Kays Picnic Area (Sassafras Creek Nature Conservation Reserve)

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Kays Picnic Area (Sassafras Creek Nature Conservation Reserve)

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Kays Picnic Area (Sassafras Creek Nature Conservation Reserve)

Need to know

Kays Picnic Area (Sassafras Creek Nature Conservation Reserve)

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 allowed but must be on a leash

Restrictions

No bicycles
No firearms allowed
No generators
No fires permitted
No horses
No camping
No drones without a permit

Warnings

Other warnings
Trees may fall take care

Limbs may fall take care

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.

Bridge 12 is closed due to structural damage and rot

Bridge 12 upstream from Kay Picnic Ground is closed due to structural failures in the supporting beams, as a result of this closure access is blocked between Lyrebird Falls Receptions and Kays Picnic ground. Funding is being sought to replace this bridge, once secured the works will commence and advice will be provided on this page.

Bridge 18 Now Open to walkers

Bridge 18 on Sassafras Creek Walking Track has been re-built and is open to walkers, the park team will be working on clearing the track through to Priors Road in the week starting the 22nd of July.

Attachments: Bridge 18 2025 (163KB)