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

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

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, Glenelg River Heritage River)

Facilities

Toilets

Need to know

Great South West Walk - Pattersons Camping Area to Simsons 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

Management vehicle only
No drones without a permit
No firearms allowed
No fires permitted
No horses
No dogs, cats, pets allowed
No camping
No bicycles
No vehicles
No generators

Warnings

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.

Campground closures to allow the upgrade of facilities.

We have exciting news! During what is traditionally a quieter time in our park, will be upgrading some facilities. This will include infrastructure improvements such as campsites, toilet blocks and floating pontoons to make Lower Glenelg National Park more accessible for more people. The affected sites include Forest Camp South, Battersbys and Wilson Hall, these sites will be closed from May to August to allow these upgrades to occur.

Princess Margaret Rose Cave and Princess Margaret Rose campground closed for infrastructure repair and upgrades.

Princess Margaret Rose Cave and Princess Margaret Rose Cave campground will be closed until further notice to accommodate infrastructure repair works. This includes access via vehicle or boat on the Glenelg River. Camping is not permitted on the site or in the picnic area.

The toilets, picnic area and walking tracks in the remain open.