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.

How to get there

Candlebark Nature Trail (Lake Eildon National Park)

Need to know

Candlebark Nature Trail (Lake Eildon National Park)

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.

BBQs Closed

Parks Victoria is carrying out inspections on all of our barbecues in our parks. Following these inspections, some barbecues have been temporarily closed until they can be attended by a licenced contractor. We apologise for the inconvenience this has caused.
 
Visitor safety is our top priority and we advise people to please not to use any barbecue facilities that have been closed. We expect the impacted barbecues to reopen in the coming weeks.

Seasonal road closures 2023

Seasonal road closures apply to areas within and tracks bordering this park from 15 June 2023. See MapshareVic for locations of the closures. Visit the seasonal road closures page for more information

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