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

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

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

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

Warnings

  • Water hazards
    • Strong currents
    • Deep water
  • 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.

Closed - Surry Ridge Campground

Surry Ridge Campground in Cobboboonee National Park is closed due to lack of toilet facilities.  Camping overnight is not permitted at Surry Ridge campground. The Surry Ridge picnic ground is available for day visitor use. The nearest available campgrounds in Cobboboonee National Park are Wrights Campground located on Wrights Swamp Road and Jackass Fern Gully Campground located on T & W Road. Both campgrounds are free to use and do not require booking.

Glenelg River estuary blocked causing some water based assets (Jetties and Landings) to become submerged

Currently the river mouth and estuary of the Glenelg River is closed by a sand bank due to natural processes.
This is causing the water level of the Glenelg River to rise and in doing so is beginning to inundate some of the Jetties, Landings and Boat Ramps that are attached to campsites and visitor nodes to become submerged.
 
This is affecting sites located in the Lower Glenelg National Park and some assets around the river mouth/estuary area of Discovery Bay Coastal Park.
 
Park users need to be aware that some water-based assets may be underwater, or may become underwater with passing boat wash, and that extra care needs to be taken whilst using them as they may become slippery.
 
Campsites are not currently affected, only the waterway assets such as the jetties, landings, and boat ramps.

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