O'Briens Crossing to The Tunnel Walk - via Byers BackTrack (Lerderderg State Park, Lerderderg River Heritage River)

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O'Briens Crossing to The Tunnel Walk - via Byers BackTrack (Lerderderg State Park, Lerderderg River Heritage River)

Follow the old water race on the challenging O’Briens Crossing - The Tunnel Walk. Take in the beauty of the Lerderderg Gorge, meander through twisted blackwood forest and admire the panoramas over the wild bushland of Lerderderg State Park. 

How to get there

O'Briens Crossing to The Tunnel Walk - via Byers BackTrack (Lerderderg State Park, Lerderderg River Heritage River)

Need to know

O'Briens Crossing to The Tunnel Walk - via Byers BackTrack (Lerderderg State Park, Lerderderg River Heritage River)

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

  • No camping
  • No firearms allowed
  • No fires permitted

Warnings

  • Terrain hazards
    • Uneven ground
  • Other warnings
    • 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.

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.

Lerderderg State Park - Bluegum Track closure

Bluegum Track will be closed from Carmrons Road to W No. 2 Track on 12 June 2025 between 7am and 5pm. Holts Road and W No. 5 Track will also be inaccessible on this date during this time.

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