Cape Conran Coastal Park

A mother wearing black clothes plays with her toddler son on a big piece of drift wood washed up on a sandy beach in front of some pink granite rocks

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Cape Conran Coastal Park

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.

As beaches and coasts are natural environments, you may encounter hazards. Follow our water safety advice to make sure your day out at Cape Conran Coastal Park is a safe and enjoyable one.

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 is a tranquil wooded campground where the peace is only broken by the dawn chorus and waves crashing. Set up camp among gum and banksia woodland and relax by the campfire. Camp with your dog on select sites.
A man carrying a surfboard walks through the shallow water at West Cape Beach at Cape Conran Coastal Park

Non-bookable camping at Cape Conran

To stay near the park's banksia woodlands and wild beaches, Cape Conran has three non-bookable campsites: Binn Beach, Gunnai Beach and Pearl Point. For bookable campsites, check out Banksia Bluff.
Two men cast fishing lines on a beach.

East Cape

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.
Two women stand-up paddle boarders paddle up the Yeerung River.

Yeerung Gorge

Yeerung Gorge - a jewel on the Cape - is a surprising landform that harbours some unusual vegetation associations and contains several deep dark rock pools fed by the babbling East Yeerung River.

Wildlife and Nature

 
Echidnas
Kangaroos
Lyrebirds
Wombats

Tours and adventure experiences in parks

One of the best ways you can get into nature is with a Licensed Tour Operator.

There are more than 400 Licensed Tour Operators across Victoria who are ready and waiting to help you experience and connect with Victoria’s spectacular parks and waterways.

Discover more than 60 different types of nature-based experiences including hiking, mountain biking, boating, four-wheel driving, indigenous culture tours, birdwatching, surfing, diving and so much more. 

Licensed Tour Operators know all the best places to go and will plan and prepare your visit to ensure you are safe and can enjoy your nature-based adventure to the fullest.

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How to get there

Cape Conran Coastal Park

Cape Conran Coastal Park

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. 
 

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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.

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.

Cape Conran boat ramp

West Cape offers the only boat launching ramp in the area. The road leading to the ramp is sealed and a large car park is located nearby. Take care when using this boat ramp due to its exposed location.

The ramp is regularly subject to sand and kelp. The ramp is often slippery. It is advisable to use a 4WD to launch and retrieve vessels.

Parks Victoria generally clears the ramp of sand when conditions are favourable, but due to the rapidly changing state of the ramp, there may be occasions when there is sand on the ramp and ocean conditions are calm. Launching and retrieving vessels is generally easier around high tide.

Check the web cam image for current conditions of the boat ramp.

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: Cabins (Cape Conran Coastal Park)

    CAPE CONRAN COASTAL PARK ROOFED ACCOMMODATION

    Parks Victoria is replacing and upgrading the lost accommodation to create enhanced accommodation options for visitors of diverse backgrounds and abilities at the park. For updates please visit the Project status page.


  • Banksia Bluff Campground (Cape Conran Coastal Park)

    Banksia Bluff Campground - limited bookings or availability 7 Oct - 30 Oct 2024

    Banksia Bluff Campground will have limited bookings or availability from 7 October to 30 October 2024 whilst a variety of works occur across the campground. Go to www.parks.vic.gov.au to explore other coastal campground options.

  • Notices Affecting Multiple Parks

    Planned aerial shooting operations targeting deer - Cape Conran Coastal Park & Croajingolong National Park

    Parts of Cape Conran Coastal Park and Croajingolong National Park will be closed while aerial shooting operations targeting deer are undertaken.
     
    Closures will apply during the following dates:
     
    16-20 September 2024
    9-13 December 2024
    2-6 June 2025
     
    Visitors are advised to check the Change of conditions listing prior to arrival for up to date information and maps or call 13 19 63.
     
    For more information about the program please visit this link.

    Attachments: Croajingolong NP and Cape Conran CP aerial operations informations map (2,519KB)

    Aerial shooting operations targeting deer (partial Park closures)

    The following Parks will have some areas closed while aerial shooting operations are undertaken. Popular visitor sites, walking trails and campgrounds are generally excluded from treatment areas and will remain open to visitors. More information and maps with details on access restrictions be posted here in the coming weeks. Please check the Change of Conditions listing prior to arrival for up to date information.  
     
     11-15 Nov 2024
    ·      Alpine National Park (Eastern Alps, Ingeegoodbee, Tingaringy & Tom Groggin)
    ·      Snowy River National Park (north)
     
    18-22 Nov 2024
    ·      Alpine National Park (Bogong High Plains, Mt Bogong, Feathertop, Dinner Plain/Dargo High Plains, Howitt, Wellington & Snowy Plains)
     
    9-13 Dec 
    ·      Snowy River National Park (south)
    ·      Croajingolong National Park
    ·      Cape Conran Coastal Park 

    3-7 Feb 2025
    ·      Alpine National Park (Bogong High Plains, Mt Bogong, Feathertop)
    ·      Mt Buffalo National Park
    ·      Mt Mittamatite Regional Park
    ·      Wabba Wilderness Park
    ·      Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park

    10-14 Feb 2024
    ·      Alpine National Park (Eastern Alps, Ingeegoodbee, Tingaringy & Tom Groggin)
    ·      Snowy River National Park (north)
     
    3-7 Mar 2025
    ·      Alpine National Park (Bogong High Plains, Mt Bogong, Feathertop, Dinner Plain/Dargo High Plains, Howitt, Wellington & Snowy Plains) 

    For more information on Parks Victoria's deer control program visit this link. 

    Ground shooting operations targeting deer

    Control operations (ground shooting) targeting deer are undertaken in this area.  The Park will remain open to visitors during operations.
     
    For more information about deer control to protect biodiversity, please visit this link.

  • Cape Conran Coastal Park

    Point Ricardo beach access closed

    Due to carpark works there will be no access to Point Ricardo beach from the carpark 16/10/24 - 18/10/24 (inclusive)


    Flood and storm related impacts to vehicle tracks

    Conditions apply to the following vehicle tracks due to damage caused by flood and storm events.
    • Pearl Point Road - between Bemm River township and Pearl Point is currently open to 4WD vehicles only.
    • East Yeerung Track - accessible only to 4WD vehicles 

  • Notices Affecting Multiple Sites

    Dog Friendly Parks

    The wet and warmer weather has brought paralysis ticks out in record numbers. Paralysis ticks are known in Coastal and near by Coastal areas and rainforest gullies.


    Keep your dog on lead in permitted parks


    Dogs are permitted in many parks and reserves provided they are under control and on leads at all times. Visitors should keep their dog on-lead except in designated off-lead areas. Keeping your dog on a lead ensures you both have a safe park visit.
    • Poison baits may be laid to control foxes or other feral animals. Baits can be fatal to dogs.
    • Even if your dog is friendly, other dogs may not be.
    • Your dog can catch parasites (such as fleas and ticks) from wildlife.
    • Snake bites are a real risk in natural areas such as parks.
    • Wildlife such as kangaroos and koalas will defend themselves if threatened by a dog and can cause significant injury to or the death of your dog.

    Dog-friendly code of conduct

    • Consider other park users and ensure that dogs are always kept under effective control.
    • Always carry a lead, even when in off-lead areas.
    • Bring a friend if you wish to walk with more than two dogs.
    • Ensure children are supervised whilst near dogs, as they are vulnerable to attack.
    • Ensure your dog’s identification, registration and vaccinations are up to date.
    • Minimise any disturbance to native fauna, including birdlife in the park.
    • Clean up after your dog and take all rubbish home.

    Pearl Point Road Upgrades

    Pearl Point Track between the township of Bemm River to the intersection of Hekarwe Track is undergoing major flood repair works.

    Access to the following is still available but please expect some delays.

    Gunnai Beach
    Binn Beach
    Ocean Beach
    Pearl Point
    Py Yoot

    Access to Pearl Point is also available via Hekarwe Track.

  • Dock Inlet Walk (Cape Conran Coastal Park)

    Dock inlet camping coordinates

    Access to Dock Inlet Walk camping area from the beach can be identified from a white totem pole on the sand dune, or by the following coordinates: 
    Latitude -37.784001
    Longitude 148.847296

    Attachments: Dock Inlet Walk camping area coordinates and map (1,024KB)

How we keep it special

Cape Conran Coastal Park bushfire recovery

We are restoring visitor facilities at Cape Conran following major bushfire damage in summer 2019/20.

Go behind the scenes with our rangers to find out more about the recovery process:



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