Springtime Flower Walking Track (Warby-Ovens National Park)

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Springtime Flower Walking Track (Warby-Ovens National Park)

This easy loop walk is a lovely family stroll through Box Ironbark forest rich in birdlife. In spring, wildflowers cover the forest floor. The Grade 2 track is relatively flat and well signed.

Starting at Forest Camp, you can take the shorter northern loop (1.2km, 30mins) or the longer southern loop (3.7km, 2hrs) or combine them. The full is 4.9km and takes around 2.5 hours at a gentle pace.

To shorten the southern loop (to around 2.5km), turn north (right) where the track meets Spring Track and follow it back to Forest Camp instead of following the arrows south (left).

Visitor Tips: wear sturdy footwear and carry plenty of water, especially in hot weather.

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Springtime Flower Walking Track (Warby-Ovens National Park)

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Springtime Flower Walking Track (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 fires permitted
No horses
No camping
No bicycles
No firearms allowed
No dogs allowed
No vehicles

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.

Areas temporarily closed due to inundation

Due to inundation, the following tracks within the Warby Ovens National Park are temporarily closed.

Hills Track, Wilsons Track, Boundary track, Frosts Crossing Track, Ovens Track, Nicklaus Track, Yellow Creek Track, Cameron's Track, South Track, McLaughlin's Track, Robinsons Bend Track and McQuade's Bend Track. Parks Victoria will monitor river heights & track conditions and reopen tracks once it is safe to do so.

Floodwater is impacting access tracks, making them impassable to all vehicle types.

Stay informed - monitor your local conditions and remain alert.

Parks Victoria has closed some park access gates due to the rising river levels. These closures are in place for your safety.
Do not drive through floodwater or around road closure signs.
Avoid walking through flooded areas.

Boating in floodwaters is dangerous due to debris, submerged trees and other hidden dangers.
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