Be Bushfire Smart

The wilderness park is popular for adventure walking, rock climbing and nature study, however, this area is for experienced and dedicated bushwalkers only. Climatic conditions vary from very hot and dry in summer to very cold with regular snowfalls at higher altitudes in winter. There are no facilities within the park and hikers must be prepared to take the wilderness on its own terms.

Bush camping, fishing, bushwalking, canoeing and rock climbing.

• In keeping with the values of wilderness areas, facilities such as toilets, picnic areas and water and recreation facilities such as signs, walking tracks and camping areas are not provided, except where they are vital for safety or site protection.
• Be self-sufficient with drinking water. Carry it in and/or know how to make untreated water safe for drinking. For more information contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 or visit the Department of Human Services Better Health website www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au

Aboriginal Traditional Owners
Parks Victoria acknowledges the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Victoria - including its parks and reserves. Through their cultural traditions, the Gunai - Kurnai identify the Avon Wilderness Park as their Traditional Country.
Further information is available from Aboriginal Affairs Victoria AAV and Native Title Services Victoria .

• The recreational use of motorised or mechanical vehicles, bicycles and non-native animals such as horses, is not permitted and those activities which involve large numbers of people are not appropriate in a wilderness setting.
• Access is by foot only.
• Commercial activities are not permitted, except for specific types of commercial tours under appropriate conditions.
• In certain sections of the park, Sambar Deer may be hunted by stalking ONLY from 15 February to 15 December. The use of dogs to hunt Sambar Deer is not permitted in this park. Pest animals and other species must not be hunted in this park. Contact 13 1963 for further information regarding hunting seasons and rules and regulations.
• Scientific research may be carried out provided it does not affect wilderness values and cannot be carried out elsewhere.

• The remote and rugged nature and the lack of facilities in wilderness areas emphasise the need for visitors to be experienced and very well equipped.

Access: from Licola on the Heyfield-Jamieson Road. There is no vehicle access into the wilderness.
Vicmap Topographic Map references: Tali Karng 8222 - 4 - 1; Licola - Wellington 8222 - N

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