Baw Baw National Park

Baw Baw National Park

Baw Baw National Park

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    Baw Baw National Park

    Baw Baw National Park is part of an Aboriginal cultural landscape includes traditional Country of the Gunaikurnai and Wurundjeri Peoples. Parks Victoria respects the deep and continuing connection that Traditional Owners have to these lands and waters, and we recognise their ongoing role in caring for Country.

    Spectacular year round, Baw Baw National Park covers a substantial part of the Baw Baw Plateau. As the snow melts see the hills come alive with vivid wildflower displays. Explore the wonderland of geological formations and walk or snowshoe one of the many trails that criss-cross through tangled snowgum forests.

    Walk a section of the Australian Alps Walking Track and discover Mushroom Rocks, a maze of giant granite tors rising from the forest. Head to Mount St Gwinear. Snowshoe, toboggan or cross-country ski one of the many trails that criss-cross the twisted snowgum forests.

    Walk the same trails in spring and see the Baw Baw Plateau come alive with a vivid display of wildflowers.

    Canoe or kayak down the pristine Thomson River. 

    Things to do in the area

     
    Two friends explore JB Plain after spending the night camping out.

    Camping in Baw Baw National Park

    Dispersed bush camping is permitted on the Baw Baw Plateau. The Plateau is a fuel stove only area – no solid fuel fires are permitted and collecting firewood prohibited in the Park. The area falls within domestic water supply catchments, so care must be taken with the disposal of human waste.
    A family plays in the snow at Mt St-Gwinear in the Baw Baw National Park.

    Mount St Gwinear

    Mount St Gwinear is a family-friendly snow attraction with free entry which offers toboggan runs, cross country trails, a snowplay area and a heated shelter room. Hot and cold drinks and snacks are available from a food van on weekends and school holidays.
    A middle aged couple walk through Mushroom Rocks on a cold winters day with snow on the ground.

    Mushroom Rocks

    Discover a maze of giant granite tors at Mushroom Rocks.
    Snowgums on the Baw Baw Plateau.

    Baw Baw Plateau

    The Baw Baw Plateau features extensive sub-alpine woodlands dominated by Snow Gum with a scrubby understorey of Mueller’s Bush-pea, Alpine Pepper and Dusty Daisy-bush.

    Baw Baw National Park

     
    Koalas
    Wombats
    Lyrebirds
    Kangaroos

    Tours in the area

    Bushwalking, four-wheel driving, horse riding, kayaking, rock climbing and mountain biking are just some of the many activities you can experience in Victoria's parks.


    If you want to try something new or meet some like-minded people on your next visit to a park, contact a licensed tour operator.


    Parks Victoria licenses tour operators who are experts in these activities and more. They will help you get the most out of your visit.

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    How to get there

    Baw Baw National Park

    Baw Baw National Park is approximately 3-hours drive east Melbourne. Best accessible from Melbourne via the Monash Freeway, some areas within the national park may take longer to reach, especially those attractions nestled on the eastern boundaries of the park.
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    When you're there

    Download the Baw Baw National Park visitor guide for more information about the park and the plethora of experiences to be had within its borders. 

    When to go

    Need to know

    Baw Baw National Park

    Accessibility

    Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.

    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.

    • Notices Affecting Multiple Parks

      Seasonal road closures 2020

      Some roads in this park are subject to seasonal road closures. Seasonal road closures generally operate after the long weekend in June through to the end of October, but may be extended due to seasonal conditions. View the list of 2020 seasonal road closures for details and check the corresponding map numbers with the seasonal road closure 2020 index map for locations of the closures or visit the seasonal road closures page for more information.

    • Notices Affecting Multiple Sites

      Visitor number restrictions over winter

      There will be a limit on the number of visitors permitted into the Mount St Gwinear carpark in Baw Baw National Park at any one time. Toboggan hire will be unavailable so visitors must bring their own. Parks Victoria staff will be at the entry to the carpark to assist visitors and monitor vehicle numbers. For further information go to parks.vic.gov.au/COVID19

    Mount Baw Baw

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    Two hikers reach the summit of Mount Nelse at Bogong High Plains
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