Jawbone Day Visitor Area (Cathedral Range State Park)

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Jawbone Day Visitor Area (Cathedral Range State Park)

Located in the middle of Cathedral Range State Park, off Cerberus Road, the Jawbone Carpark is the main car park for accessing the southern walks.

Visitor Tips: Please park along the full length of the car park to ensure it can hold its maximum capacity of 15 vehicles, and ensure that your vehicle is secured. If the Jawbone Carpark is full, you can park at Cooks Mill and walk back along St Bernards Walk, about 45 minutes one way. A moderate level of fitness is required.

Restrictions: No Camping is permitted at Jawbone Carpark. The nearest campsite is Cooks Mill. Bookings are required.

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Jawbone Day Visitor Area (Cathedral Range State Park)

Jawbone Day Visitor Area (Cathedral Range State Park)

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Jawbone Day Visitor Area (Cathedral Range State 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 firearms allowed
  • No fires permitted
  • No camping

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.

Arborist works at Cathedral Range State Park

Contractors will be undertaking tree works during the week of 10th December to 15th December within the the Cathedral Range State Park.

Affected areas include:
- Neds Gully Camping Area
- Cooks Mill Camping Area
- Jawbone Carpark

Some campsites will be closed off however the Campgrounds will remain open during this time. Please be aware there will be increased traffic and noise from machinery during the hours of 8am - 5pm.

Tweed Spur Road, to Messmate Walking Track and Blue Range Road

Tweed Spur Road, to Messmate Walking Track and Blue Range Road, is closed to vehicles due to storm impacts.
It will remain closed to vehicles until road repairs are made.
Walkers are permitted, and are advised to use caution due to changed road conditions. 

Cerberus Road, to Sugarloaf Saddle Carpark and Jawbone Carpark

Cerberus Road, to Sugarloaf Saddle Carpark and Jawbone Carpark,  is currently in very poor condition.
It is not recommended for two-wheel-drive, or low-clearance all-wheel-drive, vehicles.

Little River Road

Little River Road has been impacted by flooding. The edges of the road are soft, with deep gutters in places. Please drive with caution.

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