Lerderderg River
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The Lerderderg River, near the Gisborne Road bridge at Darley.
The Lerderderg River (known locally as "The Lerdy") is a river in Victoria, Australia. The river begins in the Lerderderg State Forest and ends at the Werribee River, just outside the town of Bacchus Marsh.
The river is known for the Lerderderg Gorge Picnic Ground, camping, bushwalking, and fishing. In earlier days, gold was mined in the upper reaches, and some of the old mines (considered dangerous to enter) can be seen as you travel along the sluice on the east bank, which previously fed into those mines. The water has slowed down to a trickle for the past few years because of a severe drought, but there are still a few popular swimming spots along the river, including "Harry's Hole", "Third Hole", and "The Pit", all of which are in the most picturesque part of the river – The Lerderderg Gorge.
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Coordinates: 37°42′S 144°30′E / 37.700°S 144.500°E
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