Grossmans Mill Picnic Area (Mount Buffalo National Park)

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Grossmans Mill Picnic Area (Mount Buffalo National Park)

The Grossmans Mill Picnic Area is surrounded by magnificent scenery accessible from the main road the picnic area looks out over Lake Catani toward the campground and the Lakeside Day Visitor Areas.

A short walk around Lake Catani passes Grossmans Mill along the road and the site provides parking for the nearby Long Plain walking track.

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Grossmans Mill Picnic Area (Mount Buffalo National Park)

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Grossmans Mill Picnic Area (Mount Buffalo 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 horses
No dogs allowed
No camping
No firearms allowed

Warnings

None applicable

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.

Planned aerial shooting operations targeting deer – Mt Buffalo National Park

Parts of Mt Buffalo National Park will be closed while aerial shooting operations targeting deer are undertaken (See attached map for details).

The closures will apply during the following dates:

24-28 March 2025

Visitors are advised to check the Change of conditions listing prior to arrival for up to date information and maps.

For more information about the program please visit this link.

Attachments: Mt Buffalo NP aerial ops information (444KB)

Rocky Creek Track Access - Changing Track Conditions

Rocky Creek Track and Campground Closure

The Rocky Creek Track and Campground will be closed on weekdays from Tuesday the 11th of March to Friday the 28th of March, 2025.

During this period bookings are available for Saturday nights and public holidays.

Visitors are advised to stay alert to changing conditions and adhere to any closures.

Rocky Creek Track – Change of Conditions

Planned repairs to storm-damaged sections of Reservoir Road will start on Monday, March 3, 2025, and are expected to be completed by Spring 2025.

During this time, the Rocky Creek Track is not accessible via Reservoir Road on weekdays (Monday to Friday). Access via Reservoir Road is open on weekends and public holidays.

Alternative access routes include:

Long Plain Track (approximately 3.7 km to Rocky Creek Track)
Long Plain Track and Macs Point Track (approximately 5.1 km to Rocky Creek Track)

Refer to attached map.

Attachments: VG_MtBuffaloNP_Map2_RockyCk (3,142KB)

Mt McLeod Track – Changing Track Conditions

Repair works on storm-damaged sections of Reservoir Road from Monday the 3rd of March 2025 will close access to the Mt McLeod Track for walkers and mountain bikers on weekdays (Monday to Friday).

Alternative access routes to the track includes:

Long Plain Track, Rocky Creek Track, Five Acre Track, and Og Gog & McGog Track (approximately 7.5 km to Mt McLeod Track)

Refer to attached map.

Mt McLeod Campground Closure
The Mt McLeod Campground will be closed Monday to Friday due to access restraints from Reservoir Rd.

Bookings are available for Saturday nights.

Visitors are advised to stay alert to changing conditions and adhere to any closures.

Attachments: VG_MtBuffaloNP_Map2_MtMcleod (3,178KB)

Reservoir Road – Closure for repair

Reservoir Road will be closed for storm damage repairs starting Monday the 3rd of March 2025, with completion expected by Spring 2025.

Reservoir Road will be closed to walkers, mountain bikers, and vehicles on weekdays (Monday to Friday) due to operational construction activities including large machinery repairing damaged sections.

The road will open to walkers and mountain bikers on weekends and public holidays.

Alternative access to Mt McLeod, Rocky Creek, Eagle Point, and Og Gog & McGog is available via Long Plain Track.

Visitors are advised to stay alert to changing conditions and adhere to any closures.

Attachments: Reservior_Rd_Closure_Map (334KB)

Ground shooting operations targeting deer

Control operations (ground shooting) targeting deer are undertaken in this area. The Park will remain open to visitors during operations.

For more information about deer control to protect biodiversity, please visit this link.