Red Gum Picnic Area (Plenty Gorge) (Plenty Gorge Parklands)

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Red Gum Picnic Area (Plenty Gorge) (Plenty Gorge Parklands)

Plenty Gorge Park is approximately 20km north of
Melbourne in South Morang.

Family-friendly Red Gum Picnic Area features a children’s adventure playground, picnic tables and toilets with both parenting and disabled facilities.

Walking tracks from the car park lead to the Morang Wetlands, Hawkstowe Picnic Area and Le Page Homestead.

Solid fuel BBQ's are not permitted

Opening hours
Winter: 8:30AM to 5:00PM
Summer: 8:30AM to 7:00PM

How to get there

Red Gum Picnic Area (Plenty Gorge) (Plenty Gorge Parklands)

Facilities

Toilets

Carpark

Need to know

Red Gum Picnic Area (Plenty Gorge) (Plenty Gorge Parklands)

Safety in nature

You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.

Accessibility

Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however, in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.

Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

No fires permitted
No horses
No dogs allowed
No camping
No drones without a permit
No firearms allowed
Restricted opening hours

Warnings

Animals and pests
Snakes

Be Prepared

Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care. Find out more.

Change of Conditions

Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.

Plenty Gorge Parklands Deer Control

Parks Victoria are continuing deer control in the Plenty Gorge Parklands. This program will be taking place between the hours of 5pm and 6am on a number of nights between May 8th 2024 and August 22nd 2024. These control works are being undertaken by accredited and authorised contractors.

For reasons of public safety, various areas of the park will be inaccessible during the evening throughout this period.

Signage will be in place at access points when control activities are occurring. For our own safety please observe the signage during this time and do not enter any closed areas.

For further information please call 131963

Attachments: Map of control area Feb2024 (546KB)

Camp Nioka extension of temporary closure

Camp Nioka is not available for bookings while planning continues for necessary building repairs and interior upgrading.

Closure of access road and carpark throughout May 2024

The Hawkstowe Picnic Area access road and car park will be temporarily closed during selected days for road resurfacing works. Please refer to on site signage during your visit.

Works are dependent on weather conditions and will take place between 7am – 5pm on weekdays. The closure may also remain in place over some weekends in preparation for asphalting works. Gordons Road will remain open at all times.

Traffic controllers may be present to manage safe vehicle access during asphalting works.

During these temporary closures, please follow wayfinding signage on site for alternative parking at Red Gum Picnic Area.

Attachments: Hawkstowe Picnic Area - Change of Conditions - May 2024 (352KB)

Yan Yean Reservoir gates closing time

The auto gates at Yan Yean Reservoir Park will continue to close at 18:00 while Melbourne Water works are taking place.