Wallaby Bay Walk (Lake Eildon National Park)

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Wallaby Bay Walk (Lake Eildon National Park)

Follow the lake shore on this scenic, shady, gently undulating Grade 3 walk which starts at the Wallaby Bay carpark. Pause for a swim at Cooks Point (2.5km, 40 minutes one-way) or continue on to School Point (7km, 2 hours one-way) for a swim and a picnic before returning the same way.

On the way, stop at Merlo's Lookout for stunning views of the turquoise lake and forested hinterland. This walk can also be combined with the Keg Spur, Blowhard Spur or Devass Gully Tracks for a more challenging hike.

Visitor Tips: Ensure your car is locked and your valuables are out of sight. Carry sufficient water to stay hydrated. Phone signals are unreliable – walkers on longer hikes should consider carrying a radio or personal locator beacon.

How to get there

Wallaby Bay Walk (Lake Eildon National Park)

Wallaby Bay Walk (Lake Eildon National Park)

Facilities

Carpark

Need to know

Wallaby Bay Walk (Lake Eildon National 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 bicycles
  • No firearms allowed
  • No dogs allowed
  • No horses

Warnings

  • Other warnings
    • Trees may fall take care
    • Limbs may fall take care
  • 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.

Open with reduced campsites

Change in campground capacity 
Candlebark Campground is open for camping at half capacity.  
 
Sites 112; 118-131; 134-148; 156-163; 167; 169-172 and 174 are open for booking. 

Vehicles and camping are not permitted in closed rows and sites. 

Showers, toilets and drinking water 
Drinking water, showers and toilets are currently available, however water supply issues have limited the capacity of the campground. Parks Victoria rangers are monitoring the situation closely and will notify booked campers as soon as possible if issues arise. Please ensure your booking information is up to date and carry enough water with you, in case of a sudden change in conditions. 

Bookings are essential and can be made now at: www.bookings.parks.vic.gov.au/book
 
Works are planned for the Fraser Block camping area in Lake Eildon National Park, to update the ageing infrastructure which is currently impacting the water supply to the area. Find out more about these upgrades at the Lake Eildon National Park camping upgrades project page.
 

Open with reduced campsites

Change in campground capacity 
Devil Cove Campground is open for camping at half capacity.  
 
Sites 225-253; 264; 265 and 267-280 are open for booking. 
 
Vehicles and camping are not permitted in closed rows and sites. 

Showers, toilets and drinking water 
Drinking water, showers and toilets are currently available, however water supply issues have limited the capacity of the campground. Parks Victoria rangers are monitoring the situation closely and will notify booked campers as soon as possible if issues arise. Please ensure your booking information is up to date and carry enough water with you, in case of a sudden change in conditions. 
 
Bookings are essential and can be made now at: www.bookings.parks.vic.gov.au/book
 
Works are planned for the Fraser Block camping area in Lake Eildon National Park, to update the ageing infrastructure which is currently impacting the water supply to the area. Find out more about these upgrades at the Lake Eildon National Park camping upgrades project page.

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