Back Wall Walk (Mount Buffalo National Park)

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Back Wall Walk (Mount Buffalo National Park)

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Back Wall Walk (Mount Buffalo National Park)

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

  • No bicycles

Warnings

  • Terrain hazards
    • Edge

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.

Mt McLeod Track – Changing Track Conditions

Repair works on storm-damaged sections of Reservoir Road from Monday the 3rd of March 2025 will close access to the Mt McLeod Track for walkers and mountain bikers on weekdays (Monday to Friday).

Alternative access routes to the track includes:
  • Long Plain Track, Rocky Creek Track, Five Acre Track, and Og Gog & McGog Track (approximately 7.5 km to Mt McLeod Track)
 
Refer to attached map. 

Mt McLeod Campground Closure
The Mt McLeod Campground will be closed Monday to Friday due to access restraints from Reservoir Rd.
 
Bookings are available for Saturday nights.

Visitors are advised to stay alert to changing conditions and adhere to any closures.

Attachments: VG_MtBuffaloNP_Map2_MtMcleod (3,178KB)

Reservoir Road – Closure for repair

Reservoir Road will be closed for storm damage repairs starting Monday the 3rd of March 2025, with completion expected by Spring 2025.

Reservoir Road will be closed to walkers, mountain bikers, and vehicles on weekdays (Monday to Friday) due to operational construction activities including large machinery repairing damaged sections.

The road will open to walkers and mountain bikers on weekends and public holidays.

Alternative access to Mt McLeod, Rocky Creek, Eagle Point, and Og Gog & McGog is available via Long Plain Track.

Visitors are advised to stay alert to changing conditions and adhere to any closures.

Attachments: Reservior_Rd_Closure_Map (334KB)

South Buffalo Walking Track - Changing Track Conditions

Repair works on storm-damaged sections of the South Buffalo Walking Track will be occurring between Monday the 31st of March to Friday the 2nd of May 2025. The track is accessible during this period and visitors are advised to stay alert to changing conditions and adhere to any closures.
 
The South Buffalo Walking Track and Cresta Valley carpark will be CLOSED Monday the 28th of April.
 
Thanks - Mt Buffalo NP Team.

Rocky Creek Track Alternative Access

Alternative access to the Rocky Creek Track is required Weekdays due to the closure of Reservoir Road for repairs.


Weekday access to the Rocky Creek track is available via the Long Plain Track.
 
Refer to attached map. 

Attachments: VG_MtBuffaloNP_Map2_RockyCk (3,142KB)

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

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