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Safety in nature
You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.
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. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.
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.
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
Limited vehicle access and camping at Barmah Island
There will be limited vehicle and camping access at Barmah Island through to the 31 May 2024. Camping and vehicle access will only be available in the top Northeast corner. Visitors are asked to enter (and exit) via Moira Lakes Rd (near Rice’s Bridge) and turning left onto River Rd. Please note that access on foot to the whole of Barmah Island is permitted.Alternative areas for camping where dogs/pets are permitted include: The Ranch Camping Area, Barmah (Proposed Murray River Park), Carter’s Beach Camping Area (Ulupna Island), Stewart’s Bridge Rd – various (dogs not permitted in some sections which are National Park), Shepparton Regional Park, Arcadia Streamside Reserve.Attachments: Alternatives to Barmah Island (270KB)
Wallpolla Island Closed
Wallpolla Island is closed due to riverine flood damage affecting both access and visitor safety. -
Notices Affecting Multiple Parks
Murray River Adventure Trail
Stage One of the long-distance nature-based Murray River Adventure Trail will encompass a series of new and upgraded trails and other facilities from Barmah National Park (near Picnic Point) to Koondrook. The trail will pass through Lower Goulburn National Park, Gunbower National Park, Murray River Reserve and Echuca. Find out more about the project.
How we keep it special
More people are connecting with Victoria’s natural and cultural landscapes than ever before, which is why Parks Victoria supports healthy and resilient parks for current and future generations.
Parks Victoria is responding to climate change, extreme weather events, human impacts, previous land management practices, invasive species and the changing distribution of plants and animals that is challenging park management and conservation efforts.
Working with Traditional Owners, partners, communities and individuals, Parks Victoria is investing in nature’s future through joint management, projects to enrich visitor experiences and programs to protect habitats and cultural heritage.