Dingo Dell

A small valley amongst snow gums and occasionally visited by the plateau's resident alpine dingo population, Dingo Dell is aptly named.

Dingo Dell in winter is the ideal location for toboganning, snow play and snow shoeing. In summer it is possible to walk up the old ski slopes to the top of the ridge for views across the plateau.

Dingo Dell is one of two toboggan and snow play areas located at Mt Buffalo. Its wide, gentle slopes offer a range of safe and enjoyable snow experiences.

Facilities at Dingo Dell include a designated toboggan slope, open areas for snow play, first aid room, take away food and drinks, toilets, and a marked snowshoe track to the hilltop above.

This winter with restrictions caused by COVID-19 there will be systems in place during anticipated busy periods, such as the school holidays and weekends, to ensure the safety of staff and visitors and compliance of restrictions.

At these busy times, Parks Victoria staff will limit the number of visitors permitted into the park at any one time. Once capacity is met, entry to the park will be temporarily halted.. Vehicles will be permitted to enter as other vehicles leave. Parks Victoria staff will be at the park entry to advise visitors. A message sign at the roundabout at Porepunkah will show the current entry conditions and any expected delays.

The following will also apply:

• Indoor shelter will not be available during school holidays and weekends, and will not be guaranteed at other times.
• Observe physical distancing of 1.5 metres at all times
• Do not gather in groups of more than 20 people
• There will be limits on parking and on-site signage will indicate availability
• Please continue to Cresta Valley if parking is full or turn around and visit other sites such as Grossmans Mill, the Gorge and Chalet.
• Do not join vehicle queues or park illegally.
• When there is enough snow cover for tobogganing, the toilets will be open every day from 10 am – 5 pm and the café will be open every day except Wednesdays.
• When there is no snow for tobogganing the café and toilets will be open for weekends only
• The café will only be offering takeaway café service from 10 am – 3 pm when open.
• Visitors are encouraged to come well prepared – bring sufficient food, drinks, warm and waterproof clothing, spare dry clothing etc.