Forest Fire Management Victoria have scheduled planned burns in the Grampians National Park in the coming days, with the lighting of the burns currently scheduled to begin on Tuesday 10 May, subject to suitable weather conditions.

To enable FFMV staff to safely operate in the burn area and to provide protection of park visitors, closures will be in place on some roads, walking tracks and campgrounds during ignition, and until the burn is declared safe. This may be for one day or multiple days at a time.

You may see or smell smoke, or come across heavy machinery and other operational equipment in the area.

Planned burning is a critical part of park management and reducing bushfire risk in the Grampians National Park. The right weather conditions are needed for a safe and effective burn- cool to warm temperatures, very little wind, no rain. These are the same great conditions for a trip to the park. Because planned burning is so dependent on the right weather conditions, we cannot give exact dates or times when they will occur. If weather conditions change, the burn may be cancelled or postponed - potentially impacting future bookings.

For further information on the closures and detours please contact Brambuk The National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap on 8427 2058 and for park information or to rebook your stay please contact our customer service team on 13 1963.

Closures to key visitor sites during the planned burning

Tuesday 10 May:

Grampians National Park - Briggs Track Planned Burn

Closures:

• Briggs Track
• Crute Road

Mt Zero Road will remain open with traffic management in place.

Wednesday 11 May:

Grampians National Park - Oslers Track Planned Burn

Closures:

• Mt Zero Road from Redgum Lease Track to Pines Road (with diversion in place via Fyan’s Creek)
• Oslers Track
• Oslers Track bush camps
• Mt Difficult Fireline at Watchtower to Pines Road

Pines Road and Plantation Campground to remain open.

Grampians National Park - Phillip Island Track Planned Burn

Closures:

• Glenelg River Road from Mt Victory Road to Stony Creek Road
• Rose Creek Road and Taylors Track
• Wallaby Rocks and Hines Track
• Moora Moora Track
• Phillip Island camping area and bush camps
• Boreang campground
• Burrong Falls
• Glenelg River Bushcamp No 3
• Paddys Castle
• Zumsteins Shortcut Campground (all campgrounds)
• Hines Track from Lardners Track

Staying informed - how can I find out about a burn near me?

If visiting the park, how do I know what burns are scheduled and when?

Register to receive automated SMS and email notifications about any upcoming FFMVic and CFA planned burns on public and private land. There is no charge to register or to receive messages.

Download the VicEmergency App to view maps and details about planned burns.

To view a list of park closures and seek further advice about changes to park access during each burn, please check the individual park page ahead of your visit for any updates.

If travelling in the local area, to seek advice about detours or other park areas to enjoy, visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre, or a local Visitor Information Centre surrounding the park.

For information and advice on campground bookings and cancellations contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963.

For general planned burn information you can also contact the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226.

You may see and smell smoke from planned burns. See the EPA website for advice on how this may impact your health.

Dial 000 in an emergency.