Fire-affected parks remain closed as others reopen.

Before you leave home, check for park closures and download the VicEmergency app.

Talbotville Historic Township Camping Area (Grant Historic Area)

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Talbotville Historic Township Camping Area (Grant Historic Area)

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Talbotville Historic Township Camping Area (Grant Historic Area)

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 off leash

Restrictions

  • No firearms allowed

Warnings

  • Animals and pests
    • Beware European wasps
  • Other warnings
    • Trees may fall take care

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.

The Alpine National Park is CLOSED north of Briagolong, east of Arbuckle Junction including Mount Howitt to Wabonga and south of Abbeyard, west of the Great Alpine Road and to the west of Dargo – due to the Dargo Wonnangatta complex fires in the area

Closed sites:
- Howitt Road, Moroka Road, Tamboritha Road after Lost Plain
- King Billy Track
- Wonnangatta Valley including the Icon Drive from all approaches into the Valley
- Mount Howitt carpark, Vallejo Gantner Hut, Macalister Springs and Mount Howitt Walking Track
- Australian Alps Walking Track within the closure area
- McMillans walking track within the closure area
- Bicentennial trail within the closure area
- Howitt Hut
- Bryces Gorge camping area
- Moroka Road and Pinnacles Day visitor area, Horseyard Flat camping area, Mcfarlanes Saddle, Moroka Hut
- Billy Goat Bluff Track
- Blue Rag Range Track
- All other roads and tracks in the closed areas of the Alpine National Park
- Grant Historic Area, including Eaglevale and Talbotville campsites
- Mount Sarah Natural Features and Scenic Reserve

Open areas
Open areas include:
-          Wellington Campsites on Tamboritha Road
-          Wellington River Trailhead to Lake Tali Karng (the only access to Lake Tali Karng, Mcfarlanes Saddle closed)
-          Thomastown Camping area, Kelly Hut, McMichaels Hut
-          King Spur Track into Mayford
-          Alpine National Park beyond Hotham Heights to the north and to Omeo
-          Avon Wilderness Park

Stay informed
  • For updated information, visit the VicEmergency website, or call the hotline on 1800 226 226.
  • Download the VicEmergency app and know how to use it – create a watch zone for your home, work and loved ones to receive alerts within that watch zone.
  • Know your local emergency broadcaster and never rely on one source of emergency information.
  • Visit the CFA website for the latest information on Fire Danger Ratings.
  • Visit the BOM website to stay updated on weather forecasts and warnings.

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