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Tunnel Bend Day Visitor Area (Howqua Hills Historic Area, Howqua River Heritage River)
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Tunnel Bend Day Visitor Area (Howqua Hills Historic Area, Howqua River Heritage River)
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Tunnel Bend Day Visitor Area (Howqua Hills Historic Area, Howqua River Heritage River)
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
Restrictions
- No camping
- No vehicles
Warnings
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Other warnings
- Limbs may fall take care
- Trees may fall take care
Be Prepared
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.
Howqua Hill Track 4WD only, not suitable for horse floats
- Horse Floats can be parked at Sheepyard Flat and Walk/ride horses in from Howqua Hills track (1.5km Approximately)
- Tunnel Bend, Howqua Hills Historic Area (up to 10 horses, dogs permitted).
- 7-mile Flat, Alpine National Park (up to 20 horses, no dogs permitted)
- King River Hut, Alpine National Park (up to 20 horses, no dogs permitted)
- Lovicks Hut (up to 20 horses, no dogs permitted)
Upper Howqua Camping Area is closed.
