Current Access update Barmah National Park - 22/11/2023

Most primary access tracks within Barmah National Park are now OPEN for access to the Murray River.

However, some tracks are flooded or very wet due to recent high river levels and remain closed for public safety, and to avoid damage to tracks and reduce environmental harm.

Access tracks within Barmah National Park that are now OPEN are still impacted by high river levels and many have water across them in low lying areas, and tracks may be in poor condition.

We recommend Four-Wheel Drive access only and advise that water crossings only be attempted by drivers with four-wheel drive training or experience and to stay to the centre of the track.

Access Tracks Open;

• Gulf Track, Tongalong track, Black Engine track, Suttons track, Manion’s track and adjoining parts of River Rd.
• Sand Ridge Tk is open up to and including the Dharnya Centre, Day Visitor area and the Lakes campground, but there is No access to the River via Sandridge track.
• Note; Lakes campground toilet at North end is Open, Day Visitor area Toilet and the Southern Lakes campground toilet are closed due to flood inundation.
• Ulupna Island (Barmah National Park and Tocumwal Regional Park) is Open, Note; Ulupna beach toilet is closed due to flood inundation
• The Ranch (south of Barmah not shown on map) is Open.

The following Access tracks are Closed within Barmah National Park; Sand ridge track from Dharnya centre to river Rd, River Rd down stream of Gulf Reg, Four Mile track, Sapling landing track, Darlows track, Newman’s Track, Hughes track, Trickeys lane, Gowers track, Bunyip track, Barmah Island (All).

Please see the attached map for tracks that are open or closed.

• Tracks highlighted Green are open for river access.
• Tracks and entrances highlighted Red indicate that they are closed due to Flood water.

Note; conditions are subject to change at any time without notice.

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.

Current River flows are at 13.500 Megalitre’s a day out of Yarrawonga weir, river flows are forecast to decrease over coming weeks, and 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 damage to Tracks and Vehicles.