Maroondah Reservoir Park

Maroondah Reservoir Park gives guests staying at Yarra Valley Lodge an easy nature stop near Healesville, with reservoir views, garden walks, picnic areas and forest tracks.

Set just outside Healesville, Maroondah Reservoir Park is a quieter outdoor experience for guests who want fresh air without planning a long hike. The park is known for its 41-metre dam wall, formal gardens, open lawns, picnic areas, forested slopes and views across the reservoir. It is a simple way to add nature to a Yarra Valley stay, especially for guests already heading towards Healesville or the eastern side of the region.

Why visit Maroondah Reservoir Park

This is a good choice for travellers who enjoy scenic walks, photography, picnics and relaxed time outdoors. Guests can climb the Rose Steps to the dam wall, walk through garden areas, look out across the water or follow short tracks through the surrounding forest.

The park has an older, established feel, with historic features, mature trees and seasonal colour, particularly through autumn. It suits couples, families, walkers and guests who want a low-key stop between other Yarra Valley plans. It is also a useful option for visitors who want to spend time outside without committing to a more challenging mountain walk.

How to get there

Maroondah Reservoir Park is located near Healesville. From Yarra Valley Lodge, allow approximately 35 to 40 minutes by car. The park works well as part of a Healesville day, especially if you are planning to stop nearby for lunch, coffee or a walk through the local shops before returning to the Lodge.

Good to know

Opening days: Open daily, with seasonal gate times.
Bookings: No booking is required for general park access.
Facilities: Picnic areas, barbecues, rotundas, walking tracks, toilets and open grass areas are available.
Best for: Couples, families, walkers, photographers and guests wanting an easy outdoor stop.
Allow: Around 1 to 2 hours for a relaxed visit.
Good to note: Some tracks include stairs or steeper sections, and park conditions can change, so check Parks Victoria before visiting.

Make it part of your stay

Maroondah Reservoir Park is best kept simple. Head out from Yarra Valley Lodge for a morning or early afternoon visit, take a short walk, stop for lunch in or near Healesville, then make your way back to the estate without overfilling the day.

After time outdoors, return to the Lodge for dinner at Bella Restaurant and a slower evening after walking through gardens, forest and reservoir views.

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