Dry River Camping Area (Mitchell and Wonnangatta Rivers Heritage River, Alpine National Park)

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Dry River Camping Area (Mitchell and Wonnangatta Rivers Heritage River, 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 dogs allowed
  • No generators

Warnings

  • Animals and pests
    • Beware European wasps
  • Other warnings
    • Trees 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.

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.

Attachments: FAQs for Cobberas ingeegoodbee and mcfarlane tks (128KB)

Access Restrictions for the Bogong High Plains Alpine National Park

The Great Alpine Rally (https://www.australiantarmacrally.com/greatalpinerally) is a car event that will be occurring over the last weekend in March (27th - 29th) along the Bogong High Plains Road. To ensure this event can run and the participants are kept safe the Bogong High Plains Road will be closed. Detail on the closure are listed below. The Alpine National Park will be open during this time but access to the park from the Bogong High Plains road will be restricted. Please plan your trip accordingly. 

The Bogong High Palins Road from Mt Beauty to Falls Creek will be closed from 7:00am to 5:30pm on Saturday the 28th March. 
The Bogong High Plains Road from Watch bed Creek Car Park / Big River Fire Trail intersection to the Omeo Hwy from 7:00am - 5:30pm on Sunday the 29th March.


Wonnangatta Complex Fire - Area and Road Closures - Gippsland Alps

Certain Tracks and Sites in the Alpine National Park and Grant Historic Area remain CLOSED - Due to the Dargo Wonnangatta complex fires in the area
Closed Sites/Tracks:
- McMillans walking track within the closure area
- National Horse Trail from Wonnangatta Valley to Dargo within the closure area
- Pinnacles Day visitor area and viewing platform. Closed at junction of Pinnacles Road and Billy Goat Bluff Track Intersection.
- Certain Areas within the Grant Historic Area.
- Pioneer Racecourse Camping Ares (Alpine National Park)
- CLOSED Tracks include: Hern Spur Track, Scrubby Creek Track, Mccarthy Spur Track, Castleburn Track, Black Range Track, 65 Fire Trail Track, Junction Spur Track
 
Open areas
Open areas include:
-          Wonnangatta Valley including access from Dargo
-          Wellington Campsites on Tamboritha Road
-          Wellington River Trailhead to Lake Tali Karng
-          Thomastown Camping area, Kelly Hut, McMichaels Hut
-          King Spur Track into Mayford
-          Alpine National Park beyond Hotham Heights to the north and to Omeo
-          Avon Wilderness Park
-          Howitt Road
-          Tamboritha Road
-          King Billy Track
-          Mt Howitt Carpark
-          Vallejo Gantner Hut
-          Macalister Springs
-          Mount Howitt Walking Track
-          Howitt Hut
-          Bryces Gorge
-          Horseyard Flat
-          MacFarlane Saddle access to Tali Karng northern trail network.
-          Moroka Hut
-          Blue Rag Range
-          Dargo High Plains including Mayford.
-          Billy Goat Bluff Track
-          Talbotville Camping Ground via McMillans Road
-          McMillans Road from Dargo High Plains Rd to Talbotville Camping Area.
-          Eaglevale Camping Area.

Please see FFM closure map https://www.ffm.vic.gov.au/permits-and-regulations/closures-of-parks-and-forests

Wonnangatta Complex Fire - Area and Road Closures - North East

Sections of the Alpine National Park remain CLOSED to the south of Mt Sarah due to the Dargo Wonnangatta complex fires in the area.


Closed sites/tracks include:
-          Rileys, Humffray River, Whites & Water Spur Tracks.
Open areas:
-          Access to the Wonnangatta Valley via East Buffalo Road, East Riley, Zeka Spur and Wonnangatta Tracks.
-          West Buffalo, Harry Shephards, & Penny Track
-          West Humffray River Track
-          Australian Alps Walking Track
-          King Hut
-          King Billy Track through to Howitt Road
-          Cobbler Lake Track, Speculation Rd & Lake Cobbler
-          The Bogong High Plains
-          Mt Feathertop and Mt Loch areas
-          Mt Bogong
-          Walking tracks between Falls Creek and Mt Hotham
-          Mt Buffalo
-          Visitor sites accessed from the Omeo Highway
-          Howqua Hills
-          Lake Cobbler
-          Beveridges Station
-          Twins Tk, Selwyn Ck Tk, Mt Murray South Track

Please see FFM closure map for https://www.ffm.vic.gov.au/permits-and-regulations/closures-of-parks-and-forests

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.

Federation Hut toilet replacement

  • Parks Victoria is replacing the toilets at Federation Hut near the summit of Mount Feathertop, Alpine National Park
  • The works will commence Monday 16 March and are expected to finish in April 2026. To ensure visitor safety, access to the work site next to Federation Hut will be restricted.
  • Temporary toilet facilities will be available during this time. The camping area will remain open and visitors will still be able to access walking tracks including Bungalow Spur, North West Spur and the Razorback.
  • Due to the remote location and difficult terrain, a helicopter will be used to fly materials and equipment to and from the site. There will be loud construction noise and frequent helicopter presence while demolition and construction works are underway.
  • This is one of many project Parks Victoria is delivering in to improve the visitor experience in Northeast Victoria.

Federation Hut toilet replacement

  • Parks Victoria is replacing the toilets at Federation Hut near the summit of Mount Feathertop, Alpine National Park
  • The works will commence Monday 16 March and are expected to finish in April 2026. To ensure visitor safety, access to the work site next to Federation Hut will be restricted.
  • Temporary toilet facilities will be available during this time. The camping area will remain open and visitors will still be able to access walking tracks including Bungalow Spur, North West Spur and the Razorback.
  • Due to the remote location and difficult terrain, a helicopter will be used to fly materials and equipment to and from the site. There will be loud construction noise and frequent helicopter presence while demolition and construction works are underway.
  • This is one of many project Parks Victoria is delivering in to improve the visitor experience in Northeast Victoria.

HOWITT RD, PINNACLES RD AND MOROKA RD – ROAD WORKS COMMENCING 18TH MARCH

From the 18th of March, roading works will be commencing on Howitt Rd, then Pinnacles Rd and Moroka Rd to McFarlane Saddle. There will be heavy machinery present on these roads, with traffic management in place, and a traffic management point at Bennison Quarry near Bennison Lookout on Tamboritha Road.
Please drive to the conditions and comply with road safety signage including traffic management instruction. 

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 our Deer page.

Wonnangatta Complex Fire Closures - Debris

Due to the recent Wonnangatta Complex Fire – Park Visitors may experience increased amount of debris along the track and road network.
Whilst every effort will be made to keep tracks open and safe, post bushfire conditions may mean that tracks and roads may change in condition quickly.
Please be aware and suitably prepared if visiting opened areas within the fire effected areas.

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