Emerald Lake, Victoria, Australia

4.0 (114 reviews) Spent Ranking #1 in Yarra Valley Bodies of Water

Worth a visit

Just a nice park to visit and a walk around the lake is mandatory. There are ducks and water hens and areas for kids to play. Some of the banks on the lake have been fenced off where they have disappeared. There is a section of fence in the water at the bottom of the lake so hopefully that will be removed at some stage. Certainly not as crowded as it was pre pandemic but school holidays are coming. The parking ticket machines are operational again so don't forget your credit card because they do not take cash. Parking is a reasonable $2 for 2 hours or $6 all day - the ticket machines need clear instructions getting an all day ticket is not intuitive.
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Address

, Emerald, Victoria, Australia, Postal Code: 3782.

Mobile

+61 1300 131 683

Website

http://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/Page/Page.aspx

Current local date and time now

Saturday, May 11, 2024, 0:05

User Ratings

4.0 based on (114 reviews)

Excellent
38%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
6%
Terrible
2%

Reviews

  • 4Llewellyn53 5:00 PM Oct 18, 2020
    Nice Exercise Park
    The paddle boats are locked up and there aren't as many visitors as usual but it is still a great place to take the family for some exercise. Plenty of ducks and there are fish in the lake. Parking all day is only $6 and there are building works going on but judging by the numbers of families the crowds will be back in no time.
  • 4Karen P 5:00 PM Jul 7, 2022
    Fantastic place to spend the day
    A beautifully maintained area for people of all ages. There are the pedal-boats to hire, or throw a line in and try for a trout in the smaller lake. Extensive parkland lawns immaculately maintained provide plenty of places to throw down a picnic rug, play games or sit and read your book. A path circumnavigates the lake, with a bridge at one end. There are signs indicating that jumping/diving off the bridge is not allowed - didn't stop the local kids jumping in and having lots of fun. The Puffing Billy makes a stop at the Lakeside station, as an alternate way of accessing the park. Thoroughly recommend as a place to come with the whole family.

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