Desert Discovery Walk - Yellow Gums to Kiata (Little Desert National Park)

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Desert Discovery Walk - Yellow Gums to Kiata (Little Desert National Park)

Experience the raw beauty of the deserts open surroundings including the distant Mount Arapiles on this 21km section of the Desert Discovery Walk. The undulating desert landscape is covered with Common Fringe Myrtle and Broom bush, the seed of which is favoured by Malleefowl. Keep an eye out for this shy desert dweller.

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Desert Discovery Walk - Yellow Gums to Kiata (Little Desert National Park)

Desert Discovery Walk - Yellow Gums to Kiata (Little Desert National Park)

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Desert Discovery Walk - Yellow Gums to Kiata (Little Desert 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 fires permitted
  • No dogs allowed
  • No bicycles
  • No vehicles
  • No firearms allowed

Warnings

  • Other warnings
    • No mobile phone reception

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 Burning - Little Desert National Park

Planned Burning operations are scheduled in this park which will result in the closure of access along the southern boundary of the Western Block of the Little Desert National Park. The closure will be in place from the time the burn is approved for ignition until the area is declared safe.
Ignition of the burn is scheduled from Wednesday the 17th of April to Friday the 19th of April and is subject to favourable weather. Check the status of current planned burns at https://plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au

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