Anglers Rest Camping Area (Alpine National Park, Mitta Mitta River Heritage River)

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Anglers Rest Camping Area (Alpine National Park, Mitta Mitta River Heritage River)

Anglers Rest is a large open campground on the banks of the crystal clear Cobungra River. A great place for anglers and kayakers. Basic facilities are provided such as drop toilets a picnic table and constructed fireplaces adjacent to the Omeo Highway. Camp sites are small and sloping, so best for tents and small campers and caravans

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Anglers Rest Camping Area (Alpine National Park, Mitta Mitta River Heritage River)

Facilities

Toilets

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Anglers Rest Camping Area (Alpine National Park, Mitta Mitta River Heritage River)

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 firearms allowed
No dogs, cats, pets allowed

Warnings

Water hazards
Shallow water

Deep water

Flash flooding
Other warnings
Limbs may fall take care

Trees may fall take care
Terrain hazards
Slippery rocks
Animals and pests
Snakes

Beware European wasps

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.

Early seasonal road closures 2023

Early seasonal road closures apply to areas within and tracks bordering the Alpine National Park from 1 May 2023. See MapshareVic for locations of the closures. Visit the seasonal road closures page for more information.

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.

Alpine National Park- Planned aerial shooting operations targeting deer

Parts of the Park will be closed during these dates while aerial shooting operations targeting deer are undertaken.

Areas include Mt Bogong, Bogong High Plains, Dinner Plain, Dargo High Plains and Feathertop.

29 May-2 June 2023
5-9 June 2023

See attached map for more details.

Attachments: Alpine NP Aerial Shooting Information (685KB)

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

Ground shooting operations targeting deer

Ground control operations targeting deer will be undertaken in these Parks and Reserves from December 2022 to December 2023. These areas will remain open to visitors during operations.

Alpine National Park (Bogong High Plains, Mount Bogong, Dinner Plain, Dargo High Plains, Foothills and Southern Alps)

Buchan Caves Reserve

Burrowa-Pine Mountain

Cape Conran Coastal Park

Cape Liptrap Coastal Park

Cabbage Tree Creek Flora Reserve

Errinundra National Park

Lake Tyers State Park

Lakes National Park

Baw Baw National Park

Mount Buffalo National Park

Mount Mittamatite Regional Park

Mount Mitta Mitta Flora Reserve

Mount Lawson State Park

Mount Granya State Park

Mountain Creek Education Area

Pheasant Creek Flora Reserve

Wabba Wilderness Park

Wilsons Promontory National Park

For more information about deer control to protect biodiversity, please visit this link.

Early seasonal closure for Davies Plain Track and Kings Plain Track, Alpine National Park

Kings Plain Track and Davies Plain Track between Buckwong Creek Camping Area (at Tom Groggin) and Charlies Creek Camping Area are seasonally closed to all vehicles from 1 May to 30 November inclusive. Sections of Davies Plain Track north of Buckwong Creek Camping Area (at Tom Groggin) and south of Charlies Creek Camping Area are seasonally closed to vehicles between the 2nd Thursday in June and the Thursday before Melbourne Cup day.

Attachments: Davies Plain Track seasonal closure section_1 May - 30 Nov (258KB)

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.

King Billies Track

King Billies Track approx. 400m from the King Billies/Bluff track intersection, Alpine National Park is in poor condition were a bog hole has formed at the first switchback heading East towards the Macalister River. The bog hole is impassable in wet conditions.

Road Conditions - Tamboritha, Howitt & Moroka Roads

Tamboritha, Howitt and Moroka Roads in the Foothills and Southern Alps area of the Alpine National Park are currently recommended for all wheel drive and four wheel drive vehicles with sufficient clearance and appropriate tyres. Vehicles travelling on the Howitt, Tamboritha (unsealed section) and Moroka Roads require attention to variations of the surface condition. Conditions can change rapidly with rain and snow, please allow more time for your journey and always drive to the conditions.