Things to do in the area
Hiking in Alpine National Park
Explore some of Australia's best mountain walking around Mount Bogong, including the Staircase, Eskdale Spur and a variety of other day hikes and family walks.
Dispersed camping in Alpine National Park
The Alpine National Park offers some of the most authentic and scenic bush camping opportunities in Victoria.
How to get there
Historic huts in Alpine National Park
Walking is one of the best ways to discover the variety and beauty of the alpine environment. The day walks described in this leaflet are just a selection from many possibilities. The walking season lasts from early November until late May as the area is usually snow covered during winter and early spring. Park cars on the roadside and not on the native snow grasses, which are easily damaged.
When you're there
All visitors, especially walkers, should realise that weather conditions can change rapidly in alpine areas. Snowfalls can be experienced at any time of the year and water can be extremely scarce, so always be prepared with;
• warm clothing
• wind and waterproof jacket
• gloves, hat, sunglasses and strong footwear
• energy food and water
• compass and relevant topographical map
• warm clothing
• wind and waterproof jacket
• gloves, hat, sunglasses and strong footwear
• energy food and water
• compass and relevant topographical map
Need to know
Historic huts in 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.
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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Alpine National Park
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)
Alpine National Park: road and track closures
These roads and tracks are closed due to current weather conditions at alpine elevations:
- Dargo High Plains Road
- Blue Rag Range Track
- Basalt North Track
- Twins Track
- Twins Jeep Track
- Mount Murray Track North
- Gunns Track
These tracks will remain closed until seasonal closure openings on 29 October 2026.In the interest of public safety, Victoria Police, Department of Energy Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) and Parks Victoria closed these high elevation alpine roads and tracks in State Forest and the Alpine National Park.Ground shooting operations targeting deer
Control operations (ground shooting) targeting deer are undertaken in this area. The Park will remain open to visitors during these operations.For more information about Parks Victoria deer control to protect biodiversity, please visit: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/get-into-nature/conservation-and-science/conserving-our-parks/feral-animals/deer -
Beveridge Station Camping Area (Alpine National Park, UNKNOWN)
Change of Condition Alpine NP – Road & Track Closures:
Dargo High Plains Road, Blue Rag Range Track, Basalt North Track, Twins Track, Twins Jeep Track, Mount Murray Track North and Gunns Track.Due to current weather conditions at alpine elevations and in the interest of public safety Victoria Police, Department of Energy Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) and Parks Victoria will be closing the above-mentioned high elevation alpine roads and tracks in State Forest and the Alpine NP. These tracks will now remain closed until seasonal closure openings on the 29th of October 2026.