Badger Weir Picnic Area — Attraction in Melbourne

Badger Weir Picnic Area is a little gem tucked away in the Yarra Ranges, just outside Healesville. If you’re after a peaceful spot to reconnect with nature, this place delivers. The moment you step out of the car, you’re surrounded by towering mountain ash trees, thick ferns, and the gentle sound of Badger Creek trickling through the forest. It feels like stepping into a fairytale rainforest.

The picnic area itself is super well-maintained. There are plenty of tables and shelters scattered around, so even on busier days, you can usually find a good spot. Everything feels clean and cared for, with modern toilets and BBQ facilities nearby. It’s an ideal place for families, especially with kids who love running around open spaces and spotting colorful birds—rosellas and cockatoos are regular visitors.

If you’re in the mood for a walk, the Lyrebird Trail is a beautiful loop through the forest. It’s only a couple of kilometers long but gives you a full experience of the lush bushland. The trail isn’t too hard, though it might be a little uneven in parts. Still, it’s manageable for most people and totally worth it for the scenery alone.

One thing to keep in mind: no dogs allowed, and no bikes or camping either. It’s all about preserving the natural environment, which you really appreciate once you’re there. It’s quiet, fresh, and honestly a bit magical.

Parking is easy, and the whole place feels safe and welcoming. It’s the kind of spot that makes you slow down, breathe deep, and feel grateful for the simple things. A perfect little day trip from Melbourne if you want to escape the noise and soak in the serenity.

PS: all 3 batteries from public BBQ FACILITY WAS STOLEN same night 11th Apr 2025...

What a magical area, great seating and has seating undercover and and beautiful creek connected to a lovely path and trail to walk.

It was a nice place for all ages to go and the creek in parts was shallow enough to go for a splash on a nice day, kids can play in the water or go or go along the nature walk, we will definitely be back.

The only issue was the road leading to the top car park is absolutely terrible and full of really big potholes and a very skinny road so you have to be very careful Driving especially if somebody is coming down...

Me and my girlfriend Rachel slept out there in a tent having become locked in after arriving there not long before closing time to cook on the barbecue and slept in a tent out there after doing some car camping I had later walked back to the place I was staying after suffering a tooth ache and went to go get pain killers and had received a lift back to to where I was staying from a local person who had known me there is a little office out there in which we had opened the door to see if there was a power point we could use to...