Dingo Dell Day Visitor Area (Mount Buffalo National Park)

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Dingo Dell Day Visitor Area (Mount Buffalo National Park)

Dingo Dell is a great place for a toboggan, snowshoe or just a hot chocolate at the cafe. Located about 30 km from Porepunkah a cafe, day shelter, toilets and change rooms are housed in an impressive two storey stone building; known as Keown Lodge. Access is via a short walk from the car park on Mt Buffalo Road.

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Dingo Dell Day Visitor Area (Mount Buffalo National Park)

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Dingo Dell Day Visitor Area (Mount Buffalo 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 horses
No dogs allowed
No firearms allowed
Seasonally closed
Restricted opening hours

Warnings

Terrain hazards
Slippery surface

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 – Mt Buffalo National Park

Parts of Mt Buffalo National Park will be closed while aerial shooting operations targeting deer are undertaken (See attached map for details).

The closures will apply during the following dates:

3-7 February 2025

24-28 March 2025

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: Mt Buffalo NP aerial ops information (448KB)

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.

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.