Regulations Australia Mount Buffalo National Park
The Gorge ramp
Paragliding
Regulations on 31 October 2026
Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.
The position marks the site rather than the extent of the rule.
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Regulated
Paragliding · All year
In force on 31 October 2026
Hang gliding and paragliding
Hang gliding and paragliding are regulated by Civil Aviation Orders. The Hang Gliding Federation of Australia (HGFA) provides training and accreditation for pilots and helps maintain high safety standards. There are hang gliding and paragliding launching sites in Mount Buffalo National Park (map 3B). Parks Victoria works with HGFA and the Victorian Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association in managing the sites.
Conditions
Hang glider launching is not permitted except from the ramp at the Gorge, Mt Buffalo NP. Paraglider launching is not permitted except from Reeds Lookout, Mt Buffalo NP. Landing hang gliders or paragliders in parks is not permitted.
Published by Parks Victoria · Greater Alpine National Parks Management Plan
In Mount Buffalo National Park
Regulated zone
Mount Buffalo National Park
These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.
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Regulated
Climbing · All year
In force on 31 October 2026
Rock climbing and abseiling
Rock climbing and abseiling are popular activities, particularly on Mount Buffalo National Park’s granite cliffs. Parks Victoria engages with the Victoria Climbing Club in relation to these activities.
Conditions
Not permitted within Reference Areas.
Published by Parks Victoria · Greater Alpine National Parks Management Plan
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Regulated
Caving · All year
In force on 31 October 2026
Caving
Caving is undertaken in some parts of the planning area, notably in Mount Buffalo’s Underground River and Snowy River National Park’s limestone caves. Many caves and karsts have highly sensitive values; access restrictions apply to some caves to protect these values.
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Conditions
Permitted throughout the planning area except for within Reference Areas and as noted below. A maximum group size of six applies.
Published by Parks Victoria · Greater Alpine National Parks Management Plan
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Regulated
Hiking · All year
In force on 31 October 2026
Bushwalking
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Conditions
Bushwalking is permitted throughout the planning area with the exception of Reference Areas.
Published by Parks Victoria · Greater Alpine National Parks Management Plan
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Regulated
Camping & bivouac · All year
In force on 31 October 2026
Camping
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Conditions
Dispersed camping (that is, camping outside designated camping areas, including dispersed camping with horses) is permitted across much of the planning area except within the following areas.
All Reference Areas
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Mt Buffalo NP Opportunities for winter (snow-based) camping are to be investigated and may include dispersed camping.
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Table 8.3: Summary of recreation activities and conditions
Zones in National Parks, Zones in Historic areas
Activity, Conservation Zone, Conservation and Recreation Zone, Education Zone, Recreation Development Zone, Wilderness Zone, Reference Area Zone, Conservation Zone, Conservation and Recreation Zone, Education Zone
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Camping – dispersed, As noted below, As noted below, Yes, No, Yes, No, No, No, No
Not permitted in Mount Buffalo NP.
Permitted in all other parks except within 100 m of designated Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing camping areas, 200 m of other designated camping or picnic area; within 20 m of any waterway or waterbody; or within 200 m of Bogong High Plains Rd, Pretty Valley Rd or Howitt High Plains Rd.
Permitted for walkers and cyclists in Errinundra NP.
Published by Parks Victoria · Greater Alpine National Parks Management Plan