Mallee Iconic 4WD experience improvements
Project status
The above timeline is subject to assessments, on-ground and construction industry conditions.
Last updated: May 2026
The project
This project is being delivered on the lands of the Latji Latji, Ngintait and Nyeri Nyeri peoples.
The Murray-Sunset National Park is home to the famous Pink Lakes. This remote and unspoilt corner of northwestern Victoria draws adventurers and photographers from all over the world, as well as those who love 4WDing and camping.
To ensure campers, visitors, and those enjoying the 4WD route have access to high quality facilities, the following works have been scoped for Design, Planning and Construction.
Current works in progress
- Lake Crosbie Campground & Day Visitor Area: Construction work in progress includes the demolition of the existing toilet block and construction of a new toilet block, expected to be completed in mid 2026.
Works to be constructed as funding becomes available in the future
- Lake Crosbie Campground and Day Visitor Area: Campsite road resurfacing, campground & picnic area upgrades and new bollards and signage.
- Lake Becking Campground: Replacement of the existing toilet block, campsite road resurfacing, campground, walking track and signage upgrades and revegetation.
- Lake Hardy Day Visitor Area: The replacement of bollards and an upgraded information board.
- Lake Crosbie: Salt Museum Day Visitor Area: Road resurfacing, bollards and signage upgrades.
Project benefits
Visitors
The upgrades delivered through this project will improve the camping and 4WD touring experience of visitors to and locals of the Mallee.
Environment
Updating toilet facilities will improve waste management, reduce pollution, protect local wildlife and support public health.
Project funding
This project has been funded $617,000 from Victoria’s Great Outdoors. Victoria’s Great Outdoors is $106.6 million investment by the Victorian Government into better campgrounds, walking trails, 4WD tracks and visitor facilities across Victoria’s parks and state forests.
Environment and cultural heritage management
Cultural heritage on-site has been assessed to ensure it is protected throughout the delivery of works. A Cultural Heritage Management Permit has been obtained for all the works.
Who are we working with?
- Traditional Owners of Country
- Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA)
- Mildura Rural City Council
Access changes
Check Murray-Sunset National Park page to stay up to date with temporary closures expected during 2026.
Staying updated
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