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1. How do you get to Werribee Gorge State Park?
2. Can you swim at Werribee Gorge?
3. How and when did Werribee Gorge become a state park?
4. Can you camp at Werribee Gorge?
5. What time does Yangs close?
6. Can dogs go to Werribee Gorge?
7. Can you swim at Lerderderg Gorge?
8. Can you swim at Trentham Falls?
9. How long does it take to climb the You Yangs?
10. Where can you swim Werribee Gorge?
11. Can I take my dog to Lerderderg?
12. Can you camp at You Yangs?
13. Are there toilets at the You Yangs?
14. Are the You Yangs volcanic?

How do you get to Werribee Gorge State Park?

Werribee Gorge State Park is approximately 8km west of Bacchus Marsh via the Western Freeway and Pentland Hills Road to Myers Road for three visitor sites: Myers Road Trailhead, Quarry and Meikles Point picnic areas. Ingliston Trailhead is accessed off Ironbark Road from Bacchus Marsh (10km) or Ballan (7km).

Can you swim at Werribee Gorge?

After a spectacular but challenging walk down to the bottom of the gorge, you will appreciate a swim at this little beach on the Werribee River. Entry into the water is quite easy from the middle of the beach, with sand extending out well into the water. ...

How and when did Werribee Gorge become a state park?

Werribee Gorge State Park is a state park in Victoria, Australia.
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Werribee Gorge State Park.

Can you camp at Werribee Gorge?

O'Briens Crossing at Werribee Gorge State Park

For the best of both worlds, set up camp at O'Briens Crossing – one of the more quiet and secluded spots around summer hotspot Werribee Gorge.

What time does Yangs close?

The Park is open from 7:00am to 5:00pm year round and 7:00am to 6:00pm during daylight savings.

Can dogs go to Werribee Gorge?

Explore the most popular no dogs trails in Werribee Gorge State Park with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

Can you swim at Lerderderg Gorge?

For the best swimming in the Lerderderg Gorge, getting there involves a bushwalk through the gorge to Graham's Dam. It is not a long walk, but you would not want to be carrying loads of gear with you.

Can you swim at Trentham Falls?

Other Information Before You Go: Location: Trentham Falls Scenic Park, Trentham Falls Rd, Trentham, 95 km (approx. 1 hr 10 min drive) north west of the Melbourne CBD.
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Trentham Falls. Swimming Hole Heaven in Victoria.

How long does it take to climb the You Yangs?

You Yangs Northern Range Circuit is a 12.3km, grade 3 circuit hike, located in You Yangs Regional Park, Victoria. The hike should take approximately 4hrs to complete.

Where can you swim Werribee Gorge?

Blackwood Pool at Werribee Gorge

The Werribee Gorge circuit walk features a hiking trifecta: gorgeous views, rock scrambling and, depending on what time of year you visit, a refreshing swimming hole to wade into.

Can I take my dog to Lerderderg?

- While DOGS are permitted on-leash in parts of Lerderderg state park, they are not permitted on this walk (dogs prohibited from conservation zones, MacKenzies Flat Picnic Area and on the walking track to Grahams Dam).

Can you camp at You Yangs?

No camping at you yangs, you could stay in geelong or werribee even. Park at bottom car park, I dont think they allow people to park at the top on race days.

Are there toilets at the You Yangs?

There are nine picnic areas throughout the park, many with tables and accessable toilet facilities. The main picnic areas provide free gas barbecues on a first come basis.

Are the You Yangs volcanic?

The You Yangs Ranges are not the remains of a volcano. More than 400 million years ago, the area now known as the Western Volcanic Plains was under the sea. ... The granite that forms the You Yangs Ranges was originally a mass of magma that had worked its way up into the surrounding sedimentary rocks.