... comfortable in a 4WD but possible in a 2WD if you drive sensibly and avoid pot holes and corregations. There are several maintained tracks for walking through the park and camping is allowed. Parks Victoria also provides maps to park visitors on paper or as downloads from our web site. THis significance area also covers the Pyrete Range block of the State Park. This area is strictly no-vehicle access, but if you’re a bushwalker or mountain biker you can walk/ride the access trails here; however, camping is not allowed. My Account. Lerderderg Gorge via Link Tracks 1 and 2 is a 8.2km, grade 3 circuit hike, located in Lerderderg State Park, Victoria. Lerderderg State Park is a 14,250 hectare park located between Bacchus Marsh and Blackwood, an hour’s drive from Melbourne, Australia. June 27, 2020. Maps. This track is quite easy, in fact some way along we caught up to a Subaru Forester along with a Pajero and a Discovery. Top 6 hike in campgrounds near Yarra Ranges National Park, VIC. The adjacent and separate block called the Pyrete Range forms part of the park. Not much more than an hour north of Melbourne, via Bacchus Marsh, this 201.8km² state park is popular with off-road tourers, campers, anglers, rock-climbers and bushwalkers.. I jumped out the Prado to have a good look to see if it was possible to get across. Reserves National Parks,Reserves Victoria Lerderderg State Park. Check out these locations. A quick trip back to the Cameron Road intersection where we turned left. The Toolangi State Forest 4WD track is a popular destination especially during the summer months due to the scenic views. Great Dividing Trail - Lerderderg Track is a 87km, grade 3 one way hike, located in Lerderderg State Park, Victoria. Grading work included some humps to help shed water off the track which act as giant speed bumps on the climbs and kill any momentum. Conservation Forests and Lands Victoria - Lerderderg Gorge . The amendment prohibits camping at O’Brien’s Crossing and directs that the area be managed as a day visitor area. Hit the brakes and stall the engine to avoid a slippery slide to the bottom. 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. A bit of a climb out of Goodmans Creek and then a leisurely drive along No. Once again keep left at Seerey Road and proceed through the management gates. There are also picnic tables and toilets at the crossing. A short walk and we were at the river, if you can call it that, as it was absolutely bone dry. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching. The weather was fine after two days of drizzle and our expectations were for an easy site seeing trip around the area. New edition includes a 1:55,000 map of the Pyrete Range. This map was updated by Parks Victoria in July 2013. Keep an eye out for: Bushwalking, four-wheel driving, horse riding, kayaking, rock climbing and mountain biking are just some of the many activities you can experience in Victoria's parks. Lerderderg Campground 22 Ratings. Lerderderg State Park offers a true bush experience. Lerderderg State Park and the adjoining Wombat State Forest area contain hazardous terrain that can be difficult to navigate. The Management Plan for Lerderderg State Park and Werribee Gorge State Park directs management of both parks. See the Lerderderg River Gorge which dominates and divides it in two from O'Briens Crossing in the north to Mackenzies Flat in the south. Not a hard track by any means. Picnic at Shaws Lake or O'Briens Crossing, follow an old water race and hike part of the Great Dividing Trail, or simply stroll along the river from Mackenzies Flat Picnic Area. Need to know Camping in Lerderderg State Park. 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