Wonnangatta Iconic 4WD track upgrades

The project

This project is being delivered on Gunaikurnai Country. 

Nestled in the remote and picturesque Alpine National Park, Wonnangatta Valley offers a unique experience for 4-wheel drive enthusiasts and campers alike.

Parks Victoria is upgrading Wonnangatta Track to improve safety and maintain access for 4WD visitors. This will involve surface grading, re-sheeting, and reconstructing damaged sections of the track throughout the Valley. Access routes into the Wonnangatta Valley from Gippsland and Northeast Victoria remain open and are not impacted by these works. Onsite traffic management will be in place on Wonnangatta Track with some minor delays expected as works progress, please allow extra travel time for your visit to the area. Works are planned to begin in November 2025 and are expected to be completed before the end of the year.

Works are planned to begin in early December 2025 and are expected to be completed before the end of the year.

Last updated: December 2025.

 

Project benefits

Visitors

Upgrades will:

• Make it safer to access the Wonnangatta Valley area.
• Enhance visitor experience through smoother, more reliable track conditions.
• Provide continued access to remote natural and cultural heritage areas, including the Homestead Site.
• Reduce vehicle damage and travel disruptions due to better road conditions.
  
  

Environment

Improved tracks will:

• Protect vegetation by ensuring that vehicles stay on marked tracks.
• Minimise erosion and sediment runoff through targeted road surface improvements.
• Reduce long-term environmental degradation through sustainable track design.
• Support responsible recreation by maintaining access without compromising ecosystem health.
  

Project funding

This project has been funded $846,000 from Victoria’s Great Outdoors. Victoria’s Great Outdoors is $106.6 million investment by the Victorian Government into better campgrounds, walking trails, 4WD tracks and visitor facilities across Victoria’s parks and state forests.

Environment and cultural heritage management

An environmental review and assessment plan has been prepared to provide insights into the environmental values, potential impacts, and regulatory requirements relevant to the project. 

Cultural heritage assessments have been partially completed, with a sectional Cultural Heritage Permit already obtained. Approvals for the remaining areas are currently in progress. Identified cultural values will be safeguarded through informed site planning and construction practices, ensuring the respectful management of Country throughout the project.

Who are we working with?

Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC)

 

Access changes

Check Alpine National Park page to stay up to date with temporary closures expected during 2025.

Staying updated

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