Mount Buffalo National Park is one of Victoria's most loved and visited
national parks, a place of immense natural beauty, unique
landscapes,cultural and environmental importance and an icon of north
east Victoria.
Parks
Victoria has been working with the local community to develop options
to breathe new life into the tourism and recreational products at Mount
Buffalo National Park which have suffered a number of setbacks over the
past few years, including high overhead costs and major bushfires in
2002-03 and 2006-07.
In particular, securing a viable future
for the Mount Buffalo Chalet is of paramount concern for the local
community and a priority for Parks Victoria.
Parks Victoria's renewal strategy has involved:
The establishment and operation of the Mount Buffalo Community
Reference Group to provide advice on the principles for any future
redevelopment of the leased facilities
A major recovery
effort after the fires to re-open walking tracks and provide access to
all but a small number of areas within the park and provide
infrastructure and services enabling snow activities at Mount Buffalo
during the snow season
An audit of the on mountain
infrastructure (water, energy, sewerage, buildings and roads) to
underpin future investment assessments
The development of a business case and concept plan to facilitate investment in the facilities.
The
Government is currently considering a range of options to ensure a
sustainable future and allow Mount Buffalo to continue to be a much
loved destination and a major tourism asset in north east Victoria.
Mount
Buffalo National Park is open for visitors and we encourage Victorians
and visitors from overseas and interstate to discover the marvels of
Mount Buffalo National Park. Although the Chalet is closed Parks
Victoria and the community are working together to make sure that this
tourism icon has every opportunity to once again provide a wonderful
retreat for all Victorians.
Mount Buffalo National Park is one of Victoria's most loved and visited
national parks, a place of immense natural beauty, unique
landscapes,cultural and environmental importance and an icon of north
east Victoria.