Mt Arapiles Summit Picnic Area (Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park)

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Mt Arapiles Summit Picnic Area (Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park)

At the end of Mount Arapiles Summit Road is the Summit Picnic Area. A short but steep 50 metre walking track leads from the car park up to the rocky mountain peak, which is 369 metres, above sea level, to the fire lookout tower.

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Mt Arapiles Summit Picnic Area (Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park)

Mt Arapiles Summit Picnic Area (Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park)

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Mt Arapiles Summit Picnic Area (Mount Arapiles-Tooan State 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 camping
  • No firearms allowed
  • No dogs allowed
  • No fires permitted

Warnings

  • Terrain hazards
    • Uneven ground
  • Other warnings
    • Vehicles
    • 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.

Partial Park Closures- Tooan Block (Mt Arapiles-Tooan State Park) commencing 17/04/2004

The Tooan Block of the Mt Arapiles- Tooan State Park will be closed for invasive species control  on the following dates:


Day closure :  Wednesday 17th April to Thursday 18th of April.  
Night closures: (4pm to 4 am): Monday the 22nd of April until Friday the 3rd of May (Excluding 25th -28th April) of April  

Albert Isaacsons RD and Dickersons RD will remain open to through traffic

For more information, please contact Parks Victoria on 13 19 63 or email westregiondcp@parks.vic.gov.au



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