Dights Falls (Yarra Bend Park, Yarra River)

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Dights Falls (Yarra Bend Park, Yarra River)

Yarra Bend Park’s best-known feature, Dights Falls is an artificial weir built to supply water to the Ceres Four Mill back in the 1840s. Bring a picnic basket, relax in the shady location and take in the beauty of the tranquil Yarra River.

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Dights Falls (Yarra Bend Park, Yarra River)

Dights Falls (Yarra Bend Park, Yarra River)

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Dights Falls (Yarra Bend Park, Yarra River)

Safety in nature

You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.

Accessibility

Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however, in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.

Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

  • No fires permitted
  • No dogs allowed

Warnings

  • Animals and pests
    • Snakes

Be Prepared

Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care. Find out more.

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.

Birrarung Marr Floating Landing temporary closure for Greenline boardwalk works

The Birrarung Marr Floating Landing on the Yarra River is temporarily closed to vessel and pedestrian access due to adjacent bank works associated with the Greenline project. 

Works are due to continue until December 2025 and the landing will reopen once completed. 

Any questions can be sent to waterways@parks.vic.gov.au.

Filming - Traffic restrictions

Due to filming activity,  sections of Yarra Bend Park will have restricted access to vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians on the following dates and times:

Friday 18TH JULY 1200 - 0200
Monday 21ST JULY 0500 - 1900
Tuesday 22ND JULY 1200 - 0300

Locations affected:
Lower Loop road and car parking, Corben Oval, a section of Dights Falls Loop Trail
Upper Loop Teardrop - cyclists take care
Deep Rock Road car park
Rylah Oval car park

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