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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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Balley Hooley Camping Area (Snowy River National Park, Snowy River Heritage River)
Balley Hooley Heap Burn
Planned burning operations are scheduled at Balley Hooley Camp Ground, Snowy River National Park.There are multiple vegetation heaps leftover from recent campground improvement works.The burning of these heaps will result in the temporary closure of the campground and limited access to river from the time the burn is approved for ignition until the area is declared safe. Ignition of the burn is scheduled from Wednesday 21st of May 2025 and is estimated to be completed within 24hrs of ignition.These burns are subject to favourable weather conditions.To check the status of current planned burns visit https://plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au -
Snowy River National Park
Planned aerial shooting operations targeting deer
Parts of the Snowy River National Park will be closed while aerial shooting operations targeting deer are undertaken.Closures will apply during the following dates:2-6 June 2025See attached map. Visitors are advised to check the Change of conditions listing prior to arrival for up to date information and maps or call 13 19 63.For more information about the program please visit this link.
Attachments: Snowy River NP aerial operations information map (815KB)
Temporary Closures and Altered Track Conditions on the Snowy River National Park 4WD Track Network.
The steep section of the Deddick Trail between Moonkan Track and Mountain Creek which is known as the Mt Joan Staircase is in very poor condition with very deep rutting and erosion trenches. This section of track has been deemed unsafe to drive and will remain closed to the public until further notice.Parts of the Deddick Trail are also subject to very thick Wattle and Eucalyptus regrowth and this is particularly predominant over the Mt Gelantipy Plateau. I this area, regrowth has encroached on the track to the point where it will damage passing vehicles and makes the track unsafe to navigate due to severely restricted sight lines and very limited opportunities to turn vehicles.For the above reasons, Deddick Trail will be closed from the intersection with Rich Knob Track to the intersection with Bowen Track.A through route between McKillops Bridge and Yalmy Rd exists along the Snowy Icon 4WD route via Deddick Trail, Bowen Track, Bowen Link Track, Monkeytop Track and Waratah Flat Rd. However, sections of this track network have deteriorated to the point where this route should be considered DOUBLE BLACK difficulty. Sections of the track network will be very difficult in dry weather and should only be attempted by experienced drivers travelling in groups with high clearance, dual range 4WD vehicles carrying recovery equipment.Attachments: Information - Mt Joan Staircase, Snowy Icon 4WD (539KB)
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.