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O'Toole Flat Camping Area (Lake Eildon National Park)
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O'Toole Flat Camping Area (Lake Eildon National Park)
Safety in nature
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Warnings & Restrictions
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed
Restrictions
- No dogs allowed
- No generators
- No horses
Warnings
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Other warnings
- Limbs may fall take care
Be Prepared
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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.
O'Toole Flat Camping Area and Gap Track Bridge CLOSED
What?
Due to the failure of Gap Track Bridge over O'Toole Creek, the O'Toole Flat Camping Area and the section of Gap Track accessed by the Gap Track Bridge, are closed until further notice.
Why?
This is to protect O'Toole Creek from damage by vehicles fording the creek without a bridge. O'Toole Creek flows directly into White Creek which is home to the critically endangered Spotted Tree Frog. Spotted Tree Frogs are threatened by loss of vegetation on creek banks, and by sediment in waterways.
When will it be re-opened?
Gap Track Bridge, over O'Toole Creek, is funded for replacement under the Victorian Government's Asset Regeneration Program (High Risk Assets Capital Program). Construction is expected to begin in 2025. The area will be re-opened once the new bridge is in place.
For more information on the Asset Regeneration Program (High Risk Assets Capital Program) – including individual project scopes and live project timeframes, visit the Parks Victoria Asset Regeneration Program page:
https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/projects/statewide-projects/asset-regeneration-program
Blue-Green Algae Warning for Lake Eildon
Goulburn-Murray Water has detected high blue-green algae levels within Lake Eildon. Blue-green algae present a risk to the health of humans and animals. The algae detected may cause gastroenteritis if ingested. Characteristic signs of algae contact are skin rashes or itchiness; sore eyes, ears and nose; or if swallowed, nausea or vomiting.
The situation is being closely monitored by Goulburn-Murray Water and they recommend the following precautions:
- People and pets should avoid contact with the water.
- Untreated water should never be used for human consumption (e.g. drinking, cooking, showering, bathing, washing).
- People who come into contact with the water should wash affected skin immediately in clean cold water.
- Boiling the affected water will not make it safe to use. Blue-green algae release toxins into the water when heated.
- Please remember that water in Lake Eildon is not suitable for human consumption without first being properly treated.
You can determine if the warning is still current by visiting the Goulburn-Murray Water website:
https://www.g-mwater.com.au/water-operations/bga or by ringing 1800 013 357.
Drinking water at Candlebark Campground
We are updating the water and wastewater infrastructure at the Fraser Block campgrounds to meet current environmental standards, so that visitors can continue to enjoy camping at Lake Eildon National Park for years to come.
What has changed?
Drinking water and tap water is not provided at Candlebark Campground, however barbecues, flushing toilets, showers, hand basins and hot water using untreated water are available.
What do I need to do?
Please ensure you bring enough drinking water for your stay. We recommend also bringing extra water for washing up, as water taps and hose connections are not available within the campgrounds.
Bookings are essential and can be made now at: www.bookings.parks.vic.gov.au/book
Where can I get more information?
For more information about the project, please visit the Lake Eildon National Park Campground updates project page. You can also reach out to the team by emailing info@parks.vic.gov.au or calling us on 13 1963.
Drinking water at Lakeside Campground
We are updating the water and wastewater infrastructure at the Fraser Block campgrounds to meet current environmental standards, so that visitors can continue to enjoy camping at Lake Eildon National Park for years to come.
What has changed?
Drinking water and tap water is not provided at Lakeside Campground, however flushing toilets and hand basins using untreated water are available.
What do I need to do?
Please ensure you bring enough drinking water for your stay. We recommend also bringing extra water for washing up, as water taps and hose connections are not available within the campgrounds.
Bookings are essential and can be made now at: www.bookings.parks.vic.gov.au/book
Where can I get more information?
For more information about the project, please visit the Lake Eildon National Park Campground updates project page. You can also reach out to the team by emailing info@parks.vic.gov.au or calling us on 13 1963.
Drinking water at Devil Cove Campground
We are updating the water and wastewater infrastructure at the Fraser Block campgrounds to meet current environmental standards, so that visitors can continue to enjoy camping at Lake Eildon National Park for years to come.
What has changed?
Drinking water and tap water is not provided at Devil Cove campground, however barbecues, flushing toilets, showers, hand basins and hot water using untreated water are available.
What do I need to do?
Please ensure you bring enough drinking water for your stay. We recommend also bringing extra water for washing up, as water taps and hose connections are not available within the campgrounds.
Bookings are essential and can be made now at: www.bookings.parks.vic.gov.au/book
Where can I get more information?
For more information about the project, please visit the Lake Eildon National Park Campground updates project page. You can also reach out to the team by emailing info@parks.vic.gov.au or calling us on 13 1963.