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Nyimba Camping Area (Alpine 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 generators
- No dogs allowed
Warnings
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Other warnings
- Trees may fall take care
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Animals and pests
- Beware European wasps
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.
Planned aerial shooting operations targeting deer – Howitt/Wellington Plains and Avon Wilderness Area
Parts of the Alpine National Park (Howitt/Wellington Plains) and the
Avon Wilderness area will be closed while aerial shooting operations targeting deer
are undertaken (see attached map for details).
The closures will apply during the following dates:
18-22 November 2024
3-7 March 2025
The following
tracks and visitor areas will be closed during the operation:
• Caledonia
River Track
• East
Caledonia Track
• Dingo Hill
Track
• Scrubby
Hill Track
• Kellys
Lane between Tamboritha Rd and Howitt Road
• Guys Hut
loop to Dry River Walking Track
• The
Sentinels, Wellington Plains, McFarlane Saddle, Moroka Gap, Millers Hut and
Spion Kopje Walking Tracks
• Riggall
Spur and Gillios Track north of Lake Tali Karng
All other
tracks remain open.
Visitors are
advised to check the Change
of conditions listing prior to arrival for up to date information and
maps.
Attachments: Alpine NP & Avon Wilderness aerial ops information sign (1,614KB)
Aerial shooting operations targeting deer (partial Park closures)
The following Parks will have some areas closed while aerial
shooting operations are undertaken. Popular visitor sites,
walking trails and campgrounds are generally excluded from treatment areas and will remain open to visitors. More information and maps with details on access restrictions be posted here in the coming weeks. Please check the Change of Conditions listing prior to arrival for up to date information.
11-15 Nov 2024
· Alpine National Park (Eastern
Alps, Ingeegoodbee, Tingaringy & Tom Groggin)
· Snowy River National Park (north)
18-22 Nov 2024
· Alpine National Park (Bogong
High Plains, Mt Bogong, Feathertop, Dinner Plain/Dargo High Plains, Howitt,
Wellington & Snowy Plains)
9-13 Dec
· Snowy River National Park (south)
· Croajingolong National Park
· Cape Conran Coastal Park
3-7 Feb 2025
· Alpine National Park (Bogong
High Plains, Mt Bogong, Feathertop)
· Mt Buffalo National Park
· Mt Mittamatite Regional Park
· Wabba Wilderness Park
· Burrowa-Pine Mountain National
Park
10-14 Feb 2024
· Alpine National Park (Eastern Alps, Ingeegoodbee, Tingaringy & Tom Groggin)
· Snowy River National Park (north)
3-7 Mar 2025
· Alpine National Park (Bogong
High Plains, Mt Bogong, Feathertop, Dinner Plain/Dargo High Plains, Howitt,
Wellington & Snowy Plains)
For more information on Parks Victoria's deer control program visit this link.
TRACK CLOSURE: Wild Horse Gap Track, Alpine National Park
Wild Horse Gap Track is currently closed as a result of poor track condition until further notice.
Access to the park is not affected - alternate routes are available that will enable transit through this section of the Alpine National Park. If you require assistance with journey planning as a result of the closure, please contact the local Parks Victoria office for assistance via 13 19 63.
Moroka River Pedestrian Bridge CLOSED until further notice
The Moroka River pedestrian bridge is closed until further notice due to being assessed as structurally unsound.
Access to Moroka Hut is via the Moroka Range Walking Track (4WD only).
Eastern Alps track closures due to storm and flood damage
The 4x4 tracks in the Eastern Region are an iconic part of Victoria and an important focal point for many people. With a large number of visits per year, they are very popular for outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, mountain biking and four-wheel driving.
Unfortunately, sometimes we must close infrastructure in the interests of public safety and environmental protection.The following tracks have been significantly damaged by storms and floods and are currently closed to motor vehicles to ensure public safety and environmental protection:
- Cobberas Track
- Macfarlane Flat Track
- Ingeegoodbee Track
Before visiting, Visitors should always check the Parks Victoria website for the latest information about their destination.
Planned aerial shooting operations targeting deer – Bogong High Plains, Dinner Plain/Dargo High Plains and Feathertop
Parts of the Alpine National Park will be closed during the following
dates while aerial shooting operations targeting deer are undertaken.
18-22 November 2024
3-7 February 2025
3-7 March 2025
The following
tracks and visitor areas will be closed during the operation:
CLOSED—Mt Feathertop
·
MUMC Hut
·
Bon Accord Spur
·
Northwest Spur
·
East Ovens Track
·
All other tracks remain open
CLOSED—Dinner
Plain/Dargo High Plains
·
Mt
Tabletop Walking Track
·
Mayford
·
Kings
Spur
·
Long
Spur
·
All
other tracks remain open
CLOSED—Bogong
High Plains
·
Moncrieffs
Gap Track
·
East
Kiewa Fire Track
·
Cranky
Charlie Track
·
Roper
Spur Track
·
Big
River Fire Track (off BHP Road)
·
Spring
Saddle Track
·
Arthur
Track
·
Mt
Arthur Fire Trail
·
Red
Fox Track
·
Black
Possum Spur Track
·
Junction
Spur Track
·
All
other tracks remain open
Visitors are
advised to check the Change
of conditions listing prior to arrival for up to date information and
maps.
Attachments: Alpine NP aerial ops information sign (2,025KB)
Mt Pinnibar Track - poor track conditions
Mt Pinnibar Track, between Walkers Road and Tom Groggin Track, has developed sections of significant and deep track erosion following flood and storm events.
While the track remains open it is recommended that only experienced drivers in well equipped 4WD vehicles attempt this track in dry conditions.
All visitors are advised to consider alternate routes to the summit of Mt Pinnibar until repairs can be carried out.
Restricted Access at Eastern end of Spring Saddle Track
The eastern end of Spring Saddle Track has restricted access due to machinery continuing to clear soil as part of the Bogong Village landslip remediation works. The track is open to pedestrian traffic but not vehicles and no Park visitors will be able to enter the works site at the Eastern end of Spring Saddle Track. There is signage explaining the restrictions at the Spring Saddle Track Fainter Fire Trail intersections.
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.