Lysterfield Lake (Lysterfield Park)

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Lysterfield Lake (Lysterfield Park)

Lysterfield Lake is a very popular recreational spot. From canoeing, kayaking to sailing, spend the warm afternoons adventuring or relaxing by the waters edge. Take a refreshing swim in one of two protected swimming bays with sandy shores. Always ensure you are following accurate signage on the day. The lake offers unique opportunities to view waterbirds and shoreline habitat not viewable from land. For many, the lake is unexpectedly large with lots of surrounding mountain bike and walking tracks to explore. On a calm day, the lake is a great place to refine your skills on a stand-up paddle board or to splash around in the shallows.

Park gates are closed between dusk and dawn.

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Lysterfield Lake (Lysterfield Park)

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Lysterfield Lake (Lysterfield 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 fishing
Restricted opening hours
No firearms allowed
Boating zones apply
No dogs allowed
No horses

Warnings

Water hazards
Dam

Strong currents

Shallow water

Deep water

Submerged obstacles
Terrain hazards
Slippery rocks
Other warnings
Unpatrolled area

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.

Some barbeques not in operation

Parks Victoria is carrying out inspections in all of our barbecues in our parks. Following these inspections, some barbecues have been temporarily closed until they can be attended by a licenced contractor. We apologise for the inconvenience this has caused.

Visitor safety is our top priority and we advise people to please not to use any barbecue facilities that have been closed. We expect the impacted barbecues to reopen in the coming weeks.

Boardwalk on Middle MTB trail closed

Boardwalk on Middle trail has been closed due to maintenance requirements. A detour is available beside the boardwalk and will not affect access to the trail.

Notification of Deer Control Program within Lysterfield Park

Lysterfield Park (northern conservation zone) will be closed while ground shooting operations targeting deer are undertaken.

Park area closures will apply to affected areas overnight, from 4:00pm until the following morning, during the following dates:

Tuesday 18th February 2025 (until the early hours of Wednesday)

Thursday 20th March 2025 (until the early hours of Friday)

Tuesday 6th May 2025 (until the early hours of Wednesday)

Closures will be in place at park entrances on operation nights to prevent entry.

Please see the attached map of the control area.

For more information about the program please visit this link or call 13 19 63.

Attachments: Control Area LNCZ (470KB)

Notification of Fox Control Program

Parks Victoria are undertaking fox control in Lysterfield Park, Churchill National Park, Baluk Willam Nature Conservation Reserve and Cardinia Creek Parklands to relieve predation of vulnerable and threatened native fauna and minimise impacts on neighbouring livestock.

The program involves the use of Canid Pest Ejectors with para-aminopropiophenone (PAPP) poison and soft-jaw leghold traps to reduce fox numbers in strategic locations.

Domestic animals may be at risk. Please observe the local regulations.

Fox control will occur until June 2025.

For more information about the program please visit this link or call 13 19 63.