Glenelg River Canoe Trail - Bowds Canoe Camping area to Pattersons Canoe Camping Area (Lower Glenelg National Park, Glenelg River Heritage River)

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Glenelg River Canoe Trail - Bowds Canoe Camping area to Pattersons Canoe Camping Area (Lower Glenelg National Park, Glenelg River Heritage River)

The short stretch of the Glenelg River Canoe Trail provides plenty of opportunity to soak up the peaceful beauty of the river. Watch patches of limestone sprout from among the dense bushland – an indication of what’s to come further down the river. 

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Glenelg River Canoe Trail - Bowds Canoe Camping area to Pattersons Canoe Camping Area (Lower Glenelg National Park, Glenelg River Heritage River)

Glenelg River Canoe Trail - Bowds Canoe Camping area to Pattersons Canoe Camping Area (Lower Glenelg National Park, Glenelg River Heritage River)

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Glenelg River Canoe Trail - Bowds Canoe Camping area to Pattersons Canoe Camping Area (Lower Glenelg National Park, Glenelg River Heritage River)

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 firearms allowed
  • No generators
  • No dogs allowed
  • Boating zones apply
  • No camping

Warnings

  • Terrain hazards
    • Slippery surface
    • Slippery rocks
  • Water hazards
    • Flash flooding
    • Deep water
    • Submerged obstacles
    • Shallow water
    • Strong currents

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.

Princess Margaret Rose Cave is currently closed to the public

Princess Margaret Rose Cave is currently closed to the public. Essential safety works including new cave lighting, painting the visitor centre and electrical systems are complete. Work is continuing to upgrade toilets and the wastewater system.

Bushfire in Lower Glenelg National Park

Lightening caused ignition of a bushfire on Thursday 16th October 2025 in the Kentbruck Heath area of Lower Glenelg National Park.
Forest Fire Management Victoria, supported by Parks Victoria, are responding to and monitoring the bushfire.
For the latest information on the bushfire, visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au
 
Road and Track Closures:
·         Heath Road (between Inkpot Rd and Blacks Rd)
·         Inkpot Road (between Heath Rd and Kentbruck Rd)
·         Kentbruck Road (between Inkpot Rd and Normanby Track))
·         Skyline Road
·         Telegraph Track
·         Kentbruck Track
·         Kentbruck Track North
·         Bark Cutters Track
·         Normanby Track

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