Bruce's Bend Boat Ramp (River Murray Reserve, Kings Billabong Park)

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Bruce's Bend Boat Ramp (River Murray Reserve, Kings Billabong Park)

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Bruce's Bend Boat Ramp (River Murray Reserve, Kings Billabong Park)

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Bruce's Bend Boat Ramp (River Murray Reserve, Kings Billabong 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

  • Boating zones apply
  • No firearms allowed

Warnings

  • Water hazards
    • Submerged obstacles
    • Strong currents
    • Deep water
  • Other warnings
    • Trees may fall take care
    • Limbs may fall take care
  • Terrain hazards
    • Slippery surface
  • Animals and pests
    • Beware feral bees
    • Snakes

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.

Narrung Boat Ramp

Narrung Boat Ramp is closed due flood impact and soil erosion, making it unsafe to access by vehicle or launch a boat.

Gunbower National Park Roads Closed due to Flooding

Environmental watering within Gunbower Island is affecting access to River Track between Bateman’s Rd and Koondrook. Multiple tracks will be temporarily closed until waters recede which is expected sometime in November. There is limited access to bends during this time. For safety reasons, do not drive through flood waters or past road closures.
 
Areas within the State Forest are also affected.  See MapShareVic for road and track closures, and for more information, please visit the Forest and road closures page.
 
Tracks in Gunbower NP that are Closed
Barton Track
Robertson Track
Nursery Track
Robertson Break
Wee Wee Rup Track
Garner Track
Barton Track
Log Haulers Track
Centre Break
Smith Swamp Track
Mawsons Track
Garner Break
Branch Track
Batemans Road
River Track- at Milverton Bend (Milverton Bend is still accessible from the upstream direction)
 

Repair to track network in Kings Billabong Park

The October 2022 flood event caused damage to many areas in Kings Billabong Park. Immediate repairs have been completed to keep Kings Billabong Park open and safe. Recent works have repaired the tracks to popular camping area near Bruces Bend, Baggs Bridge and the Billabong Walks Carpark.​
Parks Victoria is currently:​
  • Repairing potholes and corrugations from Bruces Bend Boat Ramp to Baggs Bridge camping area.​
  • Stockpiling crushed rock at Bruces Bend Boat Ramp, Psyche Bend Pumps and Red Cliffs Boats Ramp in preparation for future works.​
  • Working with local contractors to assist with repairs.​

Attachments: Repair_Works_Underway_A3 Kings Billabong Park (521KB)

Murray River Adventure Trail

Stage One of the Murray River Adventure Trail proposes new canoe and kayak launches, pedestrian links and new facilities at key visitor sites from Barmah National Park to Koondrook. Stage One will pass through Echuca, Murray River Reserve, Gunbower National Park and Lower Goulburn National Park. Find out more about the project.

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