Emerald Lake Wading Pool

Great destination for a day trip from Melbourne or via Puffing Billy from Belgrave, where it's the last station on the line. Especially in summer when the pool is popular for swimming and Autumn when the display of Autumn leaves is stunning. Lots of shady trees and green lawn areas to picnic on, Tables and benches, BBQs if you want, playground for kids and up near the Puffing Billy station a model train museum and walks through the landscape if you feel like it. It can be extremely busy on weekends and difficult to find parking, which you have to pay for. Several toilets around the park as well as a kiosk down near the water and paddle boat rental.

Highly recommended. I have been there many time and I have enjoyed every single time being there. The park is not open 24 hours though, please check latest information on opening hours before going. It’s a big enough park to spend a whole day with family and kids.

This is a great, family-friendly wading pool - depth between 0.5 and 0.9m. Free entry. Not huge, but big enough for kids (and grown-ups) to splash around. Lifeguards on duty. NOT heated, as you might imagine. If the air temp has been consistently hot over a period of days (30+°C), then the water should be nice. You get used to it after a while. Plenty of parking and it's cute to swim beside the ducks. Some picnic tables nearby. Always check the website the night before to check opening - sometimes closed in extreme heat.Nearby playground with exercise equipment. Have fun!

Famous spot among tourist to get off puffing train and have a picnic. There's not much food you can find here so equip yourself with load of supply and water. A trail in this area is nice and serene. Dogs are welcome.

Whether you want to enjoy fresh air in the woods, Go for trekking or sit around a lake, This place is a must visit in Emerald Victoria. Going into nature will allow you to change your thoughts from Negative to Positive.

This was a really pleasant spot for a splash around. The pool is shaped along the side of the lake and is 50 cm deep, slightly deeper in the middle.There was a lifeguard and lots of seats, a fairly basic change room is a short walk part way around the lake.The pool is free, parking was $2 for 2 hours. It is fenced and it is an outdoor pool so the only shade is from the over hanging oak tree, which was quite enough.The pool was chlorinated and clean, however being outside a fair amount of leaf and dirt was making its way in from feet and wind. However, the sun shining in the water, the fresh air, trees, ducks and pleasant surrounds make this a fun place for a play and a swim.

Peaceful place to walk around. Nice !

Lovely place for picnic and aqua biking.Getting there:The obvious and easy option is to drive here, but the more interesting option is the Puffing Billy train. If you are taking the train it is advisable to get there early and take the return train later.What to do and services:This pristine park is a great place for picnic. There is a restaurant near the Puffing Billy station. On days when they are open you can do Aqua Biking for a very reasonable cost. Taking a walk around the lake is a great experience too.Parents with kids:There are play areas, trails not far away from the water body. Given the restaurant services are usually available on weekends and holidays you better have food and water handy. Under shade picnic areas need prior booking sometimes, so if the mercury is high make sure you are prepared.

What a unique place! Shade to sit and watch the kids, deep enough for adults to enjoy with water height up to 0.9m. Fenced in, picnic tables outside of gated pool area and toilets ( a little walk away), a playground and lots and lots of other things to see and do. Parking is $6 all day and less then 200 metres from wading pool. Entry is free.We stayed for 6hrs, lots of people came and left. Bring a picnic and make a day of it.