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Mount Buffalo National Park
Get closer to nature at this spectacular 'island in the sky', home to plants found nowhere else on Earth. Sheer cliffs, granite tors, waterfalls and big views make Mount Buffalo a must-see alpine retreat. Hike through stunted Snow Gum forests, toboggan in Cresta Valley, camp at Lake Catani - and admire the view from the Horn. There's something to do in every season.
Camp in the company of wombats on the shores of Lake Catani, an idyllic spot high in the Alps that's perfect for a swim.
Follow the Lakeside Walk through twisted Snow Gum forests and breathe in the fresh mountain air. Check out the view from The Horn, the highest point in Mount Buffalo National Park at 1,723m. Watch Australian Kestrels dive on Bogong Moths at sunset.
Mount Buffalo is home to charismatic Australian wildlife and 550 species of native plants, including plants found nowhere else on Earth, such as the Buffalo Sallee tree.
Lake Catani Campground
Discover magnificent waterfalls and remote alpine landscapes while camping within beautiful Snow Gum woodlands beside Lake Catani in Mount Buffalo National Park.
Dingo Dell
Dingo Dell in winter is the ideal location for tobogganing, snow play and snowshoeing. In summer it is possible to walk up the old ski slopes to the top of the ridge for views across the plateau.
Cresta Valley
Cresta Valley is a perfect all-seasons playground. In winter grab your trusty snow gear and enjoy family-friendly tobogganing and snow play or head out the marked cross-country ski trails or snowshoe walks. When the snow melts, the grassy plains burst into bloom and make for some scenic and invigorating walks.
Tours and adventure experiences in parks
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Licensed Tour Operators know the all best places to go and will plan and prepare your visit to ensure you are safe and can enjoy your nature-based adventure to the fullest.
How to get there
Mount Buffalo National Park
Understand the risks associated with back country skiing and snowboarding. Beware of unstable and deep snow, steep icy slopes, cornice formation, avalanches and extreme weather.
Snow chains must be carried on all days as indicated by the signage at the Entrance Station. This applies to all classes of vehicles, including four-wheel drives. They must be fitted when and at the location indicated by road signage. Failure to do so endangers you and your family. Penalties apply.
Take note of all warning signs, they are there for your safety.
When you're there
When to go
From December to March grassy plains on the plateau are decorated with a diverse array of wildflowers, and animals return to the plateau after spending winter in the lower foothills.
Camping
Camp in the company of wombats on the shores of Lake Catani, an idyllic spot high in the Alps that's perfect for a swim.Need to know
Mount Buffalo 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.
The Gorge Day Visitor Area was assessed for accessibility in March 2021, providing information about the accessibility of the viewing area, paths, toilets and parking, and photos.
Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.
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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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Mount Buffalo National Park
Seasonal road closures 2022
Some roads in this park are subject to seasonal road closures. Seasonal road closures generally operate from after the long weekend in June through to the end of October, but may be extended due to seasonal conditions. Visit the seasonal road closures page for maps and more information.Requirement to carry vehicle chains
The Mt Buffalo Road is a declared hazardous road from 1st June through to 7th October. Vehicle wheel chains may be required to be carried throughout this period. An assessment is made prior to each day as to whether snow chains are required. This decision is based on forecasted snow below 1600 metres or the current road conditions are considered hazardous from snow and/or ice.A Mount Buffalo Snow Report is posted daily on the Mt Buffalo National Park web page. Click on the orange tab at the top of the page '!This are has reported issues'. This report provides information on current snow conditions and whether chains are required to be carried and also if they are currently being fitted.Mount Buffalo Snow Report 05/07/2022
Mt Buffalo National Park Snow, Road and Weather Daily Report
Time: 08.30hrs Date: Tuesday 5th JulyCurrent conditionsFresh snowSnow coverTemperatureDingo Dell Visitor CentreNo new snow0.0 Rain in the last 24hrsPatchy1°@ Mt Buffalo Park OfficeDingo Dell Shelter open – 10.30 to 4.00pmMt Buffalo Ski School shop open at Dingo DellCafé open today 10:30 am to 4:00 pmTobogganingStatusConditionDingo Dell – elevation 1420mOpenVery poor conditions on the main toboggan slope. Large areas of dirt/mud. Areas off to each side of the official toboggan slope have more snow.Cresta Valley - elevation 1480mOpenA wider selection of slopes to choose from as Cresta is at a higher elevation and the slopes get less sun.Snowshoe Trails(Marked with snowshoe signs)StatusConditionOpenpatchySentinel – 1.5kmOpenfairCresta – 2kmsOpenfairCross Country TrailsStatusLast Groomed (date)Beginners LoopPatchy12 JuneBogong PlainPatchy – large areas without snow12 JuneHorn RoadPatchy – still able to ski the full distance to the Horn lookout. Some thin areas.25 June – no grooming until we get more snowVehicle chainsStatusTo be carriedNoCurrently being fittedNo – road clear of snow and iceWeather forecast for Falls Creek, Northeast (most like Mt Buffalo):Tuesday 5 JulySummary Min -5Max 3Partly cloudy. Chance of any rain: 10%Partly cloudy. Winds south-easterly 20 to 30 km/h decreasing to 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon.Comments: Cold temperatures at night and rock-hard snow in the morning. Snow softening throughout the day. Toboggan and cross-country ski with care.View the Dingo Dell and Cresta Valley snowcams atMt Buffalo Weather StationThe Mt Buffalo Parks Victoria office has a new weather station on the roof (elevation 1320m). For current weather conditions and forecasting download the Davis WeatherLink app. Set Mt Buffalo Parks Office in your favourites. The Mt Porepunkah Fire Tower is the next closest Davis weather station to Mt Buffalo.Mt Buffalo Snow Reports are also posted on the Parks Victoria Mt Buffalo web page – click the tab ‘!This area has reported issues’. https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/mount-buffalo-national-parkMount Buffalo Snow Report 05/07/2022
Mt Buffalo National Park Snow, Road and Weather Daily Report
Time: 08.30hrs Date: Tuesday 5th JulyCurrent conditionsFresh snowSnow coverTemperatureDingo Dell Visitor CentreNo new snow0.0 Rain in the last 24hrsPatchy1°@ Mt Buffalo Park OfficeDingo Dell Shelter open – 10.30 to 4.00pmMt Buffalo Ski School shop open at Dingo DellCafé open today 10:30 am to 4:00 pmTobogganingStatusConditionDingo Dell – elevation 1420mOpenVery poor conditions on the main toboggan slope. Large areas of dirt/mud. Areas off to each side of the official toboggan slope have more snow.Cresta Valley - elevation 1480mOpenA wider selection of slopes to choose from as Cresta is at a higher elevation and the slopes get less sun.Snowshoe Trails(Marked with snowshoe signs)StatusConditionOpenpatchySentinel – 1.5kmOpenfairCresta – 2kmsOpenfairCross Country TrailsStatusLast Groomed (date)Beginners LoopPatchy12 JuneBogong PlainPatchy – large areas without snow12 JuneHorn RoadPatchy – still able to ski the full distance to the Horn lookout. Some thin areas.25 June – no grooming until we get more snowVehicle chainsStatusTo be carriedNoCurrently being fittedNo – road clear of snow and iceWeather forecast for Falls Creek, Northeast (most like Mt Buffalo):Tuesday 5 JulySummary Min -5Max 3Partly cloudy. Chance of any rain: 10%Partly cloudy. Winds south-easterly 20 to 30 km/h decreasing to 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon.Comments: Cold temperatures at night and rock-hard snow in the morning. Snow softening throughout the day. Toboggan and cross-country ski with care.View the Dingo Dell and Cresta Valley snowcams atMt Buffalo Weather StationThe Mt Buffalo Parks Victoria office has a new weather station on the roof (elevation 1320m). For current weather conditions and forecasting download the Davis WeatherLink app. Set Mt Buffalo Parks Office in your favourites. The Mt Porepunkah Fire Tower is the next closest Davis weather station to Mt Buffalo.Mt Buffalo Snow Reports are also posted on the Parks Victoria Mt Buffalo web page – click the tab ‘!This area has reported issues’. https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/mount-buffalo-national-parkMount Buffalo Snow Report 05/07/2022
Mt Buffalo National Park Snow, Road and Weather Daily Report
Time: 08.30hrs Date: Tuesday 5th JulyCurrent conditionsFresh snowSnow coverTemperatureDingo Dell Visitor CentreNo new snow0.0 Rain in the last 24hrsPatchy1°@ Mt Buffalo Park OfficeDingo Dell Shelter open – 10.30 to 4.00pmMt Buffalo Ski School shop open at Dingo DellCafé open today 10:30 am to 4:00 pmTobogganingStatusConditionDingo Dell – elevation 1420mOpenVery poor conditions on the main toboggan slope. Large areas of dirt/mud. Areas off to each side of the official toboggan slope have more snow.Cresta Valley - elevation 1480mOpenA wider selection of slopes to choose from as Cresta is at a higher elevation and the slopes get less sun.Snowshoe Trails(Marked with snowshoe signs)StatusConditionOpenpatchySentinel – 1.5kmOpenfairCresta – 2kmsOpenfairCross Country TrailsStatusLast Groomed (date)Beginners LoopPatchy12 JuneBogong PlainPatchy – large areas without snow12 JuneHorn RoadPatchy – still able to ski the full distance to the Horn lookout. Some thin areas.25 June – no grooming until we get more snowVehicle chainsStatusTo be carriedNoCurrently being fittedNo – road clear of snow and iceWeather forecast for Falls Creek, Northeast (most like Mt Buffalo):Tuesday 5 JulySummary Min -5Max 3Partly cloudy. Chance of any rain: 10%Partly cloudy. Winds south-easterly 20 to 30 km/h decreasing to 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon.Comments: Cold temperatures at night and rock-hard snow in the morning. Snow softening throughout the day. Toboggan and cross-country ski with care.View the Dingo Dell and Cresta Valley snowcams atMt Buffalo Weather StationThe Mt Buffalo Parks Victoria office has a new weather station on the roof (elevation 1320m). For current weather conditions and forecasting download the Davis WeatherLink app. Set Mt Buffalo Parks Office in your favourites. The Mt Porepunkah Fire Tower is the next closest Davis weather station to Mt Buffalo.Mt Buffalo Snow Reports are also posted on the Parks Victoria Mt Buffalo web page – click the tab ‘!This area has reported issues’. https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/mount-buffalo-national-parkMount Buffalo Snow Report 05/07/2022
Mt Buffalo National Park Snow, Road and Weather Daily Report
Time: 08.30hrs Date: Tuesday 5th JulyCurrent conditionsFresh snowSnow coverTemperatureDingo Dell Visitor CentreNo new snow0.0 Rain in the last 24hrsPatchy1°@ Mt Buffalo Park OfficeDingo Dell Shelter open – 10.30 to 4.00pmMt Buffalo Ski School shop open at Dingo DellCafé open today 10:30 am to 4:00 pmTobogganingStatusConditionDingo Dell – elevation 1420mOpenVery poor conditions on the main toboggan slope. Large areas of dirt/mud. Areas off to each side of the official toboggan slope have more snow.Cresta Valley - elevation 1480mOpenA wider selection of slopes to choose from as Cresta is at a higher elevation and the slopes get less sun.Snowshoe Trails(Marked with snowshoe signs)StatusConditionOpenpatchySentinel – 1.5kmOpenfairCresta – 2kmsOpenfairCross Country TrailsStatusLast Groomed (date)Beginners LoopPatchy12 JuneBogong PlainPatchy – large areas without snow12 JuneHorn RoadPatchy – still able to ski the full distance to the Horn lookout. Some thin areas.25 June – no grooming until we get more snowVehicle chainsStatusTo be carriedNoCurrently being fittedNo – road clear of snow and iceWeather forecast for Falls Creek, Northeast (most like Mt Buffalo):Tuesday 5 JulySummary Min -5Max 3Partly cloudy. Chance of any rain: 10%Partly cloudy. Winds south-easterly 20 to 30 km/h decreasing to 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon.Comments: Cold temperatures at night and rock-hard snow in the morning. Snow softening throughout the day. Toboggan and cross-country ski with care.View the Dingo Dell and Cresta Valley snowcams atMt Buffalo Weather StationThe Mt Buffalo Parks Victoria office has a new weather station on the roof (elevation 1320m). For current weather conditions and forecasting download the Davis WeatherLink app. Set Mt Buffalo Parks Office in your favourites. The Mt Porepunkah Fire Tower is the next closest Davis weather station to Mt Buffalo.Mt Buffalo Snow Reports are also posted on the Parks Victoria Mt Buffalo web page – click the tab ‘!This area has reported issues’. https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/mount-buffalo-national-park
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