Candlebark Nature Trail (Lake Eildon National Park)

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Candlebark Nature Trail (Lake Eildon National Park)

Follow this easy 2km Grade 3 circuit walk through candlebark forest and learn about Lake Eildon’s history and ecology. Spot kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas and the remnants of a once thriving gold mining industry. Allow one hour.

Visitor Tips: Take care when crossing the road from the carpark and ensure your vehicle is locked and valuables are left out of sight.

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Candlebark Nature Trail (Lake Eildon National Park)

Candlebark Nature Trail (Lake Eildon National Park)

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Candlebark Nature Trail (Lake Eildon 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 firearms allowed
  • No dogs allowed
  • No bicycles
  • No horses

Warnings

  • Animals and pests
    • Snakes
  • Other warnings
    • Trees may fall take care
    • Limbs may fall take care
    • Vehicles

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.

Bookings open at half capacity

Water supply issues caused by ageing infrastructure have limited the capacity of the Fraser Block area.

Lakeside Campground is open to campers with select sites available and some changes to facilities. 

Change in campground capacity
The campground is operating at half capacity, with sites 1-19, and 50-52 open for booking.  

Showers 
Showers are no longer provided at Lakeside Campground. Campsites will be available to book at a reduced rate to reflect the reduced level of amenities.

Toilets and drinking water
Toilets and drinking water are currently available. Parks Victoria rangers are monitoring the water supply situation closely and will advise of any changes that might impact your stay or booking. Please ensure your booking information is up to date and carry enough water with you, in case of a sudden change in conditions.

Bookings are essential and can be made now at: www.bookings.parks.vic.gov.au/book

Arborist Tree Works at Fraser Visitor Area and Jerusalem Creek Camping Area - Lake Eildon National Park

21/10/2024 - 31/10/2024 Contractors will be completing tree works within the following areas of Lake Eildon National Park :


- Lakeside Camping Area
- Candlebark Camping Area
- Devil Cove Camping Area
- Herb Fitzroy Day Visitor Area
- Burgan Point Carpark
- Jerusalem Creek Camping Areas and Day Visitor Areas

These areas will remain open during this time. Please note that there will be increased noise from machinery and vehicles during this period between the hours of 8am and 4pm.

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