Great South West Walk - Moleside Camping Area to Battersby Camping Area (Lower Glenelg National Park, Glenelg River Heritage River)

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Great South West Walk - Moleside Camping Area to Battersby Camping Area (Lower Glenelg National Park, Glenelg River Heritage River)

The Moleside Camping Area to Battersbys section of the Great South West Walk snakes along the banks of the Glenelg River. Take in the views over the pristine river as you weave through eucalypt and blackwood forest. 

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Great South West Walk - Moleside Camping Area to Battersby Camping Area (Lower Glenelg National Park, Glenelg River Heritage River)

Great South West Walk - Moleside Camping Area to Battersby Camping Area (Lower Glenelg National Park, Glenelg River Heritage River)

Facilities

Toilets
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Need to know

Great South West Walk - Moleside Camping Area to Battersby Camping Area (Lower Glenelg National Park, Glenelg River Heritage River)

Safety in nature

You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.

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. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.

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.

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

  • No generators
  • No vehicles
  • No drones without a permit
  • No firearms allowed
  • No bicycles
  • No camping
  • No horses
  • No dogs, cats, pets allowed

Warnings

  • Water hazards
    • Shallow water
    • Deep water
  • Other warnings
    • Limbs may fall take care

Be Prepared

Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care. Find out more.

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.

Campground closures to allow the upgrade of facilities.

We have exciting news! During what is traditionally a quieter time in our park, will be upgrading some facilities. This will include infrastructure improvements such as campsites, toilet blocks and floating pontoons to make Lower Glenelg National Park more accessible for more people.  The affected sites include Forest Camp South, Battersbys and Wilson Hall, these sites will be closed from May to August to allow these upgrades to occur. 

Night time park closure Lower Glenelg National Park

Remote areas of the Lower Glenelg National Park will be closed between 5pm and 7am each night for invasive species control from the 11th of June through to the 17th of June 2023. All campgrounds and walking tracks will remain open 

Princess Margaret Rose Cave and Princess Margaret Rose campground closed for infrastructure repair and upgrades.

Princess Margaret Rose Cave and Princess Margaret Rose Cave campground will be closed until further notice to accommodate infrastructure repair works. This includes access via vehicle or boat on the Glenelg River. Camping is not permitted on the site or in the picnic area.
The toilets, picnic area and walking tracks in the remain open. 

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