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Running Creek Track (Kinglake National Park)
No drinking water is available in the park. Please bring all the water you need for your visit. For longer walks we recommend at least 2 litres per person.
The area is highly forested and we do not recommend bushwalking on days of higher fire danger or when storms or high winds are forecast.
Kinglake National Park is in the Central Fire District. Bushfire safety is a personal responsibility. Anyone entering parks and forests during the bushfire season needs to stay aware of forecast weather conditions. Check the Fire Danger Rating and for days of Total Fire Ban at emergency.vic.gov.au www.emergency.vic.gov.au, on the VicEmergency smartphone app or call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226.
No fires may be lit on Total Fire Ban days.
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Running Creek Track (Kinglake National Park)
Need to know
Running Creek Track (Kinglake 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
Restrictions
- No fishing
- No fires permitted
- No motorised vehicles, including electric bikes or scooters allowed on management vehicle only paths, tracks or roads
- No vehicles
- No firearms allowed
- No generators
- Management vehicle only
- No horses
- No dogs allowed
- No camping
- No bicycles
Warnings
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Terrain hazards
- Slippery surface
- Uneven ground
- Steep track
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Other warnings
- Trees may fall take care
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Water hazards
- Rough Surf