Description

The Springs is a social hub for picnics, barbeques and snow play, or to meet before beginning a walk or mountain bike ride. A mid-altitude (720m) and level picnic area, with links to key walking tracks on the eastern foothills of Mount Wellington. The Springs is sheltered from the roaring south westerly winds experienced at the Pinnacle, and has several low key formal and informal picnic areas. To reach Mount Wellington and the Springs, turn right into the C616 (Pinnacle Road) just before the township of Fern Tree (refer to Fern Tree Park above), and continue for approx. 3.5km from Fern Tree. Open all day, every day no entry fee Toilets are available. Water is usually available however it is not tested and is not recommended for drinking. NO CAMPING. Camping is only permitted in the Natural Zone, (excluding car parks, picnic areas, access points to the Park, and along or within the vicinity of Pinnacle Road). See the website for map of zones within the park.