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Kangaroo on the Messmate Trail

11 months ago from Claire HarveyParks Victoria

Location: Crystal Brook Picnic Area

There are wood fired barbecues and picnic tables

11 months ago from Claire HarveyParks Victoria

Location: Crystal Brook Picnic Area

playground

11 months ago from Claire HarveyParks Victoria

Location: Crystal Brook Picnic Area

big open area

11 months ago from Claire HarveyParks Victoria

Location: Crystal Brook Picnic Area

Cardinia reservoir

1 year ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Cardinia Reservoir Park

Plenty of space for a picnic

1 year ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Crystal Brook Picnic Area

Wildlife at Duffys Picnic Area

1 year ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Duffys Picnic Area

Good spot for a picnic

1 year ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Duffys Picnic Area

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Change of conditions

  • Duffys Picnic Area will be closed until the end of October 2013. at Duffys Picnic Area
    Monday 15 April, 2013 |
Barbeque
Cycling
Dog walking
Medium walk / Day walk
Picnicking
Playground
Short walk

Cardinia Reservoir Park is a great place for a family day out. The open parklands, picnic and barbecue areas and native bushland of Cardinia Reservoir Park are abounding with native wildlife and flora.

Have a picnic among the trees. Watch the Eastern Grey Kangaroos feeding at dawn or dusk, or basking in the sun along the kangaroo viewing trail. Enjoy panoramic views of the park from the many lookouts and vantage points or take a walk across the dam wall.  

Opening times

During daylight saving time, the park is open via the main gate from 9am - 8pm, and the Red Hill Road gate from 9am - 5pm.

Aboriginal Traditional Owners

Parks Victoria acknowledges the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Victoria - including its parks and reserves. Through their cultural traditions, Aboriginal people maintain their connection to their ancestral lands and waters. Further information is available from Aboriginal Affairs Victoria AAV and Native Title Services Victoria

Popular things to do

Picnic

Kangaroo Flat Picnic Area

Kangaroo Flat picnic area is a pleasant spot for a picnic. It has barbecues, shelter and picnic tables. There are no toilets. Accessibility information There are no designated car parks at Kangaroo Flat. A rounded curb exists at the entrance to the picnic area. There are no accessible picnic …

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Duffys Picnic Area

Duffy's picnic area has shelter and toilets. Barbecue facilities are no longer available but visitors can bring their own gas-fuelled barbecue. The picnic area is open seasonally from October - May. During daylight saving time the entry gate is open from 10am to 4pm. Vehicles can …

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Aura Vale Lake (Henleys Picnic Area)

Located north of Cardinia Reservoir, Aura Vale Lake plays a very important role in Melbourne's water supply. The lake forms part of a drainage system designed to channel run-off water from neighbouring properties and roads, and stop it entering the main reservoir. This system prevents polluted water from affecting …

Crystal Brook Picnic Area

Enjoy a picnic with friends and family at the Crystal Brook picnic area. Crystal Brook picnic area has parking, a playground, barbecues, shelter and toilets. Accessibility information Crystal Brook is the best equipped picnic area in the park for disabled visitors. As you enter the carpark there is …

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Orienteering

There is a permanent orienteering course set up in Cardinia Reservoir Park. Pick up a map from the Orienteering Service of Australia or ring 9017 4835. Maps are also available from the Harkaway General Store - only 8 mins from the park.

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Contact information

Call Parks Victoria on 13 1963

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Visitor experiences

Facilities Summary

  • Boat Ramp
  • Picnic table/seat
  • Playground
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Toilet
  • Sealed carpark

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Observe Regulations in Lake Tyers State Park

16 Apr 2013

Parks Victoria is reminding visitors and campers in Lake Tyers State Park to keep vehicles to formed roads and tracks, set campsites back from the waterline and collect firewood only where permitted. The special values of the Lake Tyers area were recently recognised with its declaration as Lake Tyers State …

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Park Statistics

Area

247ha