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The Friends Nature Walk (Cathedral Range State Park)
Leave your car at Cooks Mill, and follow the signs to the Friends Nature Walk. Interpretative signs are located along the trail highlighting features of the landscape, plants and wildlife. The Grade 2 circuit walk is 2km long and takes about 1 hour.
Visitor Tips: Combine your walk with a picnic or camping (bookings required) at Cooks Mill. Bookings are required for camping. Pit toilets, fireplaces, picnic tables and shelters are available. Firewood collection is prohibited and no drinking water is available, so please bring your own. No bins are provided. Please take all rubbish home with you for recycling or disposal. Download the Visitor Guide for more advice on safe and enjoyable walking in Cathedral Range State Park.
Restrictions: Please note this trail is for walkers only (no bicycles, pets or horses).
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The Friends Nature Walk (Cathedral Range State Park)
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The Friends Nature Walk (Cathedral Range State 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
Restrictions
- No bicycles
- No firearms allowed
- No vehicles
- No camping
- No fires permitted
- No horses
- No dogs allowed
Warnings
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Animals and pests
- Snakes
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Other warnings
- Trees may fall take care
- Limbs may fall take care
Be Prepared
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.