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Upper Yarra Reservoir Park

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Set in the peaceful high country east of Warburton, lies the popular Upper Yarra Reservoir Park - the upper most point of the Yarra River accessible to the public. The carefully maintained gardens and picnicgrounds, encompassed by eucalypt bushland and spectacular scenery, makes visiting Upper Yarra Reservoir Park a memorable experience.

Follow the beautiful Fern Gully self-guided trail as it loops through tall eucalypt forest with a dense sheltered ferny understorey.

Enjoy breathtaking views of the reservoir and the surrounding catchment from the lookouts.

Take a stroll along the Brimbonga Walking Track to the viewing platform and watch water flow through the reservoir's outlet basin as it begins its journey to Melbourne.

Opening times

The park is open daily. Gates open at 8:30am and close at 5:00pm, or 6:00pm during daylight savings.

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

Camping

Upper Yarra Reservoir Park is a great location for camping - spacious and relaxed. Facilities include toilets, hot showers, pay phone, large wet weather hall, hot water, camp kitchen, picnic tables and barbecues. Fees apply and bookings are essential. You can book at www.parkstay.vic.gov.au or …

Walking

Walking

There are several delightful short walks and lookouts over and around the reservoir. Fern Gully Track 500m - - Easy (No dogs allowed) A beautiful shaded self-guided walk through tall eucalypts and a mystical fern gully. Doctor Creek Track 2km one way - Hard (No dogs allowed) This steep track …

Picnicking

Have a picnic or barbecue in the attractive and peaceful grounds. Wood barbecues and hot water facilities are provided. The wet weather hall, that once served as the mess room for the dam construction team, provides sheltered seating, electric barbecues and hot water. Accessibility information The main picnic area is …

Contact information

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Visitor experiences

Facilities Summary

  • Visitor centre
  • Campsites
  • Electric/Gas BBQ
  • Picnic table/seat
  • Information Shelter
  • Toilet
  • Gravel carpark
  • Sealed carpark

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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 …

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Park Statistics

Area

45.1ha