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.

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.

Before you go
Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website.

Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

Local directions

Take the Western Freeway and approach the park (Melway Key Map: 7) via: Greendale-Trentham Road and O'Brien's Road for O'Brien's Crossing. Bacchus Marsh-Gisborne Road and Lerderderg Gorge Road for Mackenzie's Flat picnic area. Blackwood, then Golden Point Road for Shaw's Lake.

Facilities

Additional business information

Looking After the Park
* No dogs or cats at Mackenzie's Flat and on walking tracks between Mackenzie's and Grahams Dam. Dogs are permitted on a leash in all other areas. * No firearms. * Use fireplaces provided. * Vehicles, including trail bikes, must stay on roads open to the public.

Precautions
* After heavy rain the river can rise suddenly - consider this aspect if attempting overnight walks, especially when following the river. * Many tracks are suitable only for four wheel driving and in dry weather.