14 March 2012
Given recent heavy rainfall and flooding, parks along the Murray, Goulburn and the Ovens Rivers are closed to protect visitor safety and minimise track damage. Water levels are still rising and many sections of Murray
River Reserve are now closed and some areas are only accessible by 4wd. Parks Victoria is urging visitors to take extreme care when travelling in the area until conditions improve
There is still plenty to do in the region. Please call into a local visitor centre for information on activities and attractions on offer.
 Stewarts Bridge Rd
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Farley Rd (access 4x4 & 2x4 vehicles, Boat ramp open)
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Glyn Rd (access to 4x4 only)
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Baillieu Rd ( access 4x4 only)
 Braund Rd
 Pianta Rd
 Simme Rd
 Wharparilla drive
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Torrumbarry Weir and boat ramp
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Pianta Bend (access via Nolan Rd, 4x4 only)
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Casey Bend (4x4 & 2x4 access)
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Wills Bend 1 &2 (4x4 & 2x4 access, boat ramp open)
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Barra Bend (4x4 only)
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Crossmans Bend (4x4 only)
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Turner Bend (4x4 & 2x4 access, Boat ramp open)
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Horseshoe bend (access 4x4 only)
 Christies beach (access via Looker Rd ,4x4 only)
 Betts beach (access via Looker Rd , 4x4 only)
Please take care in these open areas
 Youngs Bend
 Warparilla site
 Braund Bend
There is widespread damage throughout the park that may include unstable cliffs, soil and trees. Park staff will be working hard to assess the full scale of damage as soon as possible. It is important that visitors stay away from these areas as they remain very unstable, especially after further rain. Access roads and the wider gravel road network are severely damaged. These roads are expected to remain closed for some time.
While tracks and roads in the above areas will be open, visitors are advised that the maintenance standard may be less than normal or expected. Park staff have taken much care to ensure that risk issues have been minimised, however hazards may still be present and visitors are advised to proceed with caution. Roads may appear in reasonable condition, but many have corrugations, soft edges and some are still very wet. Please be cautious around road edges and drive slowly .
For further information contact the Parks Victoria Information Centre on 13 1963