Ryans Lookout (Warby-Ovens National Park)

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Ryans Lookout (Warby-Ovens National Park)

Enjoy a family picnic or barbecue at Ryans Lookout. The views are exceptional, especially in winter with snow-covered peaks in the distance. Picnic tables, a fireplace with grill, and pit toilets are provided.

Fires are permitted in the fireplaces provided, if: it is not a day of Total Fire Ban, a 3-metre area around it is cleared of anything flammable, an adult is in attendance at all times and at least 10 litres of water are available for immediate use. Put the fire out with water, not soil. When the campfire is cool to touch, it is safe to leave.

Woody debris on the ground provides important habitat for small animals. Help us protect the park’s wildlife by bringing firewood with you. Please take your rubbish home for recycling or disposal.

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Ryans Lookout (Warby-Ovens National Park)

Ryans Lookout (Warby-Ovens National Park)

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Ryans Lookout (Warby-Ovens 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 dogs allowed
  • No camping
  • No horses
  • No firearms allowed

Warnings

  • Other warnings
    • Limbs may fall take care
    • Vehicles
    • Trees may fall take care
  • Terrain hazards
    • Uneven ground

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.

Area closure due to inundation

Due to localised inundation on the Ovens River, the following tracks are temporarily closed within the Warby-Ovens National Park: 


Hills Track, Wilsons Track, Boundary Track, Frosts Crossing Track, Ovens Track, Nicklaus Track and Yellow Creek Track, McQuades Bend track & Robinson's Track


Alternative Ovens River campsites can be found nearby at Mclaughlins Bend or Camerons Bend. Tracks remain wet in areas. Please drive with caution. 

Area closure due to inundation

Due to localised inundation on the Ovens River, the following tracks are temporarily closed within the Warby-Ovens National Park: 


Hills Track, Wilsons Track, Boundary Track, Frosts Crossing Track, Ovens Track, Nicklaus Track, Yellow Creek Track, McQuades Bend Track and Robinsons Bend Track.


Alternative Ovens River campsites can be found nearby at Mclaughlins Bend or Camerons Bend. Tracks remain wet in areas. Please drive with caution. 

Temporary closure - Camerons Bend and McLaughlins Bend - Warby Ovens National Park

Due to flooding of the Ovens River, the following areas in the Warby Ovens National Park (lower Ovens section) are temporarily closed: 
 
  • Cameron’s Bend
  • McLaughlin’s Bend
 
Take care and monitor the situation
  • Being the school holidays, we encourage community members to take extra care around rivers, creeks and lakes as water levels may rise quickly and without warning. We encourage those travelling to new or unfamiliar areas to exercise additional caution.
  • If camping these school holidays, never camp under trees or branches and avoid camping on low-lying land near creeks, rivers, streams and other waterways.
  • If conditions outside appear dangerous over the coming days, please stay inside. If you are driving and conditions deteriorate, safely pull over away from drains, trees, low-lying areas and floodwater.
  • Stay up-to-date with any warnings issued by downloading the VicEmergency app and establishing a personal watch zone for your local area or the area you are travelling to. Updated forecasts are also available on the Bureau of Meteorology website at bom.gov.au.
  • Local flood guides are also available at ses.vic.gov.au to aid preparation.
 

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