Grand Strzelecki Track

14/11/2024

Important information for hikers’
As at 14th of November 2024.


UPCOMING EVENT

Nil

CURRENT AND UPCOMING TRACK CLOSURES (also check forestry operations below for additional closures).

1. Current closure: Macks Creek Loop partly closed. Due to severe storm damage, the full length of Wild Cherry Track remains closed and expected to reopen once the track dries and machinery can operate without causing track damage. This means there is no access to the lower section of Macks Creek to Roberts Road. Use Bulga Park Road from Tarra-Bulga National Park Visitor Centre Carpark to Macks Creek Hall Carpark Rest Area if you wish to hike there and back the same way.

2. Current closure: Tarra Valley Loop partly closed. Tarra Valley Link Track (only applies from the caravan parks to Diaper Track) section is closed pending clearing. To access Diaper Track or Great Forest Walk, either hike that section along Tarra Valley Road or park your vehicle at the Tarra Valley Picnic Area Carpark.

3. Current closure: Park-To-Park Track fully closed. Due to severe storm damage, all sections of Billys Creek from Morwell National Park to Tarra-Bulga National Park including Jumbuck Rest Area are closed. Expected to reopen late 2025.

4. Upcoming closure: Duff Heritage Sawmill will be closed for one day on the 18th of November for maintenance work. This track is part of the Mount Tassie Loop at the west end. When hiking loop in a clockwise direction, exiting Mount Tassie at the western end, walk north along Callignee South Road onto Traralgon Balook Road towards Tarra-Bulga National Park. When you see the western end of Duff Heritage Sawmill track, directly across the road is Drysdale Road extension that goes to Telecom Track, then to Tarra-Bulga National Park.

NOTE: WEST GEOREFERENCED MAP IS TEMPOARILY UNAVAILABLE DUE TO THE PARK-TO-PARK TRACK BEING CLOSED.

HVP PLANTATIONS OPERATIONS (DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Macks Creek Loop will be interrupted on a section of Old Yarram-Balook Road near Bird Road and a diversion will be in place to use Bulga Park Road. Harvesting effective from 20th of September to 30th of November.

WOOD FIRES ARE PROHIBITED

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

07/11/2024

SHORT NOTICE EVENT

Here is a free event that may be of interest to nature lovers.

Be sure to book.

30/09/2024

Have you been on the Track of late now that Spring is here?

We cleared the tracks in April, but have had a few storms and lots of rain.

If you have a story to tell, email us with your story, photos and videos to [email protected] and we will publish it on our website and Facebook.

18/09/2024

‘Important information for hikers’
As at 18th of September 2024.

UPCOMING EVENT

Nil

CURRENT AND UPCOMING ROAD CLOSURES

Also consider HVP Harvesting Operations below.

CURRENT AND UPCOMING TRACK CLOSURES (also check forestry operations below for additional closures).

1. Current closure: Macks Creek Loop partly closed. Due to severe storm damage, the full length of Wild Cherry Track remains closed and expected to reopen once the track dries and machinery can operate without causing track damage. This means there is no access to the lower section of Macks Creek to Roberts Road. Use Bulga Park Road from Tarra-Bulga National Park Visitor Centre Carpark to Macks Creek Hall Carpark Rest Area if you wish to hike there and back the same way.

2. Current closure: Tarra Valley Loop partly closed. Tarra Valley Link Track (only applies from the caravan parks to Diaper Track) section is closed pending clearing. To access Diaper Track or Great Forest Walk, either hike that section along Tarra Valley Road or park your vehicle at the Tarra Valley Picnic Area Carpark.

3. Current closure: Park-To-Park Track fully closed. Due to severe storm damage, all sections of Billys Creek from Morwell National Park to Tarra-Bulga National Park including Jumbuck Rest Area are closed. Expected to reopen late 2025.


4. Temporary closures

Nil


NOTE: WEST GEOREFERENCED MAP IS TEMPOARILY UNAVAILABLE DUE TO THE PARK-TO-PARK TRACK BEING CLOSED.


HVP PLANTATIONS OPERATIONS (DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Mount Tassie Loop will be interrupted on a section of Callignee South Road (west end of Mount Tassie and start of Duff Sawmill Heritage Trail) and a diversion will be in place to use Silvester Track.

Harvesting will be effective from 12th of September to 31st of October.

Macks Creek Loop will be interrupted on a section of Old Yarram-Balook Road near Bird Road and a diversion will be in place to use Bulga Park Road.

Harvesting effective from 20th of September to 31st of October.

11/09/2024

‘Important information for hikers’
As at 11th of September 2024.

UPCOMING EVENT

Nil

CURRENT AND UPCOMING ROAD CLOSURES

Also consider HVP Harvesting Operations below.

CURRENT AND UPCOMING TRACK CLOSURES (also check forestry operations below for additional closures).

1. Current closure: Macks Creek Loop partly closed. Due to severe storm damage, the full length of Wild Cherry Track remains closed and expected to reopen once the track dries and machinery can operate without causing track damage. This means there is no access to the lower section of Macks Creek to Roberts Road. Use Bulga Park Road from Tarra-Bulga National Park Visitor Centre Carpark to Macks Creek Hall Carpark Rest Area if you wish to hike there and back the same way.

2. Current closure: Tarra Valley Loop partly closed. Tarra Valley Link Track (only applies from the caravan parks to Diaper Track) section is closed pending clearing. To access Diaper Track or Great Forest Walk, either hike that section along Tarra Valley Road or park your vehicle at the Tarra Valley Picnic Area Carpark.

3. Current closure: Park-To-Park Track fully closed. Due to severe storm damage, all sections of Billys Creek from Morwell National Park to Tarra-Bulga National Park including Jumbuck Rest Area are closed. Expected to reopen late 2024.


4. Temporary closures

Nil


NOTE: WEST GEOREFERENCED MAP IS TEMPOARILY UNAVAILABLE DUE TO THE PARK-TO-PARK TRACK BEING CLOSED.


HVP PLANTATIONS OPERATIONS (DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Mount Tassie Loop will be interrupted on a section of Callignee South Road (west end of Mount Tassie and start of Duff Sawmill Heritage Trail) and a diversion will be in place to use Silvester Track.

Harvesting will be effective from 12th of September to 31st of October.

26/08/2024

Advice from Management of Inline Cafe and Tarra-Bulga Guesthouse at Balook.

17/07/2024

Been a while since the last rain update.

Been 110mm since Saturday, which has given the Track around Tarra-Bulga NP a good soaking.

Only an occasional drizzle is expected for the next few days.

Day temps are between 7c and 12c and night temps are between 3c and 6c.

27/06/2024

Cyathea Falls, Tarra Valley by The Gippy Explorer

Distance: 2km
Time: 30 mins

Hands down my favourite walk in the Tarra Bulga area, this walk is beautiful.

The walk begins as you make your way through the big Tarra Valley archway & down the steps. As you wander along the path amongst the cool temperate rainforest, alongside the river, you are never short of a photograph opportunity. The track divides in 2 along the way – East & West Track – they both take you to the falls, you just get a different view on each track. East track is flat whereas the west track has stairs. Of course, the star of the walk is the beautiful waterfall at the end.

One place I would suggest taking a picnic lunch (maybe when it’s warmer), as they have the prettiest picnic tables right next to the river.

21/06/2024

As at 21st of June 2024.


UPCOMING EVENT

Nil


CURRENT AND UPCOMING ROAD CLOSURES

Also consider HVP Harvesting Operations below.


CURRENT AND UPCOMING TRACK CLOSURES (also check forestry operations below for additional closures).

1. Current closure: Macks Creek Loop partly closed. Due to severe storm damage, the full length of Wild Cherry Track remains closed and expected to reopen once the track dries and machinery can operate without causing track damage. This means there is no access to the lower section of Macks Creek to Roberts Road. Use Bulga Park Road from Tarra-Bulga National Park Visitor Centre Carpark to Macks Creek Hall Carpark Rest Area if you wish to hike there and back the same way.

2. Current closure: Tarra Valley Loop partly closed. Tarra Valley Link Track (only applies from the caravan parks to Diaper Track) section is closed pending clearing. To access Diaper Track or Great Forest Walk, either hike that section along Tarra Valley Road or park your vehicle at the Tarra Valley Picnic Area Carpark.

3. Current closure: Park-To-Park Track fully closed. Due to severe storm damage, all sections of Billys Creek from Morwell National Park to Tarra-Bulga National Park including Jumbuck Rest Area are closed. Expected to reopen late 2024.


4. Temporary closures

Nil

NOTE: WEST GEOREFERENCED MAP IS TEMPOARILY UNAVAILABLE DUE TO THE PARK-TO-PARK TRACK BEING CLOSED.

HVP PLANTATIONS OPERATIONS (DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

1st July to 8th August harvesting operations along Old Yarram-Balook Road affecting the Bulga Park Road return Macks Creek Loop. Operations vehicle and/or signs will be in place to assist with road access.

WOOD FIRES ARE PROHIBITED

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

24/05/2024

Are you looking to volunteer with Grand Strzelecki Track on the committee of management and get out on the tracks to do inspections and light work?

Or maybe volunteer at the Tarra-Bulga National Park Visitor Centre?

Our stall is open at the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre Kay Street Traralgon till 1pm.

Drop in to enquire.

16/05/2024

Another fungi walk, including lichen, being held at Morwell National Park this Sunday.

16/05/2024

Next week is International Volunteer week and on Saturday the 25th Latrobe City is holding its annual Volunteering Connections Event. We will be there with our good friends from the Friends of Tarra Bulga National Park.
Drop in and say 👋🏻 and see what a difference volunteering can make to your life.

15/05/2024

Did you miss the recent fungi walk at Tarra-Bulga National Park by the Friends group?

If so, the Latrobe Valley Field Naturalists are holding their walk there soon. Read more on their website.

https://www.lvfieldnats.org/

09/05/2024

07/05/2024

Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria) with its bright red top and white spots is a famous and iconic mushroom known around the world. Often shown in fairytale books, movies and games. It is also described as a fungus in some countries, either way,, there are several known variations or subspecies. Believed to be the only mushroom or fungus with psychoactive effects, nonetheless is potentially dangerous, yet edible after parboiling twice with water, then draining...not that we encourage eating it.

It thrives in wet conditions, such as in Balook and Tarra-Bulga National Park. It is not unusual to see it popping up along the roadside and in local garden lawns or near the base of trees.

Those white spots are in fact warts, that can easily be removed by rain.

30/04/2024

This video is from Finn Dunn of Fruitless Adventures, who with his partner, recently completed Tarra Valley Loop over two days. Not only did Finn capture some beautiful scenery, but they endured steep terrain, inclement weather and a few leeches along the way, which make up the splendour and conditions of the Track. Thank you, Finn for your contribution.

A short hiking film in Australia's Lost Rainforests. Remnants of the "great scrub"I would acknowledge the GurnaiKurnai people, the Aboriginal/ Owners of the ...

26/04/2024

‘Important information for hikers’

As at 26th of April 2024.

UPCOMING EVENT

Nil

CURRENT AND UPCOMING ROAD CLOSURES

Tarra Valley Road has reopened today.

CURRENT AND UPCOMING TRACK CLOSURES (also check forestry operations below for additional closures).

1. Current closure: Macks Creek Loop partly closed. Due to severe storm damage, the full length of Wild Cherry Track remains closed and expected to reopen once the track dries and machinery can operate without causing track damage. This means there is no access to the lower section of Macks Creek to Roberts Road. Use Bulga Park Road from Tarra-Bulga National Park Visitor Centre Carpark to Macks Creek Hall Carpark Rest Area if you wish to hike there and back the same way.

2. Current closure: Tarra Valley Loop partly closed. Tarra Valley Link Track (only applies from the caravan parks to Diaper Track) section is closed pending clearing. To access Diaper Track or Great Forest Walk, either hike that section along Tarra Valley Road or park your vehicle at the Tarra Valley Picnic Area Carpark.

3. Current closure: Park-To-Park Track fully closed. Due to severe storm damage, all sections of Billys Creek from Morwell National Park to Tarra-Bulga National Park including Jumbuck Rest Area are closed. Expected to reopen late 2024.

4. Temporary closures

Nil

NOTE: WEST GEOREFERENCED MAP IS TEMPOARILY UNAVAILABLE DUE TO THE PARK-TO-PARK TRACK BEING CLOSED.

FORESTRY OPERATIONS

Nil

WOOD FIRES ARE PROHIBITED

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

15/04/2024

A few local planned burns and one bushfire amongst these stormy looking clouds.