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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
Construction Underway- Coreena Bend
Construction Underway- Coreena BendWork is underway at various sites to improve access for visitors, park users, and emergency services, helping more people enjoy parks.Construction works will include upgrading ageing infrastructure to improve access and deliver beneficial environmental and conservation outcomes.Construction detailsWorks commence: Monday 1 June 2026.Track closed: Monday 1 June 2026 to Friday 31 July 2026 (no vehicle or pedestrian access).Closed areas include River Track (part).Access during worksDispersed camping is available at the upstream end of Coreena Bend via Currans Track or via Happy Valley Landing off Hocking Road.Thank you for your patience while these important works are carried out.Attachments: RFMF Signs_Repair_Works_Underway_Coreena (1) (163KB)
Barmah National Park, Barmah Island and Ulupna Island, partial closures
Barmah National Park, Proposed Marry River Park (Part) & Tocumwal Regional Park (Part) have been subject to flood which has resulted in the need to close many areas for public safety.Most tracks and visitor sites within these Parks have become un-accessible to motorised vehicles due to localised rain and flooding.See the attached map for further detail.Attachments: Change of conditions 7 July 2026 (889KB)
River Murray Reserve - Bourkes Bend and Nevins - temporary closure due to inundation
Due to heavy rainfall and inundation of tracks, the following areas in the Murray River Reserve are temporarily closed:- Bourkes
Bend
- Nevins
Beach
Take care and monitor the situation- Being
the school holidays, 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 these school holidays, 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.
Temporary closure - River Murray Reserve - Scotts Beach and Horseshoe Bend
Due to heavy rainfall and inundation of tracks, the following areas in the Cobram Regional Park and River Murray Reserve are temporarily closed:- Scott’s
Beach
- Nevins
Beach
Take care and monitor the situation- Being
the school holidays, 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 these school holidays, 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.
Construction Underway- Karadoc and Outlet Creek
Work is underway at various sites to improve access for visitors, park users, and emergency services, helping more people enjoy parks.Construction works will include upgrading ageing infrastructure to improve access and deliver beneficial environmental and conservation outcomes.Construction detailsWorks commence: Monday 1 June 2026Track closed: Monday 1 June 2026 to Friday 31 July 2026 (no vehicle or pedestrian access)Closed areas include Edey RoadAccess during worksAccess to the Karadoc Boat Ramp is not available during this time. Boat ramp access is available downstream via the Redcliffs Boat Ramp or upstream via the Horse Shoe Bend Boat Ramp.Thank you for your patience while these important works are carried out.Attachments: RFMF Signs_Repair_Works_Underway_Karadoc (1) (160KB)
Construction Underway- Bottle Bend (Cottrell Road)
Construction Underway- Bottle BendWork is underway at various sites to improve access for visitors, park users, and emergency services, helping more people enjoy parks.Construction works will include upgrading ageing infrastructure to improve access and deliver beneficial environmental and conservation outcomes.Construction detailsWorks commence: Monday 1 June 2026Track closed: Monday 1 June 2026 to Friday 31 July 2026 (no vehicle or pedestrian access)Closed areas include Cottrell RoadAccess during worksDispersed camp sites at Bonnie Doon Bend and Echo Point remain accessible via the central track.Thank you for your patience while these important works are carried out.Attachments: RFMF Signs_Repair_Works_Underway_Bottle (1) (162KB)
Temporary closure to vehicle access due to inundation - Yarrawonga Regional Park & River Murray Reserve between Yarrawonga and Cobram
Due to moderate flooding upstream of Yarrawonga, weir releases into the Murray River downstream are expected to gradually increase in the coming days. This will result in inundation of gullies and low lying areas along visitor sites on the Murray River between Yarrawonga and Cobram over the next week. The following areas between Yarrawonga and Cobram are temporarily closed to vehicle access:- Yarrawonga
Regional Park – Yarrawonga Common, Forges Bend, Browning Bend, Little
Bruces
- River
Murray Reserve – Bruces Beach 1 & 2
Take care and monitor the situation- Being
the school holidays, 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 these school holidays, never camp under trees or branches and
avoid camping on low-lying land near creeks, rivers, streams and other
waterways.
- Floodwater
is dangerous – never drive, walk or ride through 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.
- Bourkes
Bend
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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.