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O'Briens Crossing Day Visitor Area (Lerderderg River Heritage River, Lerderderg State Park)
The O’Briens Crossing - Tunnel Walk meanders through the steep Lerderderg Valley. Dogs are welcome, although must be on-lead.
The more adventurous East Walk – Cowans Track Loop Walk, follows the alongside the Lerderderg River before looping back through rugged bushland. Dogs are not permitted on East Walk.
Camping is available at the nearby Lerderderg Gorge campground.
Prospecting, fossicking, and digging is prohibited. Penalties apply.
Rubbish bins are not provided so please take all rubbish home with you.
Lerderderg State Park 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, or visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au. Dial 000 for police, fire, and ambulance. If your network has no signal dial 112 to access any available network.
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O'Briens Crossing Day Visitor Area (Lerderderg River Heritage River, Lerderderg State Park)
Need to know
O'Briens Crossing Day Visitor Area (Lerderderg River Heritage River, Lerderderg State 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
Restrictions
- No generators
- No firearms allowed
Warnings
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Animals and pests
- Snakes
- Beware European wasps
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Terrain hazards
- Slippery rocks
- Steep track
- Shaft
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Water hazards
- Flash flooding
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Other warnings
- Limbs may fall take care
- Vehicles
- Trees may fall take care