Red Gum Picnic Area (Braeside Park)

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Red Gum Picnic Area (Braeside Park)

Braeside Park Red Gum Picnic area is the perfect location to spend the afternoon relaxing amongst gum trees or get in early and explore Braeside Park in the morning sunshine.

This picnic area has limited picnic tables sitting just off the Red Gum Circuit Trail, toilets and enough space for children to run and explore.

Red Gum Picnic Area is the perfect location to stop for lunch whilst exploring the network of trails that Braeside Park has to offer. BYO gas or liquid fuel bbqs are allowed to be used at this picnic area.

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Red Gum Picnic Area (Braeside Park)

Red Gum Picnic Area (Braeside Park)

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Red Gum Picnic Area (Braeside 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

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

  • No dogs allowed
  • No fishing
  • No motorised vehicles, including electric bikes or scooters allowed on management vehicle only paths, tracks or roads
  • No firearms allowed
  • Restricted opening hours
  • Speed restrictions apply
  • No fires permitted
  • No horses
  • No camping

Warnings

  • Other warnings
    • Limbs may fall take care
    • Trees may fall take care
  • Animals and pests
    • Snakes
  • Terrain hazards
    • Uneven ground

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.

Governor rd. 24-hour carpark and Red Gum Picnic Area Closure

Dingley Recycled Water Scheme construction works will be occurring within the 24-hour Governor Rd carpark from approximately 7th May 2026 – 28th May 2026. 
 
The 24-hour carpark off Governor Road will be closed for the month of May 2026. Access to the Red Gum Picnic Area via car will not be possible.
 
Park visitors can still walk or ride a pushbike to the Red Gum area during this time via the pedestrian track adjacent to the 24-hour carpark. Parking outside of the park along the road verge or alongside the pedestrian trail is not permitted.
 
For parking inside Braeside Park, please use the Lower Dandenong Rd entrance and utilise the carparks around the Federation and Telford Picnic areas.
 
For more information contact South Easter Water at dingley@sew.com.au or visit https://southeastwater.com.au/braesidepark

Attachments: Red Gum Picnic Area Closure Map (168KB)

Governor rd. 24-hour carpark and Red Gum Picnic Area Closure

Dingley Recycled Water Scheme construction works will be occurring within the 24-hour Governor Rd carpark from approximately 7th May 2026 – 28th May 2026. 

The 24-hour carpark off Governor Road will be closed for the month of May 2026. Access to the Red Gum Picnic Area via car will not be possible.

Park visitors can still walk or ride a pushbike to the Red Gum area during this time via the pedestrian track adjacent to the 24-hour carpark. Parking outside of the park along the road verge or alongside the pedestrian trail is not permitted.

For parking inside Braeside Park, please use the Lower Dandenong Rd entrance and utilise the carparks around the Federation and Telford Picnic areas.

For more information contact South Easter Water at dingley@sew.com.au or visit https://southeastwater.com.au/braesidepark

Attachments: Red Gum Picnic Area Closure Map (168KB)

SETs Track and Cypress Drive closures

Dingley Recycled Water Scheme construction works will be occurring within Braeside Park from 13th March 2026 until the end of July 2026. 

Park visitors will still have access to the park during this time. Works will impact SETs track and a small section of Cypress drive; these tracks will be closed for the 4-month construction period. For the safety of the community, temporary pedestrian detours will be in place – please follow the signs and allow an extra 5-10 minutes to walk the longer trail around the north-eastern side of the wetlands.

For more information contact South Easter Water at dingley@sew.com.au or visit https://southeastwater.com.au/braesidepark

Attachments: Recycled water pipe trail closures Braeside Park (90KB)

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