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Lederderg State Park. Photo: Huy Le.

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Location: Lerderderg State Park

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  • Many areas of Lerderderg State Park were damaged by heavy rainfall and flooding in early 2011. All walking tracks are now open but visitors to the park are urged to use caution due to deteriorated track surfaces. at Lerderderg State Park
    Thursday 27 October, 2011 |
  • O'Briens camping and picnic area is now open with limited facilities available (BBQs and tables). at Lerderderg State Park
    Thursday 27 October, 2011 |
Barbeque
Camping
Dog walking
Fishing
Four wheel driving
Long walk / Multi day walk
Medium walk / Day walk
Picnicking
Short walk
Swimming
Camp fires

Rising in the Great Dividing Range, the Lerderderg River has cut a 300 metre deep gorge through sandstone and slate, almost bisecting the park. The park has a wide variety of vegetation and wildlife and some interesting relics of goldmining.

Lerderderg State Park offers a true bush experience. Walking is the best way to get to know the park - there are several tracks for a range of walks from short, easy strolls to strenuous overnight hikes for experienced bushwalkers.

Park map for mobile Apple devices

PDF maps of this park are available to download for Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. These interactive maps allow you to see an overview of visitor facilities, calculate distances, see walking tracks, and (with sufficient mobile signal) locate yourself within the park.

To download these maps, you must first install the free Avenza PDF Maps application. Search for “Avenza PDF Maps” in the Apple App Store via your mobile device to get started. 

PDF Maps requires iOS 4.0 or later running on an iPhone 3GS or better, 3rd generation iPod Touch or better, or any iPad.

If you don’t have a mobile Apple device, these PDF maps are also available for download under the ‘Related publications’ section below.

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

walking

O'Briens Crossing

Basic bush camping is available at O'Briens Crossing. O'Briens Crossing has toilets and fireplaces. Walking is a great way to discover the park. From O'Briens Crossing there are a number of walks catering for a range of fitness levels and time constraints. O’Briens Crossing – Byers Back …

family picnic

Shaws Lake

Enjoy a picnic at Shaw’s Lake. Here you will find a small picnic area with tables and a fireplace.

MacKenzie's Flat Picnic Area

Mackenzies Flat Picnic Area, at the end of the Lerderderg Gorge Road, is a popular spot for a picnic and a swim. There are toilets, electric barbecues and picnic tables. Camping and dogs and are not permitted in this picnic area or on the walking track to Grahams Dam.

Walking

Short easy walks

Mackenzies Flat - Grahams Dam return 3km, 1 hour return Follow the river upstream from Mackenzies Flat Picnic Area to Grahams Dam, which is an attractive pool ideal for swimming. Blackwood Mineral Springs – Shaws Lake – Sweets Lookout and return 3.5km, 1.5 - 2 hours An easy walk which starts near the caravan camping …

Walking

Medium walks and overnight walks

Medium walks Blackwood – Golden Point Road – Byers Back Track – O’Briens Crossing return 22km, 7 hours Most of the walk is along the track following the old water race. The remains of some gold mines are passed along the way. O’Briens Crossing – East Walk – Cowan Track – O’Briens Road – Short …

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Visitor experiences

Facilities Summary

  • Campsites
  • Electric/Gas BBQ
  • Toilet

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Flooding in the Buchan Caves Reserve

10 Feb 2012

Parks Victoria advises visitors to take care when travelling to the Buchan Caves Reserve and the Snowy River National Park this weekend, due to flash flooding occurring within the Buchan area overnight. Parks Victoria Chief Ranger East Gippsland Mr Will McCutcheon said visitors need to be aware that areas of …

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Park Statistics

Established

June 1988

Area

20180ha