Beechworth Historic Park

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    Beechworth Historic Park

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    Beechworth Historic 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.

    • Beechworth Historic Park

      Closure of a section of Lake Sambell to Lake Kerferd Walking Track

      A section of the Lake Sambell to Lake Kerferd walking track in Beechworth Historic Park has been closed for safety reasons.
       
      An engineering assessment completed on the track recommended immediate closure. The inspection identified serious safety concerns relating to abandoned mine shafts.
       
      The track provides access from Lake Kerferd to Lake Sambell in Beechworth. The rest of the track remains open. Signage is in place to notify visitors of the closure.
       
      Further assessments including geotechnical investigations are being undertaken to determine risk mitigation options and funding estimates. A timeline for completion of these is not yet available.
       

      Closure of section of Lake Sambell to Lake Kerferd Walking Track

      A section of the Lake Sambell to Lake Kerferd Walking track (between Gee Road and Silver Creek Caravan Park) in Beechworth Historic Park has been closed for safety reasons.
       
      An engineering assessment completed on the track recommended immediate closure. The inspection identified serious safety concerns relating to abandoned mine shafts.
       
       The rest of the track remains open. Signage is in place to notify visitors of the closure.
       

    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. 

     

    Two hikers reach the summit of Mount Nelse at Bogong High Plains
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