West & Macedon · about 60 min from Melbourne CBD
Lerderderg State Park (Mackenzies Flat)
A proper bush river gorge 50 minutes from town — shallow rapids kids can paddle in. Gold-rush water races still trace the slopes
WalkRiverside strolls to 4 km loops
Best timeSummer river paddling in the shallows
CostFree
FacilitiesToilets · BBQ · Not pram-friendly
DogsNo
Adventure typelake · summit
Take care: River rises fast after upstream rain