Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lysterfield Park on the Lake Circuit Trail. Walk, run or cycle this popular trail, which weaves among native vegetation around the picturesque Lysterfield Lake. You're almost guaranteed to see kangaroos and other wildlife along the way.
Explore dry forest and woodland on this family-friendly bushwalk at Lysterfield Park, or hop on your bike and go for a pleasant ride.
The Lake Circuit Trail is Lysterfield Park's most popular trail for walkers, runners and families, with a mostly flat wide gravel surface and two short hills. You will find distance markers every 1km making navigating this trail easy. This trail (5.5km circuit - 1.5 hour walk) is also suitable for bicycles and off-road prams.
One of the best places near Melbourne to see kangaroos and wallabies in the wild, you might also see koalas and echidnas if you're lucky. Visit close to dawn or dusk for the best chance to see wildlife.
Cross the dam wall and enjoy panoramic views of Lysterfield Lake. As you wander deeper into the forest, you'll catch glimpses of the sparkling water peeking through the trees.
Take a peaceful break at the three jetties along the trail. Enjoy scenic views of the tranquil lake and see if you can spot any waterbirds. Lysterfield Lake is a haven for a variety of species such as the Eurasian Coot and Eastern Swamphen. You might even be treated to a special visit by the migratory Japanese Snipe.
The Lake Circuit Trail links to a vast network of walking and cycling tracks in Lysterfield Park, which connects to neighbouring Churchill National Park. For a more adventurous bushwalk, follow the Granite Peak Trail as it climbs uphill to Trig Point, where you can admire 360-degree views of Melbourne.
Things to do
Picnic areas in Lysterfield Park
Lysterfield Lake
Mountain biking at Lysterfield Park
How to get there
Lake Circuit Trail
Need to know
Lake Circuit Trail
Accessibility
Change of Conditions
Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.
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Lysterfield Picnic Area (Lysterfield Park)
Some barbeques not in operation
Parks Victoria is carrying out inspections in all of our barbecues in our parks. Following these inspections, some barbecues have been temporarily closed until they can be attended by a licenced contractor. We apologise for the inconvenience this has caused.Visitor safety is our top priority and we advise people to please not to use any barbecue facilities that have been closed. We expect the impacted barbecues to reopen in the coming weeks.Beach block toilet closure
The Lysterfield Park Beach block toilets (next to the Beach Area carpark) are closed until the 01/09/2025. Additional toilets are located at the boat launch area, approx. 300m North. -
Granite Peak Trail (Lysterfield Park)
Granite Peak Trail - Grassy Spur Section Closed
Part of the Grassy Spur section, between Trig Point and the Woodland Walk junction, is temporary closed until the 21st July. Please plan your detour route along Woodland Walk or Lysterfield Hills and Valley View Track.There is a detour map attached.We apologise for any inconvenience while important trail maintnance works are completed nearby.Attachments: GPT Detour Map (268KB)
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State Mountain Bike Course (Lysterfield Park)
State Mountain Bike Course (SMBC) - Downhill Section Closed
Part of the downhill section of the State Mountain Bike Course, between Trig Point and the end of the SMBC boardwalk, is temporarily closed until further notice. Please follow the detour signage on site back along Lysterfield Hills Track, Valley View Track and onto the SMBC after the end of the boardwalk section.
Please note that Granite Peak Trail - Grassy Spur Section is also closed from 17th July until 21st July, and cannot be used for access.There is a detour map attached.We apologise for any inconvenience while the Lysterfield District Trail Riders complete important trail maintenance works.
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