Tower Hill Picnic Ground (Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve (hunting))

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Tower Hill Picnic Ground (Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve (hunting))

Picnic in an open grassy area under shady trees in the centre of the reserve, nestled inside the large crater. Expect a visit by friendly wildlife, including Koala, kangaroo and emu then explore the unique landscape or step into the visitor centre and learn the stories of this dormant volcano.

How to get there

Tower Hill Picnic Ground (Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve (hunting))

Facilities

BBQ - Electric/Gas

Carpark

Toilets

Need to know

Tower Hill Picnic Ground (Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve (hunting))

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 camping
No firearms allowed
No dogs allowed
No fires permitted

Warnings

Other warnings
Trees may fall take care

Limbs may fall take care
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.

Tower Hill Visitor Centre Closed for Renovations

The Visitor Centre located in Tower Hill Reserve is closed for building renovations and is not open to the public. Some car parking capacity has been temporarily reduced for the building works. Parks Victoria apologises for any inconvenience. The Picnic Ground, amenities block, and walking tracks are open as normal.

Temporarily Reduced Barbecue Facilities in Tower Hill - South Barbecue Closed for Repairs

Parks Victoria is carrying out inspections in all of our barbecues in our parks. Following these inspections at Tower Hill Reserve, the south barbecue (one of the two barbecues in the Picnic Ground) has been temporarily closed until it can be repaired. We apologise for the inconvenience this has caused.
The north barbecue (closest to the amenities block) is operational and safe to use.
Visitor Safety is our top priority and we advise people to please not try to use any barbecue facilities that have been closed.