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

  • Little Desert National Park

    Little Desert National Park Fire Recovery - Partial reopening for school holidays

    In January 2025, a large bushfire swept through the park and burnt a large area of the Little Desert National Park. The eastern (near Dimboola) and central areas were impacted, including significant damage to campgrounds, roads and walking tracks.
    The remote western area known as the Western Block was not affected and is open for visitors.
     
    Recovery works have commenced and the following visitor areas are reopening in time for the September School Holidays:
    • Horseshoe Bend Picnic ground and camping area
    • Ackle Bend Picnic ground and camping area
    • Kiata Sanctuary Picnic ground
     
    Please see the attached information for more detailed information on what is opened and closed in the park.

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

  • 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

  • Wimmera River Heritage River

    Little Desert National Park Fire Recovery - Partial reopening for school holidays

    In January 2025, a large bushfire swept through the park and burnt a large area of the Little Desert National Park. The eastern (near Dimboola) and central areas were impacted, including significant damage to campgrounds, roads and walking tracks.
    The remote western area known as the Western Block was not affected and is open for visitors.
     
    Recovery works have commenced and the following visitor areas are reopening in time for the September School Holidays:
    • Horseshoe Bend Picnic ground and camping area
    • Ackle Bend Picnic ground and camping area
    • Kiata Sanctuary Picnic ground
     
    Please see the attached information for more detailed information on what is opened and closed in the park.

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

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