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Dunbabbin Road (The Gurdies Nature Conservation Reserve)
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Dunbabbin Road (The Gurdies Nature Conservation Reserve)
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Dunbabbin Road (The Gurdies Nature Conservation Reserve)
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
Restrictions
- No firearms allowed
- No motorbikes/trailbikes
- No drones without a permit
- No vehicles
- No generators
- No fires permitted
- No camping
Warnings
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Animals and pests
- Snakes
- Horses
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Terrain hazards
- Uneven ground
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Other warnings
- Limbs may fall take care
Be Prepared
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.
The Gurdies Nature Conservation Reserve - Partial Reserve Opening
- Parks visitors are advised that the non-fire effected section of the reserve south of Old Quarry Track is now open to the public.
- Park visitors are advised not to enter the fire effected areas adjacent to the Bass Highway or the Gurdies - St Helier Road
- Entry can be gained to the open section of the reserve via Dunbabbin Road or the highway carpark opposite Pioneer Bay.