Little Desert Discovery Walk

Emus on the Little Desert Discovery Walk track

Orchids are plentiful in Spring time

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    Little Desert Discovery Walk

    Little Desert National Park

    Dalkaiana Wartaty – Welcome.  The Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia and Jupagulk Peoples (collectively Wotjobaluk), the Traditional Owners of this land welcome you to country.

    This four-day walk has been designed to showcase the different ecosystems of the Little Desert National Park. These include heathlands, salt lakes, dry woodlands and the Wimmera River also known to the Wotjobaluk Peoples, as Barringgi Gadyin.

    Long distance walkers can tackle all or part of the 74 km Desert Discovery Walk. There are two overnight camps along the way, accessible only by walkers. This walk is a great opportunity to experience some of the park’s diversity on foot. It is especially colourful in spring.

    Places to stay

     
    Horsehoe Bend at Little Desert National Park

    Horseshoe Bend Camping Area

    Relax on the banks of the Wimmera River, also known to the Wotjobaluk Peoples, Traditional Owners of the area as Barringgi Gadyin. Set amongst ancient River Red Gums and surrounded by a variety of colourful birds you can enjoy fishing, swimming or canoeing or explore some of the easy walks nearby.
    Kiata Campground at Little Desert National Park

    Kiata Camping Area

    Just 10km south of Kiata township this peaceful and picturesque campground is set in among yellow gum and black box woodland. It is a great base from which to explore the semi-arid landscape of the eastern and central area of the park and is home to a rich and diverse array of native flora and fauna.
    Mallee Walkers camp at Little Desert National Park

    Mallee Walkers Camp

    Re-connect with the rawness and true remoteness of this campground in a semi-arid desert. Located on the northern loop of the Little Desert Discovery Walk, halfway between Kiata and Horseshoe Bend camping areas this camp services walkers on the Desert Discovery Walk.

     

    How to get there

    Little Desert Discovery Walk

    You can begin the Little Desert Discovery Walk either from the Horseshoe Bend, Ackle Bend and Kiata campgrounds or from Conservation Volunteers, Little Desert Nature Lodge.
    Little Desert Discovery Walk

    Facilities

    Toilets

    When you're there

    The Little Desert Discovery Walk track notes will guide you through different sections of this walk.

    When to go

    Need to know

    Little Desert Discovery Walk

    Before you go

    Overnight walkers are asked to register their details a week in advance via a Trip intention form sent to LittleDesertDiscoveryWalk@parks.vic.gov.au


    Facilities

    The Desert Discovery Walk is marked by signposts and track markers.

    Mallee and Yellow Gum Walkers Camps are accessible by walkers only. They have a fireplace, limited non potable water from a rainwater tank, a pit toilet, and an emergency shelter.

    Please take all rubbish away for disposal or recycling.

     

    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

      Campground closure

      As directed by the Chief Health Officer all campsites, camping grounds and caravan parks closed from midnight 25 March 2020.
      People can continue to live on a closed caravan park or camping ground if it is registered as their primary place of residence or if they are staying in caravan parks as interim accommodation where their primary residence is not available. For further information go to parks.vic.gov.au/COVID19

    • Little Desert National Park

      Planned burn from 23 March 2020

      Planned burning operations are scheduled in this park which may result in the C East Block edge break tracks area from Pluggers Lane to Pumpjack Track being closed from the time a burn is approved for ignition until the area is declared safe. Ignition of the burn is scheduled from 23 March and is subject to favourable weather. Check the status of current planned burns at https://plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au

     
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