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Waterfall Picnic Area
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About
From 5 October 2026, this area will be managed by Parks Victoria. You can visit the Parks Victoria website to see which parks they manage. This change is part of the transition of land management responsibilities to Parks Victoria, helping to strengthen the protection of habitat while supporting opportunities for recreation across western and central Victoria. For those seeking a picnic site in a relaxing forest setting, the Waterfalls Picnic Area is hard to beat, being easily accessible from Avoca, with toilets, picnic tables, fireplaces and a short walk available for day visitor use. The Pyrenees Ranges offer visitors a wonderful mix of natural and cultural history, with spectacular views, rugged mountain ranges, abundant wildlife, a rich mix of wildflowers and historic sites.
Camping
A quiet secluded area to camp and observe more than 200 species of plants and over 100 bird species that have been recorded in the forest. Toilets, picnic tables, fireplaces, a shelter and rainwater are provided
Getting there
The Waterfall Picnic Area is located approximately 12 kms west of Avoca. Once in Avoca travel west along Vinoca Road (which turns into Waterfall Track) then on to the Waterfalls Picnic Area.
Location: -37.098536, 143.367223 · Open in maps · BOM forecast · Campground data dated 2026-10-14
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