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Western Dune Lookout Walk (Hopping Mouse Hill Remote and Natural Area, Wimmera River Heritage River, Wyperfeld National Park)
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Western Dune Lookout Walk (Hopping Mouse Hill Remote and Natural Area, Wimmera River Heritage River, Wyperfeld National Park)
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Western Dune Lookout Walk (Hopping Mouse Hill Remote and Natural Area, Wimmera River Heritage River, Wyperfeld 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
Restrictions
- Management vehicle only
- No camping
- No fires permitted
- No horses
- No generators
- No motorbikes/trailbikes
- No dogs allowed
- No drones without a permit
- No firearms allowed
Warnings
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Other warnings
- Limbs may fall take care
- Trees may fall take care
- Heat exhaustion
- No mobile phone reception
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Terrain hazards
- Steep descent
- Uneven ground
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Water hazards
- Drop off
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Animals and pests
- Snakes
- Beware feral bees
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.
Wyperfeld National Park reopening
A small area of Wyperfeld National Park around the Big Red Gum (as shown on the attached map) remains closed due to fire impacts. The rest of park, excluding reference areas and management vehicle only tracks, is open for visitors. Please take care when passing through burned areas.
Attachments: Wyperfeld-National-Park-park-map-Big-Red-Gum-Closure (544KB)
Planned Burn Patchewollock State Forest
Planned burning operations are scheduled in the Patchewollock - State Forest Chained Break which will result in part of the park being closed from the time the burn is approved for ignition until the area is declared safe.
See attached information sheet relating to planned burning activities.
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Start
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28/04/2026
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End
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01/05/2026
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