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Bon Accord Spur Walk (Alpine National Park)
The Bon Accord Spur trail was the route taken by walkers and horse riders and pack horses to Mt Hotham before the Great Alpine Road was built. Today it can be used as a walking route to Mt Hotham or it can be part of a route taking in the Razorback and Bungalow Spur to Federation Hut and Mt Feathertop itself. A 24km return trail this steep walk can include an overnight camp at Federation Hut camping area.
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Bon Accord Spur Walk (Alpine National Park)
Need to know
Bon Accord Spur Walk (Alpine National 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 firearms allowed
Warnings
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- None applicable
Be Prepared
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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.
Davies Plain Track - damaged track section temporarily closed to all vehicles
A 2.3km section of Davies Plain Track, near Davies Plain
Hut Camping Area within the Alpine National Park, is currently closed to all
vehicles because of significant water damage and severe erosion, following
recent flood and storm events in the area. As a result of the
temporary closure, Davies Plain Track is not currently a thoroughfare for vehicles
between Tom Groggin and Charlie Creek Camping Area. There is currently no
vehicle access to Davies Plain Hut or the adjoining camping area, pending
completion of site assessments and subsequent repairs. Nearest camping
areas accessible to suitable 4WD vehicles on Davies Plain Track are Charlie
Creek Camping Area to the south; and Buckwong Creek Camping Area to the north
(near Tom Groggin).
Attachments: Flood damaged track section currently closed to all vehicles Davies Plain south (189KB)
Track Closure - Long Spur Track - Alpine National Park
Long Spur Track in the Alpine National Park is currently CLOSED from the intersection of King Spur Track for public safety. The area has been subject to widespread Storm Damage.
Mt Pinnibar Track Partials Closure
Due to the poor condition of Mount Pinnibar Track two sections of the track are closed. The closure is necessary due condition of the track, with sections of deep ruts and exposed bedrock making both approaches unsafe. The condition of the northern approach (which is badly rutted) is further exacerbated in wet weather and in these times it poses a real risk of significant incident due to the steep gradients. The two closures are between Walkers Road and Mount Pinnibar summit, and between Mount Gibbo Track and Tom Groggin Station. Alternative access to the Mt Pinnibar
summit is via Tom Groggin Track, Shady Creek Upper Track and Mount Gibbo Track.
Planned aerial shooting operations targeting deer – Howitt/Wellington Plains and Avon Wilderness Area
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:
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.
Visitors are
advised to check the Change
of conditions listing prior to arrival for up to date information and
maps.
Attachments: Alpine NP Howitt and Avon wilderness aerial ops information (1,655KB)
Planned aerial shooting operations targeting deer – Bogong High Plains, Dinner Plain/Dargo High Plains and Feathertop
Parts of the Alpine National Park will be closed during the following
dates while aerial shooting operations targeting deer are undertaken.
3-7 March 2025
24-28 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
· Red Fox Track
· Black Possum Spur Track
· Junction Spur Track
· All other tracks remain open
Visitors are advised to check the Change of conditions listing prior to
arrival for up to date information and maps.
Attachments: Alpine NP aerial ops information sign (2,006KB)
Southern Alps track closures due to storm and flood damage
Areas of the Southern Alps have been significantly damaged by subsequent storms and floods since 2021, in the interests of public safety and environmental protection this means sometimes we must close tracks.
The following tracks are currently closed to motor vehicles to ensure public safety and environmental protection:
- Mt Kent Track
- Scrubby Hill Track will remain closed beyond seasonal closure date of Oct 31st 2024
These tracks are likely to remain closed to motor vehicles until repair works can be undertaken.
Before visiting, visitors should always check the Parks Victoria website for the latest information about their destination.
Before visiting, visitors should always check the Parks Victoria website for the latest information about their destination.
TEMPORARY ASSET CLOSURE: Ritchies Hut Toilet
Please be advised that the toilet at the Ritchies Hut Camping Area is currently closed.
The Ranger team are currently working on getting the toilet back up and operational as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience whilst we work through this issue.
Mcmillans Walking Track - Partial closure
Mcmillans Walking Track closed between Moroka Junction Track and Moroka River Track due to fire in adjacent Mt Darling Snowy Bluff Wilderness Zone.
Road Closures - Cobberas Track, Macfarlane Flat Track, Ingeegoodbee Track
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. A timeframe for reopening is currently unavailable.
- Cobberas Track
- Macfarlane Flat Track
- Ingeegoodbee Track
The tracks are likely to remain closed to motor vehicles until detailed site assessments have been completed, repairs undertaken and the road conditions are deemed safe for motor vehicle access.
Before visiting, Visitors should always check the Parks Victoria website for the latest information about their destination.
Alpine National Park - Howitt Road
Parks Victoria wish to advise that the Howitt Road is currently only suitable for high clearance 2WD / AWD or 4WD vehicles. Caution should be taken as the road surface may be rough.
Federation Hut water availabilty
The water tank at Federation Hut is currently empty and until there is significant rain, there will be no water in the tank.
Non-potable water is still available at the spring off Bungalow Spur Walking Track near the Old Feathertop Hut site and at the spring on the Northwest Spur/Tom Kneen Walking Track between the Razorback Walking Track and MUMC Hut.
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.