Old Feathertop Hut Site Camping Area (Alpine National Park)

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Old Feathertop Hut Site 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 fires permitted
No horses

Warnings

Other warnings
Limbs may fall take care
Terrain hazards
Uneven ground

Steep track

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.

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.

Cobberas, Ingeegoodbee and Macfarlane Flat Track closures.

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

The tracks are likely to remain closed to motor vehicles until detailed site assessments have been completed. It is difficult to predict when planning approvals will be obtained to allow for repairs to commence.
Before visiting, visitors should check the Parks Victoria website for the latest information about their destination.

Attachments: FAQs for Cobberas ingeegoodbee and mcfarlane tks (128KB)

Wonnangatta Complex Fire - Area and Road Closures - Gippsland Alps

The Alpine National Park is CLOSED at Moroka Road beyond Horseyard Flat (to Pinnacles) and west of the Dargo High Plains Road including the Grant Historic Area – due to the Dargo Wonnangatta complex fires in the area

Closed sites:

- Grant Historic Area, including Eaglevale (Alpine NP) and Talbotville (Grant HA) campsites

- Mount Sarah Natural Features and Scenic Reserve

- Moroka Road at Horseyard Flat (allowing access to Horseyard Flat) east to the Pinnacles.

- Dargo exit to Wonnangatta Valley. Closed at Conglomerate Creek on exit to Dargo

- Australian Alps Walking Track within the closure area

- McMillans walking track within the closure area

- National Horse Trail from Wonnangatta Valley to Dargo within the closure area

- Pinnacles Day visitor area and viewing platform

- Billy Goat Bluff Track

- All other roads and tracks in the closed fire area of the Alpine National Park.

Open areas Open areas include:

-Tali Karng – All access including the Wellington River Walking Track and Wellington Plains Walking Track (MacFarlane Saddle + Mt Wellington)

- Wonnangatta Valley from Zeka Spur and Wonnangatta Track (Myrtleford approach)

- Wellington Campsites on Tamboritha Road

- Thomastown Camping area, Kelly Hut, McMichaels Hut

- King Spur Track into Mayford

- Alpine National Park beyond Hotham Heights to the north and to Omeo

- Avon Wilderness Park

- Mt Wellington and Millers Hut

- Howitt Road

- Howitt Hut

- Bryces Gorge

- Dimmick’s Lookout

- Tamboritha Road

- King Billy Track

- Mt Howitt Carpark

- Vallejo Gantner Hut

- Macalister Springs

- Mount Howitt Walking Track

- Horseyard Flat

- Moroka Hut

- Blue Rag Range Track

Please see FFM closure map https://www.ffm.vic.gov.au/permits-and-regulations/closures-of-parks-and-forests

Wonnangatta Complex Fire - Area and Road Closures - North East

Sections of the Alpine National Park remain CLOSED to the South and West of Mt Selwyn – due to the Dargo Wonnangatta complex fires in the area.

Closed sites/tracks include:

1. West Buffalo, Harry Shephards, & Penny Track

2. Australian Alps Walking Track east of the Viking through to Mt Selwyn

3. Rileys, West Humffray, Humffray River, Whites & Water Spur Tracks.

4. Areas south of Mt Sarah including Sarah Spur and Tea Tree Spur Track

Open areas:

1. Access to the Wonnangatta Valley via East Buffalo Road, East Riley and Wonnangatta Tracks.

2. Australian Alps Walking Track north to Camp Creek including the Crosscut Saw and Mt Speculation

3. King Hut

4. King Billy Track through to Howitt Road

5. Cobbler Lake Track, Speculation Rd & Lake Cobbler

6. The Bogong High Plains

7. Mt Feathertop and Mt Loch areas

8. Mt Bogong

9. Walking tracks between Falls Creek and Mt Hotham

10. Mt Buffalo

11. Visitor sites accessed from the Omeo Highway

12. Howqua Hills

13. Lake Cobbler

14. Beveridges Station

15. Twins Track, Selwyn Creekk Track, Mt Murray South Track

Please see FFM closure map for https://www.ffm.vic.gov.au/permits-and-regulations/closures-of-parks-and-forests

Wonnangatta Complex Fire Closures – Billy Goat Bluff Track

Due to the recent Wonnangatta Complex Fire – Billy Goat Bluff Track will remain closed for a further period of time.

Billy Goat Bluff Track was heavily impacted by bushfire and will require significant ongoing stabilisation works.

Parks Victoria understand the community interest in reopening this track as soon as possible and will

strive to have it open when it is safe to do so.

Wonnangatta Complex Fire Closures - Debris

Due to the recent Wonnangatta Complex Fire – Park Visitors may experience increased amount of debris along the track and road network.

Whilst every effort will be made to keep tracks open and safe, post bushfire conditions may mean that tracks and roads may change in condition quickly.

Please be aware and suitably prepared if visiting opened areas within the fire effected areas.

Parks Victoria is replacing the toilets at Federation Hut near the summit of Mount Feathertop, Alpine National Park

The works will commence Tuesday 10 March and are expected to finish in early April 2026. To ensure visitor safety, access to the work site next to Federation Hut will be restricted.
Temporary toilet facilities will be available during this time. The camping area will remain open and visitors will still be able to access walking tracks including Bungalow Spur, North West Spur and the Razorback.
Due to the remote location and difficult terrain, a helicopter will be used to fly materials and equipment to and from the site. There will be loud construction noise and frequent helicopter presence while demolition and construction works are underway.
This is one of many project Parks Victoria is delivering in to improve the visitor experience in Northeast Victoria.

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.

Planned aerial shooting operations targeting deer

Control operations (aerial shooting) targeting deer are planned for this area. During operations parts of the Park will be closed to visitors. More information on closures will be posted a minimum of 4 weeks prior to commencement.

Visitors are advised to check the Change of conditions listing prior to arrival for up to date information and maps.

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

Recent roadwork and rain

Recent roadwork has been completed on the following tracks and areas:
* Kelly Lane
* Dingo Hill Track
* Scrubby Hill Track
* Dimmick's Lookout
* Bryce's Gorge Campground
* Howitt Hut Campground
* Horseyard Flat Campground

Due to recent rain and the settling of the works, some areas may be soft and slippery.

Please be cautious and try to have minimal vehicle impact whilst visiting these sites.