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Candlebark Nature Trail (Lake Eildon National Park)
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)
Need to know
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
Restrictions
- No firearms allowed
- No dogs allowed
- No bicycles
- No horses
Warnings
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Animals and pests
- Snakes
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Other warnings
- Trees may fall take care
- Limbs may fall take care
- Vehicles
Be Prepared
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
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
Open with reduced campsites
Blue-Green Algae Warning for Lake Eildon
- People and pets should avoid contact with the water.
- Untreated water should never be used for human consumption (e.g. drinking, cooking, showering, bathing, washing).
- People who come into contact with the water should wash affected skin immediately in clean cold water.
- Boiling the affected water will not make it safe to use. Blue-green algae release toxins into the water when heated.