Bunyip State Park

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Bunyip State Park

See a green mosaic as you traverse the diverse ecosystems of Bunyip State Park; from heathland swamps to towering mountain ash forests. Explore on foot, horseback, trail bike or in the comfort of your four-wheel drive. Keep an eye out for the southern-emu wren and swamp bush-pea, both rare sights.

Follow the Lawsons Falls Circuit Walk to the only waterfall within Bunyip State Park. The narrow trail meanders through dense bush and verdant fern gullies before emerging at a small clearing with views across to Lawson Falls.

Four-wheel drive and trail bike enthusiasts make your way to the Gentle Annie and Blue Range 4WD and Trail Bike Trails for a thrilling day out. Pitch a tent in the serene setting of Mortimer Camping Area, Nash Creek Campground, Forest Road Campground or the hike-in Freemans Mill Camping Area.

Bunyip State Park is one of the few places in Victoria where our state floral emblem, the Common Heath, and state fauna emblem, the Leadbeater’s Possum, along with our state avian emblem, the Helmeted Honeyeater, can all be found.

Bunyip State Park is part of an Aboriginal cultural is part of an Aboriginal cultural landscape that includes the traditional Country of the Bunurong People and the Wurundjeri People. Parks Victoria respects the deep and continuing connection that Traditional Owners have to these lands and waters, and we recognise their ongoing role in caring for Country.

Things to do in the area

A four wheel drive crosses the Howqua River in the Alpine National Park.

Four wheel driving and trail bike riding

A number of roads and tracks within Bunyip State Park provide a range of experiences, great scenery and a sense of escapism.

Three horseriders saddle-up a pack horse before the day's riding.

Heritage Horse Trail

Horse riding is a great way to explore the distinctive bush atmosphere of Bunyip State Park and nearby Kurth Kiln Regional Park. The Heritage Horse Trail follows some of the course from the 2009 Tom Quilty Gold Cup ride – Australia’s national horse riding endurance event.

Camping at Bunyip State Park

There are several camping areas within Bunyip State Park. No fees apply for these campgrounds.

Wildlife and Nature

Kangaroos

Koalas

Lyrebirds

Wallabies

Wombats

Tours and adventure experiences in parks

One of the best ways you can get into nature is with a Licensed Tour Operator.

There are more than 400 Licensed Tour Operators across Victoria who are ready and waiting to help you experience and connect with Victoria’s spectacular parks and waterways.

Discover more than 60 different types of nature-based experiences including hiking, mountain biking, boating, four-wheel driving, indigenous culture tours, birdwatching, surfing, diving and so much more.

Licensed Tour Operators know all the best places to go and will plan and prepare your visit to ensure you are safe and can enjoy your nature-based adventure to the fullest.

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How to get there

Bunyip State Park

When you're there

Download a detailed map of Bunyip State Park.

Bunyip State Park - Map

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When to go

Spring

Need to know

Bunyip State 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.

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.

Mortimer Camping and Picnic Area

Bunyip State Park - Closure of Mortimer Nature Walk

Mortimer Nature Walk was severely impacted by storm events during February 2024 and the southern section of the track remains closed to walkers until bridge repairs, tree risk and cleanup works have been undertaken.

Visitors are encouraged to explore other walks in the area such as Nicholls Hut Track to Four Brothers Rocks or walking tracks near Dyers Camping and Picnic Area.

Operation Columbus Compliance Program

Parks Victoria, in partnership with Victoria Police, have launched a dedicated compliance operation, Operation Columbus, targeting illegal activities within Bunyip State Park, Kurth Kiln Regional Park and surrounding areas.

Illegal activities, particularly off-road four-wheel driving, damage to infrastructure and firewood collection are having devastating impacts on the natural and cultural values of these areas. Parks Victoria have a legal and moral obligation to conserve and protect these areas in line with the National Park Regulations (2013).

It is important when planning to visit a park that visitors are aware of the activities that are permitted and where there may be restrictions. For example, Bunyip State Park has different regulations to nearby state forests. Dogs, firewood collection, entering seasonally closed areas and driving off road (leaving the road or track to drive on fuel breaks or through the bush) are not permitted within Bunyip State Park.

Operation Columbus will be continuing throughout the coming months, occurring on both weekends and weekdays.
Bunyip State Park

Nash Creek Campground Upgrades

Nash Creek Campground will be closed until September 2024 while upgrades to the camping facilities are undertaken.

Parks Victoria will be increasing the number of camping sites to accommodate motorhomes and caravans, improving vehicle parking and entry road, treating hazardous trees to make the campground safer for visitors and will be formalising existing sites to protect environmental values. Other facilities such as picnic tables and firepits will also be installed.

Visitors are encouraged to use other campgrounds within Bunyip State Park (such as Mortimer Camping and Picnic Area, Dyers Camping and Picnic Ground and Forest Road Camping Area) and Scout Loop Camping Area in nearby Kurth Kiln Regional Park.

For further information please contact the Parks Victoria Information Centre at info@parks.vic.gov.au or call 13 1963.

Seasonal Road Closures - Bunyip State Park

Seasonal Road Closures 2024 - Bunyip State Park

Parks Victoria works in partnership with Four Wheel Drive Victoria and the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action to ensure roads and tracks in parks across the State are available for visitors to safely access remote locations through the warmer months of the year. Certain roads and tracks are closed to vehicles (such as four-wheel drives and trailbikes) during the winter and early spring to ensure visitor safety, prevent unnecessary damage to roads and tracks and to protect sensitive environments.

Roads and tracks closed in Bunyip State Park from 14th June to 4th November 2024

Andersons Road

Andersons Track

Birrell Track

Blue Range Road

Bullock Link Track

Bunyip Ridge Track

Gentle Annie Track

Little Bunyip Track

Nash Creek Loop Track

Quartz Creek Road

Robertsons Creek Fireline Track

Rocky Track
Tea Tree Track

Western Track

Significant fines apply to breaches of seasonal closures.

Further information is available from the Parks Victoria Information Centre 13 1963 or via https://www.parks.vic.gov.au

Ash Landing Road - Temporary Closure

As a result of recent weather events the surface condition of Ash Landing Road in Bunyip State Park has deteriorated resulting in it becoming unsafe to carry vehicle traffic. Ash Landing Road is closed between Black Snake Creek Road and Beenak East Road.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

How we keep it special

We aim to ensure that our valued parks, and the natural assets and cultural heritage they hold, can be enjoyed now and by future generations.

Bunyip State Park Management Plan (PDF)