Parks and reserves remain open while we manage the impacts of H5 bird flu.

If you see sick or dead birds or other wildlife, do not touch or approach them. Follow all signs and keep your distance from wildlife.

Visit Agriculture Victoria's website for more information.

Lakeside Day Visitor Area (Mount Buffalo National Park)

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Lakeside Day Visitor Area (Mount Buffalo National Park)

The Lakeside Day visitor areas are the perfect places to cool down. When it is 35degrees in Bright it will be about 25 degrees here. Enjoy the small lakeside beach where you can go for a dip or launch a canoe. Take a stroll along the jetty or have a meal in the picnic shelter with tables and 2 free gas barbeques.

How to get there

Lakeside Day Visitor Area (Mount Buffalo National Park)

Lakeside Day Visitor Area (Mount Buffalo National Park)

Need to know

Lakeside Day Visitor Area (Mount Buffalo National Park)

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 dogs allowed
  • No horses
  • No generators
  • No firearms allowed
  • No camping

Warnings

  • Water hazards
    • Shallow water
    • Deep water
    • Submerged obstacles

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.

Lakeside Day Visitor Area Toilet is closed for maintenance and repairs

Lakeside Day Visitor Area Toilet is closed for maintenance and repairs

There are toilets available: 

Eurobin Creek Picnic ground 
Rollason's Falls picnic ground 
The Gorge 
Cathedral Saddle
Cresta Valley

Lakeside Day Visitor Area Toilet is closed for maintenance

Lakeside Day Visitor Area Toilets are closed for Maintenance 

These toilets are closed for maintenance and/or repairs.

There are toilets available at:

Eurobin Creek picnic ground 
Rollason's Falls picnic ground 
The Gorge 
Cathedral Saddle 
Cresta Valley 



Seasonal Road Closure - Reservoir Road, Mt Buffalo NP

Reservoir Road is subject to seasonal road closure from the Thursday after the Kings Birthday long weekend to the Thursday before the Melbourne Cup long weekend inclusive.

Lake Catani Campground CLOSED

Lake Catani Campground is CLOSED for all camping from August 31st until October 30th 2026.

Planned aerial shooting operations targeting deer – Mt Buffalo National Park

Parts of Mt Buffalo National Park will be closed while aerial shooting operations targeting deer are undertaken (See attached map for details).
 
The closures will apply during the following dates:
 
16-20 November & 23-27 November 2026
1-5 and 8-12 February 2027
 
For more information about the program and park closures, please visit this link. 

Attachments: Mt_Buffalo NP Information (345KB)

Ground shooting operations targeting deer

Control operations (ground shooting) targeting deer are undertaken in this area.  The Park will remain open to visitors during operations.
 
For more information about deer control to protect biodiversity, please visit this link.

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