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Valley Walk (ST ARNAUD - PYRENEES STATE FOREST, Pyrenees Regional Park, Pyrenees National Park )
The 1 km return walk takes about 20 minutes and is a Grade 3 track. Starting from Waterfall Picnic Area, the trail follows the creek through open forest and light shade before reaching the falls. Water flow is seasonal and is usually at its best during winter or after periods of heavy rainfall.
Waterfall Picnic Area provides toilets, picnic tables, fireplaces, wood-fired barbecues and camping facilities. Dogs on lead are permitted at Waterfall Picnic and Camping Area. Dogs are not permitted on Valley Walk. Drinking water is not available, so please bring your own. There are no rubbish bins, so please take all rubbish home. Campfires are only allowed in designated fireplaces where provided and when restrictions are not in place.
The Waterfall Picnic Area is located approximately 12 km west of Avoca. Once in Avoca, travel west along Vinoca Road (which turns into Waterfall Track) then on to the Waterfalls Picnic Area.
Valley Walk is in the South West Fire District. Bushfire safety is a personal responsibility. For up to date information on bushfires in Victoria call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226, download the VicEmergency app, visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au or tune into a local radio station. Check the forecast fire danger before leaving home. Consider not visiting forest or bushland on stormy days or days of high bushfire risk.
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Valley Walk (ST ARNAUD - PYRENEES STATE FOREST, Pyrenees Regional Park, Pyrenees National Park )
Need to know
Valley Walk (ST ARNAUD - PYRENEES STATE FOREST, Pyrenees Regional Park, Pyrenees National Park )
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Accessibility
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Warnings & Restrictions
Dogs
Restrictions
- No bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, in-line roller blades, coasters or scooters on walking tracks
- No prospecting or fossicking
Warnings
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Other warnings
- Limbs may fall take care
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Water hazards
- Drop off
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Terrain hazards
- Uneven ground
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Animals and pests
- Snakes