O'Briens Crossing Day Visitor Area (Lerderderg State Park, Lerderderg River Heritage River)

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O'Briens Crossing Day Visitor Area (Lerderderg State Park, Lerderderg River Heritage River)

O’Briens Crossing Picnic Area is nestled by the banks of the Lerderderg River. Sheltered by tall gum trees, enjoy a picnic in good company before setting out on a walk to explore the rugged terrain of Lerderderg Gorge on your four-wheel drive adventure. 

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O'Briens Crossing Day Visitor Area (Lerderderg State Park, Lerderderg River Heritage River)

Need to know

O'Briens Crossing Day Visitor Area (Lerderderg State Park, Lerderderg River Heritage River)

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash

Restrictions

  • No generators
  • No firearms allowed

Warnings

  • Animals and pests
    • Snakes
    • Beware European wasps
  • Terrain hazards
    • Slippery rocks
    • Steep track
    • Shaft
  • Water hazards
    • Flash flooding
  • Other warnings
    • Limbs may fall take care
    • Vehicles
    • Trees 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.

Bluegum Track and closure

Bluegum Track will be closed for three non-consecutive days in May/June for conservation works. This includes the 15th May and the 21st May with the third date pending. This information will be updated when the third date is known. Holts Road will also be inaccessible on these same dates.

Conservation Programs In Lerderderg State Park

Conservation programs will commence in Lerderderg State Park from the 14th-21st of May in various locations. 

For public Safety Reasons areas within the park will be inaccessible during these dates. Signage will be placed at access points when conservation programs are occurring. For your own safety please observe the signage and do not enter any closed areas.  

Closures will be in place 12 hours or more with restricted access to the following areas (A larger exclusion area may be enforced closer to the date impacting nearby tracks/roads)

 
Areas Closed include;

-         West No.5 Track
-         Bluegum Track
-         Holts Rd
-         Nuggety Rd
-         Whisky track
-         Kenworthy Track
-         Square Bottle Track
-         Champagne Track
-         Razorback track
-         Vodka Track
-         Nolan Track




Bluegum Track closure

Bluegum Track will be closed from 3am-1pm on the 15/05/25 and 21/05/25 for conservation management purposes. 

Holts Road, Tunnel Access Track and West No. 5 will also be inaccessible on these days/times.

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