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

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

Nestled on the banks of the Glenelg River, among tall eucalypt trees, Moleside Hike-in Camping Area offers everything you need for a peaceful stopover on your Great South West Walk adventure. 

How to get there

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

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

Need to know

Great South West Walk - Moleside 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 drones without a permit
  • Fees apply
  • No horses
  • No dogs allowed
  • No bicycles
  • No firearms allowed
  • No generators

Warnings

  • Water hazards
    • Deep water
    • Shallow water
    • Submerged obstacles
  • Other warnings
    • Trees may fall take care
    • 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.

Pest Control Activities Lower Glenelg National Park

DEECA and Parks Victoria will be undertaking scheduled pest control activities (ground shooting) in remote areas of the Lower Glenelg National Park from October to December, 2024. Some vehicle tracks may be closed and gunfire maybe heard during business hours (excluding weekends).    

Access to Pines Landing Campsite (Lower Glenelg National Park) via McPhees Rd due to Pine Plantation Harvesting Work

Harvest activities are planned for the nearby pine tree plantation along Winnap-Nelson Road at Drik Drik 
Access to Pines Landing Canoe camp  (Lower Glenelg National Park) via Hedditches Rd will not be permitted due to these operations.

Please access site via McPhees Rd (Approx. 2 km towards Dartmoor from Hedditches Rd) and follow directional signage.
Access along this road will not be restricted, but please do not enter the plantation. 
Please take note of the safety signs erected on the road, and be mindful of other traffic using the road.
Be aware of trucks and harvesting equipment. Do not approach the work area of operations of these machines.

Work will generally occur between the hours of 3 am and 5 pm. There may be exceptions however, such as during extreme fire danger where harvesting will occur throughout the night upon which the Contractors will aim to minimize the impact on adjoining neighbours.

Camping at Pines Landing Canoe camp is only permitted for canoeist on the Glenelg River Canoe Trail.
This access road is not suitable for Caravans or Buses.
Recommend only 4WD vehicle.

For those with unsuitable vehicle to access site, it is recommended to start at Moleside Canoe Camp and paddle upstream to Pines Landing canoe camp.

Attachments: Pines Landing via McPhees Rd access map (508KB)

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