Merlo Lookout Day Visitor Area (Lake Eildon National Park)

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Merlo Lookout Day Visitor Area (Lake Eildon National Park)

A stop at Merlo's Lookout is a must! Look out on to the turquoise waters of Wallaby Bay and check out the protruding tip of a homestead that now sits at the bottom of the bay – visible only when water levels are low.

Visitor Tips: Ensure your car is locked and your valuables are out of sight before walking up to Blowhard Spur.

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Merlo Lookout Day Visitor Area (Lake Eildon National Park)

Need to know

Merlo Lookout Day Visitor Area (Lake Eildon National Park)

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

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

Warnings

  • Animals and pests
    • Snakes
  • Other warnings
    • Vehicles
    • Limbs may fall take care

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.

Candlebark Boat Ramp Closed

Candlebark Boat ramp is now closed due to dropping lake levels. 

Due to the lake level dropping below 62%, the Candlebark Boat Ramp in the Fraser Visitor Area of Lake Eildon National Park is no longer operational.

Please use the Main Ramp located off Lakeside Road.

Candlebark, Devil Cove, & Lakeside Campgrounds: Booking releases are limited; No drinking water or campground taps provided

Bookings
·      Bookings at Candlebark and Lakeside will be available from 1 July - 31 August 2025 as usual.
·      Bookings at Candlebark and Lakeside will be available from 1 – 31 September 2025, subject to change at short notice depending on campground construction requirements.
·      Bookings at Candlebark and Lakeside (and Devil Cove during peak holiday periods) from 1 October 2025 onwards have been limited until campground construction timetables can be determined. To stay up to date on availability, please continue to monitor this page and consider subscribing to the Lake Eildon National Park Project Page
 
Tap Water
Drinking water taps and campground taps are not provided at Candlebark Campground, Devil Cove Campground, or Lakeside Campground as of November 2024. Other facilities at these campgrounds remain the same as prior November 2024.
 
Why have bookings and tap water changed?
We are updating the water and wastewater infrastructure at the Candlebark, Devil Cove and Lakeside campgrounds to meet current environmental standards, so that visitors can continue to enjoy camping at Lake Eildon National Park for years to come. Construction of new toilet facilities is proposed to take place at Lakeside, Candlebark and Devil Cove Campgrounds during the second half of 2025. 
 
For information about the project, please visit the Lake Eildon National Park Campground updates project page. You can also reach out to the team by emailing info@parks.vic.gov.au or calling us on 13 1963. 

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