Upper Potta Camping Area (Murray - Sunset National Park)

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Upper Potta Camping Area (Murray - Sunset National Park)

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Upper Potta Camping Area (Murray - Sunset 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 firearms allowed
No dogs allowed

Warnings

Water hazards
Strong currents

Deep water
Other warnings
Trees may fall take care

Limbs may fall take care

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.

Repair to Dedman's 2 Bridge - Murray Sunset National Park

The October 2022 flood event caused damage to many areas in Murray Sunset National Park. A large tree has fallen near Dedman's 2 Bridge on Wallpolla Island. Parks Victoria has engaged consulting Civil Engineers to undertake a preliminary site inspection and preparation of an engineer's report. The structure is safe and remains open for use. Works are required to preventing further damage to the bridge structure.

Parks Victoria is currently:

Planning works, obtaining permits and seeking quotes from local contractors.
Repairing Dedman's Track (from entry off Old Mail Road) to allow trucks and earthmoving machinery to travel to the worksite.
Developing the work package and obtaining quotes from contractors for the repair.

Attachments: Repair_Works_Underway_A3 Murray Sunset National Park - Deadmans 2 Bridge (543KB)

Repair to track network in Murray Sunset National Park

The October 2022 flood event caused damage to many areas in Murray Sunset National Park. Immediate repairs have been completed to keep the Murray Sunset National Park open and safe. Where the scope of repair is extensive, our local Ranger Team have placed barriers and track detours. Please observe signs and be aware that our Ranger Team and local contractors may be working in the area.

Parks Victoria is currently:

Planning works, obtaining permits and seeking quotes from local contractors.
Clearing roadside vegetation in preparation for works at Wallpolla Island.
Stockpiling crushed rock at Lindsay Island, Mulcra Island and Wallpolla Island in preparation for future works.

Attachments: Repair_Works_Underway_A3 Murray Sunset National Park (520KB)

Repair to Finnegan's Bridge at Wallpolla Island - Murray Sunset National Park

The October 2022 flood event caused damage to many areas in Murray Sunset National Park. Parks Victoria has engaged consulting Civil Engineers to undertake a preliminary site inspection and preparation of an engineer's report. Finnegan's Bridge is safe and remains open for use. Works are required to preventing further damage to the bridge structure.

Parks Victoria is currently:

•Planning works, obtaining permits and seeking quotes from local contractors.

•Repairing Dedman's Track (from entry off Old Mail Road) to allow trucks and earthmoving machinery to travel to the worksite.

•Developing the work package and obtaining quotes from contractors for the repair.

Attachments: Repair_Works_Underway_A3 Murray Sunset National Park - Finegans Bridge (347KB)