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.

No bins or drinking water are provided. Please take all rubbish away for recycling or disposal and bring all the drinking water you need for your stay. Water from the creeks is not safe to drink and should be chemically treated or boiled for 20 minutes.

Cathedral Range State Park is in the Central fire district. Bushfire safety is a personal responsibility. Anyone entering the park during the bushfire season needs to stay aware of forecast weather conditions. Check the Fire Danger Rating and for days of Total Fire Ban at emergency.vic.gov.au www.emergency.vic.gov.au, on the Vic Emergency App or call the Vic Emergency Hotline 1800 226 226.

On Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating days this park will be closed for public safety. Do not enter the Park. If you are already in the Park, leave the night before or as early as possible in the morning. No fires may be lit on Total Fire Ban days.

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Jawbone Day Visitor Area (Cathedral Range State Park)

Need to know

Jawbone Day Visitor Area (Cathedral Range State Park)

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.

Little River Walking Track improvement works

Walking track maintenance and upgrades will be occurring on the northern end of Little River track between Neds Gully Campground and the intersection of Little River Track and Neds Gully Track. The Little River Walking track will remain open for walkers however some small delays may occur during the construction period.

During this time there may be some increased noise and foot traffic through the Neds Gully Camping Area between 8am -5pm.

Works will be taking place between 30/09/2025 - 17/10/2025. 

For further information please call the Parks Victoria Information Line on 13 1963.

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