Fire-affected parks remain closed as others reopen.

Before you leave home, check for park closures and download the VicEmergency app.

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)

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

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 generators
  • No dogs allowed

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)

Wonnangatta Complex Fire Closures - Gippsland Alps

The Alpine National Park is CLOSED at Moroka Road beyond Horseyard Flat (to Pinnacles) and west of the Dargo Highplains Road including the Grant Historic Area – due to the Dargo Wonnangatta complex fires in the area
Closed sites:
- Moroka Road at Horseyard Flat (allowing access to Horseyard Flat) east to the Pinnacles.
- Dargo exit to Wonnangatta Valley. Closed @ Conglomerate Creek on exit to Dargo
- Australian Alps Walking Track within the closure area
- 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
- Billy Goat Bluff Track
- Blue Rag Range Track  
- All other roads and tracks in the closed fire area of the Alpine National Park.
- Grant Historic Area, including Eaglevale (Alpine NP) and Talbotville (Grant HA) campsites
- Mount Sarah Natural Features and Scenic Reserve
 
Open areas 
Open areas include:
- Wonnangatta Valley from Zeka Spur and Wonnangatta Track (Myrtleford approach)
- 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 

Wonnangatta Complex Fire Closures - North East

Sections of the Alpine National Park remain CLOSED to the South and West of Mt Selwyn – due to the Dargo Wonnangatta complex fires in the area.
Closed sites/tracks include:
1. West Buffalo, Harry Shephards, & Penny Track
2. Australian Alps Walking Track east of the Viking through to Mt Selwyn
3. Rileys, West Humffray, Humffray River, Whites & Water Spur Tracks.
4. Areas south of Mt Sarah including Sarah Spur and Tea Tree Spur Track
 
Open areas:
1. Access to the Wonnangatta Valley via East Buffalo Road, East Riley and Wonnangatta Tracks.
2. Australian Alps Walking Track north to Camp Creek including the Crosscut Saw and Mt Speculation
3. King Hut
4. King Billy Track through to Howitt Road
5. Cobbler Lake Track, Speculation Rd & Lake Cobbler
6. The Bogong High Plains
7. Mt Feathertop and Mt Loch areas
8. Mt Bogong
9. Walking tracks between Falls Creek and Mt Hotham
10. Mt Buffalo
11. Visitor sites accessed from the Omeo Highway
12. Howqua Hills
13. Lake Cobbler
14. Beveridges Station
15. Twins Tk, Selwyn Ck Tk, Mt Murray South Track 

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.

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.

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