The Reservoir Picnic Area (Mount Buffalo National Park)

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The Reservoir Picnic Area (Mount Buffalo National Park)

The Reservoir Day Visitor Area is your key to accessing the remote and rugged interior of Mount Buffalo National Park. Escape with a day hike to the heart of the Buffalo Plateau or come prepared and spend a night in true wilderness at Rocky Creek or Mount McLeod.

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The Reservoir Picnic Area (Mount Buffalo National Park)

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The Reservoir Picnic Area (Mount Buffalo 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
Boating zones apply
No fires permitted
No camping
No firearms allowed

Warnings

None applicable

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.

Mt Buffalo National Park - Partially OPEN

Mount Buffalo National Park is now PARTIALLY OPEN to the public. Please see below for details on access.

Mt Buffalo sites that will remain open:

Eurobin Picnic Area

Lady Bath and Eurobin Falls track

Rollason’s Falls track

Chalet/Gorge precinct and Gorge Heritage walk

Underground River and View Point track

Monolith track

Gorge-Catani track

Lakeside Walk

Lakeside BBQ area and Lake Catani

Lake view track

Challwell Galleries

Old Galleries

Torpedo Rock and Leviathan

Cathedral Saddle including the Hump and Le Souef

Cresta Valley

Dickson’s Falls

The Horn

Mt Buffalo sites and tracks that will initially remain CLOSED:

The Big Walk

Reservoir Road and Ballroom tracks

Og Gog Magog

Mollison’s Galleries track - including eagle point lookout and linking tracks

Rocky Creek and Mt McLeod tracks and campgrounds

Mt Dunn Walking track and linking tracks

Macs Point Track and linking tracks

South Buffalo walking track

Back Wall walking track

Keatings Tk

We are working closely with Victoria Police and will work to reopen the remainder of the park as soon as it is deemed safe to do so.

Victoria Police will continue to have a presence patrolling Mt Buffalo during this time.

Please note Lake Catani Campground remains CLOSED as planned until Friday the 31st of October 2025 (Melbourne Cup weekend)

Thanks, and we look forward to seeing you back in the park.

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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.

For more information about deer control to protect biodiversity, please visit this link.

Planned aerial shooting operations targeting deer

Control operations (aerial shooting) targeting deer are planned for this area. During operations parts of the Park will be closed to visitors. More information on closures will be posted a minimum of 4 weeks prior to commencement.

Visitors are advised to check the Change of conditions listing prior to arrival for up to date information and maps.

For more information about deer control to protect biodiversity, please visit this link.