Ovens River Heritage River

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Ovens River Heritage River

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Ovens River Heritage River

Ovens River Heritage River

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Ovens River Heritage River

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.

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.

  • Mcquades Bend (Ovens River Heritage River, Warby-Ovens National Park)

    Areas temporarily closed due to Flood Damage

    Due to recent flooding, the following tracks within the Warby-Ovens National Park are temporarily closed until repairs can be carried out. 
     
    McQuade's Bend Track.

    Parks Victoria will undertake repairs and reopen tracks once it is safe to do so.

    NOTE: Robinsons Bend Track has recently been reopened. Due to recent flood water and favorable growing conditions, vegetation may affect visibility around tracks and visitor sites. Flood debris and other assets may be hidden. Please remain cautious when driving and walking through these areas.

How we keep it special

More people are connecting with Victoria’s natural and cultural landscapes than ever before, which is why Parks Victoria supports healthy and resilient parks for current and future generations.

Parks Victoria is responding to climate change, extreme weather events, human impacts, previous land management practices, invasive species and the changing distribution of plants and animals that is challenging park management and conservation efforts.

Working with Traditional Owners, partners, communities and individuals, Parks Victoria is investing in nature’s future through joint management, projects to enrich visitor experiences and programs to protect habitats and cultural heritage.

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