Natural Bridge Day Visitor Area (Budj Bim National Park)

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Natural Bridge Day Visitor Area (Budj Bim National Park)

Natural Bridge is an easilly accessible volcanic feature in Budj Bim National Park accessed from this site via a short, rough track through manna gum and blackwood forest.

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Natural Bridge Day Visitor Area (Budj Bim National Park)

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Natural Bridge Day Visitor Area (Budj Bim 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 camping
No firearms allowed
No drones without a permit
No dogs allowed
No horses
No fires permitted

Warnings

Terrain hazards
Slippery surface

Uneven ground

Shaft
Other warnings
Trees may fall take care

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.

Budj Bim National Park - Partial Closure

Following a bushfire in Budj Bim National Park, some areas of the park remain closed to the public.

Areas open to the public include:

- Budj Bim Lake Surprise visitor precinct,

- Budj Bim picnic area, campground and toilets

- Lake Surprise, Crater Rim and Lava Canal Walking tracks.

The remainder of park, including all 4wd tracks are closed until the bushfire is declared safe.

This will provide time for firefighters to ensure all risks in the bushfire area are treated.

Forest Fire Management Victoria firefighters remain in the park monitoring conditions.

Visitors should stay informed by monitoring https://emergency.vic.gov.au

Attachments: Budj Bim NP Park Status Map - Campground (2,807KB)

Secondary Budj Bim toilet block is closed.

The Northern toilet block in the campground is seasonally closed.

The main toilet block near the picnic ground is open all year round.