Barmah National Park

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    Barmah National Park

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    Barmah National Park

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    Barmah National Park

    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.

    • Notices Affecting Multiple Parks

      Current Access 09-09-2021

      Some tracks have been closed to motor vehicles within Barmah National Park for public safety and to protect track conditions following local rainfall and the current flood water remaining on tracks.
       
      The following tracks are open within Barmah National Park, however are recommended four-wheel drive only and are subject to change in the short term due to high flooding expected:
      Sand Ridge Tk (to the Dharnya Centre), Reserve Tk (part), Ulupna Beach Tk and the access tracks to the Barmah Lakes Day Visitor Area and Campgrounds.
       
      Depending on changing conditions, 2WD drive vehicles and some 4WDs, including those with low clearance or without snorkels fitted, may have difficulty accessing some of these tracks. 
      It's highly recommended not to attempt to cross flood water for visitor safety and the safety of others.
       
      Most tracks are open in the River Murray Reserve and Tocumwal Regional Park (adjoining Barmah National Park) including Carters Tk (part) and Barmah Creek Tk (part).
       
      See the attached map for tracks that remain open, highlighted maroon recommended for 4x4 only access.
       
      We will review access on a weekly basis and open the closed areas as soon as possible. Please take care on all tracks due to the wet conditions and if you can avoid using wet tracks, please do so to prevent track damage.
       
      Visitors to parks and reserves are reminded to follow the public health measures in place across regional Victoria, by following physical distancing measures.

      Attachments: Current Access 50,000ML 09-09-2021 (618KB)

    • Barmah National Park

      Barmah Strategic Action Plan

      Parks Victoria released the Strategic Action Plan: Protection of floodplain marshes in Barmah National Park and Barmah Forest Ramsar site [2020-2023] on Friday 21 February 2020. The plan outlines a four-year program to address threats in the Barmah Forest and protect it for current and future generations. More information and the plan are available here.

    How we keep it special

    Parks and nature are an important part of improving and maintaining health for individuals and communities and Parks Victoria has a clear role to play in connecting people with parks. We are committed to delivering works on the ground across Victoria’s park network to protect and enhance park values and to ensure parks are healthy and resilient for current and future generations. This includes world class conservation projects and environmental programs, research, facilities and experiences across the estate. 

     

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