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Firth Park

Closed Checked 16 October 2026, 8:46 AM AEDT

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Closed: Closed due to planned fuel reduction burn being conducted in this area. · Reopens 2026-04-30

This closure record may be outdated. The listed reopening date (2026-04-30) has passed. Check Parks Victoria changes of conditions or call 13 1963 before you go.

Road and track closures within 5 km

Public land road closure: Saltwater Rd — Closed - Full This road is closed due to a damaged bridge. · reopens 30 Jun 2027
Public land road closure: Saltwater Rd — Closed - Full This road is closed due to a damaged bridge. · reopens 30 Jun 2027
Public land road closure: Saltwater Rd — Closed - Full This road is closed due to a damaged bridge. · reopens 30 Jun 2027
Public land road closure: Saltwater Rd — Closed - Full This road is closed due to a damaged bridge. · reopens 30 Jun 2027
Public land road closure: Saltwater Rd — Closed - Full This road is closed due to a damaged bridge. · reopens 30 Jun 2027
Seasonal road closure: Lloyd Track · reopens 29 Oct 2026
Seasonal road closure: Lloyd Track · reopens 29 Oct 2026
Seasonal road closure: Lloyd Track · reopens 29 Oct 2026
Seasonal road closure: Lloyd Track · reopens 29 Oct 2026
Seasonal road closure: Xl Track · reopens 29 Oct 2026

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About

From 5 October 2026, this area will be managed by Parks Victoria. You can visit the Parks Victoria website to see which parks they manage. This change is part of the transition of land management responsibilities to Parks Victoria, helping to strengthen the protection of habitat while supporting opportunities for recreation across western and central Victoria. Firth Park is a campground set within heritage ornamental trees. Firth Park is popular with a range of forest users including caravan travellers, 4WD enthusiasts and mountain bike riders. Facilities include toilets, horse yards and a dam. Andersons Mill walk provides a short 90 minute return walk, starting at Firth Park and heading to the heritage Andersons Mill site.

Camping

There is plenty of room for tents, under the historic arboretum with basic facilities of wood-fired BBQ's, toilets and picnic tables provided. There is the nearby Andersons Mill Walk and opportunities to explore the surround forest by four-wheel drive.

Caravans and campervans

There is space to park a few small caravans or camper trailers at the western side of the car parking area.

Getting there

Located 88 kilometres from Melbourne. Follow the Calder Highway to the township of Woodend. At Woodend head west towards Daylesford on the C317 for 13.5km then turn left down James Lane just west of Tylden. Follow this for 8.6km, passing through Trentham East to reach the James Lane intersection with Oconnells Road. Turn Left down Oconnells Road and after 1.3km bear right onto Firth Road. Follow Firth Road for 3.5 kilometres then turn left on the Firth Park Access Track to arrive at Firth Park.

Location: -37.435174, 144.409667 · Open in maps · BOM forecast · Campground data dated 2026-10-15

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