Visitor Guide Little Desert National Park
Visitor Guide Little Desert National Park
Visitor Guide Little Desert National Park
Visitor Guide
Dalkaiana Wartaty Welcome. The Traditional Owners of this land; the Wotjobaluk, Wergaia, Jadawadjali,
Jaadwa and Jupagalk people welcome you to country. Little Desert National Park is more than a desert.
Camp beside the Wimmera River fringed with River Red Gums, or hike the rolling dunes of the desert. Open
spaces and peaceful campgrounds make this park a natural treasure.
Parks Victoria
Phone 13 1963
www.parks.vic.gov.au
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Kiata Seasonal track closures may apply to prevent damage during wet
This campground is set in among Yellow Gum and Black Box conditions refer to www.parks.vic.gov.au for changed conditions
woodland and is located 10km south of the Kiata township on the prior to your visit.
Western Highway. Basic bush camping sites are available which are
for hike-in walkers only. Facilities
Visitors should bring their own drinking water as water supplies are
Mallee Walkers Camp limited. Please take all rubbish away for disposal or recycling.
Mallee Walkers Camp is located on the northern loop of the Little
Desert Discovery Walk, halfway between Kiata and Horseshoe Bend Be prepared and stay safe
camping areas. Basic bush camping sites are available for hike-in
Little Desert National Park is in the Wimmera fire district. Bushfire
walkers only. safety is a personal responsibility. Anyone entering parks and forests
Yellow Gums Walkers Camp during the bushfire season needs to stay aware of forecast weather
conditions. Check the Fire Danger Rating and for days of Total Fire
Yellow Gums walkers camp is located on the southern loop of the Ban at www.cfa.vic.gov.au or call the VicEmergency Hotline on
Little Desert Discovery Walk, between Kiata and Horseshoe Bend 1800 226 226. No fires may be lit on Total Fire Ban days. On Code
camping areas. Basic bush camping sites are available for hike-in Red Fire Danger Rating days this park will be closed for public safety.
walkers only. Closure signs will be erected but do not expect an official warning.
Check the latest conditions at www.parks.vic.gov.au or by calling
Four-wheel driving
13 1963. For emergency assistance call Triple Zero (000). If there is a
There are a number of four-wheel drive tracks that traverse the green emergency marker sign near you, read the information on the
park, many which are sandy or become boggy when wet. In the marker to the operator.
eastern section of the park the Salt Lake Track starts at the Kiata
campsite, which is surrounded by wildowers in early spring.
More experienced drivers may wish to explore the western section
of the desert near the South Australian border.
A separate brochure is available on 4x4 driving from
www.wimmeramalleetourism.com.au