Great South West Walk - Fitzroy Camping Area to Moleside Camping Area (Glenelg River Heritage River, Cobboboonee National Park, Lower Glenelg National Park)

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Great South West Walk - Fitzroy Camping Area to Moleside Camping Area (Glenelg River Heritage River, Cobboboonee National Park, Lower Glenelg National Park)

The Fitzroy Camping Area to Moleside Camping Area section of the Great South West Walk meanders through the versatile landscapes of Cobboboonee National Park – from tall eucalypt forest to heathland that flowers in spring and lush blackwood bushland. 

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Great South West Walk - Fitzroy Camping Area to Moleside Camping Area (Glenelg River Heritage River, Cobboboonee National Park, Lower Glenelg National Park)

Great South West Walk - Fitzroy Camping Area to Moleside Camping Area (Glenelg River Heritage River, Cobboboonee National Park, Lower Glenelg National Park)

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Need to know

Great South West Walk - Fitzroy Camping Area to Moleside Camping Area (Glenelg River Heritage River, Cobboboonee National Park, Lower Glenelg 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 vehicles
  • No drones without a permit
  • No fires permitted
  • No horses
  • No firearms allowed
  • No camping
  • No bicycles
  • Management vehicle only
  • No generators
  • No dogs allowed

Warnings

  • Water hazards
    • Deep water
    • Strong currents
  • Other warnings
    • Limbs 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.

Great South West Walk Detours in place

The Great South West Walk between Boiler Swamp Road and Cut Out Dam Road in the Cobbonoonee National Park is closed due to destroyed bridges and hazardous trees.

Walkers should use Boiler Swamp Road, Fish Hole Road and Cut Out Dam Road as an alternate route for the closed section. 

Cut Out Camp remains open; however, the walking track is closed south of the camp.  

Attachments: Great South West Walk Detour (68KB)

Glenelg River jetties underwater - Hazardous Conditions

The Glenelg River mouth is closed by a sand bank due to natural processes.  The closed mouth is causing the water level in the Glenelg River to rise, resulting in some Jetties, Landings and Boat Ramps that are attached to campsites and visitor sites to become submerged.
 
Sites located in the Lower Glenelg National Park and sites near the river mouth/estuary area of Discovery Bay Coastal Park are impacted.  Campsites are not currently impacted, only the waterway assets including jetties, landings, and boat ramps.

Partially submerged or submerged water based assets are hazardous to park users.  Fluctuating water levels can cause silt and mud to accumulate on deck boards causing slippery conditions.  Deck boards can become loose or dislodge when rising water puts pressure on jetties causing gaps and trip hazards that cannot be seen underwater.  

Park users including water craft users are advised not to use partially or submerged jetties and landings for their safety.
 


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