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.
Parks with changed conditions
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Alpine National 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-recoveryOther 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
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Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park – What’s Open What’s Closed Update – 4 July 2025
During the summer of 2024/2025 the central, southern and western areas of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park were impacted by multiple bushfires. Since then, a staged re-opening has commenced and many popular visitor areas have re-opened in the Northern, Wonderland and southern areas of the park. However, in the Mount William, Victoria Range, Victoria Valley and Wallaby Rocks areas; many visitor sites and roads remain closed.Visitor Sites Reopening 4 July 2025Central Grampians, Wonderland Range & Halls Gap area:· Mount Rosea walking track· Borough Huts Campground· Stony Creek Group Campground· Stony Creek Road (providing access to Stony Creek Group Campground)· Bugiga Hike-in Campground· Tunnel Track· Terraces Fireline (walking only – an alternate walking link from Borough Huts Campground to Halls Gap)Grampians Peaks TrailThe popular section from Sundial Carpark to Borough Huts campground will reopen. This includes Bugiga Hike-in Campground and Stony Creek Group Campground, providing a two day and one night walking experience from Halls Gap or a two-night, three-day experience by hiking an alternate route along Terraces Fireline returning to Halls Gap.The Griffin Fireline reopens with vehicle access to the Griffin Trailhead in the (Serra Range) southern section. The upgraded track is now accessible to all vehicles.Key visitor sites remaining closedCentral Grampians, Wonderland Range & Halls Gap area:· Sundial Peak walking track· Designated climbing areas 83 - 91Roads in fire impacted areasIt is expected that most of the roads within the National Park will reopen to the public by mid to late July. There will be longer term closures required for some roads, where significant damage has occurred and further essential works are required.Stay safe when visiting the parkDo not enter closed fire affected areas, they are fragile and unstable with significant hazards such as falling trees, unstable tracks and loss of signage.For more detail on “What’s Open What’s Closed”Please refer to the attached “What’s Open What’s Closed” July 4 Park Update. It provides a park wide compilation of all three staged fire recovery reopening’s in 2025.For further information, visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap, call Parks Victoria on 131963 or go to parks.vic.gov.auAttachments: GNP Park Update 4 July 2025 - What's Open What's Closed (846KB)
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Little Desert National Park
Little Desert National Park - Closure due to fire impacts
The Little Desert National Park is closed with the exception of the Western Block (west of Kaniva-Edenhope Road to the South Australian border) due to fire impacts.All areas to the east of Kaniva-Edenhope Road extending to the Wimmera River are currently closed for public safety. The current closure will remain in place until further notice.Access to these areas, including booking for camping areas such as Horseshoe Bend and Ackle Bend is closed.Visitation to the Western Block which allows for dispersed camping is permitted. -
Mitta Mitta River Heritage River
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-recoveryOther 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
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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-recoveryOther 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
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Wimmera River Heritage River
Little Desert National Park - Closure due to fire impacts
The Little Desert National Park is closed with the exception of the Western Block (west of Kaniva-Edenhope Road to the South Australian border) due to fire impacts.All areas to the east of Kaniva-Edenhope Road extending to the Wimmera River are currently closed for public safety. The current closure will remain in place until further notice.Access to these areas, including booking for camping areas such as Horseshoe Bend and Ackle Bend is closed.Visitation to the Western Block which allows for dispersed camping is permitted.