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Yan Yean Reservoir Picnic Areas (Yan Yean Reservoir Park)
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Yan Yean Reservoir Picnic Areas (Yan Yean Reservoir Park)
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Yan Yean Reservoir Picnic Areas (Yan Yean Reservoir 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
Restrictions
- No fishing
- No horses
- No swimming
- No camping
- No drones without a permit
- Restricted opening hours
- No firearms allowed
Warnings
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Animals and pests
- Snakes
Be Prepared
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.
Yan Yean Reservoir Internal Road Upgrades
Melbourne Water is conducting works on the internal roads within Yan Yean Reservoir from early October to mid-December which will impact access. Please see attached document for further details.
Attachments: Yan Yean Reservoir roads__MW Community Bulletin_Oct 2022 (002) (166KB)
