Changes of conditions listing

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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.

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Parks with changed conditions

  • Alpine National Park

    Wonnangatta Complex Fire - Area and Road Closures - Gippsland Alps

    Certain Tracks and Sites in the Alpine National Park and Grant Historic Area remain CLOSED - Due to the Dargo Wonnangatta complex fires in the area
    Closed Sites/Tracks:
    - 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. Closed at junction of Pinnacles Road and Billy Goat Bluff Track Intersection.
    - Certain Areas within the Grant Historic Area.
    - Pioneer Racecourse Camping Areas (Alpine National Park)
    - CLOSED Tracks include: Hern Spur Track, Scrubby Creek Track, Mccarthy Spur Track, Castleburn Track, Black Range Track, 65 Fire Trail Track, Junction Spur Track
     
    Open areas
    Open areas include:
    -          Wonnangatta Valley including access from Dargo
    -          Wellington Campsites on Tamboritha Road
    -          Wellington River Trailhead to Lake Tali Karng
    -          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
    -          Howitt Road
    -          Tamboritha Road
    -          King Billy Track
    -          Mt Howitt Carpark
    -          Vallejo Gantner Hut
    -          Macalister Springs
    -          Mount Howitt Walking Track
    -          Howitt Hut
    -          Bryces Gorge
    -          Horseyard Flat
    -          MacFarlane Saddle access to Tali Karng northern trail network.
    -          Moroka Hut
    -          Blue Rag Range
    -          Dargo High Plains including Mayford.
    -          Billy Goat Bluff Track
    -          Talbotville Camping Ground via McMillans Road
    -          McMillans Road from Dargo High Plains Rd to Talbotville Camping Area.
    -          Eaglevale Camping Area.

    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 of Mt Sarah due to the Dargo Wonnangatta complex fires in the area.

    Closed sites/tracks include:
    -          Rileys, Humffray River, Whites & Water Spur Tracks.
    Open areas:
    -          Access to the Wonnangatta Valley via East Buffalo Road, East Riley, Zeka Spur and Wonnangatta Tracks.
    -          West Buffalo, Harry Shephards, & Penny Track
    -          West Humffray River Track
    -          Australian Alps Walking Track
    -          King Hut
    -          King Billy Track through to Howitt Road
    -          Cobbler Lake Track, Speculation Rd & Lake Cobbler
    -          The Bogong High Plains
    -          Mt Feathertop and Mt Loch areas
    -          Mt Bogong
    -          Walking tracks between Falls Creek and Mt Hotham
    -          Mt Buffalo
    -          Visitor sites accessed from the Omeo Highway
    -          Howqua Hills
    -          Lake Cobbler
    -          Beveridges Station
    -          Twins Tk, Selwyn Ck Tk, Mt Murray South Track

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

  • 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

    Certain Tracks and Sites in the Alpine National Park and Grant Historic Area remain CLOSED - Due to the Dargo Wonnangatta complex fires in the area
    Closed Sites/Tracks:
    - 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. Closed at junction of Pinnacles Road and Billy Goat Bluff Track Intersection.
    - Certain Areas within the Grant Historic Area.
    - Pioneer Racecourse Camping Areas (Alpine National Park)
    - CLOSED Tracks include: Hern Spur Track, Scrubby Creek Track, Mccarthy Spur Track, Castleburn Track, Black Range Track, 65 Fire Trail Track, Junction Spur Track
     
    Open areas
    Open areas include:
    -          Wonnangatta Valley including access from Dargo
    -          Wellington Campsites on Tamboritha Road
    -          Wellington River Trailhead to Lake Tali Karng
    -          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
    -          Howitt Road
    -          Tamboritha Road
    -          King Billy Track
    -          Mt Howitt Carpark
    -          Vallejo Gantner Hut
    -          Macalister Springs
    -          Mount Howitt Walking Track
    -          Howitt Hut
    -          Bryces Gorge
    -          Horseyard Flat
    -          MacFarlane Saddle access to Tali Karng northern trail network.
    -          Moroka Hut
    -          Blue Rag Range
    -          Dargo High Plains including Mayford.
    -          Billy Goat Bluff Track
    -          Talbotville Camping Ground via McMillans Road
    -          McMillans Road from Dargo High Plains Rd to Talbotville Camping Area.
    -          Eaglevale Camping Area.

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

  • Greater Otway NP (addition)

    Temporary Track Closure for Planned Burning (5 Mile Track and Little Erskine Track- Great Otway National Park)

    5 Mile Track and Little Erskine Track will be closed until 8/5/2026 for Planned Burning.

  • 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

    Certain Tracks and Sites in the Alpine National Park and Grant Historic Area remain CLOSED - Due to the Dargo Wonnangatta complex fires in the area
    Closed Sites/Tracks:
    - 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. Closed at junction of Pinnacles Road and Billy Goat Bluff Track Intersection.
    - Certain Areas within the Grant Historic Area.
    - Pioneer Racecourse Camping Areas (Alpine National Park)
    - CLOSED Tracks include: Hern Spur Track, Scrubby Creek Track, Mccarthy Spur Track, Castleburn Track, Black Range Track, 65 Fire Trail Track, Junction Spur Track
     
    Open areas
    Open areas include:
    -          Wonnangatta Valley including access from Dargo
    -          Wellington Campsites on Tamboritha Road
    -          Wellington River Trailhead to Lake Tali Karng
    -          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
    -          Howitt Road
    -          Tamboritha Road
    -          King Billy Track
    -          Mt Howitt Carpark
    -          Vallejo Gantner Hut
    -          Macalister Springs
    -          Mount Howitt Walking Track
    -          Howitt Hut
    -          Bryces Gorge
    -          Horseyard Flat
    -          MacFarlane Saddle access to Tali Karng northern trail network.
    -          Moroka Hut
    -          Blue Rag Range
    -          Dargo High Plains including Mayford.
    -          Billy Goat Bluff Track
    -          Talbotville Camping Ground via McMillans Road
    -          McMillans Road from Dargo High Plains Rd to Talbotville Camping Area.
    -          Eaglevale Camping Area.

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

  • Mount Alexander Regional Park

    Fire-affected park - safety message

    Mount Alexander Regional Park will re-open for visitors from Thursday 2 April 2026.
     
    Leanganook Campground and the Liyanganyuk Gathering Place were not affected by the bushfire of January 2026 and are ready to welcome campers and picnickers. Joseph Young Drive and the TV antenna access road near Langs Lookout are open. Please drive with care.
     
    However, most of the park was badly burned (see brown shaded area on attached map), and all walking tracks remain closed. For your own safety, do not enter burned areas. Whole trees and branches may fall at any time.
     
    Refer to the attached map to see which areas are safe to explore and which to avoid. 

    Attachments: Mount Alexander fire impact and detour map (2,037KB)

  • Mt. Buangor State Park

    Park Partial Closure - Fire Recovery

    Due to a widespread bushfire in February 2024,  many areas in the Mount Buangor State Park remain closed for public safety. This is to allow for stabilisation works and the rebuilding of visitor infrastructure including roads, campgrounds and walking tracks. Sites such as Middle Creek, Ferntree and Bailes Campgrounds remain closed.

    Whats Open?
    Ferntree Visitor Area, Ferntree Waterfall walking track and the Ferntree Waterfalls Road from the western highway.
    Dairymaid road (providing access through the park to Mt Cole State Park).
    The Beeripmo walk - Accessible from the adjoining the Mt Cole State Forest, providing access to Mount Buangor lookout and Grevillea lookout.
     
    Read about our recovery progress on our Mount Buangor State Park fire recovery project page.

    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.

  • 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.

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