Upper Yarra Reservoir Park
Visitor Guide
Up in the peaceful high country, 24km east of Warburton, lies the popular Upper Yarra
Reservoir Park – the uppermost point of the Yarra River accessible to the public. Peaceful
open spaces, picnic grounds and spectacular scenery make picnicking, walking and camping
in the park a memorable experience. The park area was originally a small town constructed
for the workers who built the dam between 1947 and 1957.
How to get there
Camping
Upper Yarra Reservoir Park is 24km north‐east of
Warburton. From Melbourne take the
Maroondah Highway through Lilydale then the
Warburton Highway to Warburton.
There is well serviced bush camping with
wheelchair access to all facilities near the hall.
With fireplaces available and no formal or
powered sites, the atmosphere is spacious.
Bookings are essential and can be made by
visiting www.parks.vic.gov.au or calling Parks
Victoria on 13 1963. Large groups are welcome
but must call first. When booking campers will be
given a code for the entry gates.
Enjoying the park
The park is open every day of the year. Gates
open at 8am and close at 5pm, or 6pm during
daylight savings.
Have a picnic or barbecue in the attractive and
peaceful grounds. The hall that once served as
the mess room for the dam construction team
provides sheltered seating, electric barbecues
and Coonara fires (BYO wood).
Emergency markers
There are several short walks and lookouts over
and around the reservoir, as well as camping
available.
The Emergency Services Telecommunications
Authority (ESTA) has created Emergency Marker
Points to help to pinpoint exact locations in the
case of an emergency. In an emergency, phone
000 and quote the closest ESTA Emergency
Marker code. For further information visit
www.esta.vic.gov.au.
Walks around the park
Be fire ready and stay safe
Do not enter areas signed No Public Access due
to public risk and to ensure water quality. Dogs
are permitted in the park, but must be kept on a
lead at all times.
On days of forecast Code Red Fire Danger this
park will be closed for public safety.
Fern Gully Track – 1km loop, Easy
A beautiful shaded walk through tall eucalypts
and a mystical fern gully. Dogs are not permitted
on this walking track.
Batts Creek Track – 1.5km return, Easy
Follow the Yarra River to the secluded Batts
Creek Point. Please note that the track
terminates here, with return via the same route.
If you are already in the park you should leave
the night before or early in the morning for your
own safety.
Closure signs will be erected and rangers will
patrol where possible, however you may not
receive a personal warning that the park is closed
so check by calling 13 1963 or visit
www.parks.vic.gov.au.
For up to date information on fires in Victoria or
general fire safety advice call the Victorian
Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667 or
visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au.
Updated April 2014
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Upper Yarra Reservoir Park
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Footbridge
Reefton State Forest
Sporting Oval
YRN210
Batts Creek Point
(No access beyond this point)
No Public Access
Footbridge
McVeigh’s
Water Wheel
YRN211
Upper Yarra
Reservoir Park
PE
Gate closed
nightly
To Warburton
20km
Upper Yarra
Reservoir Park
Reefton State Forest
Footbridge
Upper Yarra Reservoir
www.parks.vic.gov.au
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0
50
100
Metres
200
Parking
Electric BBQ
Dogs prohibited
Sealed road
Major river
Upper Yarra Reservoir Park
Information
Lookout
Locked gate
Unsealed road
Stream
State Forest
Toilets
Camping (Seasonal)
Emergency Marker
Walking track
Camping area (Seasonal)
Footbridge
Waterbody
(ESTA)
Sheltered area
Disclaimer: Parks Victoria does not guarantee that this data is
without flaw of any kind and therefore disclaims all liability which
may arise from you relying on this information.
Data source acknowledgements: State Digital Mapbase. The State
of Victoria and Department of Sustainability and Environment.
Cartography by Parks Victoria May 2013
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