Kangaroo Flat Picnic Area
Kangaroo Flat picnic area is a pleasant spot for a picnic. It has barbecues, shelter and toilets.
Cardinia Reservoir Park
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Cardinia reservoir
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Location: Cardinia Reservoir Park
Plenty of space for a picnic
3 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Crystal Brook Picnic Area
Wildlife at Duffys Picnic Area
3 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Duffys Picnic Area
Good spot for a picnic
3 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Duffys Picnic Area
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Change of conditions
- Vehicle access to this park may be restricted due to protected industrial action. The park still has pedestrian access. We apologise for the inconvenience.
at Cardinia Reservoir Park
Tuesday 15 May, 2012 | - A seasonal closure is in place for Duffy's Picnic Area. It will reopen in October.
at Duffys Picnic Area
Wednesday 11 April, 2012 |
Cycling
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Medium walk / Day walk
Picnicking
Playground
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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 10:30am - 4pm.
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
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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 barbeque. The picnic area is open seasonally October - May. During daylight saving time the entry gate is open from 10am to 4pm. Vehicles can exit …
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.
Aura Vale Lake (Aura Vale Rise)
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 …
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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Facilities Summary
- Boat Ramp
- Picnic table/seat
- Playground
- Picnic Shelter
- Toilet
- Gravel carpark
- Sealed carpark
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Celebrating 10 years of a deep friendship with Victoria’s Marine Protected Areas
11 May 2012
Parks Victoria and Friends of the Bluff are hosting a marine forum in the sea change town of Barwon Heads this weekend to celebrate ten years of community volunteer involvement in Victoria’s marine national parks and sanctuaries, at the start of National Volunteer Week. President of the Friends of …
Park Statistics
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247ha