Set on the banks of the Lerderderg River, Nolans Creek Picnic Area is a peaceful riverside destination surrounded by Messmate, Candlebark and Mountain Grey Gum forest. The open grassy setting provides a relaxing place to enjoy the sounds of flowing water and the calls of local birdlife while taking in the natural beauty of the surrounding bushland.

Easily accessible along Lerderderg Road, the picnic area is an ideal place to stop while exploring the Wombat-Lerderderg National Park. Its quiet river setting makes it well suited to a picnic, a short break or simply enjoying time in nature with family and friends.

Facilities include picnic tables, a picnic shelter and fireplaces. Dogs on lead are permitted during the day between sunrise and sunset. No bookings or fees apply. There are no rubbish bins, so please take all rubbish home. Campfires are permitted in the fireplaces provided if it is not a Total Fire Ban day.

Nolans Creek Picnic Area is located west of Blackwood in the Wombat-Lerderderg National Park. From Melbourne, Blackwood is 88 km via the Western Hwy and north of Myrniong and Greendale. Head west from Blackwood on Simmons Reef Road for about 1.8 km before turning right (just before the Jack Cann Reserve) down Lerderderg Road. Continue along Lerderderg Road for approximately 7.5 km to Nolans Creek Picnic Area (near the junction of Lerderderg Road and Nolan Creek Track).

Nolans Creek Picnic Area 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, visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au or tune into a local radio station. Check the forecast fire danger before leaving home. Consider not visiting forest or bushland on stormy days or days of high bushfire risk.