Grange Burn Picnic Area
Grange Burn Picnic Area
About this rest area
The Grange Burn Picnic Area is a serene, conservation-oriented site featuring a fascinating platypus habitat. With secure BBQ facilities and picnic tables, it embodies the perfect family-friendly environment. Its notable attraction, Australia's first Anzac Avenue, exudes historical significance, alongside the preserved steam locomotive adding a touch of industrial heritage. However, it's only accessible to smaller vehicles due to restrictive parking facilities. It's a must-visit for nature and history enthusiasts alike.
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Grange Burn Picnic Area•Holden Street, Hamilton, VIC, 3300
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What facilities does Grange Burn Picnic Area have?
Grange Burn Picnic Area has "australia's first anzac avenue, flushing toilets, place of interest, drinking water, bbqs and picnic tables and bird watching. That is the short list; 22 facilities are recorded for this site in total. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.
Are dogs allowed at Grange Burn Picnic Area?
The record for Grange Burn Picnic Area lists "Pets Welcome", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.
Can you book Grange Burn Picnic Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Grange Burn Picnic Area, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.
Where is Grange Burn Picnic Area?
Grange Burn Picnic Area sits in Hamilton, VIC. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.
Facilities at Grange Burn Picnic Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Yes | |
| "Australia's first Anzac Avenue | Yes |
| Flushing toilets | Yes |
| Place of Interest | Yes |
| Drinking Water | Yes |
| BBQs and picnic tables | Yes |
| Bird Watching | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Photo Opportunity | Yes |
| Hose connecter taps | Yes |
| " | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Platypus habitat | Yes |
| BBQ | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Walking | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Hose Attachment Tap | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Steam locomotive | Yes |
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Holden Street
Hamilton, VIC 3300