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Alpine National Park
The Alpine National Park is an adventure-lover’s dream. Hike Victoria’s highest mountain ranges, explore wildflower draped landscapes on horseback or head out on world-class mountain bike trails. Run wild rapids on white-water rafting trips, four-wheel drive the secluded reaches of the park or cross-country ski through tangled snow gum forests.
Head out on the Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing and hike over towering alpine ridgelines, through lush river valleys and unforgettable alpine scenery. Discover the history and heritage of the High Country as you tour through rugged bushland and unforgettable mountain scenery along the Wonnangatta Four-wheel Drive.
You can follow the sharp spine of The Razorback to Victoria’s second highest peak, Mount Feathertop and take in the stunning panoramas over the Great Dividing Range. Or conquer Victoria’s highest peak, Mt Bogong.
Find historic huts that legendary cattlemen called home scattered throughout the Bogong High Plains or get the adrenaline pumping on a white-water rafting trip down the Mitta Mitta River. The Alpine National Park boasts some of the best ski touring opportunities in Victoria – from well-defined downhill runs to remote cross-country skiing trails and backcountry terrain ready to be carved up.
Mansfield and Whitfield
See Victoria’s tallest waterfall, Dandongadale Falls, plunge 255 metres over a sheer cliff face and disappear into the Ross River below. Visit Paradise Falls, where a fine silver mist spills over a red conglomerate ledge or the quaint Little Falls nestled in a narrow fern-laden gully.
Mount Beauty and Bogong High Plains
Nestled in the heart of the Alpine National Park, Mount Beauty and the Bogong High Plains offer a plethora of activities for thrill-seekers. Ski the seemingly endless runs and ride the world-class mountain bike trails of Falls Creek, set out on an overnight adventure along the Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing or tackle Victoria’s highest peak, Mount Bogong.
Omeo and Mitta Mitta
The Mitta Mitta River carves its way through the heart of the Alpine National Park. Its lower reaches stretch from Lake Dartmouth to Anglers Rest where it splits into the Cobungra and Big Rivers. Among ample fishing, camping and four-wheel drive opportunities, the rich gold mining history of Omeo and Mount Wills Historic Area provides plenty of excitement.
Camping with your horse in the Bogong High Plains
The Alpine National Park and Howqua Hills Historic Area provide a unique and stunning backdrop for multi-day horse rides. Horse riding’s long association with the region started in the 1840s when European explorers and miners used horses in their search for gold and summer pastures.
Camping with your horse in the Howqua Hills
This old gold mining area on the Howqua River is set in a beautiful, secluded valley, once busy with gold miners but now popular for picnics, bushwalking, four-wheel driving, and horse riding. Selected areas in the Howqua Hills Historic Area and some sections of the Alpine National Park have horse yards that can be reserved in advance.
Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing
The Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing is a 37km three-day hike through the Alpine National Park from Falls Creek to Mt Hotham. Enjoy spectacular views of mountain ridges from 2000m above sea level, walk through beautiful Snow Gum woodland and camp near two historic huts.
When you're there
The Alpine National Park stretches from central Gippsland all the way to the New South Wales border where it adjoins Kosciuszko National Park. Within the park are some of Australia’s most stunning alpine landscapes, including mountain peaks, escarpments and grassy high plains. See Visitor Guides for further information.
Need to know
Alpine National Park
Accessibility
Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.
Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.
Alpine back country winter safety
Safe backcountry travel in Victorian Alpine areas during winter requires training and experience. You control your risk by choosing how, when and where you travel, and the activities you participate in.
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Change of Conditions
Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.
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Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
The Alpine National Park is CLOSED north of Briagolong, east of Arbuckle Junction including Mount Howitt to Wabonga and south of Abbeyard, west of the Great Alpine Road and to the west of Dargo – due to the Dargo Wonnangatta complex fires in the area
All roads and tracks within closed areas should be considered closed.
Closed sites:- Wonnangatta Valley including the Icon Drive from all approaches into the Valley- Mount Howitt carpark, Vallejo Gantner Hut, Macalister Springs and Mount Howitt Walking Track- Australian Alps Walking Track within the closure area- McMillans walking track- Howitt Hut- Bryces Gorge camping area- Moroka Road and Pinnacles Day visitor area, Horseyard Flat camping area, Mcfarlanes Saddle, Moroka Hut- Billy Goat Bluff Track- Blue Rag Range Track- Eaglevale and Talbotville camping areas (Grant Historic Area)- Mount Sarah Natural Features and Scenic Reserve
Open areas
Open areas include:- Wellington Campsites on Tamboritha Road- Wellington River Trailhead to Lake Tali Karng- Thomastown Camping area, Kelly Hut, McMichaels Hut- Alpine National Park beyond Hotham Heights to the north and to Omeo- Avon Wilderness Park
Stay informed- For updated information, visit the VicEmergency website, or call the hotline on 1800 226 226.
- Download the VicEmergency app and know how to use it – create a watch zone for your home, work and loved ones to receive alerts within that watch zone.
- Know your local emergency broadcaster and never rely on one source of emergency information.
- Visit the CFA website for the latest information on Fire Danger Ratings.
- Visit the BOM website to stay updated on weather forecasts and warnings.
Attachments: Dargo Wonnagatta Complex National Park and State Forest Closures 21 Jan 2026 (3,889KB)
The Alpine National Park is CLOSED east of Mt Buller, South of Mt Buffalo and West of Mt Hotham – due to the Dargo Wonnangatta complex fires in the area.
Closed sites:- Beverage Station and the Buckland Valley Camps
- Australian Alps Walking Track and other walking tracks within the closure area, including all tracks accessing Mt Howitt, the Crosscut Saw, Mt Speculation, the Razor Viking, Barry Mountains and the Twins.
- Wabonga Plateau and Howitt Plains
- Park and forest access south of Lake Buffalo
- Lake Cobbler and Lake Cobbler Road south from Bennies
- Camp Creek
- Riley's Hut
- King Hut
- Walking tracks to Mt Howitt and the Crosscut saw from the Howqua Valley
- King Billy Track, east of King Billys
Open areas:- The Bogong High Plains
- Mt Feathertop and Mt Loch areas
- Mt Bogong
- Walking tracks between Falls Creek and Mt Hotham
- Mt Buffalo
- Visitor sites accessed from the Omeo Highway
- Howqua Hills
Stay informed- For updated information, visit the VicEmergency website, or call the hotline on 1800 226 226.
- Download the VicEmergency app and know how to use it – create a watch zone for your home, work and loved ones to receive alerts within that watch zone.
- Know your local emergency broadcaster and never rely on one source of emergency information.
- Visit the CFA website for the latest information on Fire Danger Ratings.
- Visit the BOM website to stay updated on weather forecasts and warnings.
Attachments: 20260118_1000_MAC 25_NP_SF_Closures_A0P_135k_comp (7,759KB)
Areas closed due to fire danger
As per the map in the appendix the area of Alpine National Park closed includes everything east of the Omeo Highway heading east along the Australian Alps Walking Track south of Dartmouth, continuing east along the southern boundary of the Alpine National Park (Great Dividing Range) until Buckwong Creek and then going east-northeast to the Murray River.
Visitor sites in this closure include:
- Lake Dartmouth
- Mount Benambra
- Mount Pinnibar
- Tom Groggin
- Buckwong Creek camping area
- Dogmans Hut camping area
Avoid travelling to fire affected areas and parks.
Stay up to date with warnings and incidents via VicEmergency: emergency.vic.gov.au
Attachments: Bushfire-Walwa-River Road closure map (231KB)
Parts of River Murray Reserve closed - Fire danger
Parts of Murray River Reserve are closed due to fire activity in the area, including Bullock Flat, Bunroy Creek, Burrowye Bend, Burrowye Frontage, Double Bend (McIntoshs), Gadds Bend, Gadds Frontage, Houstons Frontage, Indi Bridge, Lawson Frontage, Little Scrubby Bend, Neils Bend, Neils Frontage, Pebbe Beach, Shire Block, The Pumpshed, Towong Bend, Walwa Bend and Walwa Frontage.Avoid travelling to fire affected areas and parks.Stay up to date with warnings and incidents via VicEmergency: emergency.vic.gov.au -
Alpine National Park
TRACK CLOSURE: Little Cobbler Track, Alpine National Park
Due to the poor condition of the Little Cobbler Track, it is closed. The track has suffered significant impacts from multiple flood and storm events that has left deep ruts that are not trafficable, making use of the track unsafe.There are multiple 4WD options for alternate routes between Lake Cobbler Road and Speculation Road areas. Options include;- via Cobbler Lake Track. Turn off Lake Cobbler Rd onto Cobbler Lake Track thru to Speculation Road.
- via Wild Horse Gap Track. Turn off Lake Cobbler Rd onto Wild Horse Gap Track, turn onto Burnt Top Track and follow thru to Pineapple Flat. From Pineapple Flat take King Basin Road thru to Speculation Road.
- via Basin Track. Turn off Upper Rose River Rd onto Basin Track, turn onto Burnt Top Track and follow thru to Pineapple Flat. From Pineapple Flat take King Basin Road thru to Speculation Road.
Please contact Parks Victoria on 13 19 63 if you need further assistance with journey planning in this area to assist with navigating around this closure.Cobberas, Ingeegoodbee and Macfarlane Flat Track closures.
The following tracks have been significantly damaged by storms and floods and are currently closed to motor vehicles to ensure public safety and environmental protection:- Cobberas Track
- Macfarlane Flat Track
- Ingeegoodbee Track
The tracks are likely to remain closed to motor vehicles until detailed site assessments have been completed. It is difficult to predict when planning approvals will be obtained to allow for repairs to commence.
Before visiting, visitors should check the Parks Victoria website for the latest information about their destination.Attachments: FAQs for Cobberas ingeegoodbee and mcfarlane tks (128KB)
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Notices Affecting Multiple Parks
Ground shooting operations targeting deer
Control operations (ground shooting) targeting deer are undertaken in this area. The Park will remain open to visitors during operations.Planned aerial shooting operations targeting deer
Control operations (aerial shooting) targeting deer are planned for this area. During operations parts of the Park will be closed to visitors. More information on closures will be posted a minimum of 4 weeks prior to commencement.Visitors are advised to check the Change of conditions listing prior to arrival for up to date information and maps.For more information about deer control to protect biodiversity, please visit this link.
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How we keep it special
Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing project planning
The Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing is a proposed multi-day 57-kilometre walk through the spectacular Alpine region from Falls Creek to Mt Hotham. Stage 1 of the project involves doing track upgrades and creating up to two overnight campgrounds including roofed accommodation options.
Management Plan for Greater Alpine National Park
The Management Plan for Greater Alpine National Park directs all aspects of management of the park until the plan is reviewed.
Protection of the Alpine National Park: Feral Horse Action Plan 2021
The Victorian Government released the Protection of the Alpine National Park: Feral Horse Action Plan 2021 on 1 November 2021, to outline the approach to manage feral horses in the Alpine National Park and adjacent state forests over a ten-year period. The alpine landscape is extremely rare, representing just 0.3% of the Australian land area. Its survival is threatened by the impacts of introduced animals such as deer, pigs and horses.