Cope Hut Camping Area (Alpine National Park)

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Cope Hut Camping Area (Alpine National Park)

Cope Hut Camping Area is centred around the historic Cope Hut. Built in 1929 as a ski touring refuge in winter. Today it is still a refuge only to be used in emergencies and just 400m from the carpark on the Great Alpine Road. Please use the bookable camping platforms nearby or camp on the grassy plains areas among the snowgums for free.

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Cope Hut Camping Area (Alpine National Park)

Cope Hut Camping Area (Alpine National Park)

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Cope Hut Camping 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
  • No vehicles
  • No generators
  • Management vehicle only
  • No dogs allowed

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.

Planned aerial shooting operations targeting deer – Bogong High Plains, Dinner Plain/Dargo High Plains and Feathertop

  • Parts of the Alpine National Park will be closed during the following dates while aerial shooting operations targeting deer are undertaken.
 
3-7 March 2025
24-28 March 2025
 
The following tracks and visitor areas will be closed during the operation:
 
CLOSED—Mt Feathertop
·         MUMC Hut
·         Bon Accord Spur
·         Northwest Spur
·         East Ovens Track
·         All other tracks remain open 
CLOSED—Dinner Plain/Dargo High Plains
·         Mt Tabletop Walking Track
·         Mayford
·         Kings Spur
·         Long Spur
·         All other tracks remain open
CLOSED—Bogong High Plains
·         Moncrieffs Gap Track
·         East Kiewa Fire Track
·         Cranky Charlie Track
·         Roper Spur Track
·         Big River Fire Track (off BHP Road)
·         Spring Saddle Track
·         Arthur Track
·         Mt Arthur Fire Trail
·         Red Fox Track
·         Black Possum Spur Track
·         Junction Spur Track

All other tracks remain open. Visitors are advised to check the Change of conditions listing prior to arrival for up to date information and maps.
 
For more information about the program please visit this link.

Attachments: Alpine NP aerial ops information (3,436KB)

Road Closures - Cobberas Track, Macfarlane Flat Track, Ingeegoodbee Track

The 4x4 tracks in the Eastern Region are an iconic part of Victoria and an important focal point for many people. With a large number of visits per year, they are very popular for outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, mountain biking and four-wheel driving.

Unfortunately, sometimes we must close infrastructure in the interests of public safety and environmental protection.

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. A timeframe for reopening is currently unavailable.
  • Cobberas Track
  • Macfarlane Flat Track
  • Ingeegoodbee Track
 The tracks are likely to remain closed to motor vehicles until detailed site assessments have been completed, repairs undertaken and the road conditions are deemed safe for motor vehicle access.
 
Before visiting, Visitors should always check the Parks Victoria website for the latest information about their destination.

Southern Alps track closures due to storm and flood damage

Areas of the Southern Alps have been significantly damaged by subsequent storms and floods since 2021, in the interests of public safety and environmental protection this means sometimes we must close tracks.
The following tracks are currently closed to motor vehicles to ensure public safety and environmental protection:


  • Mt Kent Track
  • Scrubby Hill Track will remain closed beyond seasonal closure date of Oct 31st 2024
 
 These tracks are likely to remain closed to motor vehicles until repair works can be undertaken.
 
Before visiting, visitors should always check the Parks Victoria website for the latest information about their destination.

Dry River Walking track closed

The Dry River Walking Track (National Trail) between Howitt Hut and the Wonnangatta Valley is closed due to bushfire.

Tali Karng access

Access to Tali Karng is open from the Northern end starting at McFarlane Saddle via Nyimba Camp and down to Tali Karng.

Access from Tali Karng to the South and out to Tamboritha Road is closed.

Closures include:
-          Riggall Spur – south of the Echo Point intersection
-          Clive Lanigan Walking Track
-          Wellington River Walking Track

Foothills & Southern Alps Closures

Please be aware of the following closures and changes to site conditions in areas within the Southern Alps due to recent fires.
While heavy machinery works are still being carried out on roads and tracks, we ask that you adhere to traffic management instructions to ensure safe movement of all vehicles.

Closures include:
-          Mt Margaret Walking Track
-          Burgoyne Track
-          B1Track
-          Chromite Mine Track
-          Brandy Pinch track
-          Mt Margaret Track
-          The Sentinels Track
-      Gable End Track
-          Zeka Spur Track
-          Dry River Walking Track - National Trail segment 

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.

Federation Hut water availability

The water tank at Federation Hut is currently empty and until there is significant rain, there will be no water in the tank.

Non-potable water is still available at the spring off Bungalow Spur Walking Track near the Old Feathertop Hut site and at the spring on the Northwest Spur/Tom Kneen Walking Track between the Razorback Walking Track and MUMC Hut.

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