Little Peninsula Picnic Area (Yarra River, Yarra Ranges National Park)

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Little Peninsula Picnic Area (Yarra River, Yarra Ranges 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 camping
No firearms allowed
No dogs allowed
No fires permitted

Warnings

Other warnings
No mobile phone reception

Limbs may fall take care
Water hazards
Submerged obstacles

Flash flooding

Deep water

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.

O'Shannassy Aqueduct Trail - Dee Road Trestle Bridge Closed

The Dee Road Trestle Bridge has been closed for public safety

Subsequently, the O'Shannassy Aqueduct Trail now terminates at the bridge near the Dee Road Picnic Ground.

Parks Victoria recommends accessing the western section of the trail from the Dee Road Picnic Ground in Millgrove and the eastern section from the Yuonga Road Picnic Ground in Warburton. Please plan your visit accordingly.

Works to provide continued access to the trail are being investigated. For more information and to receive updates on the O'Shannassy Aqueduct Trail Dee Slip Bridge project, refer to the Projects page on this website https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/projects/melbourne-region/oshannassy-aqueduct-trail-dee-slip-bridge-project.

Dom Dom Saddle Picnic Area - Toilet Closure

Dom Dom Saddle Picnic Area toilets are permanently closed and will be removed in their entirety at a later date.

The nearest toilets are at Fernshaw Picnic ground.

Partial walking track closure on Cumberland Circuit walk (South of Woods Point Road)

There is a partial closure in place on the Cumberland Circuit walk due to hazardous tree fall risk south of Woods Point Rd (see map attached)

Attachments: Cambarville_A4_0412 (1,190KB)

Cambarville toilet block closed until further notice

Cambarville toilet block is closed until further notice due to water supply issues and structural problems

Track Closed - Taggerty Cascades to the Meeting of the Waters

The walking track from the Taggerty Cascades to the Meeting of the Waters is closed for public safety. There is still access from the Taggerty Cascades Picnic Ground too the Cascades Bridge and viewing platform.

The stairway leading up from the Cascades Bridge towards the Meeting of the Waters is damaged and is not safe to traverse.

Access to the meeting of the waters is still available from the beeches carpark, however the Beeches Walk no longer connects the Taggerty Cascades Picnic Area to the Beeches Picnic Area.

We apologise for any inconvenience,

Kind regards,

Yarra Ranges National Park Team

Birrarung Marr Floating Landing temporary closure for Greenline boardwalk works

The Birrarung Marr Floating Landing on the Yarra River is temporarily closed to vessel and pedestrian access due to adjacent bank works associated with the Greenline project.

Works are due to continue until December 2025 and the landing will reopen once completed.

Any questions can be sent to waterways@parks.vic.gov.au.

Current works underway at the Warburton Redwoods

Visitors to the Yarra Ranges National Park, specifically the Cement Creek Redwoods, will soon enjoy greater accessibility, new facilities and increased protection of the environment.

Access to the site may vary while works are underway. Please visit Cement Creek Redwoods Facility Upgrades for more information on the project.

Notice to River Users 17 July 2025

As Waterway Manager under the Marine Safety Act 2010 Parks Victoria wishes to advise the following waterway closures and activities on the Yarra River, Maribyrnong River and Victoria Harbour.

Attachments: NTRU July 17 (738KB)

Notice to River Users 24 July 2025

As Waterway Manager under the Marine Safety Act 2010 Parks Victoria wishes to advise the following waterway closures and activities on the Yarra River, Maribyrnong River and Victoria Harbour.

Attachments: NTRU July 24 (767KB)