Mount Lawson State Park
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Visitor Guide
Mount Lawson State Park (13,150 ha) is known for its steep slopes, cliffs and prominent rocky
bluffs which impart a natural rugged beauty. The park contains a range of largely undisturbed
natural environments with significant conservation values. It offers a variety of recreational
opportunities, including picnicking and bushwalking in semi-remote locations.
Location and access
Mount Lawson State Park is located about 70 km
east of Albury-Wodonga. It lies between the
Murray Valley Highway and the Murray River.
Mt Lawson Road provides unsealed, fine weather,
two wheel drive access to most popular visitor
areas. Vehicle access to the northern part of the
park is possible at The Kurrajongs.
Enjoying the park
Mt Lawson Summit - the highest point (1,041 m)
in the park provides outstanding views north over
the Murray River valley, south to the Victorian
Alps and east to the N.S.W. Snowy Mountains.
Summit Loop Nature Trail - a short, circuit walk
(1 km) that meanders over and around the
interesting rock outcrops on Mt Lawson summit.
Conic Range Walking Track - this short walk
(1.5 km return) climbs through tall, old Blue Gums
to the Conic Rocks, an outcrop of granite
boulders. These form a spectacular natural
vantage point over the northern part of the park.
Flaggy Creek Gorge Walking Track - a rugged
walk (14 km return) that provides access to the
waterfalls and rock pools within Flaggy Creek
Gorge. Panoramic views over the Murray River
are available from Valley View after 1.5 km.
Koetong Creek Walking Track – this walk
follows a management track to The Spa (4 km
return) an interesting rock chute and swimming
hole within Koetong Creek.
Picnicking and camping - basic visitor facilities
are located at Mt Lawson summit, Koetong Creek,
Conic Range and The Kurrajongs.
Four wheel driving and mountain biking - a
network of 4WD tracks exists in the park although
most minor tracks are fine weather only and some
seasonal track closures apply during winter.
Plants and wildlife
The higher slopes of the park support open
forests dominated by Narrow-leaf Peppermint,
along with Candlebark, Manna Gum, Blue Gum
and Brittle Gum. Red Stringybark and Long-leaf
box dominate the lower slopes along with Red
Box and Broad-leaf Peppermint.
The steep, dry, northern slopes of the park
contain large areas of Black Cypress-pine and
Kurrajong with a sparse, shrubby understorey.
Approximately 278 native plant species have been
recorded, including numerous rare species.
Brilliant displays of wildflowers occur in spring.
Common fauna species in the park include the
Eastern Grey Kangaroo, Black Wallaby and
Common Wombat. The Barking Owl, a rare
species in Victoria, has been recorded along with
many other species of birds.
Please take care!
Trees may fall or drop limbs at any time – avoid
camping, parking or picnicking beneath them.
Weather conditions can change rapidly at any
time – be prepared with warm, waterproof clothing
and high energy food supplies.
Walking conditions can be rough and rocky areas
slippery when wet – wear sturdy footwear.
The park has limited permanent water sources –
carry adequate drinking water when walking.
Abandoned mine shafts exist in some areas –
take care if walking off track.
Cliffs and rocky bluffs occur within the park – be
alert near the edge and look out for falling rocks.
Remote walking tracks may be poorly defined –
carry an adequate map and compass or GPS.
September 2012
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For further information
contact:
Parks Victoria
Information Centre
131963
or visit our website
www.parkV.vic.gov.au
LAKE HUME
Parks Victoria
Tallangatta Office
34 Towong St
(02) 6071 5301
The Kurrajongs
Valley
View
Other parks in the area
to visit:
Thologolong
Flaggy Creek Gorge
Burrowa - Pine Mountain
National Park
Walwa
22 km
K
Mount Granya State Park
Alpine National Park
Mount Mittamatite Regional
Park
Jarvis Creek Regional Park
C
Bethanga Historic Area
Murray River Reserve
Caring for the
environment:
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Help us look after your park
by following these guidelines:
All native plants, animals
cultural and historic features
are protected
Please take rubbish away
for UHF\FOLQJ disposal
Mt Lawson
(1041m)
Fires in fireplaces only. Use
portable stoves if possible No
fires (including stoves) WR EH
lit on Total Fire %DQ GD\V
Mount Lawson State Park
Dogs, cats and other pets are
not permitted
Minor or unsealed road
Highway
Major or sealed road
Vehicle track (4WD)
A
Firearms are prohibited
2.0
Walking track (km)
O
Mount Lawson State Park
Use toilets where provided or
bury toilet waste at least
100m from any watercourse
Koetong Creek
Water body
Locked gate (no access)
Wash up well away from
creeks and watercourses
o
Seasonal road closure (June –
Nov)
The Spa
Recreational Facilities
Vehicles must remain on
formed roads and tracks
Normal road registration and
licensing regulations apply.
Camping
C
Fireplace
Picnic area
D
Conic Rocks
Informatio
Holbrook
n Lookout
NEW
Conic Range
SOUTH
Toilet
WALES
Albury
Wodonga
Tallangatta
Corryong
Historic Railway Trestle Bridge
N
Beechworth
Mount Lawson
State Park
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Myrtleford
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