Brimbank Picnic Area (B)
Enjoy a picnic in pleasant surrounds. Gas barbecues, picnic tables and toilets are provided.
Maribyrnong Valley Parklands
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Kayaking in Brimbank Park
2 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Maribyrnong Valley Parklands
Family of Kookaburras (photo: Paul Hitch)
1 month ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Nature Trail
Willie Wagtail nesting (photo: Paul Hitch)
1 month ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Nature Trail
Cycling at Brimbank
1 month ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Cycling and walking
Sunset through the trees (photo: Paul Hitch)
1 month ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Maribyrnong Valley Parklands
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Change of conditions
- Brimbank Park will close two hours early on Thursday 23 February 2012. The entrance gate will be closed at 5:00pm for road works. The park will reopen at 8:30am the following day and return to normal (daylight savings) closing time of 7:00pm.
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Monday 20 February, 2012 | - Horseshoe Bend Farm is not open to visitors. Parks Victoria will look for a new operator to run the site. This will be by expressions of interest. Please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 for more details.
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Friday 21 October, 2011 | - The River Trail from Keilor to Horseshoe Bend Farm is closed due to flood damage and tree risk.
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Friday 21 October, 2011 | - The Lower Maribyrnong Trail is closed from Brimbank Park (car park "C") to the western Canning Street entrance (near Rocks Across) due to flood damage.
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Bird watching
Cafes/restaurants
Canoeing
Cycling
Dog walking
Fishing
Picnicking
Playground
Short walk
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Just a short drive from the heart of the city is the Maribyrnong Valley Parklands featuring Brimbank Park and Horseshoe Bend Farm. The parklands offer ideal settings for picnics, walks along the extensive network of trails, fishing, canoeing and bird watching, all set within peaceful parklands surrounded by prolific birdlife.
How to get there
Brimbank Park is approximately 15km north-west of Melbourne in Keilor East. Follow the Calder Freeway to the Keilor Park Drive exit. The park entrance is 500 metres on the right. (Melways Map 15 B10).
Brimbank Park is open seven days a week from 8.30am to 5.30pm (8.30am to 7.00pm during Daylight Savings)
Popular things to do
Brimbank Picnic Area (A) and Visitor Centre
This picnic area is located in close proximity to the Visitor Centre and Carpark A. It is one of several available in the park. Facilities include a picnic shelter, gas barbecues, toilet block with disabled access and ample space for recreation activities.
Brimbank Picnic Area (C)
This picnic area has gas barbecues, picnic tables, a playground and toilets.
Leaping Lizard Cafe
The Leaping Lizard Café is open during park hours on weekends 8:30am to 5:00pm and from Wednesday through to Friday during park hours. Come in and meet the friendly staff and enjoy anything from a coffee to a sandwich or an ice-cream.
Orienteering
Enjoy orienteering! There is a permanent orienteering course set up in Brimbank Park. Pick up a map from the Orienteering Service of Australia or ring 9017 4835.
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Visitor experiences
Facilities Summary
- Visitor centre
- Electric/Gas BBQ
- Toilet
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Mistletoe
25 Jan 2012
Mistletoes are semi-parasitic native plants which use other plants to obtain their water and nutrients. They often mimic the host and can have very colourful flowers. There are 85 species of native mistletoe throughout Australia. Their nectar is highly attractive to birds, particularly the mistletoe bird which plays an important role …
Park Statistics
- Area
326.8ha