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)

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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
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.

Areas closed for deer control works

Parks Victoria are continuing deer control in the Bunyip State Park and Kurth Kiln Regional Park. This program will be taking place between the hours of 4pm and 7am on a number of nights between February 19th 2024 and November 30th 2024. These control works are being undertaken by accredited and authorised contractors.

For reasons of public safety, various areas of the park will be inaccessible during the evening throughout this period.

Signage will be in place at access points when control activities are occurring. For our 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)

Bunyip State Park - Closure of Mortimer Nature Walk

Mortimer Nature Walk was severely impacted by storm events during February 2024 and remains closed to walkers until tree risk and cleanup works have been undertaken.

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.

Attachments: Mortimer Nature Walk Closure March 2024 (908KB)

Ferres Walking Track Closure

Ferres Walking Track was severely impacted by storm events during February 2024 and remains closed to walkers until tree risk and cleanup works have been undertaken.

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.

Nash Creek Campground Upgrades

Nash Creek Campground will be closed until September 2024 while upgrades to the camping facilities are undertaken.

Parks Victoria will be increasing the number of camping sites to accommodate motorhomes and caravans, improving vehicle parking and entry road, treating hazardous trees to make the campground safer for visitors and will be formalising existing sites to protect environmental values. Other facilities such as picnic tables and firepits will also be installed.

Visitors are encouraged to use other campgrounds within Bunyip State Park (such as Mortimer Camping and Picnic Area, Dyers Camping and Picnic Ground and Forest Road Camping Area) and Scout Loop Camping Area in nearby Kurth Kiln Regional Park.

For further information please contact the Parks Victoria Information Centre at info@parks.vic.gov.au or call 13 1963.

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 April 29^th and 30^th, May 1^st, 2^nd, 20^th, 21^st, 22^nd and the 23^rd.

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.

During the hours of 7:00 to 18:00 on the 11^th, 12^th and 13^th of June areas of Bunyip State park will be closed to the public. These closures are for aerial shooting operations controlling introduced deer species. 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)