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)

Need to know

The Reservoir Picnic Area (Mount Buffalo National Park)

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.

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