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Millers Hut and Camping Area (Alpine National Park, Avon Wilderness Park)
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Millers Hut and Camping Area (Alpine National Park, Avon Wilderness Park)
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Millers Hut and Camping Area (Alpine National Park, Avon Wilderness 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 generators
- No dogs, cats, pets allowed
Warnings
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Animals and pests
- Beware European wasps
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Other warnings
- Trees 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.
Track closures - Alpine National Park (Eastern Alps)
The following tracks in the Alpine NP (Omeo Management Area)
are currently closed to all vehicles while condition assessments and repairs
are being undertaken:
Ingeegoodbee Track
Cobberas Track
MacFarlanes Flat Track
Temporary track closures - Alpine National Park (Eastern Alps)
Temporary track closures - Alpine National Park (Eastern Alps)
The following tracks in the Alpine National Park (Omeo Management Area) are currently closed to all vehicles while condition assessments and repairs are being undertaken:
Ingeegoodbee Track
Cobberas Track
MacFarlanes Flat Track
These tracks are
expected to remain closed for an extended period during 2021 while complex
assessments are undertaken and options for repairs are evaluated. These tracks
will remain closed for the summer and autumn/winter period of 2021. Parks
Victoria will notify key stakeholders and update this information when the
tracks are reopened.
Little Cobbler Track closed until further notice
Little Cobbler Track in Alpine National Park is closed until further notice due to bridge safety concerns.
Areas of Alpine National Park closed due to 2019/2020 fires
Some tracks and areas in the Alpine National Park remain closed due to fire damage during the 2019/2020 bushfires. Please check the Fire affected parks page for a full list of closures.
Aerial shooting operation underway
Parts of the Alpine National Park will
be closed Monday 19 to Friday 23 April 2021.
Maps and more information available at https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/projects/deer-and-feral-animal-control-in-response-to-bushfire
Aerial shooting operation underway
Parts of this park will be closed Monday 19 to Friday 23
April 2021.
Maps and more information available at https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/projects/deer-and-feral-animal-control-in-response-to-bushfire
Deer control (ground shooting) - Alpine National Park (Bogong High Plains and surrounds)
Parks
Victoria will be continuing its deer control program on and around the Bogong High Plains
from early-December 2020 to May 2021.
The program will be carried out under strict
conditions designed to ensure safe, effective, and humane practices are
implemented. A suitably qualified and experienced contractor has been
engaged to deliver the work.
All personnel involved will be working under
the supervision of Parks Victoria staff. They will be readily identifiable and
will act in accordance with all legal requirements to ensure the safe use of
firearms.
All activities will comply with the
requirements set out by the Department of Health and Human Services regarding
hygiene and physical distancing to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
If
you have any questions, or would like more information, please contact Parks
Victoria on 13 1963.
Attachments: Deer Control Area - ANP Bogong High Plains and surrounds (419KB)
Howitt Road condition
Howitt Road is currently recommended for All Wheel Drive and Four Wheel Drive vehicles with sufficient clearance. Vehicles travelling on Howitt Road require attention to variations in the surface along the length of road between Arbuckle Junction and Howitt Car Park.
Carparking at Bungalow Spur Walking is now located at Tronah Reserve
BUNGALOW SPUR CARPARK | Council has been working with the community, the Tronoh Reserve Committee of Management and Parks Victoria to facilitate suitable, safe parking for visitors to the popular Bungalow Spur Walking Track up Mount Feathertop.
This week new signage will be visible to those visiting the walking track:
- A series of permanent signs will designate the area immediately opposite the existing trailhead on Feathertop Track as a drop off zone only, designed for motorists to drop off and collect walkers and their equipment.
- A temporary Variable Message Sign will be installed to direct motorists to a new carparking area in the Tronoh Reserve and limit vehicular traffic on Feathertop Track.
- A temporary Variable Message Sign will be installed to direct motorists to a new carparking area in the Tronoh Reserve and limit vehicular traffic on Feathertop Track.
The scope of the Alpine Better Places Harrietville Detailed Concept Design project includes carparking and trailhead facilities in the Tronoh Reserve, and interested members of the community are encouraged to provide feedback on the draft concept designs during the next community consultation planned in early 2021.
For further information, please contact Council on 5755 0555 or info@alpineshire.vic.gov.au.
