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

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

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

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

Warnings

  • Water hazards
    • Deep water
    • Strong currents
  • Other warnings
    • Limbs 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.

Great South West Walk Detours in place

The Great South West Walk between Boiler Swamp Road and Cut Out Dam Road in the Cobbonoonee National Park is closed due to destroyed bridges and hazardous trees.

Walkers should use Boiler Swamp Road, Fish Hole Road and Cut Out Dam Road as an alternate route for the closed section. 

Cut Out Camp remains open; however, the walking track is closed south of the camp.  

Attachments: Great South West Walk Detour (68KB)

Invasive species control program notification

An ongoing invasive species control program will be undertaken by Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action staff in partnership with Parks Victoria and Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation throughout May and June 2024. The program will be focusing on management of feral goats in remote sections of Lower Glenelg National Park. 

Signage is in place to advise visitors of the program. All campgrounds, picnic areas and walking tracks, including the Great South West walk, will remain open during operations, with significant buffers in place for public safety. When closures are required, they will be restricted to Kentbruck Road and Normanby Track. 

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