Spring Creek Picnic Area (Warby-Ovens National Park)

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Spring Creek Picnic Area (Warby-Ovens National Park)

Enjoy a picnic or barbecue at Spring Creek. Picnic tables and fireplaces 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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Spring Creek Picnic Area (Warby-Ovens National Park)

Spring Creek Picnic Area (Warby-Ovens National Park)

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Spring Creek Picnic Area (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 firearms allowed

Warnings

  • Other warnings
    • Trees may fall take care
    • Limbs may fall take care
  • Animals and pests
    • Snakes

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.

Partial park closure for pest animal control

Due to pest animal control program operations the Killawarra block of the Warby Ovens National Park will be closed from 6pm - 6am from Monday the 28th of April to Friday the 5th of May.

Between the hours of 6am & 6pm the area is open for visitors. For alternative camping options Wenhams camp off Booths road is available.

Park area closures for pest animal control

Due to pest animal control works the following track closures are in place until 6am Friday the 2nd of May:

Billabong creek track
Lavis track
McLaughlins track

Alternative river access can be found at Frosts road, Peechelba

Partial closure due to pest animal control operations

Due to pest animal control operations the following tracks in the Frosts block of the Warby Ovens National Park will be closed:

Hills Track, Wilsons Track, Boundary Track, Frosts Crossing Track, Ovens Track, Nicklaus Track, Yellow Creek Track

Alternative river access can be found at Frosts road, Peechelba

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