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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
Areas closed due to inundation - Yarrawonga through to Cobram (Yarrawonga Regional Park, River Murray Reserve)
Areas temporarily closed due to inundationDue to recent high rainfall, gullies and tracks into beaches and camping areas between Yarrawonga and Cobram have been inundated. Over the coming days, releases through Yarrawonga Weir will increase as water moves down from the catchments. The following areas between Yarrawonga and Cobram are temporarily closed:· Yarrawonga Common· Chinaman’s Bend· Forges Beach 1 & 2· Bruces Beach 1 & 2· Zinettis 1 & 2· Nevins Beach· Duffys Beach· Bourkes Beach 1, 2 & 3· Cobrawonga Island· Scott’s BeachFloodwater is impacting access tracks, making them impassable to all vehicle types.Stay informed – monitor your local conditions and remain alert.· Parks Victoria has closed some park access gates due to rising river levels. These closures are in place for your safety.· Do not drive through floodwater or around road closure signs.· Avoid walking through flooded areas.· Boating in floodwaters is dangerous due to debris, submerged trees and other hidden dangers.· Stay up-to-date with any warnings issued by downloading the VicEmergency app and establishing a personal watch zone for your local area or the area you are travelling to. Updated forecasts are also available on the Bureau of Meteorology website at bom.gov.au.No Vehicle access to Farley Bend
This section of the River Murray reserve is closed to vehicles due to the poor and unsafe condition of the roads.Alternative camping areas can be found at Fraiser Road, Young Road, Headworks Road, Torrumbarry Weir Road, O'dwyer Road, Pianta Road, Braund Road.In the interest of visitor safety, this area is closed until further notice.Closed areas Barmah national park
Areas of Barmah National Park, Proposed Murray River Park and Tocumwal Regional Park have been closed for public safety and to avoid damage.Open Areas,• Sand Ridge Track part (up to the Dharnya centre)• Lakes Camping area (North end only)• River Road part (from Haynes Road to Black Engine track)• Wasers Beach camping areas 1,2,3, 5 ,6 & 8• Boundary Track part (from Haynes Road to Crawfords Road)• Pinnucks Camping Area 1 & 2• Crawfords Boat Ramp Camping Area 1 & 2• Reserve Track part (from entrance to The Junction camping area on Ulupna Island)• The Junction Camping area Ulupna• Carters Track (to Carters Beach)• Carters camping area 1• Carters camping area 2• Carters camping area 3• Labbetts Beach• Dr’s Beach• Point Beach• Wide Beach• Pump Beach• Long Beach• Brean’s beach• Forest BeachTake care and monitor the situation• River Levels are Rising and Additional areas may be closed or become inaccessible at any time.• we encourage community members to take extra care around rivers, creeks and lakes as water levels may rise quickly and without warning. We encourage those travelling to new or unfamiliar areas to exercise additional caution.• If camping never camp under trees or branches and avoid camping on low-lying land near creeks, rivers, streams, and other waterways.• If conditions outside appear dangerous over the coming days, please stay inside. If you are driving and conditions deteriorate, safely pull over away from drains, trees, low-lying areas and floodwater.• Stay up-to-date with any warnings issued by downloading the VicEmergency app and establishing a personal watch zone for your local area or the area you are travelling to. Updated forecasts are also available on the Bureau of Meteorology website at bom.gov.au.• Local flood guides are also available at ses.vic.gov.au to aid preparation.Attachments: Barmah National Park- 12 August 2026 (991KB)
Gunbower National Park and Murray River Reserve access changes
Recent rainfall and a high river event has resulted in some natural flooding inflows impacting Gunbower National Park and the Murray River Reserve on Gunbower Island.Access to some areas may be restricted and 4WD vehicles are recommended due to slippery access roads. Please do not drive through flood water or around road closures.Some track closures within Gunbower State Forest may be implemented for safety reasons - please check the DEECA public access map for details.
River Murray Reserve
There are areas within River Murray Reserve that have been impacted by heavy rainfall. This has impacted access to some areas of the park for recreation and may restrict vehicle access due to low lying flood waters.The following areas within River Murray Reserve in the Echuca area have been impacted by the rainfall event:- Pianta Bend- Farley Bend- the entry to Farley bend is not accessible by vehicle- Betha Bend- Baillieu Bend- Turner BendPlease take care when accessing these park areas, as the main access tracks can be heavily flooded and are not accessible by vehicle.Do not drive through flood waterNo Drinking Water Available Beyond Quarantine Station
There is no drinking water available beyond the Quarantine Station. Visitors are advised to carry water with them when visiting other areas of the park such as Fort Nepean. -
Notices Affecting Multiple Parks
Murray River Adventure Trail
Stage One of the Murray River Adventure Trail proposes new canoe and kayak launches, pedestrian links and new facilities at key visitor sites from Barmah National Park to Koondrook. Stage One will pass through Echuca, Murray River Reserve, Gunbower National Park and Lower Goulburn National Park. 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.