Mt Benambra Summit (Alpine National Park, Banimboola Creek Natural Catchment Area)

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Mt Benambra Summit (Alpine National Park, Banimboola Creek Natural Catchment Area)

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Mt Benambra Summit (Alpine National Park, Banimboola Creek Natural Catchment Area)

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Mt Benambra Summit (Alpine National Park, Banimboola Creek Natural Catchment Area)

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 dogs, cats, pets allowed

Warnings

Other warnings
Trees may fall take care

Limbs may fall take care
Terrain hazards
Uneven ground

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.

Partial track closure - Besford Track, Alpine NP

A severely water damaged section of Besford Track, within the Alpine National Park north of Benambra, is closed to all vehicles. There is no through access for vehicles on Besford Track between the Benambra-Corryong Road and Deep Creek Track.

Temporary closure of damaged section - Davies Plain Track, Alpine National Park

A 2.3km section of Davies Plain Track, near Davies Plain Hut Camping Area within the Alpine National Park, is currently closed to all vehicles because of significant water damage and severe erosion, following recent flood and storm events in the area.

As a result of the temporary closure, Davies Plain Track is not currently a thoroughfare for vehicles between Tom Groggin and Charlie Creek Camping Area.

There is currently no vehicle access to Davies Plain Hut or the adjoining camping area, pending further assessments and subsequent repairs. Nearest camping areas accessible to suitable 4WD vehicles on Davies Plain Track are Charlie Creek Camping Area to the south; and Buckwong Creek Camping Area to the north (near Tom Groggin).

Attachments: Section closed to vehicles_Davies Plain Track (251KB)

Planned aerial shooting operations targeting deer – Ingeegoodbee/Tingaringy areas

Parts of the Park will be closed during these dates while aerial shooting operations targeting deer are undertaken.

24-28 October 2022

28 November-2 December 2022

3-7 April 2023

See attached map for more details.

Attachments: Alpine National Park_Ingeegoodbee Tingaringy aerial shooting information (449KB)

Planned Aerial shooting operations targeting deer - Dinner Plain Dargo High Plains area

Parts of the Park will be closed during these dates while aerial shooting operations targeting deer are undertaken.

14-17 November 2022

21-24 November 2022

8-11 May 2023

29 May-1 June 2023

5-8 June 2023

See attached map for details.

Attachments: Dinner Plain_Dargo High Plains Aerial shooting information (517KB)

Planned aerial shooting operations targeting deer - Feathertop

Parts of the Park will be closed during these dates while aerial shooting operations targeting deer are undertaken.

14-18 November 2022

21-25 November 2022

8-12 May 2023

29 May-2 June 2023

5-9 June 2023

See attached map for details.

Attachments: Feathertop Aerial Shooting Information (603KB)

Mt Pinnibar Track - deteriorated condition

Mt Pinnibar Track between Walkers Road and Tom Groggin Track has deteriorated significantly following recent storm and flood events.

Visitors are advised to consider alternate routes until repairs can be carried out.

Bogong High Plains Road is closed due to landslip

Bogong High Plains Road is closed due to landslip - there is no access to Falls Creek Village and Bogong High Plains trailheads. This should be considered if you planning to walk from other areas of the park and your walk finishes in Falls Creek or the trailheads nearby. There is no access to the Bogong High Plains from Mt. Beauty. The landslide is situated above Bogong Village and is moving slowly due to unprecedented rain. It is estimated that this road will be closed until at least February. Guests with reservations for the horse yards across the High Plains can still access the High Plains via Omeo Highway.

Track closures due to flood impact

The following tracks are closed due to impact by storms and flood. Crews will assess and reopen when safe:The following tracks are closed due to impact by storms and flood. Crews will assess and reopen when safe:

Cobberas Track
Ingeegoodbee Track
Little Cobbler Track
McFarlines Flat Track

Ground shooting operations targeting deer

Ground shooting operations targeting deer will be undertaken in this Park from December 2022 to June 2023. The park will remain open for visitors during ground shooting operations.

For more information about deer control to protect biodiversity, please visit this link.

Ground shooting operations targeting deer

Ground shooting operations targeting deer will be undertaken in these Parks from December 2022 to June 2023.

Some access restrictions may apply. Please observe local signage.

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Restricted Access to Mount Benambra Lookout

Maintences work will be occurring on the communication tower at Mount Benambra from the 13th of February through to the 24th of February. During this time the Lookout at the summit of Mount Benambra will have limited access. The area will be signed with instructions however visitor will be expected to park below the summit at a turnaround location and may have to wait on site to climb the steps to the lookout point.