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Lower Ovens Wildlife Reserve (hunting)
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.
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Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
Lower Ovens Wildlife Reserve - temporary closure due to inundation
Due to flooding on the Ovens River, the following areas in Lower Ovens Wildlife Reserve are temporarily closed:- Parolas
Bend
- Little
Naughtons
- Big
Naughtons
Take care and monitor the situation- Being
the school holidays, we encourage community members to take extra care
around rivers, creeks and lakes as water levels may rise quickly and
without warning. We encourage those travelling to new or unfamiliar areas
to exercise additional caution.
- If
camping these school holidays, never camp under trees or branches and
avoid camping on low-lying land near creeks, rivers, streams and other
waterways.
- If
conditions outside appear dangerous over the coming days, please stay
inside. If you are driving and conditions deteriorate, safely pull over
away from drains, trees, low-lying areas and floodwater.
- Stay
up-to-date with any warnings issued by downloading the VicEmergency app and
establishing a personal watch zone for your local area or the area you are
travelling to. Updated forecasts are also available on the Bureau of
Meteorology website at bom.gov.au.
- Local
flood guides are also available at ses.vic.gov.au to aid
preparation.
- Parolas
Bend
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.