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Ben Nevis Picnic Area (MT COLE STATE FOREST - PART, MT COLE/BEERIPMO STATE FOREST, Ben Nevis Nature Reserve)
A short walk along the Management Vehicle Only track leads to even broader views and a commemorative plaque marking the site of Avro Anson aircraft W2020, which crashed here in 1942.
Facilities include toilets, picnic tables and fire places. Dogs are not permitted at Ben Nevis Picnic Area. No bookings or fees apply, and the site is accessible by 2WD vehicles. Drinking water is not available, so bring all the water you need for your visit. There are no rubbish bins, so please take all rubbish home.
Ben Nevis Picnic Area is in the South West Fire District. Bushfire safety is a personal responsibility. For up to date information on bushfires in Victoria call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226, download the VicEmergency app, visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au or tune into a local radio station. Check the forecast fire danger before leaving home. Consider not visiting forest or bushland on stormy days or days of high bushfire risk.
How to get there
Ben Nevis Picnic Area (MT COLE STATE FOREST - PART, MT COLE/BEERIPMO STATE FOREST, Ben Nevis Nature Reserve)
Need to know
Ben Nevis Picnic Area (MT COLE STATE FOREST - PART, MT COLE/BEERIPMO STATE FOREST, Ben Nevis Nature Reserve)
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
Restrictions
- No prospecting or fossicking
- No motorised vehicles, including electric bikes or scooters allowed on management vehicle only paths, tracks or roads
- No bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, in-line roller blades, coasters or scooters on walking tracks
Warnings
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Other warnings
- Limbs may fall take care
- Trees may fall take care
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Terrain hazards
- Edge
- Uneven ground
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Animals and pests
- Snakes
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Water hazards
- Drop off