Changes of conditions listing

To ensure that you and your companions stay safe, always remember that the natural environment can be unpredictable. A bit of planning and foresight can make all the difference.

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.

Follow our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit, including the individual park page for where you want to visit before leaving home.

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Parks with changed conditions

  • Aire River Heritage River

    Seasonal Partial Closure Notification – Aire West Campground

    Closure Dates: 1 June – 30 September 2025

    Due to wet and muddy ground conditions during the cooler months, Sites 17 to 40 at Aire West Campground will be closed from 1 June to 30 September 2025. Extended closure may be required to ensure conditions are suitable for opening.

    Sites 1 to 16 will remain open, subject to suitable dry conditions. Campers are advised to check the latest updates before travelling.

    Note: The Great Ocean Walk hike-in campground at Aire West is not affected and remains open year-round.

    These closures help protect campground surfaces and ensure safe, comfortable camping experiences. Camping in closed areas is not permitted and is subject to National Park Regulations 2024.

    We thank you for your cooperation and commitment to caring for the park.

    Seasonal Closure Notification – Aire East Campground

    Closure Dates: 1 June – 30 October 2025

    Aire East Campground will be fully closed over the winter period and into early spring, due to consistently wet ground conditions. The closure is in place to ensure visitor safety, comfort, and to prevent damage to the campground’s grassed surfaces.

    This closure is in line with Parks Victoria’s commitment to sustainable park management and will remain in effect until 30 October 2025.

    Camping in closed areas is not permitted under the National Park Regulations 2024.

    We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to explore alternative camping locations in the region during this time.

    Closure may be extended if the campground has not dried out.

  • Alpine National Park

    Park closure - Fire recovery

    Following the February 2024 fire, the Mount Buangor State Park is closed for public safety until further notice to allow for stabilisation, recovery and rebuilding of visitor infrastructure. This includes Middle Creek, Ferntree and Bailes Camping Areas.

    Dairymaid rd, Mount Buangor lookout, Grevillea lookout and the Beeripmo walk have reopened, accessible by the adjoining the Mt Cole State Forest.

    See our recovery progress here; https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/projects/western-victoria/Mount-Buangor-State-Park-fire-recovery

    Other Parks in the wider area available for camping and walking include:
    •   Langi Ghiran State Park - East of Ararat 
    •   Mount Beckworth Scenic Reserve - West of Clunes 
    •   Kara Kara National Park - North of Avoca
    •   Enfield State Park - South of Ballarat 
    •   Creswick Regional Park - Creswick
    •   Lake Bolac Lake Reserve - Lake Bolac

  • Cape Nelson State Park

    Closed - Cape Nelson Picnic Area and Toilet

    Cape Nelson picnic area including toilet is closed until further notice.  The site will not be maintained while closed.

  • Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park

    Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park – What’s Open What’s Closed Update – 4 July 2025

    During the summer of 2024/2025 the central, southern and western areas of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park were impacted by multiple bushfires. Since then, a staged re-opening has commenced and many popular visitor areas have re-opened in the Northern, Wonderland and southern areas of the park. However, in the Mount William, Victoria Range, Victoria Valley and Wallaby Rocks areas; many visitor sites and roads remain closed.

    Visitor Sites Reopening 4 July 2025
    Central Grampians, Wonderland Range & Halls Gap area:
    ·      Mount Rosea walking track
    ·      Borough Huts Campground
    ·      Stony Creek Group Campground
    ·      Stony Creek Road (providing access to Stony Creek Group Campground)
    ·      Bugiga Hike-in Campground
    ·      Tunnel Track
    ·      Terraces Fireline (walking only – an alternate walking link from Borough Huts Campground to Halls Gap)

    Grampians Peaks Trail
    The popular section from Sundial Carpark to Borough Huts campground will reopen. This includes Bugiga Hike-in Campground and Stony Creek Group Campground, providing a two day and one night walking experience from Halls Gap or a two-night, three-day experience by hiking an alternate route along Terraces Fireline returning to Halls Gap.

    The Griffin Fireline reopens with vehicle access to the Griffin Trailhead in the (Serra Range) southern section. The upgraded track is now accessible to all vehicles.

    Key visitor sites remaining closed
    Central Grampians, Wonderland Range & Halls Gap area:
    ·      Sundial Peak walking track
    ·      Designated climbing areas 83 - 91

    Roads in fire impacted areas
    It is expected that most of the roads within the National Park will reopen to the public by mid to late July. There will be longer term closures required for some roads, where significant damage has occurred and further essential works are required.

    Stay safe when visiting the park
    Do not enter closed fire affected areas, they are fragile and unstable with significant hazards such as falling trees, unstable tracks and loss of signage.

    For more detail on “What’s Open What’s Closed”  
    Please refer to the attached “What’s Open What’s Closed” July 4 Park Update. It provides a park wide compilation of all three staged fire recovery reopening’s in 2025.

    For further information, visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap, call Parks Victoria on 131963 or go to parks.vic.gov.au

    Attachments: GNP Park Update 4 July 2025 - What's Open What's Closed (846KB)

    Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Roads Update 10.07.2025

    The Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park has many roads temporarily closed due to the recent bushfires. Please be aware the movement of visitors in parts of the National Park is restricted.

    It is expected that most of the roads within the National Park will reopen to the public by mid to late July. There will be longer term closures required for some roads, where significant damage has occurred and further essential works are required.

    Key roads open include Grampians Tourist Rd (most side roads remain closed), Mt Victory Rd, Sundial Rd, Silverband Rd, Stony Creek Rd, Roses Gap Rd, Mt Zero Rd and Victoria Valley Rd.

    Seasonal road closures are now in place from 12 June 2025 to 30 October 2025.

    Please refer to the attached up-to-date road report below.

    Attachments: Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Road Report - 10.07.2025 (221KB)

  • Great Otway National Park

    Cora Lynn campsite permanently closed

    Due to environmental and safety reasons Cora Lynn campsite is permanently closed 

    Cora Lynn Cascades Walking Track Closure

    Cora Lynn Cascades walking track is currently closed due to damaged infrastructure. Please note this closure will affect you if you plan to walk from Allenvale through to Erskine falls and vice versa. 

    Big Hill Campground Temporarily Closed

    Due to upgrade works the Big Hill Campground will be closed to visitors until October 1st 2025. Works are being undertaken to improve camp pad surfaces and to establish grass cover in several areas of the campground. The campground will be closed while these works are completed and the surfaces are establishing to prevent damage to the new surfaces to improve the future camping experience at this site.

    Kalimna Tramline link walk and Upper Kalimna is closed

    The Kalimna Tramline link walk is closed due to damage to a pedestrian bridge. Walkers can still access the Lower Kalimna Waterfall via the Kalimna Falls Walking Track, which starts at Sheoak Picnic Area. Upper Kalimna Falls closed until further notice.


    Seasonal Partial Closure Notification – Aire West Campground

    Closure Dates: 1 June – 30 September 2025

    Due to wet and muddy ground conditions during the cooler months, Sites 17 to 40 at Aire West Campground will be closed from 1 June to 30 September 2025. Extended closure may be required to ensure conditions are suitable for opening.

    Sites 1 to 16 will remain open, subject to suitable dry conditions. Campers are advised to check the latest updates before travelling.

    Note: The Great Ocean Walk hike-in campground at Aire West is not affected and remains open year-round.

    These closures help protect campground surfaces and ensure safe, comfortable camping experiences. Camping in closed areas is not permitted and is subject to National Park Regulations 2024.

    We thank you for your cooperation and commitment to caring for the park.

    Seasonal Closure Notification – Aire East Campground

    Closure Dates: 1 June – 30 October 2025

    Aire East Campground will be fully closed over the winter period and into early spring, due to consistently wet ground conditions. The closure is in place to ensure visitor safety, comfort, and to prevent damage to the campground’s grassed surfaces.

    This closure is in line with Parks Victoria’s commitment to sustainable park management and will remain in effect until 30 October 2025.

    Camping in closed areas is not permitted under the National Park Regulations 2024.

    We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to explore alternative camping locations in the region during this time.

    Closure may be extended if the campground has not dried out.

    Maits Rest Walk - CLOSED

    Maits Rest Rainforest Walk (and carpark) in the Great Otway National Park is currently CLOSED due to tree fall damage.

    Due to ongoing damage to critical infrastructure, the closure remains in effect while repairs are actively being carried out. 

    The safety of the community and all users is our highest priority, and access will not be restored until it is confirmed that the site is safe and operational.

    For your safety, do not enter closed areas.  National Park regulations apply.

    If you are seeking a similar experience, Melba Gully west of Lavers Hill is open.

  • Hepburn Regional Park

    Hepburn Regional Park Storm Damage - Walking Tracks Closed

    Due to significant storm damage, the following tracks are closed until further notice 

    - Sailors Falls loop
    - Twin Bridges to Tipperary Springs (East side only)
    - Blowhole to Golden Spring

    Parks Victoria are working to re-open these tracks as soon as possible. For your safety, please stay off these tracks and check in here for updates.

    Thank you for your understanding.

    Attachments: Hepburn Regional Park Walking Track Closures April 2025 (499KB)

  • Lake Bolac Lake Reserve

    South Beach Camping Area Toilet Closure Lake Bolac

    The South Beach Toilets are currently closed due to maintenance issues.

    Toilets are available at East Beach Campground, Fisherman's point campground and Picnic Point Campgrounds

  • Limeburners Lagoon (Hovells Creek) Flora and Fauna Reserve

    Limeburners Boardwalk Closed

    The boardwalk has been assessed by engineers and has been deemed unsafe. We have therefore closed visitor access to the boardwalk for the time being. 

  • Little Desert National Park

    Little Desert National Park - Closure due to fire impacts

    The Little Desert National Park is closed with the exception of the Western Block (west of Kaniva-Edenhope Road to the South Australian border) due to fire impacts.

    All areas to the east of Kaniva-Edenhope Road extending to the Wimmera River are currently closed for public safety. The current closure will remain in place until further notice. 

    Access to these areas, including booking for camping areas such as Horseshoe Bend and Ackle Bend is closed.

    Visitation to the Western Block which allows for dispersed camping is permitted.

  • Lower Glenelg National Park

    Princess Margaret Rose Cave is currently closed to the public

    Princess Margaret Rose Cave is currently closed to the public. Essential safety works including new cave lighting, painting the visitor centre and electrical systems are complete. Work is continuing to upgrade toilets and the wastewater system.

  • Macedon Regional Park

    Mount Macedon Tearooms currently closed for renovation

    The Mount Macedon Tearooms are currently closed for renovation. A new food and beverage offering will open late in 2025 following an extensive redevelopment of the building. An on-site coffee cart will be trading from early April.

  • Mitta Mitta River Heritage River

    Park closure - Fire recovery

    Following the February 2024 fire, the Mount Buangor State Park is closed for public safety until further notice to allow for stabilisation, recovery and rebuilding of visitor infrastructure. This includes Middle Creek, Ferntree and Bailes Camping Areas.

    Dairymaid rd, Mount Buangor lookout, Grevillea lookout and the Beeripmo walk have reopened, accessible by the adjoining the Mt Cole State Forest.

    See our recovery progress here; https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/projects/western-victoria/Mount-Buangor-State-Park-fire-recovery

    Other Parks in the wider area available for camping and walking include:
    •   Langi Ghiran State Park - East of Ararat 
    •   Mount Beckworth Scenic Reserve - West of Clunes 
    •   Kara Kara National Park - North of Avoca
    •   Enfield State Park - South of Ballarat 
    •   Creswick Regional Park - Creswick
    •   Lake Bolac Lake Reserve - Lake Bolac

  • Mount Buangor State Park

    Park closure - Fire recovery

    Following the February 2024 fire, the Mount Buangor State Park is closed for public safety until further notice to allow for stabilisation, recovery and rebuilding of visitor infrastructure. This includes Middle Creek, Ferntree and Bailes Camping Areas.

    Dairymaid rd, Mount Buangor lookout, Grevillea lookout and the Beeripmo walk have reopened, accessible by the adjoining the Mt Cole State Forest.

    See our recovery progress here; https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/projects/western-victoria/Mount-Buangor-State-Park-fire-recovery

    Other Parks in the wider area available for camping and walking include:
    •   Langi Ghiran State Park - East of Ararat 
    •   Mount Beckworth Scenic Reserve - West of Clunes 
    •   Kara Kara National Park - North of Avoca
    •   Enfield State Park - South of Ballarat 
    •   Creswick Regional Park - Creswick
    •   Lake Bolac Lake Reserve - Lake Bolac

  • Port Campbell National Park

    Gibson Steps Closure

    Gibson Steps has been temporarily closed due to recent geological movement. Geological assessments and remediation works have commenced. The site will reopen once the hazard has been removed and visitor safety is assured.

    Loch Ard Gorge Beach Access Steps Closed

    Loch Ard Gorge beach access steps are currently closed due to geological instability. The site will remain closed until remediation works are completed to remove the hazards and ensure visitor safety.

  • Timboon I1 Bushland Reserve

    Timboon Bushland Temproary Road Closure

    The Timboon Bushland Northern boundary track will be temporarily closed to vehicles from Tuesday 1st July until Melbourne Cup public holiday. The track will remain open to walkers etc. 

    This is for the purpose of preserving the track condition and preventing further damage to the area by off road vehicles. 


  • Werribee Gorge State Park

    Centenary Walk Closed Beyond Junction Pool

    Centenary walk is closed beyond Junction Pool. The Island Lookout and W James Whyte Island Reserve will not be available for public access until further notice. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time. 

  • Wimmera River Heritage River

    Little Desert National Park - Closure due to fire impacts

    The Little Desert National Park is closed with the exception of the Western Block (west of Kaniva-Edenhope Road to the South Australian border) due to fire impacts.

    All areas to the east of Kaniva-Edenhope Road extending to the Wimmera River are currently closed for public safety. The current closure will remain in place until further notice. 

    Access to these areas, including booking for camping areas such as Horseshoe Bend and Ackle Bend is closed.

    Visitation to the Western Block which allows for dispersed camping is permitted.

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