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State Coal Mine Historic & Cultural Features Res.

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State Coal Mine Historic & Cultural Features Res.

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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.

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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.

  • State Coal Mine Historic & Cultural Features Res.

    Underground Tours Suspended for Maintenance Works

    Underground tours will be suspended from Monday 27th April 2026 until the end of August 2026, to allow contractors to complete underground works safely. 
     
    These works relate to the capital project currently underway at the State Coal Mine. You can find more information about this project on the State Coal Mine project page.
     
     
    Bookings for underground tours during the affected dates will be closed.
     
     
    All aboveground attractions including the heritage trail, Visitor Centre and Coal Mine Cafe will remain open daily from 10am-4pm.

  • Notices Affecting Multiple Sites

    Mount Buffalo Snow Report 12.08.25

    Mt Buffalo National Park Snow, Road, and Weather Daily Report
    Time:     0930 hrs                       Date: Wednesday 12th August 2026
    Current conditions
    Fresh snow:
    Snow cover:
     
    Temperature  
    Dingo Dell Day Shelter
    Dusting of snow this morning
     Fair
    2° @ Mt Buffalo Park Office
    Dingo Dell café closed
     
     
    Tobogganing
    Status
    Condition
    Groomed date
    Dingo Dell – elevation 1420m
    Closed
    N/A
    N/A
    Cresta Valley - elevation 1480m
    Open
    N/A
    N/A
     
    No toboggan rental available on Mt Buffalo this year. Rental available in Porepunkah, Bright, Myrtleford & Ovens
     
     
    Snowshoe Trails
    (Marked with snowshoe signs)
    Status
    Condition
     
    Closed
    N/A
    N/A
    Sentinel – 1.5 km return
    Closed
    N/A
    N/A
    Cresta Valley – 2kms return
    Closed
    N/A
    N/A
     
     
    Cross Country Trails
    Status
    Condition
    Groomed date
    Beginners Loop
    Closed
    N/A
    N/A
    Bogong Plain
    Closed
    N/A
    N/A
    The Horn Road
    Closed
                         N/A
    N/A
     
     
    Vehicle chains
    Status
    To be carried
    Yes
    Currently being fitted
    No
     
    Please adhere to the chain fitting signage on the mountain.
     
     
     
     
    Forecast Falls Creek – Most accurate for Mount Buffalo
     
     
     
    Comments:
     
     
     
     

    Interpreting the Snow Conditions
    Toboggan Slopes
    Excellent – good deep cover with fresh surface
    Very Good – good deep cover
    Good – good cover, may have wet areas and or holes to soil
    Fair – mostly covered but could be wet, holes and other hazards
    Poor – patchy cover, wet, holes and other hazards
    Snow play – enough snow for scraping together a small snow creature and some snowballs
    Sightseeing – patches of snow to look at
    No snow – time to go hiking
    Interpreting the Snow Conditions
    Cross Country Ski Trails and Snowshoe Trails
    Excellent - good deep cover with fresh surface
    Very Good - good deep cover
    Good - complete cover with occasional obstacle
    Fair - mostly continuous snow cover with some obstacles
    Poor - mostly continuous snow cover with numerous obstacles
    Patchy - patchy cover, insufficient for skiing or snowshoeing
    Closed - time to go kayaking
     
     
    View the Dingo Dell and Cresta Valley Snowcams
    Mt Buffalo Weather Station
    The Mt Buffalo Parks Victoria office has a weather station on the roof (elevation 1320m). For current weather conditions and forecasting download the Davis WeatherLink app. Set Mt Buffalo Parks Office in your favourites. The Mt Porepunkah Fire Tower is the next closest Davis weather station to Mt Buffalo.
    General Information for Winter Visitors
    It remains a requirement to carry snow chains in all vehicles, for any vehicle passing through the Park entrance. This includes visitors who are wanting to visit Lady Bath, Eurobin or Rollason’s Falls.
    There is no entry fee to visit Mt Buffalo National Park.
    Mt Buffalo has three seasonal road closures. These are The Horn Road from Cresta Valley, Reservoir Road and the Lake Catani Road. These roads close on the Thursday after Kings Birthday in June and re-open on 15th September, if road conditions allow.
    The Lake Catani Campground is open for winter camping from the Friday before Kings Birthday long weekend until August 31. Limited facilities - drop toilet only. Walk in/ski in only. No booking required.
    Refer to the Parks Victoria Mt Buffalo National Park webpage for more information on winter activities.
    If you would like to receive the Mt Buffalo Snow Report email tomas.sanchez@parks.vic.gov.au
    Mt Buffalo Snow Reports are also posted on the Parks Victoria Mt Buffalo web page – click the tab ‘!This area has reported issues’. https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/mount-buffalo-national-park

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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.

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