Great South West Walk - Fitzroy Camping Area to Moleside Camping Area (Glenelg River Heritage River, Lower Glenelg National Park, Cobboboonee National Park)

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Great South West Walk - Fitzroy Camping Area to Moleside Camping Area (Glenelg River Heritage River, Lower Glenelg National Park, Cobboboonee National Park)

The Fitzroy Camping Area to Moleside Camping Area section of the Great South West Walk meanders through the versatile landscapes of Cobboboonee National Park – from tall eucalypt forest to heathland that flowers in spring and lush blackwood bushland. 

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Great South West Walk - Fitzroy Camping Area to Moleside Camping Area (Glenelg River Heritage River, Lower Glenelg National Park, Cobboboonee National Park)

Great South West Walk - Fitzroy Camping Area to Moleside Camping Area (Glenelg River Heritage River, Lower Glenelg National Park, Cobboboonee National Park)

Need to know

Great South West Walk - Fitzroy Camping Area to Moleside Camping Area (Glenelg River Heritage River, Lower Glenelg National Park, Cobboboonee 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 vehicles
  • Management vehicle only
  • No dogs allowed
  • No drones without a permit
  • No camping
  • No fires permitted
  • No horses
  • No generators
  • No bicycles
  • No firearms allowed

Warnings

  • Other warnings
    • Limbs may fall take care
  • Water hazards
    • Deep water
    • Strong currents

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.

Princess Margaret Rose Cave Project

The Princess Margaret Rose Cave is a well-known limestone cave, next to the Glenelg River and located in the Lower Glenelg National Park.  The site is currently closed to the public due to upgrade works. 
Works have commenced on site on a major upgrade of toilet and wastewater infrastructure at Princess Margaret Rose Cave visitor area.
The existing toilet building will be replaced with a new four-stall unisex facility, including two all-abilities accessible toilets.
The project will also deliver a new wastewater treatment plant, replacing three existing septic systems and improving long-term environmental outcomes and wastewater management.
Works are expected to be completed in the first half of 2027.
To allow these works to be completed safely, the entire Princess Margaret Rose Cave visitor area will be closed to the public until construction is complete. Visitors will not be able to access this site, including the picnic area, walking tracks, lookout, river jetty or campground while works remain underway. 
Once all works are complete, and new operational arrangements are in place, the cave will be prepared for reopening to the public.

Closed - Surry Ridge Campground

Surry Ridge Campground in Cobboboonee National Park is closed due to lack of toilet facilities.  Camping overnight is not permitted at Surry Ridge campground. The Surry Ridge picnic ground is available for day visitor use. The nearest available campgrounds in Cobboboonee National Park are Wrights Campground located on Wrights Swamp Road and Jackass Fern Gully Campground located on T & W Road. Both campgrounds are free to use and do not require booking.

Cut-Out Camp Closed

Works are underway to repair damage to Ralphs Bridge.  Cut-Out Camp is closed to visitors for the duration of the works which are expected to conclude 12 February 2027.

A temporary campground for walk-in campers has been established at nearby Surrey Ridge, 1km east of Cut-Out Camp.  

Cut-Out Camp Closed

Works are currently underway to repair damage to Ralphs Bridge.  Cut-Out Camp is closed to visitors during the works period which is expected conclude 12 February 2027.  

A temporary walk-in campground has been established at Surrey Ridge, 1km east of Cut-Out Camp.

Pest Animal Control - Lower Glenelg National Park

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA), in partnership with Parks Victoria, will conduct a ground shooting program to control pest animals in remote areas of Lower Glenelg National Park from 7th of October to 18th of December 2026.
For your safety, please follow all warning signs, remain on designated tracks and comply with directions from DEECA and Parks Victoria staff while in the area.

Pest Animal Control - Lower Glenelg National Park

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA), in partnership with Parks Victoria, will conduct a ground shooting program to control pest animals in remote areas of Lower Glenelg National Park from 7th of October to 18th of December 2026.
For your safety, please follow all warning signs, remain on designated tracks and comply with directions from DEECA and Parks Victoria staff while in the area.

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