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Great South West Walk - Pattersons Camping Area to Simsons Camping Area (Lower Glenelg National Park)
The Patterson Camping Area to Simson Camping Area section of the Great South West Walk follow the contours of the Glenelg River through tall eucalypt forest. Take in the views over the Glenelg River and in spring, see the landscape transform as colourful wildflowers bloom.
How to get there
Great South West Walk - Pattersons Camping Area to Simsons Camping Area (Lower Glenelg National Park)
Facilities
Toilets
Need to know
Great South West Walk - Pattersons Camping Area to Simsons Camping Area (Lower Glenelg National Park)
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.
Warnings & Restrictions
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed
Restrictions
- No bicycles
- No dogs, cats, pets allowed
- No firearms allowed
- No generators
- No horses
- No vehicles
- Management vehicle only
- No camping
- No fires permitted
- No drones without a permit
Warnings
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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.
Partial closure for planned burn from 26 March
Planned burning operations are scheduled in this park which will result in the closure of Moores Track North from the time of ignition until the area is declared safe. Ignition of the burn is scheduled from 26 March 2020 and is subject to favourable weather. Check the status of current planned burns at https://plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au
Campground closure
As directed by the Chief Health Officer all campsites, camping grounds and caravan parks closed from midnight 25 March 2020.
People can continue to live on a closed caravan park or camping ground if it is registered as their primary place of residence or if they are staying in caravan parks as interim accommodation where their primary residence is not available. For further information go to parks.vic.gov.au/COVID19
