Grant Historic Township Camping Area (Grant Historic Area)

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Grant Historic Township Camping Area (Grant Historic Area)

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 allowed off leash

Restrictions

None applicable

Warnings

Animals and pests
Beware European wasps
Other warnings
Trees may fall take care

Limbs may fall take care
Terrain hazards
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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.

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 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.