Merri River Picnic Area and Boat Ramp
Merri River Picnic Area and Boat Ramp
About this rest area
The Merri River Picnic Area & Boat Ramp offers a relaxing riverside getaway with amenities including BBQs, picnic tables, and accessible washrooms. Family-friendly facilities, such as a children's playground and a basketball court, ensure fun for all ages. The boat ramp provides easy water access for boating and fishing enthusiasts. Explore the Merri River, named after the Aboriginal word for "rocky", and enjoy the serene natural surroundings steeped in rich cultural history.
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Merri River Picnic Area and Boat Ramp•15 The Esplanade, Dennington, VIC, 3280
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What facilities does Merri River Picnic Area and Boat Ramp have?
Merri River Picnic Area and Boat Ramp has mobile phone coverage, fishing spot, day rest area, accessible, shade and "children's playground. That is the short list; 25 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.
Are dogs allowed at Merri River Picnic Area and Boat Ramp?
The record for Merri River Picnic Area and Boat Ramp 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.
Can you book Merri River Picnic Area and Boat Ramp online?
We hold no online booking link for Merri River Picnic Area and Boat Ramp, 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 Merri River Picnic Area and Boat Ramp?
Merri River Picnic Area and Boat Ramp sits in Dennington, 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 Merri River Picnic Area and Boat Ramp
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Fishing Spot | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| "Children's playground | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Boat Ramp | Yes |
| River Fishing | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| BBQ | Yes |
| Locked Hose Attachment Tap | Yes |
| Walking | Yes |
| " | Yes |
| Public Boat Ramp | Yes |
| Electric BBQs and picinc tables | Yes |
| Bird Watching | Yes |
| Basketball court | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Canoeing Kayaking | Yes |
| Accessible toilets | Yes |
| Drinking Water | Yes |
| Wetland boardwalk | Yes |
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15 The Esplanade
Dennington, VIC 3280