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)

Facilities

Viewing Lookout - Cut Section

Need to know

Merlo Lookout Day Visitor Area (Lake Eildon 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 generators
No dogs, cats, pets 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.

Seasonal road closures 2022

Some roads in this park are subject to seasonal road closures. Seasonal road closures generally operate from after the long weekend in June through to the end of October, but may be extended due to seasonal conditions. Visit the seasonal road closures page for maps and more information.

Winter closure of sites at Jerusalem Creek Campground

Closure of Jerusalem Creek Campground site numbers 28 - 70 inclusive (Areas 3 - 7) from Tuesday 14th June to Thursday 1st September 2022.

These closures will allow campground maintenance and improvement works to be undertaken. These closures coincide with Seasonal Road closures

Winter closure of sites at Jerusalem Creek Campground. Lake Eildon National Park.

Lake Eildon National Park. Jerusalem Creek Campground site closures.

Closed sites at Jerusalem Creek campground.

Site Numbers 28 - 70 inclusive, Areas 3 - 7

From Tuesday June 14^th – 1^st September 2022

These closures will allow campground maintenance and improvement works to be undertaken.

These closures coincide with Seasonal Road closures