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.
Parks with changed conditions
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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. - Horseshoe and Ackle Bend Campgrounds and day visitor areas
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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. -
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. - Horseshoe and Ackle Bend Campgrounds and day visitor areas