Lakeside Walk (Mount Buffalo National Park)

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Lakeside Walk (Mount Buffalo National Park)

The Lakeside circuit walk winds around Lake Catani and through a variety of alpine landscapes. To the north the track skirts below the dam wall and crosses Eurobin Creek. For those stopping by to enjoy the picnic and barbeque facilities at the Lakeside day visitor areas, it is an easy short walk that the whole family can enjoy.

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Lakeside Walk (Mount Buffalo National Park)

Lakeside Walk (Mount Buffalo National Park)

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Lakeside Walk (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 dogs allowed
  • No camping
  • No bicycles
  • Management vehicle only

Warnings

  • Water hazards
    • Submerged obstacles
    • Shallow water
  • Terrain hazards
    • Slippery rocks

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.

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.

Mount Buffalo Snow Report 01.07.25

Mt Buffalo National Park Snow, Road, and Weather Daily Report
Time: 09:00 hrs                     Date: Tuesday 1st July 2025
Current conditions
Fresh snow
Snow cover
Temperature  
Dingo Dell Day Shelter
0cm
Good
-3 ° @ Mt Buffalo Park Office
 
 
Tobogganing
Status
Condition
Groomed date
Dingo Dell – elevation 1420m
Open
Good
25/6
Cresta Valley - elevation 1480m
Open
Good
26/6
 
No toboggan rental available on Mt Buffalo this year. Rental available in Porepunkah, Bright, Myrtleford & Ovens
 
 
Snowshoe Trails
(Marked with snowshoe signs)
Status
Condition
 
Open
Good
 
Sentinel – 1.5 km return
Open
Good
 
Cresta Valley – 2kms return
Open
Good
 
 
 
Cross Country Trails
Status
Condition
Groomed date
Beginners Loop
Open
Good
26/6
Bogong Plain
Open
Good
26/6
The Horn Road
Open
                     Good
26/6
 
 
Vehicle chains
Status
To be carried
Yes
Currently being fitted
No
 
Please adhere to the chain fitting signage on the mountain.
 
 
 
 
Weather forecast for Falls Creek, Northeast (most like Mt Buffalo):


 
 
 
Comments:  N/A

Interpreting the Snow Conditions
Toboggan Slopes
Excellent – good deep cover with fresh surface
Very Good – good deep cover
Good – good cover, may have wet areas and or holes to soil
Fair – mostly covered but could be wet, holes and other hazards
Poor – patchy cover, wet, holes and other hazards
Snow play – enough snow for scraping together a small snow creature and some snowballs
Sightseeing – patches of snow to look at
No snow – time to go hiking
Interpreting the Snow Conditions
Cross Country Ski Trails and Snowshoe Trails
Excellent - good deep cover with fresh surface
Very Good - good deep cover
Good - complete cover with occasional obstacle
Fair - mostly continuous snow cover with some obstacles
Poor - mostly continuous snow cover with numerous obstacles
Patchy - patchy cover, insufficient for skiing or snowshoeing
Closed - time to go kayaking
 
 
View the Dingo Dell and Cresta Valley Snowcams
Mt Buffalo Weather Station
The Mt Buffalo Parks Victoria office has a weather station on the roof (elevation 1320m). For current weather conditions and forecasting download the Davis WeatherLink app. Set Mt Buffalo Parks Office in your favourites. The Mt Porepunkah Fire Tower is the next closest Davis weather station to Mt Buffalo.
General Information for Winter Visitors
It remains a requirement to carry snow chains in all vehicles, for any vehicle passing through the Park entrance. This includes visitors who are wanting to visit Lady Bath, Eurobin or Rollason’s Falls.
There is no entry fee to visit Mt Buffalo National Park.
Mt Buffalo has three seasonal road closures. These are The Horn Road from Cresta Valley, Reservoir Road and the Lake Catani Road. These roads close on the Thursday after Kings Birthday in June and re-open on 15th September, if road conditions allow.
The Lake Catani Campground is open for winter camping from the Friday before Kings Birthday long weekend until August 31. Limited facilities - drop toilet only. Walk in/ski in only. No booking required.
Refer to the Parks Victoria Mt Buffalo National Park webpage for more information on winter activities.
If you would like to receive the Mt Buffalo Snow Report email tomas.sanchez@parks.vic.gov.au
Mt Buffalo Snow Reports are also posted on the Parks Victoria Mt Buffalo web page – click the tab ‘!This area has reported issues’. https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/mount-buffalo-national-park

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