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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.
How to get there
Lawson Falls Circuit (Bunyip State Park)
Need to know
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 dogs allowed
- No firearms allowed
- No fires permitted
Warnings
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Other warnings
- Limbs may fall take care
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Terrain hazards
- Uneven ground
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.
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.
Seasonal Road Closures - Bunyip State Park
Seasonal
Road Closures 2024 - Bunyip State Park
Parks
Victoria works in partnership with Four Wheel Drive Victoria and the Department
of Energy, Environment and Climate Action to ensure roads and tracks in parks
across the State are available for visitors to safely access remote locations
through the warmer months of the year. Certain roads and tracks are closed
to vehicles (such as four-wheel drives and trailbikes) during the winter and
early spring to ensure visitor safety, prevent unnecessary damage to roads and
tracks and to protect sensitive environments.
Roads
and tracks closed in Bunyip State Park from 14th June to 4th November 2024
Andersons
Road
Andersons
Track
Birrell
Track
Blue
Range Road
Bullock
Link Track
Bunyip
Ridge Track
Gentle
Annie Track
Little
Bunyip Track
Nash
Creek Loop Track
Quartz
Creek Road
Robertsons
Creek Fireline Track
Rocky
Track
Tea
Tree Track
Western
Track
Significant fines apply to breaches of seasonal closures.
Further information is available from the Parks Victoria Information Centre 13 1963 or via https://www.parks.vic.gov.au
Ash Landing Road - Temporary Closure
As a result of recent weather events the surface condition of
Ash Landing Road in Bunyip State Park has deteriorated resulting in it becoming
unsafe to carry vehicle traffic. Ash Landing Road is closed between Black
Snake Creek Road and Beenak East Road.
We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Bunyip State Park - Closure of Mortimer Nature Walk
Mortimer Nature Walk was severely impacted by storm events during
February 2024 and the southern section of the track remains closed to walkers until bridge repairs, 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.
Operation Columbus Compliance Program
Parks Victoria, in partnership with
Victoria Police, have launched a dedicated compliance operation, Operation
Columbus, targeting illegal activities within Bunyip State Park, Kurth Kiln
Regional Park and surrounding areas.
Illegal activities, particularly off-road
four-wheel driving, damage to infrastructure and firewood collection are having
devastating impacts on the natural and cultural values of these areas. Parks
Victoria have a legal and moral obligation to conserve and protect these areas
in line with the National Park Regulations (2013).
It is important when planning to visit
a park that visitors are aware of the activities that are permitted and where
there may be restrictions. For example, Bunyip State Park has different
regulations to nearby state forests. Dogs, firewood collection, entering
seasonally closed areas and driving off road (leaving the road or
track to drive on fuel breaks or through the bush) are not permitted
within Bunyip State Park.
Operation Columbus will be continuing
throughout the coming months, occurring on both weekends and weekdays.