Tunnel Bend Flat Day Visitor Area No 1 (Howqua River Heritage River, Howqua Hills Historic Area)

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Tunnel Bend Flat Day Visitor Area No 1 (Howqua River Heritage River, Howqua Hills Historic Area)

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Tunnel Bend Flat Day Visitor Area No 1 (Howqua River Heritage River, Howqua Hills Historic Area)

Tunnel Bend Flat Day Visitor Area No 1 (Howqua River Heritage River, Howqua Hills Historic Area)

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Tunnel Bend Flat Day Visitor Area No 1 (Howqua River Heritage River, Howqua Hills Historic Area)

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 allowed but must be on a leash

Restrictions

  • None applicable

Warnings

  • Other warnings
    • Limbs may fall take care
  • Animals and pests
    • Beware European wasps
    • 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.

Howqua Hills Historic Area Toilet Upgrades

Parks Victoria is demolishing and replacing four old toilet blocks in Howqua Hills Historic Area to improve the visitor facilities, accessibility and to bring the toilets into compliance with EPA requirements; 2 toilet blocks at Sheepyard Flat North & South and 2 toilet blocks at Fry’s Flat North & South.

Works are expected to take place between early August - late October 2026, subject to approvals, procurement outcomes, material and contractor availability.  

Each toilet block will be closed during works to ensure public safety during construction. The toilet installations will be completed in a staggered approach to ensure one facility remains open for visitors.  

Toilet blocks to be replaced in order of priority 
  1. Sheepyard Flat North   
  2. Sheepyard Flat South  
  3. Fry’s Flat South & Fry’s Flat North (during seasonal road closure)
For more information on the project, call 13 1963.

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