Track closures

Goldfields Track closures as of May 2026

By Track Admin / 12 May 2026

The following sections of the Goldfields Track are currently closed and require a detour:

Track closures

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

Track closures

Alternative walking route around Leanganook (Mount Alexander)

By Track Admin / 3 March 2026

Mount Alexander Regional Park is closed to the public, which means the walking section of the Goldfields Track is closed.

Track closures, Updates

Track closures around Hepburn Springs

By Track Admin / 12 February 2026

Parts of the Goldfields Track are closed north of Hepburn Springs: the Blowhole to Hepburn-Newstead Road, and Hepburn- Newstead Road

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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