Yarra Valley & Upper Yarra · about 65 min from Melbourne CBD
Maroondah Reservoir Park
The 1927 dam wall lookout is a genuinely dramatic piece of engineering. Spillway occasionally overflows after big rain — spectacular
WalkDam wall + valley lawns 1–3 km, easy
Best timePicnic classic — huge lawns under exotic trees
CostFree
FacilitiesToilets · BBQ · Playground · Pram-friendly
DogsOn-lead
Adventure typelake · gardens
Take care: Steep stairs to the wall lookout