Longridge Campground (Yarra Valley Parklands, Yarra River)

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Longridge Campground (Yarra Valley Parklands, Yarra River)

Longridge campground offers a quiet location beside the Yarra River. The river flats are perfect for a weekend camping retreat with friends and family in a beautiful woodland setting.
Within the campground you will find picnic tables, wood barbecues, an open fire pit and a toilet shower block.
Longridge campground must be booked and can accommodate one group of up to 40 people. Access is restricted to booked campers.
For bookings visit www.parks.vic.gov.au

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Longridge Campground (Yarra Valley Parklands, Yarra River)

Need to know

Longridge Campground (Yarra Valley Parklands, Yarra River)

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 drones without a permit
Fees apply
No firearms allowed
No horses

Warnings

Water hazards
Shallow water

Strong currents

Deep water

Submerged obstacles
Animals and pests
Beware European wasps
Other warnings
Limbs may fall take care
Terrain hazards
Slippery rocks

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.

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.

Birrarung Park Playground removal

Birrarung Park Playground Closed

Due to significant age and ongoing safety concerns, the playground at Birrarung Park has been removed and the area returned to grassed parkland. The two swings have been retained and are available to use.

The nearest playground is located at Banksia Park, Bulleen

Herring Island free punt service 2026

The free public Punt service to Herring Island Environmental Sculpture Park will begin on Saturday 3 January 2026 and will end on Easter Monday 6 April 2026. Parks Victoria only operates this service on weekends and public holidays ( Australia Day, Labour Day, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday) and any midweek access to the island needs to be organised via other vessel providers.

Operating times will be: 11am to 5pm sharp. (No service from 12:30 - 1:00pm). Running approximately every 15 minutes.

- Please note the first Punt at 11am will be from Como Landing and last Punt service leaving the Island will be at 5pm.

- Please be patient as delays getting to and from the island may occur

- Maximum of 12 passengers per trip

Como Landing can be accessed from a path that runs down to the river from the Main Yarra Trail, Alexander Avenue, South Yarra (just down from café Kanteen).

In the event of extreme weather conditions, Parks Victoria may cancel the punt operation and stop access to Herring Island.

Other conditions to watch for:

Snakes are present on the island, please keep a watch out.
The paths are uneven gravel surfaces, some with swale drains which can make it difficult to traverse.
Please take your rubbish home with you.

Things to see and do:

Environmental sculptures
Birdwatching
Picnic and BBQ

Attachments: Herring Island Punt Information signage 2026 (330KB)