Many parks are closed due to ongoing fire activity.

Before you leave home, check for park closures and download the VicEmergency app.

Changes of conditions listing

Park closure and alert map

You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care.

Before you get into nature, use the map and filters below to check what parks are closed, or have changed conditions.

This list is regularly updated, so keep checking as conditions can change quickly.

To help you have a great visit, follow our safety tips.

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Parks with changed conditions

  • Aire River Heritage River

    Closure due to Bushfire

    Parts of Great Otway National Park are closed due to fire activity in the area and will remain closed until 13 January 2026.

    The closed park area extends to Apollo Bay, Cape Otway, Lavers Hill, and includes the following visitor sites:

    Maits Rest Rainforest Walk, Cape Otway Lookout Walk, Great Ocean Walk and all associated campgrounds including Blanket Bay Campground, Parker Hill Campground, Aire River East Campground, Aire River West Campgrounds, Elliot Ridge Hike-in Campground, Blanket Bay Hike-in Campground, Cape Otway Hike-in Campground and Aire River Hike-in Campground. 

  • Alpine National Park

    Alpine National Park north of Briagolong, East of Arbuckle Junction and Mount Howitt, west of Dargo and south of Abbeyard, west of the Great Alpine Rd to Lake Cobbler CLOSED

    The Alpine National Park north of Briagolong, East of Arbuckle Junction and Mount Howitt, west of Dargo and south of Abbeyard is closed to the public due to a bushfire. This includes all areas (but not limited to) Talbotville and Eaglevale campgrounds, Wonnangatta Valley including the Icon Drive from all approaches into the Valley, Mount Howitt Carpark, Gantner Hut and Mount Howitt Walking Track, Bryces Gorge, Wabonga Plateau and Howitt Plains, Pinnacles Day Visitor Area, Billy Goat Bluff Track and Horseyard Flat Camping Area.
    The message is clear – stay home and stay safe. It is too dangerous to enter or camp in parks in these conditions.
    Stay informed
    • For updated information, visit the VicEmergency website, or call the hotline on 1800 226 226.
    • Download the VicEmergency app and know how to use it – create a watch zone for your home, work and loved ones to receive alerts within that watch zone.
    • Know your local emergency broadcaster and never rely on one source of emergency information.
    • Visit the CFA website for the latest information on Fire Danger Ratings.
    • Visit the BOM website to stay updated on weather forecasts and warnings.

    Areas closed due to fire danger

    Parts of the Alpine National Park west of the Omeo Highway to Tom Groggin are closed due to fire activity in the area, including:
    • Lake Dartmouth
    • Mount Benambra
    • Mount Pinnibar
    • Tom Groggin
    • Limestone Road
    • Davies Plain Track

    Avoid travelling to fire affected areas and parks.  
     
    Stay up to date with warnings and incidents via VicEmergency: emergency.vic.gov.au

  • Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve

    Closure due to Bushfire

    Parts of Great Otway National Park are closed due to fire activity in the area and will remain closed until 13 January 2026.

    The closed park area extends to Apollo Bay, Cape Otway, Lavers Hill, and includes the following visitor sites:

    Maits Rest Rainforest Walk, Cape Otway Lookout Walk, Great Ocean Walk and all associated campgrounds including Blanket Bay Campground, Parker Hill Campground, Aire River East Campground, Aire River West Campgrounds, Elliot Ridge Hike-in Campground, Blanket Bay Hike-in Campground, Cape Otway Hike-in Campground and Aire River Hike-in Campground. 

  • Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve

    Closure due to Bushfire

    Parts of Great Otway National Park are closed due to fire activity in the area and will remain closed until 13 January 2026.

    The closed park area extends to Apollo Bay, Cape Otway, Lavers Hill, and includes the following visitor sites:

    Maits Rest Rainforest Walk, Cape Otway Lookout Walk, Great Ocean Walk and all associated campgrounds including Blanket Bay Campground, Parker Hill Campground, Aire River East Campground, Aire River West Campgrounds, Elliot Ridge Hike-in Campground, Blanket Bay Hike-in Campground, Cape Otway Hike-in Campground and Aire River Hike-in Campground. 

  • Croajingolong National Park

    Tracks and areas closed in the Croajingolong National Park

    The following areas are closed because of the 2019/2020 bushfires and coastal erosion caused by heavy rainfall.  Parks Victoria continue to maintain surveillance and security of these areas as works continue to reinstate access.
     
    ·      Point Hicks Lightstation
    ·      Saros Track
    ·      Sledge Track
     
    The Wilderness Coast Walk is open all the way from Bemm River to Mallacoota. Staff have recently marked sections of the track however, combined flood and fire damage have made some areas more difficult to negotiate. Hikers must be able to self-navigate with a map and compass.
     
    The following walking track is closed:
    ·      Wingan Inlet Rapids Walk
     
    The following jetties around Mallacoota are closed:
    ·      Kingfish Point
    .      Goanna Bay
     
    The following tracks remain closed due to storm damage
    ·      Miners Track

    Parts of park closed - Fire danger

    Parts of Croajingolong National Park east of Lakeview Track, between Mallacoota Inlet and Cape Howe, are closed due to fire activity in the area. They will remain closed until conditions are safe to re-open.

    Avoid travelling to fire affected areas and parks.
     
    Stay up to date with warnings and incidents via VicEmergency: emergency.vic.gov.au

  • Grant Historic Area

    Alpine National Park north of Briagolong, East of Arbuckle Junction and Mount Howitt, west of Dargo and south of Abbeyard, west of the Great Alpine Rd to Lake Cobbler CLOSED

    The Alpine National Park north of Briagolong, East of Arbuckle Junction and Mount Howitt, west of Dargo and south of Abbeyard is closed to the public due to a bushfire. This includes all areas (but not limited to) Talbotville and Eaglevale campgrounds, Wonnangatta Valley including the Icon Drive from all approaches into the Valley, Mount Howitt Carpark, Gantner Hut and Mount Howitt Walking Track, Bryces Gorge, Wabonga Plateau and Howitt Plains, Pinnacles Day Visitor Area, Billy Goat Bluff Track and Horseyard Flat Camping Area.
    The message is clear – stay home and stay safe. It is too dangerous to enter or camp in parks in these conditions.
    Stay informed
    • For updated information, visit the VicEmergency website, or call the hotline on 1800 226 226.
    • Download the VicEmergency app and know how to use it – create a watch zone for your home, work and loved ones to receive alerts within that watch zone.
    • Know your local emergency broadcaster and never rely on one source of emergency information.
    • Visit the CFA website for the latest information on Fire Danger Ratings.
    • Visit the BOM website to stay updated on weather forecasts and warnings.

  • Great Otway National Park

    Closure due to Bushfire

    Parts of Great Otway National Park are closed due to fire activity in the area and will remain closed until 13 January 2026.

    The closed park area extends to Apollo Bay, Cape Otway, Lavers Hill, and includes the following visitor sites:

    Maits Rest Rainforest Walk, Cape Otway Lookout Walk, Great Ocean Walk and all associated campgrounds including Blanket Bay Campground, Parker Hill Campground, Aire River East Campground, Aire River West Campgrounds, Elliot Ridge Hike-in Campground, Blanket Bay Hike-in Campground, Cape Otway Hike-in Campground and Aire River Hike-in Campground. 

  • Little Desert National Park

    Little Desert National Park Fire Recovery - Partial reopening update Spring 2025

    In February 2025, a large fast-moving bushfire ignited by lightening swept through 70& of the Little Desert National Park.
    Since then, a staged re-opening of the park has commenced many popular areas have since re-opened such as:
    • Horseshoe and Ackle Bend Campgrounds and day visitor areas
    • Pomondoroo Hill
     
    Areas within the park that were not impacted by the fire and remain open are:
    • Western Block - 4WD tracks and dispersed camping
    • Kiata Sanctuary Picnic Ground
    • Sanctuary Keith Hateley Nature Walk
     
    There are many areas within the park remain closed for recovery works such as:
    • Eastern Block including stringy bark walk
    • Central block including Broughton’s waterhole campground and Mc Donalds Hwy.
     
    Parks Victoria are working towards the second stage of areas to re-opening and will hopefully have an update for you in January 2026.
     
    For more details on “What’s open and What’s closed” please check out the most recent Park Update. 

    Attachments: 2025 SEPT Little Desert NP Re-opening Park Update FINAL (800KB)

  • Mitchell and Wonnangatta Rivers Heritage River

    Alpine National Park north of Briagolong, East of Arbuckle Junction and Mount Howitt, west of Dargo and south of Abbeyard, west of the Great Alpine Rd to Lake Cobbler CLOSED

    The Alpine National Park north of Briagolong, East of Arbuckle Junction and Mount Howitt, west of Dargo and south of Abbeyard is closed to the public due to a bushfire. This includes all areas (but not limited to) Talbotville and Eaglevale campgrounds, Wonnangatta Valley including the Icon Drive from all approaches into the Valley, Mount Howitt Carpark, Gantner Hut and Mount Howitt Walking Track, Bryces Gorge, Wabonga Plateau and Howitt Plains, Pinnacles Day Visitor Area, Billy Goat Bluff Track and Horseyard Flat Camping Area.
    The message is clear – stay home and stay safe. It is too dangerous to enter or camp in parks in these conditions.
    Stay informed
    • For updated information, visit the VicEmergency website, or call the hotline on 1800 226 226.
    • Download the VicEmergency app and know how to use it – create a watch zone for your home, work and loved ones to receive alerts within that watch zone.
    • Know your local emergency broadcaster and never rely on one source of emergency information.
    • Visit the CFA website for the latest information on Fire Danger Ratings.
    • Visit the BOM website to stay updated on weather forecasts and warnings.

  • Mitchell River National Park

    Alpine National Park north of Briagolong, East of Arbuckle Junction and Mount Howitt, west of Dargo and south of Abbeyard, west of the Great Alpine Rd to Lake Cobbler CLOSED

    The Alpine National Park north of Briagolong, East of Arbuckle Junction and Mount Howitt, west of Dargo and south of Abbeyard is closed to the public due to a bushfire. This includes all areas (but not limited to) Talbotville and Eaglevale campgrounds, Wonnangatta Valley including the Icon Drive from all approaches into the Valley, Mount Howitt Carpark, Gantner Hut and Mount Howitt Walking Track, Bryces Gorge, Wabonga Plateau and Howitt Plains, Pinnacles Day Visitor Area, Billy Goat Bluff Track and Horseyard Flat Camping Area.
    The message is clear – stay home and stay safe. It is too dangerous to enter or camp in parks in these conditions.
    Stay informed
    • For updated information, visit the VicEmergency website, or call the hotline on 1800 226 226.
    • Download the VicEmergency app and know how to use it – create a watch zone for your home, work and loved ones to receive alerts within that watch zone.
    • Know your local emergency broadcaster and never rely on one source of emergency information.
    • Visit the CFA website for the latest information on Fire Danger Ratings.
    • Visit the BOM website to stay updated on weather forecasts and warnings.

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

    Read about our recovery progress on our Mount Buangor State Park fire recovery project page.

    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

    Update: Reopening of Ferntree Waterfalls Road and Ferntree Day Visitor Site


    After many months of planning and works, Ferntree Visitor Area, Ferntree Waterfall walking track and the Ferntree Waterfalls Road will be reopening on Friday 21 November 2025.

    This popular site once again offers visitors a picnic experience and a short walk to the base of the beautiful Ferntree Falls. The reopening of the day visitor area includes car parking, picnic tables, toilets (portable toilets will be in place until new amenities are installed), and an improved walking track with a new pedestrian bridge leading to the base of the falls.

    Please note that access to the Ferntree day visitor area is currently only available via Ferntree Waterfalls Road. The remainder of the park, including the Ferntree, Bails, and Middle Creek campgrounds remains closed while recovery works continue.

    Fire recovery works in the Mount Buangor State Park has been complex and staff continue to work hard to reopen visitor sites, roads and walking tracks. We hope to announce further openings early next year.
     

  • Point Hicks Lighthouse Reserve

    Tracks and areas closed in the Croajingolong National Park

    The following areas are closed because of the 2019/2020 bushfires and coastal erosion caused by heavy rainfall.  Parks Victoria continue to maintain surveillance and security of these areas as works continue to reinstate access.
     
    ·      Point Hicks Lightstation
    ·      Saros Track
    ·      Sledge Track
     
    The Wilderness Coast Walk is open all the way from Bemm River to Mallacoota. Staff have recently marked sections of the track however, combined flood and fire damage have made some areas more difficult to negotiate. Hikers must be able to self-navigate with a map and compass.
     
    The following walking track is closed:
    ·      Wingan Inlet Rapids Walk
     
    The following jetties around Mallacoota are closed:
    ·      Kingfish Point
    .      Goanna Bay
     
    The following tracks remain closed due to storm damage
    ·      Miners Track

  • River Murray Reserve

    Area closed due to fire

    This area is closed due to fire activity.
    Access to the park is restricted to allow emergency services to respond.
    For the latest information visit emergency.vic.gov.au or download the VicEmergency app.

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