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Paradise Falls (Alpine National Park)
Paradise Falls is a beautiful spot for visitors to enjoy just 20 minuites from the township of Whitfield. Accessed by a short walk (500m) this stunning waterfall is best after rain.
How to get there
Paradise Falls (Alpine National Park)
Facilities
Viewing Lookout - Cut Section
Carpark
Toilets
Need to know
Paradise Falls (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 motorised vehicles, including electric bikes or scooters allowed on management vehicle only paths, tracks or roads
- No horses
- No dogs allowed
- No dogs allowed
- No camping
- No camping
- No generators
Warnings
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Terrain hazards
- Unstable cliffs
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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.
Track closures due to flood impact
The following tracks are closed due to impact by storms and flood. Crews will assess and reopen when safe:The following tracks are closed due to impact by storms and flood. Crews will assess and reopen when safe:
- Cobberas Track
- Ingeegoodbee Track
- Little Cobbler Track
- McFarlines
Flat Track
Mt Selwyn Road closure
Mount Selwyn Road is closed between the intersections of Five Ways and Canyo Road between May 2023 till approximately December 2023 due to significant road works being undertaken on this section of road.
Alternate routes are Dingo Creek Tk - Great Diving Range Tk - Mt Selwyn Rd, Selwyn Creek Rd - Great Driving Range Tk - Mt Selwyn Rd or Selwyn Creek Rd - Tea Tree Range Rd - Mt Selwyn Rd or Walshs Tk - East Buffalo Rd - West Humffray Rd - Selwyn Tk. - Please check seasonal road closures prior to departure as these might affect your vogue.
In the interest of visitor safety this road is closed between May 2023 till approximately December 2023.
Seasonal road closures 2023
Seasonal road closures apply to areas within and tracks bordering this park from 15 June 2023. See MapshareVic for locations of the closures. Visit the seasonal road closures page for more information.
Wabonga and McMillan's Track closures for repairs and maintenance
Wabonga 4WD track will be closed from the intersection of Paradise Falls Rd to Basin Track intersection, and McMillan's Track will be closed from Burrowes Rd to Wabonga track for the period 25th September to 15th December inclusive.
The closure is to allow for important track repairs, culvert and bridge installations to support fire fighting access and response.
If the works are completed prior to the 15th December the track will be re-opened.
Alternative access to the Wabonga Plateau area can be via Long Spur, Basin Track, Top Crossing, or Burnt Top once the Seasonal Road closures have ended on the 2nd November.
McNamara Hut (Buckety Plain) Camping Area (Bundara-Cobungra Remote and Natural Area, Alpine National Park
A sink hole has appeared on Trap Yard Gap Track between the Bogong High Plains Road and the locked gate 500 m away from McNamara Hut camping ground in the Bundara Buckety Plain area. Trap Yard Gap Track has been closed to vehicles for their own safety and to maintain the integrity of the road. There is flagging/caution tape across the track where it exists the Bogong High Plains Road to highlight that the track should not be driven on.
McNamara Hut (Buckety Plain) Camping Area (Bundara-Cobungra Remote and Natural Area, Alpine National Park
A sink hole has appeared on Trap Yard Gap Track between the Bogong High Plains Road and the locked gate 500 m away from McNamara Hut camping ground in the Bundara Buckety Plain area. Trap Yard Gap Track has been closed to vehicles for their own safety and to maintain the integrity of the road. There is flagging/caution tape across the track where it exists the Bogong High Plains Road to highlight that the track should not be driven on.
Mt Murray Track North closure
Due to track damage and poor track condition resulting in a risk to visitors, environmental damage and further track damage, Mt Murray Track North is currently closed.
Alternate route is Selwyn Creek Road - Mt Murray Logging Road.
In the interest of visitor safety, this road is closed until further notice until track repairs can be undertaken.
Planned aerial shooting operations targeting deer – December 2023
Parts of the Alpine National Park will be closed during these dates while
aerial
shooting operations targeting deer are undertaken.
11-15 December (Bogong High Plains & Feathertop)
18-20 December 2023 (Bogong High Plains, Feathertop & Dinner Plain/Dargo
High Plains)
The following
tracks and visitor areas will be closed during the operation:
FEATHERTOP:
· MUMC Hut
· Bon Accord Spur
· Northwest Spur
· East Ovens Track
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 Fire Track
DINNER
PLAIN/DARGO HIGH PLAINS & HOTHAM
· Mt Tabletop Walking Track
· Mayford
· Kings Spur
· Longs Spur
See attached map for details.
Attachments: Alpine National Park aerial shooting information (652KB)
Davies Plain Track - 2.3 km track section currently closed due to flood damage
A 2.3km section of
Davies Plain Track, near Davies Plain Hut Camping Area within the Alpine
National Park, is currently closed to all vehicles because of significant water
damage and severe erosion, following recent flood and storm events in the area. As
a result of the temporary closure, Davies Plain Track is not a
thoroughfare for vehicles between Tom Groggin and Charlies Creek Camping
Area. There is currently no vehicle access to Davies Plain Hut or the
adjoining camping area, pending further assessments
and subsequent repairs. Nearest camping areas accessible to
suitable 4WD vehicles on Davies Plain Track are Charlies Creek Camping Area to
the south; and Buckwong Creek Camping Area to the north (near Tom
Groggin).
Mt Pinnibar Track - deteriorated condition
Mt Pinnibar Track – deteriorated condition
Mt Pinnibar Track between Walkers Road and Tom
Groggin Track has deteriorated significantly following recent flood and storm
events.
Visitors are advised to consider alternate routes to the summit of Mt Pinnibar until repairs can be carried out.
Bogong High Plains Road
Following the landslide at Bogong Village the Bogong High Plains Road is now open however remediation work will
continue into the foreseeable future to rectify the damage created by the
landslide. Parks Victoria advises that all visitors check the Regional Roads Victoria and Victoria's big build website
for the latest traffic updates on closures or delays before visiting.
https://regionalroads.vic.gov.au/map/north-eastern-improvements/bogong-high-plains-road-landslip
https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects/mrpv/bogong-high-plains-road-landslip
Early seasonal closure for Davies Plain Track and Kings Plain Track, Alpine National Park
Kings Plain
Track and Davies Plain
Track between Buckwong Creek Camping Area (at Tom Groggin) and Charlies
Creek Camping Area are seasonally closed to all vehicles from 1 May to 30
November inclusive. Sections of Davies Plain Track north of Buckwong Creek Camping Area (at Tom Groggin) and south of Charlies Creek Camping Area are seasonally closed to vehicles between the 2nd Thursday in June and the Thursday before Melbourne Cup day.
Attachments: Davies Plain Track seasonal closure section_1 May - 30 Nov (258KB)
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.
Flood Impacted Track Network - Foothills & Southern Alps
Areas of the Foothills and Southern Alps were impacted by
a significant rainfall event in early October 2023. As a result of this some
tracks and river crossings have been impacted. Parks Victoria has commenced
repairs in some locations. If visitors encounter impacted areas, please ensure
they report this information to Parks Victoria.