Summit Loop Nature Trail – 1km, 20 minute circuit
This short nature trail from the picnic area at the Mount Lawson Summit meanders over and around the interesting rock outcrops on the 1,041m peak. Take in the views from various vantage points north to the Murray River valley, south to the Victorian Alps and east to the NSW Snowy Mountains.
Conic Range Walking Track – 1.5km, 30 minutes return
Take the short walk from Firebrace Track (1.5km return) and climb through tall, old growth Blue Gums to the Conic Rocks, an outcrop of large granite boulders that form a spectacular natural viewing point over the northern part of the park.
Flaggy Creek Gorge Walking Track – 14km, 3 hours return
From the Kurrajongs visitor site, climb to Valley View (1.5km) for panoramic views over the Murray River valley. Continue on this rugged walk for 5.5km to the interesting waterfalls and rock pools within Flaggy Creek Gorge.
Koetong Creek Walking Track – 4km, 1 hour return
Take your swimmers and follow the management vehicle track for 2km from the gate near the Koetong Creek Camps to The Spa, an interesting rock chute and swimming hole within Koetong Creek.
Things To Do
Four-wheel driving and mountain biking
Picnicking and camping
Wildlife viewing
How to get there
Walking in Mount Lawson State Park
When you're there
When setting out for a walk, please be prepared:
- Weather conditions can change rapidly at any time – be prepared with warm, waterproof clothing and high energy food supplies.
- Tracks can be steep, rough and slippery – wear sturdy footwear.
- The park has limited permanent water sources – carry adequate drinking water when walking.
- Abandoned mine shafts exist in some areas – take care if walking off track.
- Be alert near cliff edges and look out for falling rocks.
- Remote walking tracks may be poorly defined – carry an adequate map and compass or GPS.
Need to know
Walking in Mount Lawson State Park
Accessibility
Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.
Dogs are not permitted within Mount Lawson State Park. Authorised assistance dogs are welcome.
Change of Conditions
Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.
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Notices Affecting Multiple Parks
Extended closure due to fire
Areas of the Kiewa-Murray Area has been subject to fire which has resulted in the need to close the parks and reserves in this area for public safety to allow for rehabilitation and hazardous tree works to occur.Due to the Walwa fire, many Parks Victoria sites in Kiewa-Murray Area remain closed. To ensure post fire stabilisation work can safely be conducted.
These include:- Mount Lawson State Park
- Pheasant Creek Flora Reserve
- Mountain Creek Education Area
- Granya Bushland Reserve
- Beetooma Streamside Reserve
- Berringama Bushland Reserve
- Wabba Wilderness Park.
In accordance with Parks Victoria’s requirement to ensure public safety, effected parks will be closed from 31 March 2026 to 30 April 2026.
Stay up to date with warnings and incidents via Vic Emergency: emergency.vic.gov.auPlanned aerial shooting operations targeting deer
Aerial shooting operations will be undertaken during the following dates:29 April – 1 May 20264-8 May 2026The following Parks will be closed or partially closed during operations (also see attached map).BURROWA-PINE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARKThe following visitor sites and vehicles tracks will remain open:· Cudgewa Bluff Rd· Black Mountain Rd· Bluff Falls Rd· Bluff Creek Visitor Site· Blue Gum Camp· The Lookouts Walking Track· Ross Lookout· Ross Lookout Track· Hinces Creek Camp· Pine Mountain TrackNote: Aerial operations will not be conducted within 100m of visitor sites or tracks.MT MITTAMATITE REGIONAL PARKAll visitor sites and vehicle tracks will remain open. Aerial operations will not be conducted within 100m of visitor sites or tracks.MT GRANYA STATE PARKMt Granya Rd will be open from Granya Rd intersection to the lookout. All other roads are closed. Aerial shooting will not be conducted within 300m of private property interface or within 100m of any open public roads.WALWA FIREPRINTAreas of State Forest and National Park within the Walwa fire footprint are under extended closure, including:· Mt Lawson State Park.· Wabba Wilderness Park· Granya Bushland Reserve· Mountain Creek Education Area· Pheasant Creek Flora ReserveAll roads and tracks within the indicated area are closed for public safety, to allow rehabilitation works to occur. Aerial shooting will not be conducted within 100m of private property interface or within 100m of any open public roads.Visitors are advised to check the Change of conditions listing prior to arrival for up to date information and maps.For more information about the program please visit this link.
Attachments: Upper Murray aerial shooting information map (2,793KB)
Ground shooting operations targeting deer
Control operations (ground shooting) targeting deer are undertaken in this area. The Park will remain open to visitors during operations.
For more information about deer control to protect biodiversity, please visit our Deer page.