Olinda Falls Picnic Area

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Olinda Falls Picnic Area

Just beyond Mount Dandenong, Olinda Falls Picnic Area is your gateway to accessing the beautiful Olinda Falls. Enjoy a picnic in the peaceful surrounds and keep your eyes and ears peeled for lyrebirds; common throughout the park.

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Olinda Falls Picnic Area

Olinda Falls Picnic Area

Need to know

Olinda Falls Picnic Area

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

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

  • No bicycles
  • No vehicles
  • No dogs allowed
  • Management vehicle only
  • No camping
  • No horses
  • No firearms allowed

Warnings

  • Terrain hazards
    • Steep track
    • Slippery surface
    • Slippery rocks
    • Uneven ground
  • Other warnings
    • Trees may fall take care
    • 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.

Olinda Falls Lower Viewing Platform Update

The Olinda Falls Lower Viewing Platform will be rebuilt with works expected to be completed by the end of December 2025, once complete visitors will be able to access the lower falls area. The carpark and access track to the falls will also have some improvement works completed. 

Wood Fire BBQs No longer available in the National park

Over recent months, several newly constructed concrete-based fire pits have exploded during use, projecting 
burning debris into surrounding areas. These incidents pose a serious risk of injury to staff, volunteers, and visitors.
As a result the fire places in the National Park have been removed until a review is complete and a safe design standard is confirmed. This may take considerable time to complete as this is a Statewide issue.

Olinda Falls Lower Viewing Platform - Now Open

Thank you for your patience while works at Olinda Falls have been underway.
 
The lower viewing platform has been closed since 2019, and we sincerely apologise for the length of time it has taken to rebuild. We’re pleased to confirm the platform is now open and safe for visitors to enjoy once again.
 
There is a small amount of additional work still to be completed to improve sections of the walking track surface. These final improvements are planned for the coming month or two.
 
Thanks again for your understanding, and we hope you enjoy your visit to Olinda Falls.

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