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Sugarloaf Reservoir Park. Photo: Sassine El Nabbout.
4 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Sugarloaf Reservoir Park
Nestled in the Christmas Hills, Sugarloaf is a tranquil setting for a picnic or a stroll near the reservoir shores, offering wonderful views across the water. For the more energetic, there is a 15km walk that circumnavigates the reservoir.
The park is open every day of the year. Gates open at 8.30am and close at 7.00pm during daylight saving. Outside of daylight savings, the park closes at 5.00pm.
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
Sailing at Sugarloaf is an enjoyable and exhilarating past time. Launch facilities are available at the Sugarloaf Sailing and Boating Club on Sundays and public holidays by calling the club on (03) 9434 5360. A launching fee may be charged. Sailboards, canoes, kayaks, keel boats and/or craft with cabins, cooking or toilet …
Try shoreline fishing for Yellow Belly, Redfin or European Carp. Shoreline fishing is only allowed in designated areas during park hours. Make sure you have a Recreational Fishing Licence. Please do not wade in the water, use burley or clean fish in the reservoir. Use only lures or artificial bait (…
Enjoy a walk along one of the tracks in and around the park including the lronbark, Chris Phillips and Sugarloaf Walking Tracks. The Chris Phillips walk is on the western side of the park, accessible from either the Ridge or Saddle Dam picnic areas. To book a circuit walk around …
Have a picnic at Ironbark Ridge or Saddle Dam Picnic Areas overlooking the reservoir. Ironbark Ridge picnic area has two double hotplate gas barbecues under shelter. Wood barbecues are also provided (with wood supplied). Saddle Dam picnic area has no barbecue facilities. After you've enjoyed your picnic, visit …
23 Apr 2012
Parks Victoria is inviting people to put some nature into their Anzac spirit this year by visiting one of the special sites in its parks and reserves such as the Mount Macedon Memorial Cross. Around 2500 people are expected to attend the ANZAC Day dawn service which starts at 6am on 25 …
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