HVP’s plantations are our workplace and a vital timber resource and economic engine for Victoria. We recognise the plantation also can be used for many recreational activities.
To access the plantation, please complete a Visitor Induction, required for all access and then complete one of the following:
- Human Power Pass
- Event Permit
- Film and Photo Permit or
- Operator Permit
Once a request has been submitted it is then reviewed to check whether it is a permitted use. Permits are also required to be assessed for their compatibility with operations and management activities that may be occurring within the area. Once these checks have been completed applicants will recieve a response from HVP.
There is no fee for a Human Power Pass.
Permits fees do apply for commercial and non-commercial requests and permits issued.
Please Remember – these are working plantations – you are responsible for your own safety and enter at your own risk. It is a condition of entry to HVP land that all parties abide by the terms and conditions set our in our Visitor Induction Guidelines.
Human Powered Pass
For approved non-commercial recreational activities such as mountain bike riding, running and walking or horse-riding for individuals or groups of up to 6 people. No fee applies. An Event Permit is required for groups larger than 6.
Both a Human Powered Pass and a Visitor Induction Agreement need to be completed prior to land access.
View DetailsEvent Permit
For approved commercial and non-commercial recreational, educational and community or hobby activities such as sporting competitions, functions, undertaken by groups over 6 people. A fee applies.
You must lodge your application AT LEAST 30 days before your planned event date for your request to be considered.
View DetailsOperator Permit
For approved commercial and non-commercial recreational, production or hobby activities such as led tours and club activities regularly undertaken by groups of up to 12 people (including the tour operator/leader).
You must lodge your application AT LEAST 30 days before your planned event date for your request to be considered.
View DetailsFilm & Photo Permit
For commercial or non-commercial filming by a company, institution, group or individual. This includes feature or short films, television, advertisements, news and current affairs, corporate or educational videos, documentaries and student films. A fee applies.
You must lodge your application AT LEAST 30 days before your planned event date for your request to be considered.
View DetailsNotes
Remember – these are working plantations – you are responsible for your own safety and enter at your own risk.
All Access is revoked on days of Total Fire Ban or HVP Forest Closures. Monitor HVP’s Facebook page prior to any access for notification of any local plantation closures.
Applications should be made at a minimum 30 days prior to the desired date for access.
All applicants need to have completed and agreed to the Visitor Induction Terms and conditions prior to applying for a Human Powered Pass or any Permit.
HVP reserves the right to decline any access and permit application without explanation.
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