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Plenty Gorge Parklands
Walk the tracks to the beautiful gorge and marvel at the diverse wildlife living within the park. Shaped by volcanic activity, the Plenty River is a dividing line between two distinct geological types. The basalt on the west and sedimentary rock on the eastern side generate a wonderful diversity of habitats, making the park an important refuge for both threatened and regionally significant species.
Enjoy a picnic or barbecue in the park with a range of recreation and picnic areas to suit everyone.
Family-friendly Red Gum Picnic Area features a children’s adventure playground, picnic tables and toilets with both parenting and disabled facilities. Nearby walking tracks lead to the Morang Wetlands and the Hawkstowe Picnic Area.
With views of the Plenty River, a backdrop of the wooded Plenty Gorge and a historical homestead, the Hawkstowe Picnic Area was once part of the larger Hawkstowe Farm that was established in the 1850's by the Le Page family, and is the perfect spot for a quiet picnic or barbecue.
Middle Gorge features spectacular views of the gorge and river from the viewing platform and walking tracks. Enjoy a secluded picnic in peaceful surroundings with facilities along the river.
There's plenty of wide-open space for playing games and on-lead dog-walking at Yarrambat Picnic Ground, or simply take in the views of Kinglake National Park and Mt Disappointment.
Enjoy bird and wildlife watching, bushwalking, picnicking and barbecuing in the natural surrounds at Yellow Gum Recreation Area. If you have a current Victorian Amateur Fishing Licence, bring your own bait and try your luck at fishing in Blue Lake. As the sun sets, take a moment to admire the pink hues of the cliffs rising above the lake.
If you want to stay a little longer, Nioka Bush Camp is a great place for group camping, with bunkhouse accommodation available.
Plenty Gorge fire recovery
Find out more information about the recovery and rehabilitation of Plenty Gorge Park following the 2019 fire.
Things to do
Nioka Bush Camp

Le Page Homestead

Blue Lake
Picnics
BBQ
Bird watching
Cycling
Dog walking
Family activities
Hiking and bushwalking
Wildlife viewing
Facilities
Tours in the area
Bushwalking, four-wheel driving, horse riding, kayaking, rock climbing and mountain biking are just some of the many activities you can experience in Victoria's parks.
If you want to try something new or meet some like-minded people on your next visit to a park, contact a licensed tour operator.
Parks Victoria licenses tour operators who are experts in these activities and more. They will help you get the most out of your visit.
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Plenty Gorge Parklands
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.
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.
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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Notices Affecting Multiple Parks
Mountain Bike trail closure Case of Spades
Mountain Bike trail closure Case of SpadesAttachments: Case of Spades Webpage Info (115KB)
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Nioka Bush Camp (Plenty Gorge Parklands)
Nioka Bush Camp closed until further notice
Nioka Bush Camp at Plenty Gorge Park is closed until further notice due to power and water disruption from tree damage.
How we keep it special
We aim to ensure that our valued parks, and the natural assets and cultural heritage they hold, can be enjoyed now and by future generations.
Reducing bushfire and grassfire risk at Plenty Gorge Parklands
Find out more about reducing bushfire and grassfire risk at Plenty Gorge Parklands (PDF).