road

These closures and delays will be put in place from time of ignition until the area is declared safe. Ignition of the burn is scheduled from 11/5/25, and is subject to favourable weather conditions. Check the status of current planned burns at https://plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au. 

Bunyip State Park - Closure of Mortimer Nature Walk

The southern section of the Mortimer Nature Walk was severely impacted by storm events during February 2024 and will remain closed until the bridges are repaired. 
 
Visitors are encouraged to explore other walks in the area such as Nicholls Hut Track to Four Brothers Rocks or walking tracks near Dyers Camping and Picnic Area.

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