Waratah Flat Campground (Rodger River and Mountain Creek Natural Catchment Area, Snowy River National Park)

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Waratah Flat Campground (Rodger River and Mountain Creek Natural Catchment Area, Snowy River National Park)

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Waratah Flat Campground (Rodger River and Mountain Creek Natural Catchment Area, Snowy River National Park)

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Waratah Flat Campground (Rodger River and Mountain Creek Natural Catchment Area, Snowy River 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 horses
No firearms allowed
No dogs allowed
No generators

Warnings

Other warnings
Trees may fall take care

Limbs may fall take care
Animals and pests
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.

Temporary Closures and Altered Track Conditions on the Snowy River National Park 4WD Track Network.

The steep section of the Deddick Trail between Moonkan Track and Mountain Creek which is known as the Mt Joan Staircase is in very poor condition with very deep rutting and erosion trenches. This section of track has been deemed unsafe to drive and will remain closed to the public until further notice.

Parts of the Deddick Trail are also subject to very thick Wattle and Eucalyptus regrowth and this is particularly predominant over the Mt Gelantipy Plateau. I this area, regrowth has encroached on the track to the point where it will damage passing vehicles and makes the track unsafe to navigate due to severely restricted sight lines and very limited opportunities to turn vehicles.

For the above reasons, Deddick Trail will be closed from the intersection with Rich Knob Track to the intersection with Bowen Track.

A through route between McKillops Bridge and Yalmy Rd exists along the Snowy Icon 4WD route via Deddick Trail, Bowen Track, Bowen Link Track, Monkeytop Track and Waratah Flat Rd. However, sections of this track network have deteriorated to the point where this route should be considered DOUBLE BLACK difficulty. Sections of the track network will be very difficult in dry weather and should only be attempted by experienced drivers travelling in groups with high clearance, dual range 4WD vehicles carrying recovery equipment.

It should also be noted that the Snowy Icon 4WD route has not yet been cleared of fallen timber and there is expected to be a large number of fallen treesblocking the track. Parks Victoria will prioritise clearing access along this network of tracks however this may take several weeks to complete.

Currently there is known to be a very large tree blocking vehicle access along Waratah Flat Rd between the Waratah Flat Camping Area and the Rich Knob Track intersection.

Attachments: Information - Mt Joan Staircase, Snowy Icon 4WD (539KB)

Planned aerial shooting operations targeting deer - Snowy River NP

Parts of the Snowy River National Park will be closed while aerial shooting operations targeting deer are undertaken.

Closures will apply during the following dates:

16-20 September 2024

11-15 November 2024

9-13 December 2024

10-14 Feb 2025

2-6 June 2025

See attached map. Visitors are advised to check the Change of conditions listing prior to arrival for up to date information and maps or call 13 19 63.

For more information about the program please visit this link.

Attachments: Snowy River NP aerial operations information map (816KB)

Aerial shooting operations targeting deer (partial Park closures)

The following Parks will have some areas closed while aerial shooting operations are undertaken. Popular visitor sites, walking trails and campgrounds are generally excluded from treatment areas and will remain open to visitors. More information and maps with details on access restrictions be posted here in the coming weeks. Please check the Change of Conditions listing prior to arrival for up to date information.

11-15 Nov 2024

· Alpine National Park (Eastern Alps, Ingeegoodbee, Tingaringy & Tom Groggin)

· Snowy River National Park (north)

18-22 Nov 2024

· Alpine National Park (Bogong High Plains, Mt Bogong, Feathertop & Dinner Plain/Dargo High Plains)

9-13 Dec

· Snowy River National Park (south)

· Croajingolong National Park

· Cape Conran Coastal Park

3-7 Feb 2025

· Alpine National Park (Bogong High Plains, Mt Bogong, Feathertop)

· Mt Buffalo National Park

· Mt Mittamatite Regional Park

· Wabba Wilderness Park

· Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park

10-14 Feb 2024

· Alpine National Park (Eastern Alps, Ingeegoodbee, Tingaringy & Tom Groggin)

· Snowy River National Park (north)

3-7 Mar 2025

· Alpine National Park (Bogong High Plains, Mt Bogong, Feathertop & Dinner Plain/Dargo High Plains)

For more information on Parks Victoria's deer control program visit this link.

Balley Hooley - Toilet construction works

Balley Hooley Campground will be closed until December 18th for the construction of new toilet facilities.

Trucks and construction equipment will be traversing Balley Hooley road and within the campground.

While traveling between Basin Creek Falls Track and Balley Hooley Track, contractors will be on UHF 28.

Balley Hooley Road is narrow with blind corners and limited passing opportunities.

Parking for river egress

For the duration of works a parking area has been set up for paddlers requiring egress from the Snowy River.

All parked vehicles must be;

parked within the centre turning circle or on the verge between the turning circle and Buchan river (marked green areas on signs onsite).
not impacting / blocking traffic or construction works.

Parking is at your own risk.

The campground is closed and there is no camping or toilet facilities available at Balley Hooley until 18/12/2024.