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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
Wonnangatta Complex Fire - Area and Road Closures - Gippsland Alps
Certain Tracks and Sites in the Alpine National Park and Grant Historic Area remain CLOSED - Due to the Dargo Wonnangatta complex fires in the area
Closed Sites/Tracks:
- McMillans walking track within the closure area
- National Horse Trail from Wonnangatta Valley to Dargo within the closure area
- Pinnacles Day visitor area and viewing platform. Closed at junction of Pinnacles Road and Billy Goat Bluff Track Intersection.
- Certain Areas within the Grant Historic Area.
- Pioneer Racecourse Camping Ares (Alpine National Park)
- CLOSED Tracks include: Hern Spur Track, Scrubby Creek Track, Mccarthy Spur Track, Castleburn Track, Black Range Track, 65 Fire Trail Track, Junction Spur Track
Open areas
Open areas include:
- Wonnangatta Valley including access from Dargo
- Wellington Campsites on Tamboritha Road
- Wellington River Trailhead to Lake Tali Karng
- Thomastown Camping area, Kelly Hut, McMichaels Hut
- King Spur Track into Mayford
- Alpine National Park beyond Hotham Heights to the north and to Omeo
- Avon Wilderness Park
- Howitt Road
- Tamboritha Road
- King Billy Track
- Mt Howitt Carpark
- Vallejo Gantner Hut
- Macalister Springs
- Mount Howitt Walking Track
- Howitt Hut
- Bryces Gorge
- Horseyard Flat
- MacFarlane Saddle access to Tali Karng northern trail network.
- Moroka Hut
- Blue Rag Range
- Dargo High Plains including Mayford.
- Billy Goat Bluff Track
- Talbotville Camping Ground via McMillans Road
- McMillans Road from Dargo High Plains Rd to Talbotville Camping Area.
- Eaglevale Camping Area.
Please see FFM closure map https://www.ffm.vic.gov.au/permits-and-regulations/closures-of-parks-and-forests -
Rock Creek (Mitchell River National Park, Mitchell and Wonnangatta Rivers Heritage River)
Angusvale Track/Horton’s Crossing Closure
Angusvale Track/Horton’s Crossing ClosureDue to storm events, the Angusvale Track past the Rock Creek Camp area has been subject to landslip.This Landslip now prevents vehicles from accessing the ford crossing through the Mitchell River between Angusvale Track and Hortons Track. Please do not attempt to cross the river from Hortons Track as there is no access to the West side of the park from this point.The Rock Creek Camp area is still currently accessible via Angusvale Track/Mitchell Views Track of the Mitchell River Road. -
Angusvale camping area (Mitchell River National Park, Mitchell and Wonnangatta Rivers Heritage River)
Angusvale Campground is being upgraded to improve access and provide a better visitor experience for campers, hikers and paddlers.
Further upgrades will be completed at Angusvale Camping Area to improve visitors camping experience and protect the environment. Upgrades will include new amenities, fencing and revegetation. This work will be delivered by Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC).Works are scheduled to begin at the end of January 2026, with material being stockpiled early January. During this period there will be trucks and plant working within the campground area and along Mitchell River Road.
At times river access will be limited and the campground will be closed - check website for closures
https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/mitchell-river-national-park
As part of Stage One, roads and walking paths within the campground were constructed and upgraded to improve vehicle access around the campsite, define camping areas and day visitor areas better and improve pedestrian access around the campsite and to the Mitchell River.
Stage Two upgrades will provide an even better camping experience with new amenities, revegetation and improved protection of the environment.
Stage One of upgrades were funded by the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions as part of a $2.0 million program for upgrades to Far East Gippsland campgrounds. A further $1.2 million funding from Victoria's Great Outdoors will fund the Stage Two upgrades.
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.