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

  • Alpine National Park

    Wonnangatta Complex Fire - Area and Road Closures - Gippsland Alps

    The Alpine National Park is CLOSED at Moroka Road beyond Horseyard Flat (to Pinnacles) and west of the Dargo High Plains Road including the Grant Historic Area – due to the Dargo Wonnangatta complex fires in the area
    Closed sites:
    - Grant Historic Area, including Eaglevale (Alpine NP) and Talbotville (Grant HA) campsites
    - Mount Sarah Natural Features and Scenic Reserve
    - Moroka Road at Horseyard Flat (allowing access to Horseyard Flat) east to the Pinnacles.
    - Dargo exit to Wonnangatta Valley. Closed at Conglomerate Creek on exit to Dargo
    - Australian Alps Walking Track within the closure area
    - McMillans walking track within the closure area
    - National Horse Trail from Wonnangatta Valley to Dargo within the closure area
    - Pinnacles Day visitor area and viewing platform
    - Billy Goat Bluff Track
    - All other roads and tracks in the closed fire area of the Alpine National Park.
     
    Open areas Open areas include:
    -Tali Karng – All access including the Wellington River Walking Track and Wellington Plains Walking Track  (MacFarlane Saddle + Mt Wellington)
    - Wonnangatta Valley from Zeka Spur and Wonnangatta Track (Myrtleford approach)
    - Wellington Campsites on Tamboritha Road
    - Thomastown Camping area, Kelly Hut, McMichaels Hut
    - King Spur Track into Mayford
    - Alpine National Park beyond Hotham Heights to the north and to Omeo
    - Avon Wilderness Park
    - Mt Wellington and Millers Hut
    - Howitt Road
    - Howitt Hut
    - Bryces Gorge
    - Dimmick’s Lookout
    - Tamboritha Road
    - King Billy Track
    - Mt Howitt Carpark
    - Vallejo Gantner Hut
    - Macalister Springs
    - Mount Howitt Walking Track
    - Horseyard Flat
    - Moroka Hut 
    - Blue Rag Range Track  

    Please see FFM closure map https://www.ffm.vic.gov.au/permits-and-regulations/closures-of-parks-and-forests

    Wonnangatta Complex Fire - Area and Road Closures - North East

    Sections of the Alpine National Park remain CLOSED to the South and West of Mt Selwyn – due to the Dargo Wonnangatta complex fires in the area.
    Closed sites/tracks include:
    1. West Buffalo, Harry Shephards, & Penny Track
    2. Australian Alps Walking Track east of the Viking through to Mt Selwyn
    3. Rileys, West Humffray, Humffray River, Whites & Water Spur Tracks.
    4. Areas south of Mt Sarah including Sarah Spur and Tea Tree Spur Track
     
    Open areas:
    1. Access to the Wonnangatta Valley via East Buffalo Road, East Riley and Wonnangatta Tracks.
    2. Australian Alps Walking Track north to Camp Creek including the Crosscut Saw and Mt Speculation
    3. King Hut
    4. King Billy Track through to Howitt Road
    5. Cobbler Lake Track, Speculation Rd & Lake Cobbler
    6. The Bogong High Plains
    7. Mt Feathertop and Mt Loch areas
    8. Mt Bogong
    9. Walking tracks between Falls Creek and Mt Hotham
    10. Mt Buffalo
    11. Visitor sites accessed from the Omeo Highway
    12. Howqua Hills
    13. Lake Cobbler
    14. Beveridges Station
    15. Twins Track, Selwyn Creekk Track, Mt Murray South Track 
    Please see FFM closure map for https://www.ffm.vic.gov.au/permits-and-regulations/closures-of-parks-and-forests

    Wonnangatta Complex Fire Closures – Billy Goat Bluff Track

    Due to the recent Wonnangatta Complex Fire – Billy Goat Bluff Track will remain closed for a further period of time.
    Billy Goat Bluff Track was heavily impacted by bushfire and will require significant ongoing stabilisation works.
    Parks Victoria understand the community interest in reopening this track as soon as possible and will
    strive to have it open when it is safe to do so.

    Wonnangatta Complex Fire Closures - Debris

    Due to the recent Wonnangatta Complex Fire – Park Visitors may experience increased amount of debris along the track and road network.
    Whilst every effort will be made to keep tracks open and safe, post bushfire conditions may mean that tracks and roads may change in condition quickly.
    Please be aware and suitably prepared if visiting opened areas within the fire effected areas.

  • 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

  • Grant Historic Area

    Wonnangatta Complex Fire - Area and Road Closures - Gippsland Alps

    The Alpine National Park is CLOSED at Moroka Road beyond Horseyard Flat (to Pinnacles) and west of the Dargo High Plains Road including the Grant Historic Area – due to the Dargo Wonnangatta complex fires in the area
    Closed sites:
    - Grant Historic Area, including Eaglevale (Alpine NP) and Talbotville (Grant HA) campsites
    - Mount Sarah Natural Features and Scenic Reserve
    - Moroka Road at Horseyard Flat (allowing access to Horseyard Flat) east to the Pinnacles.
    - Dargo exit to Wonnangatta Valley. Closed at Conglomerate Creek on exit to Dargo
    - Australian Alps Walking Track within the closure area
    - McMillans walking track within the closure area
    - National Horse Trail from Wonnangatta Valley to Dargo within the closure area
    - Pinnacles Day visitor area and viewing platform
    - Billy Goat Bluff Track
    - All other roads and tracks in the closed fire area of the Alpine National Park.
     
    Open areas Open areas include:
    -Tali Karng – All access including the Wellington River Walking Track and Wellington Plains Walking Track  (MacFarlane Saddle + Mt Wellington)
    - Wonnangatta Valley from Zeka Spur and Wonnangatta Track (Myrtleford approach)
    - Wellington Campsites on Tamboritha Road
    - Thomastown Camping area, Kelly Hut, McMichaels Hut
    - King Spur Track into Mayford
    - Alpine National Park beyond Hotham Heights to the north and to Omeo
    - Avon Wilderness Park
    - Mt Wellington and Millers Hut
    - Howitt Road
    - Howitt Hut
    - Bryces Gorge
    - Dimmick’s Lookout
    - Tamboritha Road
    - King Billy Track
    - Mt Howitt Carpark
    - Vallejo Gantner Hut
    - Macalister Springs
    - Mount Howitt Walking Track
    - Horseyard Flat
    - Moroka Hut 
    - Blue Rag Range Track  

    Please see FFM closure map https://www.ffm.vic.gov.au/permits-and-regulations/closures-of-parks-and-forests

    Wonnangatta Complex Fire - Area and Road Closures - North East

    Sections of the Alpine National Park remain CLOSED to the South and West of Mt Selwyn – due to the Dargo Wonnangatta complex fires in the area.
    Closed sites/tracks include:
    1. West Buffalo, Harry Shephards, & Penny Track
    2. Australian Alps Walking Track east of the Viking through to Mt Selwyn
    3. Rileys, West Humffray, Humffray River, Whites & Water Spur Tracks.
    4. Areas south of Mt Sarah including Sarah Spur and Tea Tree Spur Track
     
    Open areas:
    1. Access to the Wonnangatta Valley via East Buffalo Road, East Riley and Wonnangatta Tracks.
    2. Australian Alps Walking Track north to Camp Creek including the Crosscut Saw and Mt Speculation
    3. King Hut
    4. King Billy Track through to Howitt Road
    5. Cobbler Lake Track, Speculation Rd & Lake Cobbler
    6. The Bogong High Plains
    7. Mt Feathertop and Mt Loch areas
    8. Mt Bogong
    9. Walking tracks between Falls Creek and Mt Hotham
    10. Mt Buffalo
    11. Visitor sites accessed from the Omeo Highway
    12. Howqua Hills
    13. Lake Cobbler
    14. Beveridges Station
    15. Twins Track, Selwyn Creekk Track, Mt Murray South Track 
    Please see FFM closure map for https://www.ffm.vic.gov.au/permits-and-regulations/closures-of-parks-and-forests

    Wonnangatta Complex Fire Closures – Billy Goat Bluff Track

    Due to the recent Wonnangatta Complex Fire – Billy Goat Bluff Track will remain closed for a further period of time.
    Billy Goat Bluff Track was heavily impacted by bushfire and will require significant ongoing stabilisation works.
    Parks Victoria understand the community interest in reopening this track as soon as possible and will
    strive to have it open when it is safe to do so.

    Wonnangatta Complex Fire Closures - Debris

    Due to the recent Wonnangatta Complex Fire – Park Visitors may experience increased amount of debris along the track and road network.
    Whilst every effort will be made to keep tracks open and safe, post bushfire conditions may mean that tracks and roads may change in condition quickly.
    Please be aware and suitably prepared if visiting opened areas within the fire effected areas.

  • Hattah-Kulkyne National Park

    Partial closure - fire

    The northern part of Hattah-Kulkyne National Park is closed due to fire impact. The area to the east of Mournpall Trk is closed, including Goosefoot, Raak Trk, and Eagles Nest Trk. River Track is open for north / south travel and access to Murray Kulkyne Park’s river country. Avoid travelling to fire affected areas and parks.

    Stay up to date with warnings and incidents via VicEmergency: emergency.vic.gov.au

    Attachments: Hattah Road Closures 27 Jan 2026 (680KB)

  • Little Desert National Park

    Park Areas Closed - Little Desert NP

    The Eastern and Central Blocks of the Little Desert NP both currently remain closed following the devastating bushfire which damaged 70% of the park last summer.
    In January 2025, a large fast-moving bushfire ignited by lightning swept through 70% of the Little Desert National Park.
    Since then, a staged re-opening of the park has commenced, and many popular areas have since re-opened such as:
    • Horseshoe and Ackle Bend Campgrounds and day visitor areas
    • Pomonderoo 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
    • Keith Hateley Nature Walk
     There are many areas within the park which remain closed for recovery works such as:
    • Eastern Block including Stringybark walk
    • Desert Discovery Walk
    • Central Block including Broughton’s waterhole campground and McDonalds Hwy
    We continue to work towards repair and recovery, with further updates in coming months.

  • Mitchell and Wonnangatta Rivers Heritage River

    Wonnangatta Complex Fire - Area and Road Closures - Gippsland Alps

    The Alpine National Park is CLOSED at Moroka Road beyond Horseyard Flat (to Pinnacles) and west of the Dargo High Plains Road including the Grant Historic Area – due to the Dargo Wonnangatta complex fires in the area
    Closed sites:
    - Grant Historic Area, including Eaglevale (Alpine NP) and Talbotville (Grant HA) campsites
    - Mount Sarah Natural Features and Scenic Reserve
    - Moroka Road at Horseyard Flat (allowing access to Horseyard Flat) east to the Pinnacles.
    - Dargo exit to Wonnangatta Valley. Closed at Conglomerate Creek on exit to Dargo
    - Australian Alps Walking Track within the closure area
    - McMillans walking track within the closure area
    - National Horse Trail from Wonnangatta Valley to Dargo within the closure area
    - Pinnacles Day visitor area and viewing platform
    - Billy Goat Bluff Track
    - All other roads and tracks in the closed fire area of the Alpine National Park.
     
    Open areas Open areas include:
    -Tali Karng – All access including the Wellington River Walking Track and Wellington Plains Walking Track  (MacFarlane Saddle + Mt Wellington)
    - Wonnangatta Valley from Zeka Spur and Wonnangatta Track (Myrtleford approach)
    - Wellington Campsites on Tamboritha Road
    - Thomastown Camping area, Kelly Hut, McMichaels Hut
    - King Spur Track into Mayford
    - Alpine National Park beyond Hotham Heights to the north and to Omeo
    - Avon Wilderness Park
    - Mt Wellington and Millers Hut
    - Howitt Road
    - Howitt Hut
    - Bryces Gorge
    - Dimmick’s Lookout
    - Tamboritha Road
    - King Billy Track
    - Mt Howitt Carpark
    - Vallejo Gantner Hut
    - Macalister Springs
    - Mount Howitt Walking Track
    - Horseyard Flat
    - Moroka Hut 
    - Blue Rag Range Track  

    Please see FFM closure map https://www.ffm.vic.gov.au/permits-and-regulations/closures-of-parks-and-forests

  • 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

  • Wimmera River Heritage River

    Park Areas Closed - Little Desert NP

    The Eastern and Central Blocks of the Little Desert NP both currently remain closed following the devastating bushfire which damaged 70% of the park last summer.
    In January 2025, a large fast-moving bushfire ignited by lightning swept through 70% of the Little Desert National Park.
    Since then, a staged re-opening of the park has commenced, and many popular areas have since re-opened such as:
    • Horseshoe and Ackle Bend Campgrounds and day visitor areas
    • Pomonderoo 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
    • Keith Hateley Nature Walk
     There are many areas within the park which remain closed for recovery works such as:
    • Eastern Block including Stringybark walk
    • Desert Discovery Walk
    • Central Block including Broughton’s waterhole campground and McDonalds Hwy
    We continue to work towards repair and recovery, with further updates in coming months.

  • Wyperfeld National Park

    Partial closure due to fire

    The northeastern part of Wyperfeld National Park remains closed due to fire damage as shown on the attached map. However, southwestern areas, including the Wonga Campground, are open for bookings and visitors from Friday 6 March. Walkers are permitted into the closed area on the Tyakil Nature Walk and Discovery Walk walking tracks, but all vehicles (including bicycles) are prohibited. 

    For your own safety, please stay on the tracks and do not enter fire-affected areas. 

    Stay up to date with warnings and incidents via VicEmergency: emergency.vic.gov.au

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