Bluff Picnic Area (Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park)

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Bluff Picnic Area (Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park)

Enjoy a relaxing picnic then visit the lookout nearby that is wheelchair accessible and provides spectacular views over the Wimmera plains, Mitre Rock, Mitre Lake and Lake Natimuk in the distance. It is one of the best lookouts from which to take photographs.

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Bluff Picnic Area (Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park)

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Bluff Picnic Area (Mount Arapiles-Tooan State 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
No generators
No drones without a permit
No camping
No horses
No firearms allowed

Warnings

Water hazards
Drop off
Other warnings
Vehicles

Limbs may fall take care
Animals and pests
Snakes
Terrain hazards
Edge

Slippery surface

Uneven ground

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.

Safety Alert; Fire Pits

Upper Gums campground fire pits have been tagged out following a statewide safety alert until further investigations are completed.

Thankyou for your patience.

Wood fires are not permitted in the park from 1 November until 30 April annually.

Advice for climbers; voluntary closures of 5 climbing areas remain in place

Parks Victoria has listened to community feedback. We will keep working with Traditional Owners, the local community, climbing groups, councils, business owners and others to improve our approach.

There have been no changes to current access arrangements at Dyurrite. The five voluntary closure areas remain in place with fewer but more durable signs being deployed and updated messaging online. The list of the voluntary closure sites are available in the link below.

If you wish to contact the project team you can ring 13 19 63 or email Engage@parks.vic.gov.au

Attachments: Voluntary Closure Sites (818KB)

Aerial survey

Between February 16-20 Parks Victoria will be undertaking an in-depth aerial survey using a combination of drone and planes to map Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park.

These surveys will be used to create detailed digital maps and 3D models of the park and will contribute to planning, facility upgrades, improved signage and education.

Please follow the directions of on-site staff so this work can be carried out safely and quickly

Attachments: Dyurrite aerial survey (5,389KB)