Banksia Bluff Campground

Banksia Bluff campground

There are limited campsites available from 19 September with no onsite office or shop facilities. It will be necessary to BYO firewood, gas and water. All campsites need to be pre-booked online.

Access and availability may be impacted by public health measures, we will keep you updated on any changes.

The 2020-21 summer ballot is currently on hold, pending further advice.

East Cape, West Cape and Yeerung Day Visitor Areas
• The East Cape Day Visitor Area is open.
• The West Cape Day Visitor area, Conran boat ramp, Salmon Rocks lookout and toilets and Salmon Rocks to West Cape path are open.
• The Yeerung Day Visitor Area including canoe launch, look out, beach access and Yeerung Gorge Walk is open.

Bookings are currently restricted to regional Victorians and must be made online, in advance. With limited sites available, the demand is expected to be high. Bookings are on a first in, first served basis. 

Visitors and campers are reminded to follow physical distancing requirements, practice good hygiene by bringing a personal supply of hand sanitiser, and to stay home if you are feeling unwell. 

Toilet facilities will be available at the campground. There will be no powered campsites available. Mobile phone coverage is unreliable or not available in most areas.

There will be no shop or booking office, so it is important to BYO all your camping supplies including firewood, gas bottles and water. 

It is illegal to collect firewood in the park. There will be no tap water available at the campground. The closest shopping precinct is at Marlo or Orbost.

Upon arrival, campers must stop at the Information Point for site familiarisation and emergency information. As sites are not pre-allocated, proceed to the campground and select a vacant site.

Booking permits must be displayed at your camp during the length of stay.

Campfires are permitted on sites within a provided campfire ring. Please ensure you understand campfire regulations and keep up to date with fire bans by visiting www.emergency.vic.gov.au.

Dogs are permitted in the campground subject to booking a dog friendly campsite. Dogs must always be on a lead to comply with park regulations and to protect native animals and sensitive revegetation areas.

Parks conditions can change at short notice. Check our website for the latest park information before you arrive.

Visit www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au for up to date information. 

The layout of the campground will be the same, however campsites will be more open, as they are no longer nestled within dense bush.

With the removal of hazardous tress and understory damaged by the fire, tree cover will be minimal. With less vegetation, ocean views may be more prominent.

Many species of trees found in the Cape Conran landscape like the Banksia and Hakea species that respond well to fire, will have released their seeds to allow regeneration. Heathlands and the large grass tree stands will be flowering and providing nectar for the birds and fauna during these spring months.

Fauna returning to the bushfire-impacted areas of the park are kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, lace monitors, possums and various bird species.

Exclusion areas will be in place to protect future regeneration.

It is important to observe signs that have been installed for visitor safety and not go into fenced or closed areas. Closed areas are unsafe due to tree risk and asset damage. Do not feed native animals. Comply with campfire safety regulations and only have fires in designated fire places.