The Alpine National Park Discovery Days are located at the historically significant Wallaces and Cope Hut precinct on the magnificent Bogong High Plains.
We have trained and knowledgeable local volunteers ready and waiting to answer your questions and tell you about this beautiful place – no booking required!
Do you know…
- How many huts are scattered across the Alpine National Park?
- How Wallace’s Hut got its name?
- Why Cope Hut was called "The Menzies of the High Plains" in the 1920’s?
Learn the answer to these questions and much more from our Volunteer Park Guides.
Volunteer Park Guides will be at the site to share with you their knowledge of this beautiful region, the historical significance of the Alpine huts, and the stunning natural ecosystem surrounding them.
Park Guides are at Wallace’s Hut between 10:00 am – 2:00 pm on selected days during the Summer school holidays and over the Easter long weekend. Drop by at any point and our volunteers will be available for a chat.
Dates for 2022:
- Friday, 15 April
- Saturday, 16 April
- Sunday, 17 April
How to get there
Alpine Discovery Days
Need to know
Alpine Discovery Days
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.
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Alpine National Park
Planned Burning along the Benambra Corryong Road at Pheasant Creek 3rd - 10th May 2024
In the Alpine National Park, DEECA's Tambo team is conducting a planned fuel reduction burn along the Benambra Corryong Road near Pheasant Creek. This is part of a significant burning operation and will proceed in this are on Friday 3rd May 2024 and will be patrolled for the following week.Traffic control will be in place.Staying informed - How can I find out about a burn near me?Sign up to receive free automated SMS and email notifications about any upcoming FFMVic and CFA planned burns at the Forest Fire Management Victoria website.Call - For information and advice on campground bookings and cancellations contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963.For general planned burn information you can also contact The VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226Smoke and Your Health
You may see and smell smoke from planned burns. For advice on how this may impact your health, visit EPA Victoria.Dial 000 IN AN EMERGENCYAttachments: Benambra_PheasantCreekLMB_BaseOpsMapA1.MapBook (5,236KB)
Eastern Alps track closures due to storm and flood damage
The 4x4 tracks in the Eastern Region are an iconic part of Victoria and an important focal point for many people. With a large number of visits per year, they are very popular for outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, mountain biking and four-wheel driving.Unfortunately, sometimes we must close infrastructure in the interests of public safety and environmental protection.
The following tracks have been significantly damaged by storms and floods and are currently closed to motor vehicles to ensure public safety and environmental protection:- Cobberas Track
- Macfarlane Flat Track
- Ingeegoodbee Track
Before visiting, Visitors should always check the Parks Victoria website for the latest information about their destination.Road maintenance - Tamboritha Road
Road maintenance is currently underway on Tamboritha Road in the Foothills & Southern Alps area of the Alpine National Park. There will be an increase in Truck movements and equipment operating along Tamboritha Road between Bennison Gravel Pit and Arbuckle Junction.Please be aware traffic management is in place with possible delays. Always adhere to signs and please drive carefully and to the conditions.Restricted Access at Eastern end of Spring Saddle Track
The eastern end of Spring Saddle Track has restricted access due to machinery continuing to clear soil as part of the Bogong Village landslip remediation works. The track is open to pedestrian traffic but not vehicles and no Park visitors will be able to enter the works site at the Eastern end of Spring Saddle Track. There is signage explaining the restrictions at the Spring Saddle Track Fainter Fire Trail intersections.Bogong High Plains Road
Following the landslide at Bogong Village the Bogong High Plains Road is now open however remediation work will continue into the foreseeable future to rectify the damage created by the landslide. Parks Victoria advises that all visitors check the Regional Roads Victoria and Victoria's big build website for the latest traffic updates on closures or delays before visiting.https://regionalroads.vic.gov.au/map/north-eastern-improvements/bogong-high-plains-road-landsliphttps://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects/mrpv/bogong-high-plains-road-landslipGround shooting operations targeting Feral Pigs Eastern Alps from 15 April 2024.
Ground operations (ground shooting) targeting Feral Pigs are undertaken across the Eastern Alps, and include areas to the west and north of Suggan Buggan, west of Wulgulmerang, and east of Cobberas and Brumby. The Park will remain open to visitors during operations.
This work is to be carried out dusk to dawn from:
* 15 to 26 April, and
* 29 May to 15 June 2024.Attachments: Flyer for feral pig control FINAL (165KB)
Mt Pinnibar Track - poor track conditions
Mt Pinnibar Track, between Walkers Road and Tom Groggin Track, has developed sections of significant and deep track erosion following flood and storm events.While the track remains open it is recommended that only experienced drivers in well equipped 4WD vehicles attempt this track in dry conditions.All visitors are advised to consider alternate routes to the summit of Mt Pinnibar until repairs can be carried out.Road Conditions – Tamboritha and Howitt Roads
Tamboritha and Howitt Roads in the Foothills and Southern Alps area of the Alpine National Park are currently recommended for all wheel drive and four wheel drive vehicles with sufficient clearance and appropriate tyres. Road maintenance works have been completed on sections the Tamboritha and Howitt Roads in summer 2024, however some road surfaces conditions remain poor.Vehicles travelling on the these roads require attention to variations of the surface condition.Allow more time for your journey and always drive to the conditions. - Cobberas Track
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Pinnacles Lookout Day Visitor Area (Pinnacle Ck - East Branch Natural Catchment Area, Alpine National Park)
Pinnacles toilet CLOSED until further notice
The drop toilet located at the Pinnacles lookout is closed until further notice due to maintenance requirements. The closest alternative toilet is at Horseyard Flat, Alpine National Park.
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Moroka Hut and Camping Area (Alpine National Park)
Moroka River Pedestrian Bridge CLOSED until further notice
The Moroka River pedestrian bridge is closed until further notice due to being assessed as structurally unsound.Access to Moroka Hut is via the Moroka Range Walking Track (4WD only). -
Notices Affecting Multiple Parks
Ground shooting operations targeting deer
Control operations (ground shooting) targeting deer are undertaken in this area. The Park will remain open to visitors during operations. -
Federation Hut (Alpine National Park)
Water availability at Federation Hut & Mt Feathertop
The water tank at Federation Hut is currently empty and will not replenished until significant rainfalls.The nearby springs have also slowed up, so hikers should consider taking their own water with them and not be fully reliant on those springs.Water tank at Federation Hut is currently empty.
The water tank at Federation Hut is currently empty and will not be replenished until significant rainfalls.The nearby springs have also slowed up, so walkers should consider taking their own water with them and not be fully reliant on those springs in case they do stop flowing.
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