Norris Bend Camping Area 1 (River Murray Reserve, Gunbower National Park)

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Norris Bend Camping Area 1 (River Murray Reserve, Gunbower National Park)

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Norris Bend Camping Area 1 (River Murray Reserve, Gunbower National Park)

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Norris Bend Camping Area 1 (River Murray Reserve, Gunbower 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 allowed but must be on a leash

Restrictions

None applicable

Warnings

Other warnings
Trees may fall take care

Limbs may fall take care
Water hazards
Strong currents

Submerged obstacles

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.

Gunbower National Park roads closed due to flooding

Environmental watering within Gunbower Island is affecting access to River Track between Bateman’s Rd and Koondrook. Multiple tracks will be temporarily closed until waters recede. For safety reasons, do not drive through flood waters or past road closures.

Areas within the State Forest are also affected. See MapShareVic for road and track closures, and for more information, please visit the Forest and road closures page.

Tracks In Gunbower NP that are closed

Barton Track

Robertson Track

Nursery Track

Robertson Break

Wee Wee Rup Track

Garner Track

Barton Track

Log Haulers Track

Centre Break

Smith Swamp Track

Mawsons Track

Garner Break

Branch Track

Batemans Road

Safety Alert - Japanese encephalitis (JE) virus

Recent monitoring by the Department of Health has detected evidence of Japanese encephalitis (JE) virus circulating in northern Victoria.

JE virus is spread by mosquitos to humans through bites from infected mosquitos and can cause a rare but potentially serious infection of the brain. The Department of Health advise that residents and people visiting northern Victoria – particularly inland riverine regions and near the Murray River – are at risk.

Taking steps to avoid being bitten is a critical step to protect against mosquito-borne disease. There are simple steps to protect against mosquito-borne diseases:

• Cover up – wear long, loose-fitting clothing when outside (mosquitoes can bite through tight clothing).

• Use mosquito repellents containing picaridin or DEET on all exposed skin. Apply a thin, even layer of repellent (as per label instructions) to any exposed skin, making sure you reapply it regularly.

• Limit outdoor activity if lots of mosquitoes are about.

• If possible, remove stagnant water where mosquitoes can breed around your campsite.

• Mosquito coils can be effective in small outdoor areas where you gather to sit or eat.

Further information is available from the Department of Health Japanese encephalitis health alert.

Murray River Adventure Trail

Stage One of the Murray River Adventure Trail proposes new canoe and kayak launches, pedestrian links and new facilities at key visitor sites from Barmah National Park to Koondrook. Stage One will pass through Echuca, Murray River Reserve, Gunbower National Park and Lower Goulburn National Park. Find out more about the project.