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Blackburn Lake Sanctuary
- 4.6931 reviews
- Free
- Open now
Bushland sanctuary around a lake in Blackburn with walking trails, birdlife and a playground, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
Quick answers
Blackburn Lake Sanctuary in short
When is Blackburn Lake Sanctuary open?
Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Blackburn Lake Sanctuary?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Blackburn Lake Sanctuary indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Blackburn Lake Sanctuary good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Blackburn Lake Sanctuary cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Blackburn Lake Sanctuary?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Blackburn Lake Sanctuary?
About 75 minutes.
Where is Blackburn Lake Sanctuary?
Blackburn VIC 3130.
Is Blackburn Lake Sanctuary wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 8:45 pm
Why it fits right now
Too dark for it.
Go tomorrow at 9 am instead.
Worth knowing
- Feels 9° out there
13°
Clear
- Feels
- 9°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 16km/h
- 9pm
12° - 10pm11°
- 11pm10°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open nowsundayOpen 24 hours
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
- sundayToday
- Open 24 hours
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Blackburn Lake Sanctuary
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Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 75 min
- A walk · 3 km
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 931 reviews
Known for
- Lake
- Walking trails
- Bird life
- Ducks
What people say
- People like:
- Lake, trails, birdlife and a suburban bush setting; playground for kids
Around Blackburn
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time