Parks and reserves remain open while we manage the impacts of H5 bird flu.

If you see sick or dead birds or other wildlife, do not touch or approach them. Follow all signs and keep your distance from wildlife.

Visit Agriculture Victoria's website for more information.

Wombat Creek Picnic Area (WOMBAT STATE FOREST, Hepburn Regional Park Addition)

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Wombat Creek Picnic Area (WOMBAT STATE FOREST, Hepburn Regional Park Addition)

Set beside Wombat Creek on the outskirts of Daylesford in Hepburn Regional Park, Wombat Creek Picnic Area is a small picnic spot offering a peaceful place to relax among the surrounding bushland. The partially shaded setting provides an opportunity to pause and enjoy the natural surroundings while listening to the sounds of the nearby creek.

Wombat Creek Picnic Area is a convenient starting point for the Wombat Creek Loop Walk and makes an ideal stop for visitors exploring the nearby forests and trails. Its quiet setting close to Daylesford makes it well suited to a short visit or a relaxed picnic in nature.

Facilities include picnic tables and wood-fired barbecues. No bookings or fees apply. Dogs on lead are permitted. There are no rubbish bins, so please take all rubbish home. Campfires are permitted in the fireplaces provided if it is not a Total Fire Ban day.

Wombat Creek Picnic Area is in the Central 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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Wombat Creek Picnic Area (WOMBAT STATE FOREST, Hepburn Regional Park Addition)

Wombat Creek Picnic Area (WOMBAT STATE FOREST, Hepburn Regional Park Addition)

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Wombat Creek Picnic Area (WOMBAT STATE FOREST, Hepburn Regional Park Addition)

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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 allowed but must be on a leash

Restrictions

  • Not yet assessed

Warnings

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

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