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7 Mile Flat Camping Area (Howqua River Heritage River, Alpine National Park)
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7 Mile Flat Camping Area (Howqua River Heritage River, Alpine National Park)
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7 Mile Flat Camping Area (Howqua River Heritage River, Alpine National 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.
Warnings & Restrictions
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed
Restrictions
- No dogs allowed
Warnings
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Animals and pests
- Horses
- Snakes
- Beware European wasps
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Other warnings
- Limbs may fall take care
Be Prepared
Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care. Find out more.
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.
Track closures due to flood impact
The following tracks are closed due to impact by storms and flood. Crews will assess and reopen when safe:The following tracks are closed due to impact by storms and flood. Crews will assess and reopen when safe:
- Cobberas Track
- Ingeegoodbee Track
- Little Cobbler Track
- McFarlines
Flat Track
Mt Selwyn Road closure
Mount Selwyn Road is closed between the intersections of Five Ways and Canyo Road between May 2023 till approximately December 2023 due to significant road works being undertaken on this section of road.
Alternate routes are Dingo Creek Tk - Great Diving Range Tk - Mt Selwyn Rd, Selwyn Creek Rd - Great Driving Range Tk - Mt Selwyn Rd or Selwyn Creek Rd - Tea Tree Range Rd - Mt Selwyn Rd or Walshs Tk - East Buffalo Rd - West Humffray Rd - Selwyn Tk. - Please check seasonal road closures prior to departure as these might affect your vogue.
In the interest of visitor safety this road is closed between May 2023 till approximately December 2023.
Wabonga and McMillan's Track closures for repairs and maintenance
Wabonga 4WD track will be closed from the intersection of Paradise Falls Rd to Basin Track intersection, and McMillan's Track will be closed from Burrowes Rd to Wabonga track for the period 25th September to 15th December inclusive.
The closure is to allow for important track repairs, culvert and bridge installations to support fire fighting access and response.
If the works are completed prior to the 15th December the track will be re-opened.
Alternative access to the Wabonga Plateau area can be via Long Spur, Basin Track, Top Crossing, or Burnt Top once the Seasonal Road closures have ended on the 2nd November.
Mt Murray Track North closure
Due to track damage and poor track condition resulting in a risk to visitors, environmental damage and further track damage, Mt Murray Track North is currently closed.
Alternate route is Selwyn Creek Road - Mt Murray Logging Road.
In the interest of visitor safety, this road is closed until further notice until track repairs can be undertaken.
Planned aerial shooting operations targeting deer – December 2023
Parts of the Alpine National Park will be closed during these dates while
aerial
shooting operations targeting deer are undertaken.
11-15 December (Bogong High Plains & Feathertop)
18-20 December 2023 (Bogong High Plains, Feathertop & Dinner Plain/Dargo
High Plains)
The following
tracks and visitor areas will be closed during the operation:
FEATHERTOP:
· MUMC Hut
· Bon Accord Spur
· Northwest Spur
· East Ovens Track
BOGONG
HIGH PLAINS:
· Moncrieffs Gap Track
· East Kiewa Fire Track
· Cranky Charlie Track
· Roper Spur Track
· Big River Fire Track (off BHP Road)
· Spring Saddle Track
· Arthur Track
· Mt Arthur Fire Trail
· Red Fox Track
· Black Possum Spur Track
· Junction Spur Fire Track
DINNER
PLAIN/DARGO HIGH PLAINS & HOTHAM
· Mt Tabletop Walking Track
· Mayford
· Kings Spur
· Longs Spur
See attached map for details.
Attachments: Alpine National Park aerial shooting information (652KB)
McNamara Hut (Buckety Plain) Camping Area (Bundara-Cobungra Remote and Natural Area, Alpine National Park
A sink hole has appeared on Trap Yard Gap Track between the Bogong High Plains Road and the locked gate 500 m away from McNamara Hut camping ground in the Bundara Buckety Plain area. Trap Yard Gap Track has been closed to vehicles for their own safety and to maintain the integrity of the road. There is flagging/caution tape across the track where it exists the Bogong High Plains Road to highlight that the track should not be driven on.
McNamara Hut (Buckety Plain) Camping Area (Bundara-Cobungra Remote and Natural Area, Alpine National Park
A sink hole has appeared on Trap Yard Gap Track between the Bogong High Plains Road and the locked gate 500 m away from McNamara Hut camping ground in the Bundara Buckety Plain area. Trap Yard Gap Track has been closed to vehicles for their own safety and to maintain the integrity of the road. There is flagging/caution tape across the track where it exists the Bogong High Plains Road to highlight that the track should not be driven on.
Davies Plain Track - 2.3 km track section currently closed due to flood damage
A 2.3km section of
Davies Plain Track, near Davies Plain Hut Camping Area within the Alpine
National Park, is currently closed to all vehicles because of significant water
damage and severe erosion, following recent flood and storm events in the area. As
a result of the temporary closure, Davies Plain Track is not a
thoroughfare for vehicles between Tom Groggin and Charlies Creek Camping
Area. There is currently no vehicle access to Davies Plain Hut or the
adjoining camping area, pending further assessments
and subsequent repairs. Nearest camping areas accessible to
suitable 4WD vehicles on Davies Plain Track are Charlies Creek Camping Area to
the south; and Buckwong Creek Camping Area to the north (near Tom
Groggin).
Flood and Storm Affected Areas
Access to Willis Camping Area is currently closed due to recent storm and flood activity in the Area. Please see Vic Traffic website for details.
Mt Pinnibar Track - deteriorated condition
Mt Pinnibar Track – deteriorated condition
Mt Pinnibar Track between Walkers Road and Tom
Groggin Track has deteriorated significantly following recent flood and storm
events.
Visitors are advised to consider alternate routes to the summit of Mt Pinnibar until repairs can be carried out.
Bogong High Plains Road
Following the landslide at Bogong Village the Bogong High Plains Road is now open however remediation work will
continue into the foreseeable future to rectify the damage created by the
landslide. Parks Victoria advises that all visitors check the Regional Roads Victoria and Victoria's big build website
for the latest traffic updates on closures or delays before visiting.
https://regionalroads.vic.gov.au/map/north-eastern-improvements/bogong-high-plains-road-landslip
https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects/mrpv/bogong-high-plains-road-landslip
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.