Parts of the Alpine National Park (Howitt/Wellington Plains) and the
Avon Wilderness area will be closed while aerial shooting operations targeting deer
are undertaken (see attached map for details).
The closures will apply during the following dates:
18-22 November 2024
3-7 March 2025
The following
tracks and visitor areas will be closed during the operation:
• Caledonia
River Track
• East
Caledonia Track
• Dingo Hill
Track
• Scrubby
Hill Track
• Kellys
Lane between Tamboritha Rd and Howitt Road
• Guys Hut
loop to Dry River Walking Track
• The
Sentinels, Wellington Plains, McFarlane Saddle, Moroka Gap, Millers Hut and
Spion Kopje Walking Tracks
• Riggall
Spur and Gillios Track north of Lake Tali Karng
All other
tracks remain open.
For more information about the program please visit this link.
Attachments:
Alpine NP & Avon Wilderness aerial ops information sign (1,614KB)
Wild Horse Gap Track is currently closed as a result of poor track condition until further notice.
Access to the park is not affected - alternate routes are available that will enable transit through this section of the Alpine National Park. If you require assistance with journey planning as a result of the closure, please contact the local Parks Victoria office for assistance via 13 19 63.
The Moroka River pedestrian bridge is closed until further notice due to being assessed as structurally unsound.
Access to Moroka Hut is via the Moroka Range Walking Track (4WD only).
The 4x4 tracks in the Eastern Region are an iconic part of Victoria and an important focal point for many people. With a large number of visits per year, they are very popular for outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, mountain biking and four-wheel driving.
Unfortunately, sometimes we must close infrastructure in the interests of public safety and environmental protection.
The following tracks have been significantly damaged by storms and floods and are currently closed to motor vehicles to ensure public safety and environmental protection:
- Cobberas Track
-
Macfarlane Flat Track
-
Ingeegoodbee Track
The tracks are likely to remain closed to motor vehicles until detailed site assessments have been completed. Assessments and repair works are not expected to be completed until late 2024 / early 2025.
Before visiting, Visitors should always check the Parks Victoria website for the latest information about their desti
nation.
Parts of the Alpine National Park will be closed during the following
dates while aerial shooting operations targeting deer are undertaken.
18-22 November 2024
3-7 February 2025
3-7 March 2025
The following
tracks and visitor areas will be closed during the operation:
CLOSED—Mt Feathertop
·
MUMC Hut
·
Bon Accord Spur
·
Northwest Spur
·
East Ovens Track
·
All other tracks remain open
CLOSED—Dinner
Plain/Dargo High Plains
·
Mt
Tabletop Walking Track
·
Mayford
·
Kings
Spur
·
Long
Spur
·
All
other tracks remain open
CLOSED—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 Track
·
All
other tracks remain open
For more information about the
program please visit this link.
Attachments:
Alpine NP aerial ops information sign (2,025KB)
The following Parks will have some areas closed while aerial shooting operations are undertaken. Popular visitor sites, walking trails and campgrounds are generally excluded from treatment areas and will remain open to visitors. More information and maps with details on access restrictions be posted here in the coming weeks. Please check the Change of Conditions listing prior to arrival for up to date information.
11-15 Nov 2024
· Alpine National Park (Eastern Alps, Ingeegoodbee, Tingaringy & Tom Groggin)
· Snowy River National Park (north)
18-22 Nov 2024
· Alpine National Park (Bogong High Plains, Mt Bogong, Feathertop, Dinner Plain/Dargo High Plains & Snowy Plains)
9-13 Dec
· Snowy River National Park (south)
· Croajingolong National Park
· Cape Conran Coastal Park
3-7 Feb 2025
· Alpine National Park (Bogong High Plains, Mt Bogong, Feathertop)
· Mt Buffalo National Park
· Mt Mittamatite Regional Park
· Wabba Wilderness Park
· Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park
10-14 Feb 2024
· Alpine National Park (Eastern Alps, Ingeegoodbee, Tingaringy & Tom Groggin)
· Snowy River National Park (north)
3-7 Mar 2025
· Alpine National Park (Bogong High Plains, Mt Bogong, Feathertop, Dinner Plain/Dargo High Plains & Snowy Plains)
For more information on Parks Victoria's deer control program visit this link.
Mt Pinnibar Track, between Walkers Road and Tom Groggin Track, has developed sections of significant and deep track erosion following flood and storm events.
While the track remains open it is recommended that only experienced drivers in well equipped 4WD vehicles attempt this track in dry conditions.
All visitors are advised to consider alternate routes to the summit of Mt Pinnibar until repairs can be carried out.
The eastern end of Spring Saddle Track has restricted access due to machinery continuing to clear soil as part of the Bogong Village landslip remediation works. The track is open to pedestrian traffic but not vehicles and no Park visitors will be able to enter the works site at the Eastern end of Spring Saddle Track. There is signage explaining the restrictions at the Spring Saddle Track Fainter Fire Trail intersections.
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.