Cresta Valley Day Visitor Area (Mount Buffalo National Park)

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Cresta Valley Day Visitor Area (Mount Buffalo National Park)

Cresta Valley is the perfect all-seasons playground. Grab your trusty snow gear and enjoy family friendly tobogganing and snow play or head out on one of the cross-country ski trails. As the snow melts, the grassy plains bloom and make for some scenic walks.

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Cresta Valley Day Visitor Area (Mount Buffalo National Park)

Need to know

Cresta Valley Day Visitor Area (Mount Buffalo National Park)

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

  • No dogs allowed
  • No firearms allowed
  • No horses

Warnings

    • None applicable
  • Animals and pests
    • Beware European wasps

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.

Aerial shooting operations targeting deer (partial Park closures)

The following Parks will have some areas closed while aerial shooting operations are undertaken. Popular visitor sites, walking trails and campgrounds are generally excluded from treatment areas and will remain open to visitors. More information and maps with details on access restrictions be posted here in the coming weeks. Please check the Change of Conditions listing prior to arrival for up to date information.  
 
 11-15 Nov 2024
·      Alpine National Park (Eastern Alps, Ingeegoodbee, Tingaringy & Tom Groggin)
·      Snowy River National Park (north)
 
18-22 Nov 2024
·      Alpine National Park (Bogong High Plains, Mt Bogong, Feathertop & Dinner Plain/Dargo High Plains)
 
9-13 Dec 
·      Snowy River National Park (south)
·      Croajingolong National Park
·      Cape Conran Coastal Park 

3-7 Feb 2025
·      Alpine National Park (Bogong High Plains, Mt Bogong, Feathertop)
·      Mt Buffalo National Park
·      Mt Mittamatite Regional Park
·      Wabba Wilderness Park
·      Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park

10-14 Feb 2024
·      Alpine National Park (Eastern Alps, Ingeegoodbee, Tingaringy & Tom Groggin)
·      Snowy River National Park (north)
 
3-7 Mar 2025
·      Alpine National Park (Bogong High Plains, Mt Bogong, Feathertop & Dinner Plain/Dargo High Plains) 

For more information on Parks Victoria's deer control program visit this link

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.

Reservoir Road - closed to vehicles

Reservoir Road has been damaged extensively by a storm on June 8th 2023. Reservoir Road will be closed whilst repairs are undertaken.  These repairs are expected to be complete by Spring 2025.

The closure of Reservoir Road adds an additional 3kms each way for walks to Mt McLeod, Rocky Creek, Eagle Point and Og Gog & McGog.

Parking is available at the junction of Reservoir  Road and Mt Buffalo Road near the Vic Roads depot.

The road remains accessible for walkers and mountain bike riders.

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