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.
Things To Do
Tobogganing
The dedicated toboggan area is only available when there is adequate snow and is marked with fencing and signage.
All toboggan users must walk up the side of the slope to avoid being hit by those coming down the hill.
Conditions on the toboggan slope can deteriorate late in the day due to freezing, making the snow very fast and rock hard.
Only moulded plastic toboggans are allowed.
Check the daily snow report in the Change of Conditions section below.
How to get there
Dingo Dell
Travel from Porepunkah up the mountain and follow the signs at Tucker Box Corner to Dingo Dell. Turn right at the car park area and follow the small access road down to the café building. At the turning circle drive back out the way you came in and park on the left-hand side of the road. Once this access road is full of parked vehicles the road will be closed and all other vehicles must either continue to Cresta Valley or head back down the road to another site in the park. Do not park in the main car park.
Facilities
Need to know
Dingo Dell
Accessibility
Vehicle access for disabled visitors can be organised once in the park by speaking with staff at the Dingo Dell car park.
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
Mt Buffalo Road - uphill lane closure December 3rd 7.30-10.30am
30th anniversary of the Tour of BrightThe third stage of the Tour of Bright cycling event is held at Mt Buffalo National Park on Sunday, December 3. The Mt Buffalo Road uphill lane will be closed from the park entrance station to Dingo Dell from 7.30am to 10.30am. Visitors staying at Lake Catani Campground will be able to leave the plateau on Sunday morning as the downhill lane is not impacted by the event. Travel from the campground to The Horn and Cresta Valley between 7.30-10.30am will not be possible. Please plan your day accordingly.For more information on the event visit www.tourofbright.com.au
We apologise for any inconvenience.Reservoir Road closed
Reservoir Road has been damaged extensively by a storm on June 8th 2023. Mt Buffalo National Park had 176mm of rain fall in 24 hours. Reservoir Road will be closed indefinitely to vehicle traffic until considerable repairs can be made.The closure of Reservoir Road adds an additional 3kms each way for walks to Mt McLeod, Rocky Creek, Eagle Point and Og Gog & McGog.Parking is available at the junction of Reservoir Road and Mt Buffalo Road near the Vic Roads depot.The Gorge Coffee Van opening days and hours
The Gorge Coffee Van opening days and hours of operationThe Coffee Van is located at the lower end of The Gorge carpark. The Gorge is a great location to start one of the many walks in the Mt Buffalo National Park or to have a picnic.The coffee van will only be open weekends until the Saturday, 16th December. With the exception of the following weekends, 2-3 December and 9-10 December, when the coffee van will be closed.
The coffee van will be open every day from Saturday, 16th December to Monday, 29th January. The coffee van will be closed on Christmas Day.
The Gorge Coffee Van opening hours are 10am until 4pm. -
Mount Buffalo National Park
Planned aerial shooting operations targeting deer – December 2023
Parts of the Park will be closed during these dates while aerial shooting operations targeting deer are undertaken.11-15 December 202318-20 December 2023See attached map for details.Attachments: Mt Buffalo aerial operations Information sign (275KB)
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Lake Catani Campground (Mount Buffalo National Park)
Lake Catani Campground campfire pits only (no bbq plates or billy hooks)
The campfire pits at Lake Catani Campground are currently being reconstructed. The old concrete slabs and swinging bbq plates and billy holding arms have been removed to be replaced with prefabricated campfire places using larger concrete pads and metal surrounds. Currently the campfire places consist only of dirt bases and rock surrounds. If you would like to cook on an open fire you will need to bring your own self-standing bbq plate and a tripod for a billy or pot. Free gas bbqs and picnic tables are available at the Lakeside Picnic Area. This area is a short walk from the campground.We apologise for any inconvenience and are working towards getting the new fireplaces in-situ as soon as possible. -
Notices Affecting Multiple Parks
Ground shooting operations targeting deer
Control operations (ground shooting) targeting deer are undertaken in this area. The Park will remain open to visitors during operations.
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