Federation Hut (Alpine National Park)

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Federation Hut (Alpine National Park)

A true alpine camping experience and the perfect base for ascending Mt Feathertop. The Federation Hut camping area has sites dispersed amongst the Snow Gums and can be accessed from Harrietville via the Bungalow Spur and The Razorback ridge from Mt Hotham. Link the Bon Accord Spur and Razorback and Bungalow Spurs for a multi-day alpine walking experience. The hut provides campers and day visitors with shelter and refuge in emergencies only. Always carry a tent to ensure your safety. A toilet is provided and there is a small water tank at the hut with untreated water. Fires are only permitted in the hut within the fireplace provided and otherwise it is a fuel stove only area.

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Federation Hut (Alpine National Park)

Federation Hut (Alpine National Park)

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Federation Hut (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 horses
  • No dogs allowed
  • No fires permitted
  • No firearms allowed

Warnings

    • Not yet assessed
  • Terrain hazards
    • Steep track
  • Other warnings
    • Limbs may fall take care
  • Animals and pests
    • Snakes

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.

Eastern Alps track closures due to storm and flood damage

The 4x4 tracks in the Eastern Region are an iconic part of Victoria and an important focal point for many people. With a large number of visits per year, they are very popular for outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, mountain biking and four-wheel driving.
Unfortunately, sometimes we must close infrastructure in the interests of public safety and environmental protection.

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. Assessments and repair works are not expected to be completed until late 2024 / early 2025.
 
Before visiting, Visitors should always check the Parks Victoria website for the latest information about their destination.

Davies Plain Track - damaged track section temporarily closed to all vehicles

A 2.3km section of Davies Plain Track, near Davies Plain Hut Camping Area within the Alpine National Park, is currently closed to all vehicles because of significant water damage and severe erosion, following recent flood and storm events in the area.  As a result of the temporary closure, Davies Plain Track is not currently a thoroughfare for vehicles between Tom Groggin and Charlie Creek Camping Area. There is currently no vehicle access to Davies Plain Hut or the adjoining camping area, pending completion of site assessments and subsequent repairs. Nearest camping areas accessible to suitable 4WD vehicles on Davies Plain Track are Charlie Creek Camping Area to the south; and Buckwong Creek Camping Area to the north (near Tom Groggin). 
 

Attachments: Flood damaged track section currently closed to all vehicles Davies Plain south (189KB)

Planned aerial shooting operations targeting deer – Bogong High Plains, Dinner Plain/Dargo High Plains and Feathertop

Parts of the Alpine National Park will be closed during the following dates while aerial shooting operations targeting deer are undertaken.
 
3-7 February 2025
3-7 March 2025
24-28 March 2025
 
The following tracks and visitor areas will be closed during the operation:
 
CLOSED—Mt Feathertop
·      MUMC Hut
·      Bon Accord Spur
·      Northwest Spur
·      East Ovens Track
·      All other tracks remain open 
CLOSED—Dinner Plain/Dargo High Plains
·      Mt Tabletop Walking Track
·      Mayford
·      Kings Spur
·      Long Spur
·      All other tracks remain open
CLOSED—Bogong High Plains
·      Moncrieffs Gap Track
·      East Kiewa Fire Track
·      Cranky Charlie Track
·      Roper Spur Track
·      Big River Fire Track (off BHP Road)
·      Spring Saddle Track
·      Arthur Track
·      Mt Arthur Fire Trail
·      Red Fox Track
·      Black Possum Spur Track
·      Junction Spur Track
·      All other tracks remain open
 
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: Alpine NP aerial ops information sign v2 (2,046KB)

Track Closure - Long Spur Track - Alpine National Park

Long Spur Track in the Alpine National Park is currently CLOSED from the intersection of King Spur Track for public safety. The area has been subject to widespread Storm Damage. 

Planned aerial shooting operations targeting deer – Eastern Alps, Ingeegoodbee, Tingaringy, Tom Groggin

Parts of the Alpine 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:
 
11-15 November 2024
10-14 February 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: Alpine NP East Alps_Tom Groggin aerial shooting info (1,387KB)

Mt Pinnibar Track Partials Closure

Due to the poor condition of Mount Pinnibar Track two sections of the track  are closed. The closure is necessary due condition of the track, with sections of deep ruts and exposed bedrock making both approaches unsafe. The condition of the northern approach (which is badly rutted) is further exacerbated in wet weather and in these times it poses a real risk of significant incident due to the steep gradients. The two closures are between Walkers Road and Mount Pinnibar summit, and between Mount Gibbo Track and Tom Groggin Station. Alternative access to the Mt Pinnibar summit is via Tom Groggin Track, Shady Creek Upper Track and Mount Gibbo Track. 
 

East Caledonia Track CLOSED due to bushfire in the area

East Caledonia Track is CLOSED from the intersection of Howitt Road, due to bushfire in the area. Fire crews are working in the area to contain the fire. Please comply with road closure signage. 

Please refer to the Vic Emergency website or Vic Emergency App for up to date information and warnings regarding the fire.
https://www.emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

Twins Track closure

Track repair works are currently underway on Twins Track. The track will be closed whilst repair works are being undertaken during the week, as there is very limited ability to safely get past the operating bulldozer. The closure will be lifted on the weekends and the track reopened.


Alternate route is Great Alpine Road - Gunns Track - Pheasant Creek Track - Selwyn Creek Road.

Southern Alps track closures due to storm and flood damage

Areas of the Southern Alps have been significantly damaged by subsequent storms and floods since 2021, in the interests of public safety and environmental protection this means sometimes we must close tracks.
The following tracks are currently closed to motor vehicles to ensure public safety and environmental protection:


  • Mt Kent Track
  • Dingo Hill Track will remain closed beyond seasonal closure date of Oct 31st 2024
  • Scrubby Hill Track will remain closed beyond seasonal closure date of Oct 31st 2024
 
 These tracks are likely to remain closed to motor vehicles until repair works can be undertaken.
 
Before visiting, visitors should always check the Parks Victoria website for the latest information about their destination.

Federation Hut water availabilty

The water tank at Federation Hut is currently empty and until there is significant rain, there will be no water in the tank.

Non-potable water is still available at the spring off Bungalow Spur Walking Track near the Old Feathertop Hut site and at the spring on the Northwest Spur/Tom Kneen Walking Track between the Razorback Walking Track and MUMC Hut.

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.

Mt Howitt Walking Track maintenance works

Bushwalking Tracks and Conservation (BTAC) volunteers will be undertaking walking track maintenance on Mt Howitt Walking Track from Friday 24th January until Monday 27th January.

Volunteers will be using chainsaws, brushcutters, hedgetrimmers, hand tools etc so please make yourself known to volunteers so that they can turn off equipment prior to passing.

During this time the group will be camped at Vallejo Gantner Hut at Macalister Springs. There may be less available campsites than usual.

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