Community Section

Hopetoun Park blends Werribee River frontage, open reserves and handy links to schools, shops and transport—ideal for calm, meaningful community participation and short, structured outings:

• Melton Reservoir (Exford Weir) & Parklands — quiet picnic spots, land-based fishing and walking nooks along the northern banks of the reservoir; facilities at the Melton Reservoir Picnic Area. srw.com.auVisit Victoria homemelton.vic.gov.au

• Peppertree Park (Bacchus Marsh) — riverside lawns beside the Werribee River with paths, amphitheatre, and recent accessibility upgrades—great for short sensory-friendly walks. moorabool.vic.gov.auMelton & Moorabool

• Maddingley Park — historic community park with a large, enclosed adventure playground under river red gums; easy parking and amenities. moorabool.vic.gov.au

• Long Forest Flora & Fauna Reserve (Coimadai/Melton edge) — unique mallee-type woodland with signed walking tracks and birdlife close to Hopetoun Park. Parks Victoria

• Lerderderg State Park – MacKenzies Flat access — shaded picnic area and gentle riverside strolls just north of town (check park updates before visiting). Parks Victoria

• Werribee Gorge State Park (Pentland Hills/Myrniong) — short riverside walks and lookouts from Meikles Point or Myers Road trailhead. Parks Victoria+1

• Bacchus Marsh Visitor Information Centre (Lerderderg Library, Main St) — seven-day hub for maps, programs and local tips a few minutes from Hopetoun Park. moorabool.vic.gov.au

• Transport hub: Bacchus Marsh Station (V/Line) — upgraded, accessible regional rail for supervised travel training and purposeful short trips. Victoria’s Big BuildV/Line

• Woodgrove Shopping Centre (Melton) — nearby, climate-controlled venue for goal-focused community access (groceries, cinema, food court). woodgrove.qicre.com

• Aqualink Cycling & Walking Corridor (planned connection) — council project to link the Werribee and Lerderderg river corridors and the station path network. moorabool.vic.gov.au

Local schools we often liaise with — Darley Primary School, Pentland Primary School (Bacchus Marsh); for secondary, Bacchus Marsh College and Bacchus Marsh Grammar (Maddingley campus). darleyprimary.vic.edu.aupentlandps.vic.edu.aubmsc.vic.edu.auBacchus Marsh Grammar

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• Melton Reservoir (Exford Weir) near Hopetoun Park — Calm water views and walking nooks along the northern banks of the reservoir. Visit Victoria home

• Melton Reservoir Picnic Area — Playground, picnic facilities and river outlook at the official picnic site. srw.com.au

• Peppertree Park, Bacchus Marsh — Shared path beside the Werribee River and open lawns for short, structured outings. moorabool.vic.gov.au

• Maddingley Park adventure playground — Enclosed community-built play space under mature river red gums. moorabool.vic.gov.au

• Long Forest Flora & Fauna Reserve — Mallee woodland track and spring wildflowers close to Hopetoun Park. Parks Victoria

• Lerderderg State Park (MacKenzies Flat) — Picnic lawns and gentle riverside access suitable for brief nature walks. Parks Victoria

• Werribee Gorge State Park (Meikles Point) — Cliff-lined river views from short trails and lookouts. Parks Victoria

• Hopetoun Park schools collage — Entrances for Darley Primary, Pentland Primary, Bacchus Marsh College and Bacchus Marsh Grammar (Maddingley). darleyprimary.vic.edu.aupentlandps.vic.edu.aubmsc.vic.edu.auBacchus Marsh Grammar