Lerderderg State Park

Lerderderg State Park comprises 14,250 hectares and stretches some 20 kilometres between Bacchus Marsh and Blackwood. Rising in the Great Dividing Range, the Lerderderg River has cut a 300 metre deep gorge through sandstone and slate, almost bisecting the park. The park has a wide variety of vegetation and wildlife and some interesting relics of goldmining.

Things to Do

• Lerderderg State Park offers a true bush experience. 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.
• Other activities include camping, swimming, rock-climbing, fishing and scenic driving, although some tracks may be closed in winter and early spring.
• The river is popular with anglers. Blackfish and Brown Trout are the most commonly caught fish.

Camping is allowed at O'Brien's Crossing and elsewhere, although there are no facilities.