Mackenzies Flat to Grahams Dam Walk (Lerderderg River Heritage River, Lerderderg State Park)

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Mackenzies Flat to Grahams Dam Walk (Lerderderg River Heritage River, Lerderderg State Park)

Follow the river upstream from Mackenzies Flat Picnic Area to Grahams Dam, which offers views of Lerderderg Gorge. The short 3km return walk will take you along the Lerderderg River and allow you the opportunity to see native flora and fauna like, fragrant saltbush and wallabies. The river is seasonal and will dry up in the summer months so be sure to go in the spring and autumn months when the river will be flowing.
Ensure that you bring plenty of water as none is provided.
If you plan to do a few of the walks, make sure you have a map.
Prospecting, fossicking, and digging is prohibited. Fires are not permitted.
Penalties apply.

Lerderderg State Park is in the Central fire district. Bushfire safety is a personal responsibility. For up-to-date information on bushfires in Victoria call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226, download the VicEmergency app, or visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au. Dial 000 for police, fire, and ambulance. If your network has no signal dial 112 to access any available network.

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Mackenzies Flat to Grahams Dam Walk (Lerderderg River Heritage River, Lerderderg State Park)

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Mackenzies Flat to Grahams Dam Walk (Lerderderg River Heritage River, Lerderderg State Park)

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

  • No fires permitted
  • No camping
  • No dogs allowed
  • No firearms allowed
  • No horses

Warnings

  • Animals and pests
    • Beware European wasps
    • Snakes
  • Other warnings
    • Trees may fall take care
  • Water hazards
    • Flash flooding
    • Shallow water
    • Deep water
    • Submerged obstacles
  • Terrain hazards
    • Uneven ground
    • 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.

Park Closure - Fire

There is a fire within Lerderderg State Park. See attached map for closed area. Obriens Road is closed between Greendale-Trentham Road and Bluegum- Obrien Link track. Lerderderg Campground, Obrien's Picnic Area, Ambler Lane Campground including walking and vehicle tracks leading to Obriens road are closed.  These areas will remain closed to all visitors until safe to reopen

Attachments: PDF LSP closure (1,050KB)

Partial Park Closure of Lerderderg State Park due to fire


There is a fire within Lerderderg State Park. See attached map for closed area. Obriens Road is closed between Greendale-Trentham Road and Bluegum- Obrien Link track. Lerderderg Campground, Obrien's Picnic Area, Ambler Lane Campground including walking and vehicle tracks leading to Obriens road are closed.  These areas will remain closed to all visitors until safe to reopen

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