Flood and storm affected parks
Last updated: 3 February 2023
This page is updated weekly. For the most up to date information, visit the specific park page and check the Change of Conditions (at bottom of page).
Victoria continues to experience the impacts of widespread floods and storms, affecting many communities across the state. While we are working to reopen these places, some of your favourite destinations may be closed, partially closed, or have changed operating conditions. For your safety, avoid these impacted areas. Before you leave home, check the conditions of the park you’d like to explore on the Parks Victoria website.
Parks and reserves impacted by flood and storm damage
When conditions allow, staff will continually assess and repair sites so that they can be safely opened to the public. Remember that riverine flooding can impact areas several days or weeks after rain has stopped.
For closures in State Forests and other public land not managed by Parks Victoria, check the Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Action website.
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Melbourne
Arthurs Seat State Park - partial closures
Coolart Historic Area - partial closures
Lower Maribyrnong Riverlands - partial closures
Lysterfield Park - partial closures
Maribyrnong River - partial closures
Maribyrnong Valley Parklands - partial closures
Organ Pipes National Park - partial closures
Plenty Gorge Parklands - partial closures
Point Nepean National Park - partial closures
Yarra Valley Parklands - partial closures
- Banksia Park is closed
- Bolin Bolin Park is closed
Northern Victoria
Large numbers of mosquitoes in Northern Victoria have increased the risk of mosquito-borne diseases, particularly around rivers and other water bodies. For information about how to protect yourself and your loved ones from mosquito bites before you head outdoors, visit the Don't Wing It!- Better Health website or see our visitor safety tips.
Arcadia Streamside Reserve is closed
Barmah National Park - partial closures
Baillieu Lagoon Wildlife Reserve is closed
Beechworth Historic Park - partial closures
Bendigo Regional Park - partial closures
Benjeroop Wildlife Reserve is closed
Broken-Boosey State Park is closed
Vaughan Springs at Castlemaine Diggings Heritage Park is closed
Cathedral Range State Park is closed
Cobram Regional Park is closed
Dartagook Wildlife Reserve is closed
Echuca Regional Park is closed
English Bridge Streamside Reserve (including Rock Crossing) is closed
Gunbower National Park is closed
Hattah Kulkyne National Park - partial closures
Horseshoe Lagoon Flora and Fauna Reserve - is closed
Huntly Streamside Reserve - partial closures
Kerang Regional Park is closed
Kings Billabong Park is closed
Kinglake National Park - partial closures
Koorangie Wildlife Reserve is closed
Kooyoora State Park - partial closures
Lake Eildon National Park - partial closures
Leaghur State Park is closed
Loch Gary Wildlife Reserve is closed
Lockwood Streamside Reserve (Bullock Creek) is closed
Lower Goulburn National Park is closed
Lower Ovens Wildlife Reserve is closed
Mount Korong Nature Conservation Reserve - partial closures
Murray Kulkyne Park is closed
Murray Sunset National Park - partial closures
Murray River Park - partial closures
Nyah Vinifera Park is closed
Numurkah Natural Features Reserve is closed
River Murray Reserve - partial closures
Shepparton Regional Park is closed
Terrick Terrick National Park - partial closures
Tocumwal Regional Park - partial closures
Tragowel Swamp Nature Conservation Reserve is closed
Turpins Falls Scenic Reserve is closed
Vaughan Mineral Springs Reserve is closed
Wandella Nature Conservation Reserve is closed
Warby-Ovens National Park - partial closures
Western Victoria
Coliban River Scenic Reserve - partial closures
Creswick Regional Park - partial closures
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - partial closures
Great Otway National Park - partial closures
Hepburn Regional Park - partial closures
Langi Ghiran State Park - partial closures
Lerderderg State Park - partial closures
Little Desert National Park - partial closures
Mount Beckworth Scenic Reserve - partial closures
Mount Buangor State Park - partial closures
Ocean Grove Nature Reserve - partial closures
You Yangs Regional Park - partial closures
Eastern Victoria
Alpine National Park - partial closures
Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park - partial closures
Cabbage Tree Creek Flora Reserve - partial closures
Cape Conran Coastal Park - partial closures
Cann River Bushland Reserve - closed
Coopracambra National Park - partial closures
Croajingolong National Park - partial closures
Dowd Morass Wildlife Reserve - partial closures
Holey Plains State Park - partial closures
Howqua Hills Historic Area - partial closures
Lakes Entrance - Lake Tyers Coastal Reserve - partial closures
Lake Tyers State Park - partial closures
Lind National Park - partial closures
MacLeod Morass Wildlife Reserve - partial closures
Mitchell River National Park - partial closures
Sale Common Nature Conservation Reserve - partial closures
Snowy River National Park - partial closures
St George Plain Flora Reserve - closed
Wilsons Promontory National Park - partial closures
Walhalla Historic Area - partial closures
Stay informed
For a list of State Forest closures, visit the Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Action website.
Refer to your local SES flood guide.
Visit the Parks Victoria website for any changes to conditions of the park you’d like to visit.
For the latest information on emergency information and warnings, visit VicEmergency.
For the latest information on road closures, visit VicTraffic.
For the latest weather conditions, visit the Bureau of Meteorology.
For park closures in neighbouring states, visit South Australia Department of Environment and Natural Resources and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
After floods and storms
For public safety, Parks Victoria will close areas impacted by severe weather. Closures are necessary while assessments and works are undertaken to remove risks and repair damage before reopening for visitors.
Following a flood or storm event, reasons for closure may include:
- The potential for water levels to rise suddenly and without warning, especially near rivers, creeks and lakes
- Damage to bridges, tracks and roads, including pot holes, landslips, sinkholes and slippery surfaces
- The high risk of healthy trees uprooting and falling unpredictably, due to wet ground
Remember – never drive, swim, walk or ride in flood water.