Howqua River Heritage River

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Howqua River Heritage River

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Howqua River Heritage River

Howqua River Heritage River

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Howqua River Heritage River

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 Sites

    Howqua Hills Historic Area Toilet Upgrades

    Parks Victoria is demolishing and replacing four old toilet blocks in Howqua Hills Historic Area to improve the visitor facilities, accessibility and to bring the toilets into compliance with EPA requirements; 2 toilet blocks at Sheepyard Flat North & South and 2 toilet blocks at Fry’s Flat North & South.

    Works are expected to take place between early August - late October 2026, subject to approvals, procurement outcomes, material and contractor availability.  

    Each toilet block will be closed during works to ensure public safety during construction. The toilet installations will be completed in a staggered approach to ensure one facility remains open for visitors.  

    Toilet blocks to be replaced in order of priority 
    1. Sheepyard Flat North   
    2. Sheepyard Flat South  
    3. Fry’s Flat South & Fry’s Flat North (during seasonal road closure)
    For more information on the project, call 13 1963.

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.

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