William Ricketts Sanctuary (William Ricketts Sanctuary)

Explore

William Ricketts Sanctuary (William Ricketts Sanctuary)

How to get there

William Ricketts Sanctuary (William Ricketts Sanctuary)

Need to know

William Ricketts Sanctuary (William Ricketts Sanctuary)

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

  • No vehicles
  • No bicycles
  • Restricted opening hours
  • Management vehicle only
  • No dogs allowed
  • No fires permitted
  • No horses

Warnings

  • Other warnings
    • Limbs may fall take care

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.

Record Visitor Crowds at William Ricketts Sanctuary

With the reopening of the sanctuary on 3 August 2026 we are seeing record breaking visitation! The high level of interest is fantastic and greatly appreciated, we just ask visitors to consider their timing and potential issues with parking. 

We highly recommend visitors to plan their visit to the sanctuary on weekdays when it is significantly quieter. If you are visiting at a peak time on weekends, please have patience and observe all road rules.

Please note that the public car park is 150m along Mt Dandenong Tourist Road towards Kalorama, not at the actual gate entrance. No vehicles are permitted in the bus stop area. 

Gates are locked at 4pm, with last entry at 3.30pm.

X
By using our site you accept that we use and share cookies and similar technologies with certain approved third parties. These tools enable us to improve your website experience and to provide content and ads tailored to your interests. By continuing to use our site you consent to this. Please see our Privacy Policy for more information.
Confirm