Mt Bogong via Eskdale Spur Walking Track (Alpine National Park, UNKNOWN, Bogong Remote and Natural Area)

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Mt Bogong via Eskdale Spur Walking Track (Alpine National Park, UNKNOWN, Bogong Remote and Natural Area)

Eskdale Spur Walking Track is a popular and challenging route to the summit of Mt Bogong. It is a steep rocky and exposed climb with little shade as you get higher. This means the views are spectacular from the walk and on the summit but be careful to protect yourself during summer from the sun and in winter from snow and high winds. Carry sufficient water for your needs as there is only a small water tank at Michelle Hut approximately half way up that supplies untreated water and may at times be dry.

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Mt Bogong via Eskdale Spur Walking Track (Alpine National Park, UNKNOWN, Bogong Remote and Natural Area)

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Mt Bogong via Eskdale Spur Walking Track (Alpine National Park, UNKNOWN, Bogong Remote and Natural 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 generators
No bicycles
No dogs allowed

Warnings

Terrain hazards
Steep track

Uneven ground
Other warnings
Trees may fall take care

Limbs may fall take care
Animals and pests
Snakes

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.

Early Seasonal Road Closures affecting the Alpine National Park - Mount Hotham

Due to recent snowfall, road incidents and vehicle recovery, tracks around Mount Hotham will be closed from Wednesday the 11th of June.

The early seasonal closures apply to:

Gunns Track
Twins Track
Mount Murray Track South
Dinner Plain Track

The closures are necessary to ensure the safety of visitors and the minimise damage to park values and assets following the recent weather event.

TRACK CLOSURE: Little Cobbler Track, Alpine National Park

Due to the poor condition of the Little Cobbler Track, it is closed. The track has suffered significant impacts from multiple flood and storm events that has left deep ruts that are not trafficable, making use of the track unsafe.

There are multiple 4WD options for alternate routes between Lake Cobbler Road and Speculation Road areas. Options include;

via Cobbler Lake Track. Turn off Lake Cobbler Rd onto Cobbler Lake Track thru to Speculation Road.
via Wild Horse Gap Track. Turn off Lake Cobbler Rd onto Wild Horse Gap Track, turn onto Burnt Top Track and follow thru to Pineapple Flat. From Pineapple Flat take King Basin Road thru to Speculation Road.
via Basin Track. Turn off Upper Rose River Rd onto Basin Track, turn onto Burnt Top Track and follow thru to Pineapple Flat. From Pineapple Flat take King Basin Road thru to Speculation Road.

Please contact Parks Victoria on 13 19 63 if you need further assistance with journey planning in this area to assist with navigating around this closure.

Ground shooting operations targeting deer

Control operations (ground shooting) targeting deer are undertaken in this area. The Park will remain open to visitors during operations.

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

Road hazards - Tamboritha Road - Licola

Recent heavy rain has caused soil and rock movement on road cuttings in both bitumen and gravels sections of the Tamboritha Road. Please drive with caution, obey signage and any speed restrictions when travelling along the road and between campsites in the Wellington River - Licola area as road hazards can change rapidly.