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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.
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Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
MacKillops Bridge closure for repair works
Repairs are being carried out on MacKillops Bridge (MacKillops Road) which crosses the Snowy River in Deddick Valley, East Gippsland.Work is expected to start in early November 2026 and be completed in December 2026.The bridge will be closed from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. There will be limited opportunities for vehicles to cross depending on the stage of the works. A reduced speed limit and the existing load limit for the bridge will be in place.MacKillops Bridge is of heritage significance. The current bridge was built in 1935. The works involve replacing some timber components of the bridge, including the deck timbers.For more information about this project, email gippslandprojects@transport.vic.gov.auMcKillops Bridge closure for repair works
Repairs are being carried out on MacKillops Bridge (MacKillops Road) which crosses the Snowy River in Deddick Valley, East Gippsland.Work is expected to start in early November 2026 and be completed in December 2026.The bridge will be closed from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. There will be limited opportunities for vehicles to cross depending on the stage of the works. A reduced speed limit and the existing load limit for the bridge will be in place.MacKillops Bridge is of heritage significance. The current bridge was built in 1935. The works involve replacing some timber components of the bridge, including the deck timbers.For more information about this project, email gippslandprojects@transport.vic.gov.au4WD Track Maintenance
The following 4wd Tracks are closed for essential
maintenance and machinery works along the
Snowy Icon Drive.- Deddick Trail- Bowen Track- Collings Track- Reeds Track- Warm Corners Track- Warbisco Track- Bowen Link Track- Monkeytop Track- Rich Knob Track- Waratah Flat Road (from seasonal gate)For your safety these tracks have been closed to
vehicles.The tracks remain open for walking access except
inside machinery zones.
They will re-open following completion of works
expected Mid December 2026.
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.