Parks and reserves remain open while we manage the impacts of H5 bird flu.

If you see sick or dead birds or other wildlife, do not touch or approach them. Follow all signs and keep your distance from wildlife.

Visit Agriculture Victoria's website for more information.

Middle Creek Walk (Mount Buangor National Park)

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Middle Creek Walk (Mount Buangor 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 dogs allowed
  • No motorised vehicles, including electric bikes or scooters, allowed on paths, tracks or roads (management vehicles excepted)
  • No bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, in-line roller blades, coasters or scooters on walking tracks
  • No prospecting or fossicking

Warnings

  • Other warnings
    • No mobile phone reception
    • Limbs may fall take care
  • Terrain hazards
    • Slippery surface
  • Animals and pests
    • Beware European wasps

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.

Park Partial Closure - Fire Recovery

Due to a widespread bushfire in February 2024,  many areas in the Mount Buangor State Park remain closed for public safety. This is to allow for stabilisation works and the rebuilding of visitor infrastructure including roads, campgrounds and walking tracks. Sites such as Middle Creek, Ferntree and Bailes Campgrounds remain closed.

Whats Open?
Ferntree Visitor Area, Ferntree Waterfall walking track and the Ferntree Waterfalls Road from the western highway.
Dairymaid road (providing access through the park to Mt Cole State Park).
The Beeripmo walk - Accessible from the adjoining the Mt Cole State Forest, providing access to Mount Buangor lookout and Grevillea lookout.
 
Read about our recovery progress on our Mount Buangor State Park fire recovery project page.

Fire recovery works in the Mount Buangor State Park has been complex and staff continue to work hard to reopen visitor sites, roads and walking tracks.

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