Candlebark Nature Trail (Lake Eildon National Park)

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Candlebark Nature Trail (Lake Eildon National Park)

Follow this easy 2km Grade 3 circuit walk through candlebark forest and learn about Lake Eildon’s history and ecology. Spot kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas and the remnants of a once thriving gold mining industry. Allow one hour.

Visitor Tips: Take care when crossing the road from the carpark and ensure your vehicle is locked and valuables are left out of sight.

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Candlebark Nature Trail (Lake Eildon National Park)

Candlebark Nature Trail (Lake Eildon National Park)

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Candlebark Nature Trail (Lake Eildon National Park)

Safety in nature

You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.

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. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.

Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

  • No firearms allowed
  • No dogs allowed
  • No bicycles
  • No horses

Warnings

  • Animals and pests
    • Snakes
  • Other warnings
    • Trees may fall take care
    • Limbs may fall take care
    • Vehicles

Be Prepared

Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care. Find out more.

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.

Open with reduced campsites

Change in campground capacity 
Candlebark Campground is open for camping at half capacity.  
 
Sites 112; 118-131; 134-148; 156-163; 167; 169-172 and 174 are open for booking. 

Vehicles and camping are not permitted in closed rows and sites. 

Showers, toilets and drinking water 
Drinking water, showers and toilets are currently available, however water supply issues have limited the capacity of the campground. Parks Victoria rangers are monitoring the situation closely and will notify booked campers as soon as possible if issues arise. Please ensure your booking information is up to date and carry enough water with you, in case of a sudden change in conditions. 

Bookings are essential and can be made now at: www.bookings.parks.vic.gov.au/book
 
Works are planned for the Fraser Block camping area in Lake Eildon National Park, to update the ageing infrastructure which is currently impacting the water supply to the area. Find out more about these upgrades at the Lake Eildon National Park camping upgrades project page.
 

Open with reduced campsites

Change in campground capacity 
Devil Cove Campground is open for camping at half capacity.  
 
Sites 225-253; 264; 265 and 267-280 are open for booking. 
 
Vehicles and camping are not permitted in closed rows and sites. 

Showers, toilets and drinking water 
Drinking water, showers and toilets are currently available, however water supply issues have limited the capacity of the campground. Parks Victoria rangers are monitoring the situation closely and will notify booked campers as soon as possible if issues arise. Please ensure your booking information is up to date and carry enough water with you, in case of a sudden change in conditions. 
 
Bookings are essential and can be made now at: www.bookings.parks.vic.gov.au/book
 
Works are planned for the Fraser Block camping area in Lake Eildon National Park, to update the ageing infrastructure which is currently impacting the water supply to the area. Find out more about these upgrades at the Lake Eildon National Park camping upgrades project page.

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