Victoria picnic areas

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This site is a stunning area and very popular in the summer months, when you arrive you’ll see why. The area is located next to the Delatite River with water birds and shady trees galore, there is plenty of room to let the kids out and run around to stretch their legs. This site will keep you coming back for more. The shade of the African Regnan trees offers relief from the heat on hot days. With the Delatite River close by you can often see water birds enjoying this site as well. The wide-open spaces provided give a good opportunity for the kids to burn off some energy after being in the car all day.

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Blue Pool is a popular day visitor area set on the banks of the Freestone Creek. With direct access to the Blue Pool swimming hole, it is a popular spot to cool off during the summer months.Blue Pool is a place of great cultural significance to the Braiakaulung clan of the Gunaikurnai people. Please treat the site with respect so others can appreciate its natural and cultural significance. There is a small picnic area located halfway between the Day Visitor Area carpark and Freestone Creek. This is a great spot to stop or park if you are completing the overnight Track 96 or one of the Freestone or Fern Gully Loops. If the carpark is full, there is more parking available back at the Blue Pool Campground.

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A grassy clearing by the Buckland River next to the historic Buckland Bridge, surrounded by native forest. Picnic tables and BBQs (BYO wood) in a peaceful setting beside the Buckland River. Do some fishing, or take a stroll and read about the goldrush in the Valley on the information shelter.

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Enjoy some time with family and friends in beautiful surrounds on the banks of the Thomson river just a stone throw from Walhalla and Erica. This area is rich with history and natural features ready to be explored, just up the road are the old Walhalla Rail Trail and historic Horseshoe Bend Tunnel. Set on the banks of the Thomson River, this is a beautiful spot to take in the natural surrounds just south of the historic town of Walhalla. This area is especially popular over summer, there is a second picnic site located further into the recreation area.

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Roll out a picnic rug or have a bbq at the fire pit available at this quiet, grassy spot by the Ovens River. Enjoy a dip in the cool waters on a hot day or walk back to Bright via the Cherry Walk.

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The Forrest Trailhead caters to mountain bike riders accessing the southern part of the MTB trail network. Riders can warm up on the pump tracks and practise in the skills park. Car parking, a toilet and picnic shelters are all provided. Further information on mountain biking in Forrest can be found at https://www.rideforrest.com.au Forrest Trailhead offers a large picnic shelter with tables, bicycle racks and a bike repair stand.

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One of the most spectacular views along the Cathedral Range and down the Acheron valley, the lookout can be accessed via the 11km Keppel Lookout Trail or for those less energetic there is vehicle access to the carpark before a short walk to viewing platform. A great place to stop, grab a snack and take in the amazing views, Keppel Lookout site has a picnic table where you can sit down and rest before continuing on the Keppel Lookout trail back to Marysville.

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A park-like setting with views to the surrounding forests; incorporating various tree species, and memorials to local State government department forestry staff who died while engaged in forest fire related activities.

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This is a serene and shady little spot to picnic next to the Gellibrand River. Listen to the river gently bubble past at the picnic area or explore the short walks to the falls. The picnic area is all abilities accessible and provides picnic tables, toilets and car parking.

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Lyonville Springs is situated in a shady forest setting on the banks of the Loddon River. It is one of many mineral springs in the Daylesford area and a lovely setting for a picnic. It has been a popular mineral springs tasting and picnic spot since the early 1900's. The springs flavour and smell derive from the trace elements of carbonates, calcium, chlorides and magnesium the water absorbs as it passes through the rocks.

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Located alongside the Latrobe River in Noojee, this site offers a tranquil setting for a picnic and an ideal base to fish. It is also the starting point for the historic Ralph Cornwall Tramway Walk. The picnic facilities include tables and wood-fired BBQs spaced along a grassed area, with both open and shaded spots. Excellent river views are offered if you prefer to bring a picnic rug and sit on the river bank. Plenty of parking is available on site or you can access this area from the Noojee township via a suspension footbridge at the end of Loch Crescent. If you don't have time to do a longer walk, take a short walk across the car park to the start of the Ralf Cornwall Walk to look at historic locomotive relics from the old timber tramway days. The nearby Noojee Day Visitor area has toilets and a picnic shelter.

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A quiet oasis with two short walking track loops around the dams provide good opportunities for bird watching on the outskirts of Bright. Shady picnic spots.

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This site provides basic facilities for picnicking and is the major site for accessing the Buxton mountain bike trail network.

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Set within some of East Gippsland's renowned warm temperate rainforest, take a break and enjoy the scenery. Relax after your long drive by with use of the large picnic shelter, picnic tables and BBQ facilites

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Situated adjacent to the Garden of St Erth in Simmons Reef, Blackwood the Reserve offers a place to meet before heading off on one of two picturesque walks. The Reserve offers a toilet and picnic tables and provides an excellent meeting point before embarking on either the Whipstick Loop Walk or Lerderderg Heritage River Walk. The Jack Cann Reserve is located opposite the Garden of St Erth and offers the traveller a meeting point to access other State Forest sites including the Whipstick Walk and the Great Dividing Trail. The traveller will find a unisex toilet, bench seating and picnic tables nestled below some towering messmate stringy bark trees and some remnant pine trees.

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Located in a small clearing in the forest, this site is dedicated to the memory of 5 fallen firefighters. With picnic tables, toilets and disabled parking provided, this area is perfect for quiet reflection or a picnic. The memorial itself is located a short walk into the forest from the carpark. While disabled facilities are provided at the picnic area, there is no disabled access provided to the memorial site. A quiet corner in the forest, surrounded by large eucalypts, the perfect spot for a quiet picnic. Local birdlife provide the perfect soundtrack for a quiet cuppa or a bite to eat. The site features 4 picnic tables, disabled parking and a disabled toilet. The memorial walk leaves from the picnic area and takes visitors down to the memorial to learn about the history of the site.