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Mt. Buangor State Park
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
Park Partial Closure - Fire Recovery
Due to a widespread bushfire in February 2024, many areas in the Mount Buangor State Park remain closed for public safety. This is to allow for stabilisation works and the rebuilding of visitor infrastructure including roads, campgrounds and walking tracks. Sites such as Middle Creek, Ferntree and Bailes Campgrounds remain closed.
Whats Open?Ferntree Visitor Area, Ferntree Waterfall walking track and the Ferntree Waterfalls Road from the western highway.
Dairymaid road (providing access through the park to Mt Cole State Park).The Beeripmo walk - Accessible from the adjoining the Mt Cole State Forest, providing access to Mount Buangor lookout and Grevillea lookout.Read about our recovery progress on our Mount Buangor State Park fire recovery project page.
Fire recovery works in the Mount Buangor State Park has been complex and staff continue to work hard to reopen visitor sites, roads and walking tracks.
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.