Yarra Valley & Upper Yarra · about 70 min from Melbourne CBD
Badger Weir Picnic Area, Healesville
Part of Melbourne's closed water catchment history — the weir once fed the city's supply. Lyrebirds and yellow-tailed black cockatoos are regulars
WalkBadger Weir loop 3 km / 1 h, easy-moderate
Best timeHot days — deep, cool fern gully
CostFree
FacilitiesToilets · BBQ · Not pram-friendly
DogsNo
Adventure typerainforest
Take care: Tracks can close after storms — check changed conditions