Little River Gorge Walk (Snowy River Heritage River, Snowy River National Park)

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Little River Gorge Walk (Snowy River Heritage River, Snowy River 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 firearms allowed
  • No drones without a permit
  • No camping
  • No dogs allowed

Warnings

  • Other warnings
    • No mobile phone reception
    • Limbs may fall take care
  • Animals and pests
    • Snakes
  • Water hazards
    • Drop off
  • Terrain hazards
    • Edge

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 - Snowy River NP

Parts of the Snowy River National Park will be closed while aerial shooting operations targeting deer are undertaken.
 
Closures will apply during the following dates:
 
16-20 September 2024
11-15 November 2024
9-13 December 2024
10-14 Feb 2025
2-6 June 2025
 
See attached map. Visitors are advised to check the Change of conditions listing prior to arrival for up to date information and maps or call 13 19 63.
 
For more information about the program please visit this link.

Attachments: Snowy River NP aerial operations information map (816KB)

Balley Hooley campground works

Balley Hooley Campground will be closed until November 30th for campground maintenance, facilities upgrades and road works.
Due to the volume of construction works and the access along Balley Hooley road, Balley Hooley Road will be closed from the intersection of Basin Creek and Balley Hooley roads for safety of heavy vehicles and other road users.

Snowy River National Park - Seasonal Closures

Parks Victoria works in partnership with Four Wheel Drive Victoria to ensure tracks are available for visitors to safely access remote locations in our parks through the year.  To ensure tracks are available during the warmer months of the year, many roads and tracks are seasonally closed to vehicles to prevent damage to the tracks and to maintain water quality in sensitive environments during the wetter months.

Seasonal closures apply within Snowy River National Park from Wednesday 12/06/2024 to Wednesday 30/10/2024.

The tracks within the Snowy River National Park affected by seasonal closures are as follows:
Deddick Trail
Bowen Track
Collings Track
Reeds Track
Warm Corners Track
Clem Track
Warbisco Track
Bowen Link Track
Monkeytop Track
Waratah Flat Road
Rich Knob Track

For further information search "Seasonal Road Closures" on the Parks Victoria Website.

Aerial shooting operations targeting deer (partial Park closures)

The following Parks will have some areas closed while aerial shooting operations are undertaken. Popular visitor sites, walking trails and campgrounds are generally excluded from treatment areas and will remain open to visitors. More information and maps with details on access restrictions be posted here in the coming weeks. Please check the Change of Conditions listing prior to arrival for up to date information.  
 
 11-15 Nov 2024
·      Alpine National Park (Eastern Alps, Ingeegoodbee, Tingaringy & Tom Groggin)
·      Snowy River National Park (north)
 
18-22 Nov 2024
·      Alpine National Park (Bogong High Plains, Mt Bogong, Feathertop, Dinner Plain/Dargo High Plains, Howitt, Wellington & Snowy Plains)
 
9-13 Dec 
·      Snowy River National Park (south)
·      Croajingolong National Park
·      Cape Conran Coastal Park 

3-7 Feb 2025
·      Alpine National Park (Bogong High Plains, Mt Bogong, Feathertop)
·      Mt Buffalo National Park
·      Mt Mittamatite Regional Park
·      Wabba Wilderness Park
·      Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park

10-14 Feb 2024
·      Alpine National Park (Eastern Alps, Ingeegoodbee, Tingaringy & Tom Groggin)
·      Snowy River National Park (north)
 
3-7 Mar 2025
·      Alpine National Park (Bogong High Plains, Mt Bogong, Feathertop, Dinner Plain/Dargo High Plains, Howitt, Wellington & Snowy Plains) 

For more information on Parks Victoria's deer control program visit this link. 

Raymond Creek Falls - damage to campground facilities

Toilet and picnic facilities at Raymond Creek Falls Campground were recently vandalised.  Parks Victoria staff are working to repair and replace the damaged facilities.  Toilet facilities remain open but may not offer the desired level of privacy for some visitors.  Day visitors and campers should also carry sufficient water for their needs.



Balley Hooley Campground Parking for river egress

For the duration of campground renovation works at Balley Hooley a parking area has been set up for paddlers requiring egress from the Snowy River.

Trucks and construction equipment will be traversing Balley Hooley road and within the campground. 
While traveling between Basin Creek Falls track and Balley Hooley Track, contractors will be on UHF 28.
Balley Hooley Road is narrow with blind corners and limited passing opportunities. 

All parked vehicles must be;
  • parked within the centre turning circle or on the verge between the turning circle and Buchan river (marked green areas on the attached map and signs onsite).
  • not impacting / blocking traffic or construction works.

Parking is at your own risk.

The campground is closed and there is no camping or toilet facilities available at Balley Hooley. There is no access to the area as marked in red on attached map).


Please contact Ollie for further information - ollie.nash@parks.vic.gov.au

Attachments: Balley Hooley long term parking (2,697KB)

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