Bull Paddock Camping Area 1 (Barmah National Park)

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Bull Paddock Camping Area 1 (Barmah 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 horses
No drones without a permit
No dogs allowed
No firearms allowed
Not yet assessed

Warnings

Terrain hazards
Slippery road
Other warnings
Trees may fall take care

Limbs may fall take care
Water hazards
Submerged obstacles

Strong currents

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.

Current Access 23/08/2024 at 4000M/L

Some tracks are closed to motor vehicles within Barmah National Park and the adjoining Murray River Park (proposed) for public safety and to protect track conditions following minor flooding.

The following tracks are CLOSED within Barmah National Park, however the remaining are recommended four-wheel drive only and are subject to change at any time without notice:

Four Mile Tk & Sapling Landing Tk (Part),
River Rd (Part – Tongalong Island),
Hughes Tk (Part),
Short Cut Tk,
McDonalds Tk.

Depending on changing conditions, 2WD drive vehicles and some 4WDs, including those with low clearance or without snorkels fitted may have difficulty accessing some of these tracks.

Most tracks are otherwise OPEN in Barmah National Park, the River Murray Reserve (Ulupna Island) and Tocumwal Regional Park (adjoining Barmah National Park).

See the attached map for tracks that are closed, highlighted in Red.

For all of the latest change of conditions regarding Barmah National Park and surrounding reserves, please see https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/barmah-national-park.

We will review access on a weekly basis and open the closed areas as soon as possible. Please take care on all tracks due to the wet conditions and if you can avoid using wet tracks, please do so for your safety and to prevent track damage.

Attachments: Barmah National Park - Current Access 23-08-24 at 4,000ML (5,611KB)

Park Area Closure for Timber Removal and Fuel Treatment

Please be advised that all areas within the red shaded section of the attached map, including but not limited to walking tracks, vehicle tracks, roads, and parking areas—specifically School Track, Trickeys Track, and a portion of Boundary Track—will be closed to public access.

This closure is essential to allow contractors to safely remove fallen timber and conduct fuel treatment operations. Please note that heavy machinery will be frequently operating in the area.

Closure Details:

Effective Dates: 12:01 AM, 1st September 2024 to 12:00 PM, 31st October 2024

Attachments: Barmah National Park - Area Closure (130KB)