Woolshed Creek Camping Area (Mitchell and Wonnangatta Rivers Heritage River, Mitchell River National Park)

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Woolshed Creek Camping Area (Mitchell and Wonnangatta Rivers Heritage River, Mitchell River National Park)

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Woolshed Creek Camping Area (Mitchell and Wonnangatta Rivers Heritage River, Mitchell River National Park)

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Woolshed Creek Camping Area (Mitchell and Wonnangatta Rivers Heritage River, Mitchell 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 firearms allowed
No horses
No bicycles
No vehicles
No generators
No dogs allowed
No drones without a permit

Warnings

Terrain hazards
Uneven ground
Animals and pests
Snakes

Wombats

Ticks
Other warnings
No mobile phone reception

Trees may fall take care

Heat exhaustion
Water hazards
Flash flooding

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.

Park closed

Mitchell River National Park is CLOSED – due to the Dargo Wonnangatta complex fires in
the area

The message is clear – stay home and stay safe. It is too dangerous to enter or camp in parks in these conditions.

Stay informed

For updated information, visit the VicEmergency website, or call the hotline on 1800 226 226.
Download the VicEmergency app and know how to use it – create a watch zone for your home, work and loved ones to receive alerts within that watch zone.
Know your local emergency broadcaster and never rely on one source of emergency information.
Visit the CFA website for the latest information on Fire Danger Ratings.
Visit the BOM website to stay updated on weather forecasts and warnings.

The Alpine National Park is CLOSED north of Briagolong, east of Arbuckle Junction including Mount Howitt to Wabonga and south of Abbeyard, west of the Great Alpine Road and to the west of Dargo – due to the Dargo Wonnangatta complex fires in the area

The Alpine National Park is CLOSED north of Briagolong, east of Arbuckle Junction including Mount Howitt to Wabonga and south of Abbeyard, west of the Great Alpine Road and to the west of Dargo – due to the Dargo Wonnangatta complex fires in the area

All roads and tracks within closed areas should be considered closed.

Closed sites:

- Wonnangatta Valley including the Icon Drive from all approaches into the Valley

- Mount Howitt carpark, Vallejo Gantner Hut, Macalister Springs and Mount Howitt Walking Track

- Australian Alps Walking Track within the closure area

- McMillans walking track

- Howitt Hut

- Bryces Gorge camping area

- Moroka Road and Pinnacles Day visitor area, Horseyard Flat camping area, Mcfarlanes Saddle, Moroka Hut

- Billy Goat Bluff Track

- Blue Rag Range Track

- Eaglevale and Talbotville camping areas (Grant Historic Area)

- Mount Sarah Natural Features and Scenic Reserve

Open areas
Open areas include:

- Wellington Campsites on Tamboritha Road

- Wellington River Trailhead to Lake Tali Karng

- Thomastown Camping area, Kelly Hut, McMichaels Hut

- Alpine National Park beyond Hotham Heights to the north and to Omeo

- Avon Wilderness Park

Stay informed

For updated information, visit the VicEmergency website, or call the hotline on 1800 226 226.
Download the VicEmergency app and know how to use it – create a watch zone for your home, work and loved ones to receive alerts within that watch zone.
Know your local emergency broadcaster and never rely on one source of emergency information.
Visit the CFA website for the latest information on Fire Danger Ratings.
Visit the BOM website to stay updated on weather forecasts and warnings.

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No access to canoe launch

Canoe launch area is closed for public safety. Please use the launching area in the day visitor site for river access.

Change of conditions for Horton's Crossing expires

Angusvale Track/Horton’s Crossing Closure

Due to storm events, the Angusvale Track past the Rock Creek Camp area has been subject to landslip.

This Landslip now prevents vehicles from accessing the ford crossing through the Mitchell River between Angusvale Track and Hortons Track. Please do not attempt to cross the river from Hortons Track as there is no access to the West side of the park from this point.

The Rock Creek Camp area is still currently accessible via Angusvale Track/Mitchell Views Track of the Mitchell River Road.

Angusvale Campground is being upgraded to improve access and provide a better visitor experience for campers, hikers and paddlers.

Further upgrades will be completed at Angusvale Camping Area to improve visitors camping experience and protect the environment. Upgrades will include new amenities, fencing and revegetation. This work will be delivered by Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC).

Works are scheduled to begin at the end of January 2026, with material being stockpiled early January. During this period there will be trucks and plant working within the campground area and along Mitchell River Road.

At times river access will be limited and the campground will be closed - check website for closures
https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/mitchell-river-national-park

As part of Stage One, roads and walking paths within the campground were constructed and upgraded to improve vehicle access around the campsite, define camping areas and day visitor areas better and improve pedestrian access around the campsite and to the Mitchell River.
Stage Two upgrades will provide an even better camping experience with new amenities, revegetation and improved protection of the environment.

Stage One of upgrades were funded by the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions as part of a $2.0 million program for upgrades to Far East Gippsland campgrounds. A further $1.2 million funding from Victoria's Great Outdoors will fund the Stage Two upgrades.