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

Warnings

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

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 Closure Update

The Olinda Falls lower viewing platform is currently closed due to severe damage caused by a fallen tree. All access to the lower falls area is closed to the public. The viewing platform is expected to be replaced prior to the end of December 2025.

 

** The picnic facilities and upper viewing platform remain open with the exception of the toilets which are closed permanently.

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. 

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