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Goldfields Reservoir
Goldfields Reservoir, Maryborough VIC
- Distance from Maryborough: Located in town
- Location: Maryborough
- Activities: Swimming, fishing, bushwalking, picnics
- Facilities: Picnic tables, wood fire barbecue, waking track, toilets, rubbish bins
- Dogs allowed: Yes
Located right on the outskirts of town, Goldfields Reservoir is a great place for a swim, kayak, picnic or bushwalk. The shallow water by the boat ramp and the newly constructed nature play space make this a great place to bring the kids for a splash as well.
Deep Creek
Tullaroop Creek, known locally as Deep Creek, Carisbrook VIC
- Distance from Maryborough: 8 minutes
- Location: Carisbrook
- Activities: Swimming, bushwalking, picnics, playground for kids
- Facilities: Picnic tables, playground, walking tracks, rubbish bins. Electric barbecue and toilets are located a short walk over the foot bridge in Bucknall Reserve.
- Dogs allowed: Yes
Spend an afternoon swimming, walking and picnicking at Carisbrook's Bland Reserve, a charming park along the bank of Tullaroop Creek, known locally as Deep Creek. A playground and picnic tables are set along a grassy lawn, and several scenic walking tracks set out from here.
O'Sullivan - Tilley Memorial Park
O'Sullivan - Tilley Memorial Park in Baringhup VIC
- Distance from Maryborough: 20 minutes
- Location: Baringhup
- Activities: Swimming, fishing, bushwalking
- Facilities: Picnic table
- Dogs allowed: Yes
Set along the Loddon River in Baringhup, this peaceful park is a great place for swimming, fishing and bushwalking. While the bank is fairly steep to access the water, there are plenty of great spots to set up with a fishing rod or make your way down to the river for a swim. A single picnic table overlooks the water, and there is a dirt road which travels through the park along the river bank which makes a great scenic walk.
Cairn Curran Reservoir
Cairn Curran Reservoir, Baringhup VIC
- Distance from Maryborough: 22 minutes
- Location: Baringhup
- Activities: Swimming, fishing, boating, picnics
- Facilities: Picnic tables, undercover picnic area, electric barbecues, toilets, boat ramp
- Dogs allowed: Yes
Cairn Curran Reservoir is a great spot for swimming, boating, fishing and picnics, with a fantastic barbecue/picnic area overlooking the water and plenty of space along the shore to have a swim or set up fishing rods.
Three Bridges
Rock spa at Three Bridges, Eddington VIC
- Distance from Maryborough: 22 minutes
- Location: Eddington
- Activities: Swimming, fishing, relax in the rock spa
- Facilities: None. Visitors must take all their rubbish with them when they leave.
- Dogs allowed: Yes
Three Bridges is a picturesque crossing of the Loddon River in Eddington, Victoria, named because the gravel road winds its way over the water across three bridges. An arrangement of the rocks beside the main bridge forms a stunning multi-level pool and spa, turning this crossing into a gorgeous, tranquil retreat along the river.
Hamiltons Crossing
Hamiltons Crossing, Baringhup West VIC
- Distance from Maryborough: 23 minutes
- Location: Baringhup West
- Activities: Swimming, fishing, free camping
- Facilities: Wood fire barbecues, fire pits.
- Dogs allowed: Yes
This free camping area sits along the banks of the beautiful Loddon River in Baringhup West, Victoria. Have a swim or relax on the banks with a fishing rod while you enjoy the serene atmosphere of this peaceful spot. This part of the creek is often quite shallow, making it a great place to bring the kids for a dip.
Picnic Point
- Distance from Maryborough: 24 minutes
- Location: Joyces Creek
- Activities: Swimming, fishing, boating, picnics
- Facilities: Undercover area, fireplaces, picnic table, boat ramp
- Dogs allowed: Yes
Picnic Point is a great swimming, fishing and picnic area set on the shore of Cairn Curran Reservoir. An enclosed undercover area contains a picnic table and fire places, a boat ramp provides access to the water, and there are plenty of spots to set up for fishing along the rocky shore.
Mount Cameron Gorge
The scenic Mount Cameron Gorge, Mount Cameron VIC
- Distance from Maryborough: 25 minutes
- Location: Mount Cameron
- Activities: Swimming, fishing
- Facilities: None. Visitors must take all their rubbish with them when they leave.
- Dogs allowed: Yes
Mount Cameron Gorge is a beautiful swimming and fishing spot just 25 minutes from Maryborough and 15 minutes from Clunes. Mt Cameron-Cotswold Road drops unexpectedly into a deep gorge before crossing the scenic Tullaroop Creek. A low bridge crosses the water, with a small cascade to one side and an excellent swimming area to the other. This area is great to bring kids swimming as the creek floor is covered with smooth stones and there's a fair stretch of shallow water before it starts to get deeper.
Waanyarra Bushland Reserve
Waanyarra Bushland Reserve, Laanecoorie VIC
- Distance from Maryborough: 25 minutes
- Location: Laanecoorie
- Activities: Swimming, fishing, picnics
- Facilities: Picnic tables, fire pits
- Dogs allowed: Yes
Enjoy a picnic or barbecue lunch while looking down over the water at the Waanyarra Bushland Reserve, where the beautiful Loddon River joins the scenic Laanecoorie Reservoir. Two picnic tables sit above the waters edge offering excellent views over the river and a wood fire barbecue / fire pit sits alongside one of the tables. This is a peaceful spot for swimming, fishing, bushwalking and birdwatching.
LAANECOORIE RESERVOIR
View from beside the weir at Laanecoorie Reservoir, Laanecoorie VIC
- Distance from Maryborough: 26 minutes
- Location: Laanecoorie
- Activities: Swimming, boating, fishing, bushwalking, picnics
- Facilities: Picnic tables, boat ramps. Toilets at Brownbill Reserve.
- Dogs allowed: Yes
Laanecoorie Reservoir is a popular spot for swimming, fishing, boating and picnicking, with two ideal swimming/boating spots set along its shore at Brownbill Reserve and Ankers Causeway. There's also a great lookout and walking track up at the weir.
Click for more info on Lannecoorie Reservoir's Brownbill Reserve, Ankers Causeway, and Weir Lookout.
Laanecoorie River Recreation Reserve
River Recreation Reserve, Laanecoorie VIC
- Distance from Maryborough: 26 minutes
- Location: Laanecoorie
- Activities: Swimming, free camping, boating, fishing, bushwalking, picnics
- Facilities: Picnic tables, boat ramp, canoe/kayak launch ramp, wood fire barbecues, rubbish bins, toilets.
- Dogs allowed: Yes
The Laanecoorie River Recreation Reserve is a fantastic campground along the Loddon River in the quiet town of Laanecoorie. Popular for swimming, fishing, kayaking/canoeing and walking, this reserve is a fantastic place to spend an afternoon or stay for the weekend.
Bealiba Reservoir
Bealiba Reservoir, Bealiba VIC
- Distance from Maryborough: 35 minutes
- Location: Bealiba
- Activities: Swimming, free camping, fishing, bushwalking, picnics
- Facilities: Picnic tables, wood fire barbecues, toilets
- Dogs allowed: Yes
The Bealiba Reservoir Recreation area is a fantastic spot for camping, picnics, fishing, swimming and bushwalking. There are three picnic sites around the small reservoir, two of which are well equipped with tables, chairs and fire pits. Two non-flush toilets are close to the picnic areas. The dirt tracks around the reservoir make great walking/cycling tracks, and the beautiful Mount Bealiba is located up behind the reservoir.
Calembeen Park
Calembeen Park, Creswick VIC
- Distance from Maryborough: 37 minutes
- Location: Creswick
- Activities: Swimming, fishing, walking, picnics
- Facilities: Picnic tables, barbecues, toilets
- Dogs allowed: Yes
With its gorgeous twin lakes, sweeping displays of waterlilies, abundant bird life and plenty of fish, Creswick's Calembeen Park is a beautiful haven for relaxation and recreation. This scenic park features fantastic visitor facilities and walking tracks, and is a popular destination for swimming, fishing, bushwalking, photography, and picnics.
St Georges Lake
St Georges Lake, Creswick VIC
- Distance from Maryborough: 43 minutes
- Location: Creswick
- Activities: Swimming, fishing, walking, picnics
- Facilities: Picnic tables, barbecues, walking tracks, toilets
- Dogs allowed: Yes
St Georges Lake is a local favourite for swimming, walking and photography. Once a mining dam known as "Govvy Dam", the lake has been developed into a picturesque park.
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