Merri Creek Valley and Escarpment (Yarra Bend Park)

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Merri Creek Valley and Escarpment (Yarra Bend Park)

This popular, large, off-lead dog area is located on Yarra Bend Road, alongside the Eastern Freeway. Off street parking is available on Yarra Bend Road. The park can also be accessed on foot, from the Main Yarra Trail. Shelters and picnic benches are located within the site.
As rubbish bins are not provided, please take all rubbish home with you.

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Merri Creek Valley and Escarpment (Yarra Bend Park)

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Merri Creek Valley and Escarpment (Yarra Bend Park)

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are allowed off leash

Restrictions

  • No vehicles
  • No fires permitted
  • No camping
  • No horses
  • No fishing
  • Management vehicle only
  • No motorised vehicles, including electric bikes or scooters allowed on management vehicle only paths, tracks or roads
  • No generators
  • No firearms allowed

Warnings

  • Other warnings
    • Trees may fall take care
    • Limbs may fall take care
  • Terrain hazards
    • Uneven ground
  • Animals and pests
    • Snakes

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.

Filming - Traffic restrictions

Due to filming activity,  sections of Yarra Bend Park will have restricted access to vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians on the following dates and times:

Friday 18TH JULY 1200 - 0200
Monday 21ST JULY 0500 - 1900
Tuesday 22ND JULY 1200 - 0300

Locations affected:
Lower Loop road and car parking, Corben Oval, a section of Dights Falls Loop Trail
Upper Loop Teardrop - cyclists take care
Deep Rock Road car park
Rylah Oval car park

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