Parks and reserves remain open while we manage the impacts of H5 bird flu.

If you see sick or dead birds or other wildlife, do not touch or approach them. Follow all signs and keep your distance from wildlife.

Visit Agriculture Victoria's website for more information.

Seasonal road closures

Parks Victoria works in partnership with Four Wheel Drive Victoria to keep tracks safe and accessible across our parks.

To protect these tracks, many roads are closed to vehicles during the wetter months each year. Rain and snow can soften track surfaces, making them more vulnerable to damage.

Closing roads during this time helps to:

  • keep visitors safe
  • prevent track damage and erosion
  • protect water quality in sensitive environments.

When closures apply

Most seasonal road closures:

  • start after the King’s Birthday long weekend in June
  • re-open before the Melbourne Cup weekend in November.

Some tracks may close earlier in May, and closures may be extended if conditions are not safe for reopening.

Current closure updates

Most seasonal closures have now reopened. However, some tracks remain closed.

Download the 2026 list of tracks still closed (PDF 206 kB).

Plan before you go

Before heading out, you can:


Always check:

  • the park page for your destination
  • the change of conditions page for updates on fire, flood or storm impacts.

You can also download our for visual examples of each road closure.

For maps of seasonal closures across Victoria please visit MapshareVic. This map shows the seasonal road closures in parks and reserves managed by Parks Victoria and seasonal road closures in adjacent areas that are managed by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA).  

Follow our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit, including the individual park page for where you want to visit before leaving home.

 


Stay safe

For a safe and enjoyable visit:

  • check closures and conditions before you leave home
  • follow all signage and road closures
  • plan your trip using up-to-date information.

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