Cape Conran Coastal Park

Cape Conran Coastal Park

Cape Conran Coastal Park

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    Cape Conran Coastal Park

    Cape Conran Coastal Park is part of an Aboriginal cultural landscape. Parks Victoria respects the deep and continuing connection that Traditional Owners have to these lands and waters, and we recognise their ongoing role in caring for Country.

    Cape Conran Coastal Park is tucked away along Victoria's far-east Wilderness Coast. Camp among Banksias and Manna Gums alongside colourful New Holland Honeyeaters and inquisitive Lace Monitor goannas. The wild ocean beaches are perfect spots for beachcombing and, from May to October, look out for whales on their annual migration.

    Choose from a range of camping options. From the remote Bemm River and Pearl Point to the main campground, Banksia Bluff which has toilets and bush showers.

    The park is home to a charismatic cast of wildlife, including Victoria's biggest lizard, the Lace Monitor, Wombats, Southern Brown Bandicoots, Long-nosed Potoroos and birds such as the New Holland Honeyeater and White-bellied Sea Eagle.

    See magnificent marine animals. Dolphins surfing in the waves, whales migrating from May to October and seals at Beware Reef Marine Sanctuary. Dive or snorkel at Joiner’s Channel or West Cape to see an amazing, diverse underwater ecosystem.

    Stroll along the East Cape Boardwalk. Interpretive signs explain the Aboriginal history of the Cape.

    Things To Do

    A women walks her dog into the campsite while another women prepares food as her son looks on.

    Banksia Bluff Campground

    Banksia Bluff Campground offers campsites set amidst the coastal landscape within Cape Conran. Camp with your dog, or enjoy a campfire, on select campsites. With walking tracks to the beach, enjoy nearby East Cape, West Cape and Yeerung areas.
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    Binn Beach and Camping Area

    Binn Beach is a good spot for surf fishing. The campground has easy access to the beach via a sandy track over the dunes.
    Two women share a coffe on the deck of the Cape Conran Cabins.

    Banksia Bluff Cabins

    Cape Conran has timber cabins overlooking sandy beaches that offer family and group accommodation, designed for comfortable but basic living. Local timbers have been used to give each cabin a character of its own. One is specially designed to accommodate people with disabilities. Each cabin sleeps up to eight people. All have pot bellied stoves for heating.
    A man carrying a surfboard walks through the shallow water at West Cape Beach at Cape Conran Coastal Park

    East Cape Beach

    East Cape is a good spot for a picnic offering gas barbecues and picnic tables. There are also a number of walks from the visitor area.
    Mum helps her young son as he jumps off a large piece of drift wood at West Cape Beach.

    Gunnai Beach Campground

    This is a small, remote campground that is best suited to walkers or those hiking the Wilderness Coast Walk. It has easy access via a sandy track over the dunes to the beach.

    Wildlife and Nature

     
    Echidnas
    Kangaroos
    Lyrebirds
    Wombats

    Tours in the area

    Bushwalking, four-wheel driving, horse riding, kayaking, rock climbing and mountain biking are just some of the many activities you can experience in Victoria's parks.


    If you want to try something new or meet some like-minded people on your next visit to a park, contact a licensed tour operator.


    Parks Victoria licenses tour operators who are experts in these activities and more. They will help you get the most out of your visit.

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    Cape Conran Coastal Park

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    When you're there

    Download the Cape Conran Coastal Park visitor guide for more information about the park and the plethora of experiences to be had within its borders. 
     

    When to go

    The unspoilt beaches of Cape Conran married with the warmer weather of summer makes for perfect beachcombing conditions.
    Make the most of beachside and water activities. Swim, snorkel to discover the unique marine life, go surfing or try your luck fishing.

    Camping & accommodation

    Cape Conran Coastal Park has a range of camping options. From the remote Binn River and Pearl Point to the main campground, Banksia Bluff which has toilets and bush showers

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    Need to know

    Cape Conran Coastal Park

    Accessibility

    Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.

    Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.

    Change of Conditions

    Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.

    • Cape Conran Coastal Park

      Cape Conran Coastal Park closures due to fire damage

      The majority of Cape Conran Coastal Park, including Banksia Bluff campground and cabins, is closed due to widespread bushfire damage, with the exception of the following sites which are open:
      • Cape Conran boat ramp
      • Joiners Channel
      • East Cape day visitor area
      • Yeerung day visitor area
      • Point Ricardo
      • Pearl Point
      • Gunnai Beach
      • Ocean Beach
      • Binns Beach

    • Notices Affecting Multiple Sites

      Visitor and camping information - July 2020

      Download the latest visitor and camping information to find out what is available.  

      Attachments: Visitor and camping information July2020 (498KB)

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