Charlies Creek Hut & Camping Area (Davies Plain Remote and Natural Area, Alpine National Park)

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Charlies Creek Hut & Camping Area (Davies Plain Remote and Natural Area, Alpine National Park)

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Charlies Creek Hut & Camping Area (Davies Plain Remote and Natural Area, Alpine National Park)

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Charlies Creek Hut & Camping Area (Davies Plain Remote and Natural Area, Alpine 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
Seasonally closed
No dogs allowed

Warnings

Other warnings
Trees may fall take care

Limbs may fall take care
Terrain hazards
Uneven ground
Animals and pests
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.

TRACK CLOSURE: Little Cobbler Track, Alpine National Park

Due to the poor condition of the Little Cobbler Track, it is closed. The track has suffered significant impacts from multiple flood and storm events that has left deep ruts that are not trafficable, making use of the track unsafe.

There are multiple 4WD options for alternate routes between Lake Cobbler Road and Speculation Road areas. Options include;

via Cobbler Lake Track. Turn off Lake Cobbler Rd onto Cobbler Lake Track thru to Speculation Road.
via Wild Horse Gap Track. Turn off Lake Cobbler Rd onto Wild Horse Gap Track, turn onto Burnt Top Track and follow thru to Pineapple Flat. From Pineapple Flat take King Basin Road thru to Speculation Road.
via Basin Track. Turn off Upper Rose River Rd onto Basin Track, turn onto Burnt Top Track and follow thru to Pineapple Flat. From Pineapple Flat take King Basin Road thru to Speculation Road.

Please contact Parks Victoria on 13 19 63 if you need further assistance with journey planning in this area to assist with navigating around this closure.

Cobberas, Ingeegoodbee and Macfarlane Flat Track closures.

The following tracks have been significantly damaged by storms and floods and are currently closed to motor vehicles to ensure public safety and environmental protection:

Cobberas Track
Macfarlane Flat Track
Ingeegoodbee Track

The tracks are likely to remain closed to motor vehicles until detailed site assessments have been completed. It is difficult to predict when planning approvals will be obtained to allow for repairs to commence.
Before visiting, visitors should check the Parks Victoria website for the latest information about their destination.

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Wonnangatta Valley closed

Wonnangatta Valley is closed to the public Friday 9 and Saturday 10 January due to bushfires burning to the North of Wonnangatta Valley, and extreme fire danger forecast for Friday 9 January.

The message is clear – stay at home and stay safe. It is too dangerous to enter or camp in the parks in these conditions.

Stay informed

For updated information, visit the VicEmergency website, or call the hotline on 1800 226 226.
Download the VicEmergency app and know how to use it – create a watch zone for your home, work and loved ones to receive alerts within that watch zone.
Know your local emergency broadcaster and never rely on one source of emergency information.
Visit the CFA website for the latest information on Fire Danger Ratings.
Visit the BOM website to stay updated on weather forecasts and warnings.

Dogman's Hut and Buckwong Creek Camping Areas closed

Dogman's Hut and Buckwong Creek Camping Areas are closed from 9 January 2026 until further notice.

Current weather conditions and fire activity in the area pose a significant safety risk to visitors.

Stay home and stay safe.

Stay up to date with warnings and incidents via VicEmergency: emergency.vic.gov.au

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Wonnangatta Valley closed

Wonnangatta Valley is closed to the public Friday 9^th and Saturday 10^th of January due to bushfires burning to the North of Wonnangatta Valley, and extreme fire danger forecast for Friday 9^th of January. The message is clear – stay at home and stay safe. It is too dangerous to enter or camp in the parks in these conditions.

Stay informed

For updated information, visit the VicEmergency website, or call the hotline on 1800 226 226.
Download the VicEmergency app and know how to use it – create a watch zone for your home, work and loved ones to receive alerts within that watch zone.
Know your local emergency broadcaster and never rely on one source of emergency information.
Visit the CFA website for the latest information on Fire Danger Ratings.
Visit the BOM website to stay updated on weather forecasts and warnings.

Ground shooting operations targeting deer

Control operations (ground shooting) targeting deer are undertaken in this area. The Park will remain open to visitors during operations.

For more information about deer control to protect biodiversity, please visit this link.

Planned aerial shooting operations targeting deer

Control operations (aerial shooting) targeting deer are planned for this area. During operations parts of the Park will be closed to visitors. More information on closures will be posted a minimum of 4 weeks prior to commencement.

Visitors are advised to check the Change of conditions listing prior to arrival for up to date information and maps.

For more information about deer control to protect biodiversity, please visit this link.