Yeerung River and Beach is an idyllic place to spend a day as part of your holiday to Cape Conran or Marlo. There are long and short walks, and the lazy river is a safe place to swim and a magical place to canoe. There is plenty of space on the beach for surfing.
It can be difficult to find a safe swimming spot along the wild and unspoilt coast of East Gippsland. So Yeerung Beach is a real gem. Here, the Yeerung River forms a long, languid bend before it meets the sea, creating a placid swimming hole that's perfect for kids.
Yeerung River and Beach is a great day out from Banksia Bluff, Marlo or Sydenham Inlet. Well away from any centres of population, you will find seclusion, although bear in mind that with the tranquility comes few facilities: just a canoe launch ramp and picnic tables.
There are easy walks, such as the Estuary View Walk, and longer walks, such as the Dock Inlet Walk (which you can turn into an overnight hike).
A launch area gives canoeists and kayakers access to the tannin-stained waters of the Yeerung and amazing wildlife such as Pilotbirds and Southern Emu Wrens that call the river home.
Down on the beach, the golden sands stretch off into the distance, offering plenty of room for surfers and surf fishers alike.
Things to do
Banksia Bluff Campground
Non-bookable camping at Cape Conran
East Cape
How to get there
Yeerung River and Beach
Yeerung River and Beach is at the western end of Cape Conran Coastal Park, not far from Marlo. Take Marlo Road C107 from the Princes Highway. Keep going until it becomes Cape Conran Road and then turn off onto Yeerung River Road a few hundred metres later.
You can park at Yeerung Beach, the canoe launch area or the bridge over the Yeerung River (turn off onto Pearl Point Track).
When you're there
The Yeerung Gorge Walk is some distance away and best accessed by car along Pearl Point Track and then East Yeerung Track.
Although experienced surfers will enjoy Yeerung Beach, less experienced surfers will be safer surfing at East Cape.
Download the Cape Conran Coastal Park visitor guide before your visit.
Need to know
Yeerung River and Beach
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.
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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. -
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 20249-13 December 20242-6 June 2025Visitors are advised to check the Change of conditions listing prior to arrival for up to date information and maps or call 13 19 63.Attachments: Croajingolong NP and Cape Conran CP aerial operations informations map (2,519KB)
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. -
Banksia Bluff Campground (Cape Conran Coastal Park)
Banksia Bluff Campground – Essential maintenance works
Booking availability will be limited at Banksia Bluff Campground from Sunday 18 May to Saturday 31 May 2025 whilst essential maintenance works are completed. -
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 parksDogs 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 conductConsider 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. -
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 -37.784001Longitude 148.847296Attachments: Dock Inlet Walk camping area coordinates and map (1,024KB)
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Cape Conran Coastal Park
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.
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Yeerung Track - accessible only to 4WD vehicles
- Pearl
Point Road - between Bemm River township and Pearl Point is
currently open to 4WD vehicles only.
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