Lakes Loop Walk (Dharnya Centre, Barmah National Park)

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Lakes Loop Walk (Dharnya Centre, Barmah 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 horses
  • No drones without a permit
  • No dogs allowed
  • No firearms allowed
  • Not yet assessed

Warnings

  • Terrain hazards
    • Slippery road
  • Other warnings
    • Trees may fall take care
    • Limbs may fall take care
  • Water hazards
    • Submerged obstacles
    • Strong currents

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.

Current Access to Barmah National Park and adjoining Reserves

Most tracks are Closed to motor vehicles within Barmah National Park and the adjoining Proposed Murray River Park for public safety and to protect track conditions following rising flood water.
 
The following tracks are OPEN within Barmah National Park highlighted in Green on the map, although recommended 4WD only.
·        Sand ridge track, (up to bunyip track), providing access to the Dharnya centre, Lakes campground and day visitor area.
·        River Road from new Kynmer Ck regulator via Haynes Road Bearii. This entrance provides access to campsites along river down to Black Engine track.
Note: this is one way in, one way out, as all other internal tracks are closed due to flooding.
·        Ulupna Island remains OPEN.
·        The Ranch down stream of barmah.
 
See the attached map for tracks and entrances that are closed, highlighted in Red, and tracks recommended 4WD only highlighted in Green.
 
Conditions are subject to change at any time without notice.
 
For the latest access to Barmah Island, please visit:

 
For all of the latest change of conditions regarding Barmah National Park, please see https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/barmah-national-park.
 
River flows from Yarrawonga weir have increased to 28,000 megaliters. We will review access on a weekly basis and open the closed areas as soon as possible. Please take care on all tracks due to the wet conditions and if you can avoid using wet tracks, please do so for your safety and to prevent track damage.”
 

Attachments: Current Access 30.09.24 (5,765KB)

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