Upper Yarra Reservoir Park

Upper Yarra Reservoir Park in Warburton is a peaceful park that offers a perfect escape from city life.

Whether you're a day-tripper or a camper, there's plenty to explore in this nature-filled park.

One of the main attractions at Upper Yarra Reservoir Park are the shaded walking trails through the bushland. As you stroll beneath the tall eucalypts and green fern gullies, keep an eye out for remnants of the park's earlier use as a small town constructed for the workers who built the dam.

Make sure to visit the lookouts in the park that offer stunning views over and around the reservoir. The park is also home to a variety of native wildlife, so keep an eye out for Swamp Wallabies, wombats, fish, and kookaburras.

For those seeking more adventure, there are river walks along the Yarra River, a self-guided walk on the Fern Gully Track, and the option to visit the Dam Wall Lookout or stroll along the Brimbonga Walking Track to the viewing platform.

Upper Yarra Reservoir Park is open all year round, so you can visit at any time. To get to the park, it's about a 90-minute drive from Melbourne. From the town of Warburton, it's just a short drive to the park.

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