Track closure in Barkers Creek – HVP Plantations

By Track Admin / 16 March 2026

HVP Plantations will be undertaking drone‑based weed control in the Castlemaine Plantations at Barkers Creek. The operations are planned to occur between 23 March and 31 May 2026 during suitable weather conditions.

The section of the Goldfields Track from Specimen Gully Road to Llewellyn Road (the section of the Track that passes through HVP Plantations) will be closed.

The map shows in red the section of the Goldfields Track that will be closed.

For more information, please refer to the HVP website: https://www.hvp.com.au/operations/castlemaine-2026-autumn-weed-control/

Acknowledgement of Country

The Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung People are the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land and waters over which the Goldfields Track passes. The Goldfields Track Committee pay respect to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend this to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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