Red Gum Picnic Area (Plenty Gorge) (Plenty Gorge Parklands)

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Red Gum Picnic Area (Plenty Gorge) (Plenty Gorge Parklands)

Plenty Gorge Park is approximately 20km north of
Melbourne in South Morang.

Family-friendly Red Gum Picnic Area features a children’s adventure playground, picnic tables and toilets with both parenting and disabled facilities.

Walking tracks from the car park lead to the Morang Wetlands, Hawkstowe Picnic Area and Le Page Homestead.

Solid fuel BBQ's are not permitted

Opening hours
Winter: 8:30AM to 5:00PM
Summer: 8:30AM to 7:00PM

How to get there

Red Gum Picnic Area (Plenty Gorge) (Plenty Gorge Parklands)

Need to know

Red Gum Picnic Area (Plenty Gorge) (Plenty Gorge Parklands)

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 fires permitted
No horses
No dogs allowed
No camping
No drones without a permit
No firearms allowed
Restricted opening hours
No motorised vehicles, including electric bikes or scooters allowed on management vehicle only paths, tracks or roads

Warnings

Animals and pests
Snakes

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.

Blue Green Algae detected in Blue Lake - Yellow Gum Recreation Area (Plenty Gorge Park)

Testing has confirmed the presence of Blue Green Algae in Blue Lake, Yellow Gum Recreation Area in the southern end of the Plenty Gorge Park.

Contact with the water currently poses a health risk and visitors are advised not to swim, fish, touch the water until further notice.

Restricted access to Yarrambat Park due to rabbit control measures

Areas of Yarrambat Park will be closed from 8pm to 6am from 6/2/25 to 30/6/25 due to active shooting, as part of rabbit control program. Temporary signage has been installed and will advise visitors of specific areas affected.