Grand Strzelecki Track

Grand Strzelecki Track 110km of walking tracks around Tarra Bulga NP and linked to Morwell NP in South Gippsland. Paid and Maps can be purchased at www.grandstrzeleckitrack.org.au
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Home to the tallest flowering plants and hardwood trees on earth, the majestic Mountain Ash (Eucalyptus Regnans), is the Strzelecki Ranges in South Gippsland, Victoria which are like no other place. The Strzelecki Ranges provide an enormous wealth of biodiversity and scenic values which, until the Grand Strzelecki Track was built, were largely inaccessible to the public except for two beautiful Na

tional Parks; Morwell and Tarra-Bulga. These parks charm visitors with pristine rainforest and tall eucalypt forests second to none and a proliferation of plant and animal life such as the South Gippsland Koala, which is the only genetically intact remnant of the original population remaining in Victoria. The Grand Strzelecki Track links these parks and opens up many natural treasures not seen within the parks including endangered ecosystems, stunning views, waterfalls and much more. If also offers glimpses into the amazing and sometimes tragic settlement and sawmilling history of the Strzelecki Ranges, as well as recent conservation initiatives to preserve our natural and cultural heritage. Located just 2-1/2 hours drive east of Melbourne and accessible from both the Princes and South Gippsland Highways, the Grand Strzelecki Track has something for everyone whatever you level of fitness or experience. Approximately 110 km of track network provides a challenging but rewarding 2 day Park-to-Park experience or 3 moderate to easy loop walks of 1 to 2 days each, radiating from Tarra-Bulga National Park. Alternatively, take 5 to 7 days to walk the complete track and experience the full diversity of scenery these ranges have to offer.

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.

Advice from Management of Inline Cafe and Tarra-Bulga Guesthouse at Balook.
26/08/2024

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

Been a while since the last rain update. Been 110mm since Saturday, which has given the Track around Tarra-Bulga NP a go...
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.

Cyathea Falls, Tarra Valley by The Gippy ExplorerDistance: 2kmTime: 30 mins Hands down my favourite walk in the Tarra Bu...
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.

Are you looking to volunteer with Grand Strzelecki Track on the committee of management and get out on the tracks to do ...
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.

Another fungi walk, including lichen, being held at Morwell National Park this Sunday.
16/05/2024

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

Next week is International Volunteer week and on Saturday the 25th Latrobe City is holding its annual Volunteering Conne...
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.

Did you miss the recent fungi walk at Tarra-Bulga National Park by the Friends group?If so, the Latrobe Valley Field Nat...
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
Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria) with its bright red top and white spots is a famous and iconic mushroom known around the w...
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.

This video is from Finn Dunn of Fruitless Adventures, who with his partner, recently completed Tarra Valley Loop over tw...
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.

A few local planned burns and one bushfire amongst these stormy looking clouds.
15/04/2024

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

15/04/2024

‘Important information for hikers’

As at 15th of April 2024.

UPCOMING EVENT

Nil

CURRENT AND UPCOMING ROAD CLOSURES

Current closure: Tarra Valley Road will be closed from 15th of April 2024 for possibly two weeks or more, weather dependent. The closure is from Grand Ridge Road in Balook to the start of Cyathea Falls at Tarra Valley Road Picnic Area Carpark. The falls can be accessed from the Yarram side. Alternate route from Balook is from Bulga Park Road, Baxter's Road and turn right onto Tarra Valley Road. Note these two alternate roads are unmade but in great condition.

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

Two coup controlled burns have commenced today.
Smoke may be visible.

Tarra Valley Loop near Diaper Track approximately 3km from Bulga Park Road and Macks Creek Loop along Bird Road at 19km marker along Bulga Park Road.

WOOD FIRES ARE PROHIBITED

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

13/04/2024

Feel free to post your photos from today's Run Tarra-Bulga event.

06/04/2024

‘Important information for hikers’
As at 6th of March 2024.

UPCOMING EVENT

Run Tarra-Bulga 7am-4pm Saturday 13th of April 2024

Trail run with up to 300 participants running four distance events from the visitor centre carpark. Expect many runners on tracks and pedestrians and vehicles on local roads. Parking at the Visitor Centre carpark will not be permitted.

Tracks being used within the national park are Old Yarram-Balook Road, Forest Track, Ash Track, Fern Gully Nature Walk, Link Track, Telecom Track, Diaper Track and Great Forest Walk.

Tracks being used within Grand Strzelecki Track are Mount Tassie Loop and Tarra Valley Loop.

As a one day event, it is not expected that Grand Strzelecki Track Rest Areas will be impacted for camping.

CURRENT AND UPCOMING ROAD CLOSURES

Upcoming closure: Tarra Valley Road will be closed from 15th of April 2024 for possibly two weeks or more, weather dependent. The closure is from Grand Ridge Road in Balook to the start of Cyathea Falls at Tarra Valley Road Picnic Area Carpark. The falls can be accessed from the Yarram side. Alternate route from Balook is from Bulga Park Road, Baxter's Road and turn right onto Tarra Valley Road. Note these two alternate roads are unmade but in great condition.

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.

04/03/2024

As at 4th of March 2024.

CURRENT ROAD CLOSURES

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 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

Weedspraying works will continue this Thursday and Friday.Tracks closed will impact both Tarra Valley Loop and Mount Tas...
12/02/2024

Weedspraying works will continue this Thursday and Friday.

Tracks closed will impact both Tarra Valley Loop and Mount Tassie Loop.

Goombala Road
Mountain Hickory Track
West Face Track

The new Inline Cafe is open when you visit Tarra-Bulga National Park.Inline CafeYarram Visitor Information CentreVisit L...
08/02/2024

The new Inline Cafe is open when you visit Tarra-Bulga National Park.

Inline Cafe
Yarram Visitor Information Centre
Visit Latrobe City
Wellington Visitor Information Center

Today marks 15 years since Black Saturday – a day that will forever be remembered for its widespread devastation and lif...
07/02/2024

Today marks 15 years since Black Saturday – a day that will forever be remembered for its widespread devastation and lifelong impacts on Victorians.

As each year passes, the 173 lives that were lost will not be forgotten, nor will the long-lasting physical and emotional impacts on many Victorians.

A bit of biker action today for the opening of Inline Cafe this long weekend at Tarra-Bulga National Park.The cafe has b...
28/01/2024

A bit of biker action today for the opening of Inline Cafe this long weekend at Tarra-Bulga National Park.

The cafe has been spruced up and has an awesome vibe. The team there are lovely.

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Videos

Tarra Valley today at 6pm with flooding at the same washout coming in from the Yarram side. Got through to Tarra-Bulga NP safely, but what it will be like tomorrow is unknown. Rainfall so far is 100mm since last Friday at 9am.

Happy New Year from the Management of Grand Strzelecki Track. Thank you everyone for supporting us and that you have enjoyed the track. We hope to see you back soon. Cyathea Falls, Tarra Valley Picnic Area.

Inspection of West Face Track to see Forget Me Not Falls looking spectacular.

Recently on the Diaper Track

Flail Mower today on the tracks (video)

A little up skilling of our chainsaw skills so tracks can be cleared of dangerous trees more efficiently.

Gardiner Falls at Macks Creek crossing 3. Unfortunately I’ve not seen it in full flight as when heavy rains hit the area it is inaccessible.

After a little contemplation and rock building of where and how to get the ATV across Crossing 2 on Wild Cherry Track, we gave it go with some good wheel positioning and spotting.

Oh beautiful Macks Creek, one of my favourite parts of all our tracks.

Mack’s Creek is flowing nicely and crossing 4 is one crossing you have to expect to get wet.

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