Many parks across the state will be closed due to Catastrophic and Extreme Fire Danger Ratings. Stay home and stay safe.
Friday 9 January, is forecast to be a day of Catastrophic Fire Danger in the Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central and South West fire weather districts, and Extreme Fire Danger for the rest of Victoria.
All parks in Catastrophic Fire Danger areas will be closed to visitors Friday 9 January for public safety. Parks in some other areas have also been closed due to high risks.
This means that if you are in one of these parks, you should leave today (Thursday 8 January 2026). If you were planning to visit on Friday, you should change your plans.
If you are camping, your camping booking will be cancelled and refunded. If your camping booking started on Friday 9 January 2026, it will be refunded for that day. Parks Victoria will contact you with additional information if required.
The message is clear – stay home and stay safe. It is too dangerous to enter or camp in parks in these conditions.
Closed parks Friday 9 January
Last updated: 3pm, Thursday 8 January
Download the full list of parks closed due to Catastrophic and Extreme Fire Danger: Parks Victoria managed park closures - 9 Jan 2026 [XLSX 64.9kB].
Popular parks closed on 9 January
Greater Melbourne
- Dandenong Ranges National Park
- Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens
- Warrandyte State Park (partial closure)
- Yarra Bend Park (partial closure)
- Woodlands Historic Park
- Organ Pipes National Park
Wimmera Weather District
- Grampians National Park
- Wyperfeld National Park
- Little Desert National Park
- Mount Arapiles‑Tooan State Park
- Kara Kara National Park
Northern Country Weather District
- Barmah National Park
- Gunbower National Park
- Warby‑Ovens National Park
- Greater Bendigo National Park
- Shepparton Regional Park
North Central Weather District
- Lake Eildon National Park
- Yarra Ranges National Park
- Kinglake National Park
- Cathedral Range State Park
- Mount Alexander Regional Park
- Paddys Ranges State Park
South West Weather District
- Port Campbell National Park
- Great Otway National Park
- Budj Bim National Park
- Lower Glenelg National Park
- Discovery Bay Coastal Park
Download the full list of parks closed due to Catastrophic and Extreme Fire Danger: Parks Victoria managed park closures - 9 Jan 2026 [XLSX 64.9kB].
Stay informed
- For updated information, visit the VicEmergency website, or call the hotline on 1800 226 226.
- Download the VicEmergency app and know how to use it – create a watch zone for your home, work and loved ones to receive alerts within that watch zone.
- Know your local emergency broadcaster and never rely on one source of emergency information.
- Visit the CFA website for the latest information on Fire Danger Ratings.
- Visit the BOM website to stay updated on weather forecasts and warnings.
