Important Information for Walkers

As at 13th November 2019

CURRENT TRACK CONDITIONS

Although tracks are routinely maintained and open, there are times when unexpected natural events cause impact. As such, we give the following advice when applicable.

Recent high wind and snowfalls have caused a large number of trees of varying sizes to fall along Goombala Road and the Mt. Tassie Loop. Whilst these tracks may be accessible to walk, extreme caution must be taken with the possibility of unstable trees still standing. It would be best to avoid these areas whilst clearing work is underway.

Please let us know if any other track sections are difficult to access.

PLANNED FORESTRY OPERATIONS

At times, sections of the Track may be affected by planned forestry operations on shared land, and may be closed in the immediate area. Detours may be organised and signposted. Walkers should obey traffic control and other forestry operations signage when present. Unless otherwise directed, never approach closer than two tree lengths to any machinery involved in forestry operations. As such, we give the following advice when applicable.

Nil planned.

LIGHTING A CAMPFIRE IS PROHIBITED

The forest is extremely dry as we head into the warmer time of year, and people who don’t follow the track protocols in particular to lighting campfires, are putting lives and property at serious risk. We do however, permit portable gas stoves for cooking and heating.

It has been very disappointing to find people have been lighting campfires at various rest areas. If this behaviour continues we will have no alternative but to close off those affected rest areas indefinitely.

Persons sighted or caught lighting a campfire will be reported and may face arson offences.

MAPS

The digital Planning Map is available here on the website or as a print out at the Tarra Bulga National Park Visitor Centre. It is a great starting point for understanding the various tracks, distances and camping areas. If you want more topographical and accurate detail about the terrain, grade of difficulty, distance markers, facilities, choose to purchase the Avenza App map and/or the Planning and Topographical Map Set.

AVENZA APP MAP

East and West track PDF maps are available for purchase through the Avenza App Store, and currently sell for $14.95 each. The East map covers the three loop walks (Mt. Tassie, Tarra Valley and Macks Creek) and the West map covers Morwell National Park to Tarra Bulga National Park and Balook, via the Jumbuk Rest Area (known as the ‘Park to Park’ walk). You can set waypoints. A small percentage of the map sale price goes towards the maintenance and development of the Track.

PLANNING AND TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP SET

The second (2016) edition of our souvenir map set consists of a planning map and five topographical maps, and currently sells for $20.00 plus $2.55 postage Australia-wide (see our shop page). These topographical maps feature improved accuracy, up to date information on walks and facilities, and a selection of photos. 100% of the sale price goes towards the maintenance and development of the Track.

Please see the ‘Information for Walkers’ page as we urge you to be well prepared with these maps if planning an extended walk.

NEED MORE INFORMATION?

Use the Contact Us form or give us a call for specific or detailed information about the Track, free and paid accommodation or maybe even the local climatic conditions.

We wish you an enjoyable and memorable experience on The Grand Strzelecki Track.