Yellow Gum Park — Attraction in Melbourne

I gave this property a basic 3 stars for a reason and it's not about the quality of the property. The property is fantastic. I just wanted everyone to know that this property used to be privately owned by a friend of my family's & on this vast estate my family used to have a cabin on the property not far from the main house (all demolished) where we often spent holidays. The Department of Water & the state government at the time FORCED the owner to sell the property to them for next to nothing. Initially it was to be a couple of small acres at the front but then they got very greedy and took the lot. After the owner spent in excess of $20 Million to try to save his property through court case after court case the government at the time swooped on it with very little warning leaving the owners, a family of 2 adults and 5 very young children displaced as well as inconveniencing my family and one other person who also had a permanent cabin on the site. It wasn't like the property was never open to the public, it was. Everyday school groups used to visit and often hold school camps there and families would pack out the place especially during weekends and throughout the summer. Please bear this in mind when visiting "Bluelake" because that is the...

First time visitor. Pot holes need to be maintained. Not enough signs telling you where is what or how long a walk it is. Needs more parking, as there might be problems when lockdown ends & the warmer weather arrives. Picnic area is nice but could be better if there were more trees there. Oh the toilets could do with a bit of maintenance. Apart from that, it's worth a visit. It has alot of potential. My recent visit there, I noticed that it needed more picnic tables & some needed repairs. Afew more sheltered picnic tables would help as well. Maybe a ranger could patrol the area, as I noticed rubbish laying around. Plus doggie droppings, where it says no...

Head out on the breathtaking Plenty Gorge River Hike, an enjoyable hiking trail in Plenty Gorge Park near Melbourne, Victoria. This captivating trail winds through a scenic gorge alongside the Plenty River, offering stunning natural beauty and diverse terrain. Perfect for both hikers and trail runners, it's a fantastic way to escape the city and reconnect with nature.

The Plenty Gorge River Hike commences at the Red Gum Picnic area. Head towards the Le Page Homestead track to pick up the trail. The Plenty River trail takes you through the gorge alongside the Plenty River.

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