Bunyip Weir (Freemans Mill) Camping Area (Bunyip State Park)

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Bunyip Weir (Freemans Mill) Camping Area (Bunyip State Park)

Hidden on the northern border of Bunyip State Park, Bunyip Weir Camping Area is only accessible by foot. Park at Bunyip River Road and hike through dense bush to reach the remote campground.

How to get there

Bunyip Weir (Freemans Mill) Camping Area (Bunyip State Park)

Need to know

Bunyip Weir (Freemans Mill) Camping Area (Bunyip State Park)

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

  • Management vehicle only
  • No firearms allowed
  • No dogs allowed
  • No motorised vehicles, including electric bikes or scooters allowed on management vehicle only paths, tracks or roads

Warnings

  • Other warnings
    • Limbs may fall take care

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.

Seasonal Road Closures - Bunyip State Park

Seasonal Road Closures 2024 - Bunyip State Park

Parks Victoria works in partnership with Four Wheel Drive Victoria and the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action to ensure roads and tracks in parks across the State are available for visitors to safely access remote locations through the warmer months of the year. Certain roads and tracks are closed to vehicles (such as four-wheel drives and trailbikes) during the winter and early spring to ensure visitor safety, prevent unnecessary damage to roads and tracks and to protect sensitive environments.

Roads and tracks closed in Bunyip State Park from 14th June to 4th November 2024
Andersons Road
Andersons Track
Birrell Track
Blue Range Road
Bullock Link Track
Bunyip Ridge Track
Gentle Annie Track
Little Bunyip Track
Nash Creek Loop Track
Quartz Creek Road
Robertsons Creek Fireline Track
Rocky Track
Tea Tree Track
Western Track

Significant fines apply to breaches of seasonal closures.

Further information is available from the Parks Victoria Information Centre 13 1963 or via https://www.parks.vic.gov.au 

Bunyip State Park - Closure of Mortimer Nature Walk

Mortimer Nature Walk was severely impacted by storm events during February 2024 and the southern section of the track remains closed to walkers until bridge repairs, tree risk and cleanup works have been undertaken. 
 
Visitors are encouraged to explore other walks in the area such as Nicholls Hut Track to Four Brothers Rocks or walking tracks near Dyers Camping and Picnic Area.

Nash Creek Campground Upgrades

Nash Creek Campground will be closed until September 2024 while upgrades to the camping facilities are undertaken.

Parks Victoria will be increasing the number of camping sites to accommodate motorhomes and caravans, improving vehicle parking and entry road, treating hazardous trees to make the campground safer for visitors and will be formalising existing sites to protect environmental values. Other facilities such as picnic tables and firepits will also be installed.

Visitors are encouraged to use other campgrounds within Bunyip State Park (such as Mortimer Camping and Picnic Area, Dyers Camping and Picnic Ground and Forest Road Camping Area) and Scout Loop Camping Area in nearby Kurth Kiln Regional Park.   
 
For further information please contact the Parks Victoria Information Centre at info@parks.vic.gov.au or call 13 1963.

Storm damage - Bunyip State Park

Areas of Bunyip State Park have been impacted by recent storm events. 

At this stage staff are still assessing the severity and extent of the damage. Large trees have fallen across some of the major roads within the park including Black Snake Creek Road, Towt Road and Ash Landing Road.

Visitors are advised to take care when driving as there are areas where trees, branches and other storm debris are still across roads and tracks. Cleanup of storm debris will occur over the next two weeks.

Operation Columbus Compliance Program

Parks Victoria, in partnership with Victoria Police, have launched a dedicated compliance operation, Operation Columbus, targeting illegal activities within Bunyip State Park, Kurth Kiln Regional Park and surrounding areas.
 
Illegal activities, particularly off-road four-wheel driving, damage to infrastructure and firewood collection are having devastating impacts on the natural and cultural values of these areas. Parks Victoria have a legal and moral obligation to conserve and protect these areas in line with the National Park Regulations (2013).
 
It is important when planning to visit a park that visitors are aware of the activities that are permitted and where there may be restrictions. For example, Bunyip State Park has different regulations to nearby state forests. Dogs, firewood collection, entering seasonally closed areas and driving off road (leaving the road or track to drive on fuel breaks or through the bush) are not permitted within Bunyip State Park.
 
Operation Columbus will be continuing throughout the coming months, occurring on both weekends and weekdays. 
 

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