8th Camping Area downstream of Wasers Beach (Barmah National Park)

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8th Camping Area downstream of Wasers Beach (Barmah National Park)

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8th Camping Area downstream of Wasers Beach (Barmah National Park)

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8th Camping Area downstream of Wasers Beach (Barmah 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 horses
No drones without a permit
No dogs allowed
No firearms allowed
Not yet assessed

Warnings

Terrain hazards
Slippery road
Other warnings
Trees may fall take care

Limbs may fall take care
Water hazards
Submerged obstacles

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.

Current Access 31-05-2024

Most tracks have been closed to motor vehicles within Barmah National Park, the adjoining Murray River Park (proposed) and Tocumwal Regional Park for public safety and to protect track conditions following local rainfall remaining on tracks.

The following tracks are open within Barmah National Park, however are recommended four-wheel drive only and are subject to change at any time without notice:

Sand Ridge Tk (to the Dharnya Centre),
the access tracks to the Barmah Lakes Day Visitor Area and Campgrounds,
Gulf Tk (to The Gulf Day Visitor Area),
Reserve Tk (part – to Little Beach),
and Ulupna Beach Tk (to Ulupna Beach).

Depending on changing conditions, 2WD drive vehicles and some 4WDs, including those with low clearance may have difficulty accessing some of these tracks.

Some tracks are open in the River Murray Reserve (Ulupna Island) and Tocumwal Regional Park (adjoining Barmah National Park) including:

Carters Tk (part – to Carters Beach 1-5.)
Labbetts Tk (to Labbett Beach, Doctors Beach, Wide Beach, and Pump Beach).

See the attached map for tracks that remain open, highlighted in bright Green recommended for 4x4 only access.

For all of the latest change of conditions regarding Barmah National Park and surrounding reserves, please see https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/barmah-national-park.

We will review access on a weekly basis and open the closed areas as soon as possible. Please take care on all tracks due to the wet conditions and if you can avoid using wet tracks, please do so to prevent track damage.

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