Lillydale Lake

Starting from the southwesternmost car park off Lilydale Lake Road, Lilydale, this walk pivots around the said lake mostly via the Carrum to Warburton Trail. Lillydale Lake is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts offering a range of activities. From exercise runs/rides and canoeing to sunbathing at the little beaches and birdwatching, you'll have heaps to do. There is a big playground, electric BBQs, and picnic shelters. The track is well-maintained and shared with loads of shade, and it can stay dry even after rain. Photographers will enjoy the abundance of water birds to capture. Dogs are allowed on lead, and there are some off-leash areas as well. However, do note that the trail can get hectically busy. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-37.7662728,145.3571627)
Mode	Car Train
Directions	From Maroondah Highway, 34, Lilydale. Turn on to Anderson Street, C404 then drive for 950 m At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Swansea Road, C401 and drive for another 315 m Turn right and drive for another 100 m Turn left and drive for another 170 m Turn right and drive for another 1 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. There is a toilet (about 80 m back from the start). There is a car park (about 80 m back from the start). After 125 m pass a seat (5 m on your left). After another 15 m pass the shelter (25 m on your left).
	Turn right. After another 7 m veer right. After another 20 m veer left. Then pass the water tap (5 m on your right). After another 65 m pass the "Lillydale Lake Playground" (20 m on your right). W:schoolholidays.com.au Continue straight. After another 55 m pass the water tap (10 m on your right).
	After another 10 m continue straight. After another 20 m continue straight. After another 35 m continue straight. After another 85 m pass a seat (6 m on your right). After another 20 m pass the water tap (5 m on your right). This water tap is wheelchair accessible. After another 2 m continue straight.
	After another 255 m veer left.
	After another 320 m continue straight. After another 115 m continue straight. After another 440 m continue straight. After another 260 m continue straight.
	The starting point of an alternate route. An alternate route visiting a bird hide along the way. To take the alternate route turn right here. Details below. After another 215 m continue straight. After another 360 m continue straight. After another 45 m pass a seat (on your left). Continue straight. Then cross the bridge (about 10 m long) After another 20 m continue straight. After another 9 m pass a seat (7 m on your left).
	After another 35 m continue straight. After another 30 m turn right. After another 7 m come to the end.

An alternate route visiting a bird hide along the way.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Olinda Creek Trail. After another 80 m veer left, to head along Olinda Creek Trail.
	After another 125 m turn sharp left. Then cross the bridge (about 195 m long) Then come to the "Bird hide" (on your left).
	After another 80 m turn left. After another 160 m come to a seat.
	The end. At the end of this alternate route, rejoin the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Lillydale Lake

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	2.5 km
Time	40 min to 1 h

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There is one 65 m from the start.

Toilet: There is one -79 m back from the start.

Seat: There are 4 on route, on average they are 500 m apart with the largest gap of 2 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	-79 m	[toilet]
Seat	45 m	[seat]
Shelter	65 m	[shelter]
Seat	360 m	[seat]
Seat	2.4 km	[seat]
Seat	2.4 km	[seat]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Mount Dandenong Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds southerly 20 to 30 km/h.
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  7°C → 13°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers near the Otways, slight chance elsewhere. Winds southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching between 14 and 18.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 11:00am to 1:40pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  5°C → 14°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of frost near the Yarra Valley in the early morning. Slight chance of a shower near the Otways, most likely in the early morning. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the early morning then becoming southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 14 and 19.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  5°C → 15°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  The chance of morning frost about the ranges. The chance of morning fog. Sunny afternoon. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 20.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  6°C → 17°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of morning fog in the east. The chance of morning frost near the Yarra Valley. Light winds becoming northerly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 22.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  9°C → 18°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  11°C → 20°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  12°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Parks Victoria Alerts
  When planning and before starting your trip please check Parks Victoria closure website for anything that may impact on your plans.

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