Lake Surprise Walk (Budj Bim National Park)

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Lake Surprise Walk (Budj Bim National Park)

Head out on the Lake Surprise walk and descend into the crater of this dormant volcano. Follow the lake's edge through Manna Gum and Blackwood bushland before looping back to Budj Bim Campground. The peak of Budj Bim, which has great cultural significance to the Gunditjmara people, overlooks the trail.

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Lake Surprise Walk (Budj Bim National Park)

Need to know

Lake Surprise Walk (Budj Bim National Park)

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

  • No bicycles
  • No drones without a permit
  • No firearms allowed
  • No generators
  • No fires permitted
  • No horses
  • No dogs allowed
  • No camping
  • No motorised vehicles, including electric bikes or scooters allowed on management vehicle only paths, tracks or roads

Warnings

  • Terrain hazards
    • Slippery rocks
  • Water hazards
    • Deep water
  • 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.

Budj Bim National Park - Partial Closure

Following a bushfire in Budj Bim National Park, some areas of the park remain closed to the public.

Areas open to the public include:
- Budj Bim Lake Surprise visitor precinct,
- Budj Bim picnic area, campground and toilets
- Lake Surprise, Crater Rim and Lava Canal Walking tracks. 

The remainder of park, including all 4wd tracks are closed until the bushfire is declared safe.

This will provide time for firefighters to ensure all risks in the bushfire area are treated.

Forest Fire Management Victoria firefighters remain in the park monitoring conditions.

Visitors should stay informed by monitoring https://emergency.vic.gov.au

Attachments: Budj Bim NP Park Status Map - Campground (2,807KB)

Secondary Budj Bim toilet block is closed.

The Northern toilet block in the campground is seasonally closed. 

The main toilet block near the picnic ground is open all year round.

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