Lava Canal Walk (Budj Bim National Park)

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Lava Canal Walk (Budj Bim National Park)

The Lava Canal Walk follows the floor of lava flow that began with the volcanic eruption of Budj Bim 30,000 years ago. See the broken basalt of the old lava flows, lava blisters and stop at Tunnel Cave, a remnant of lava flow activity.

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Lava Canal Walk (Budj Bim National Park)

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Lava Canal Walk (Budj Bim National Park)

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 bicycles
No drones without a permit
No firearms allowed
No fires permitted
No horses
No dogs allowed
No camping
No vehicles

Warnings

Terrain hazards
Uneven ground
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.

Budj Bim National Park - Partial Closure

On the 10th March 2025 a bushfire started in Budj Bim National Park from a lightening strike. The bushfire burned 2,200 hectares (40% of the park). Due to the intensity of the bushfire a significant amount of habitat and wildlife were impacted.

The emergency response led by DEECA for bushfire and wildlife concluded on Friday 9^th May 2025.

As a result of the emergency event, some areas of the park are closed to the public until it is safe to re-open. Hazardous conditions may remain inside the bushfire footprint.

Closed Areas are signed to inform park users. The closed park areas are enforceable via the National Parks Regulations 2024. Refer to map for open and closed park areas.

Visitors to the area are requested to obey all signage, to ensure the safety of park operations and park visitors. Visitors are required to stay on a track where a sign requests a person to stay on a track.

Visitor Areas open to the public include:

- Lake Surprise visitor precinct

- Picnic Area, campground and toilets

- Lake Surprise. Crater Rim and Lava Canal Walking Tracks

Visitor Areas closed to the public:

- Foote Cave

Attachments: BBNP Bushfire Closure Map 9th May 2025 (201KB)