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Mueller Inlet Campground
Base yourself at Mueller Inlet Camp on your Croajingolong adventure. Camp under starry skies at night and lose yourself in birdsong and wilderness by day. Explore the expansive inlet by kayak or canoe. Or check out nearby Thurra River Dunes and historic Point Hicks Lighthouse.
Not too far from Thurra River, Mueller Inlet Camp is a cosy campground nestled on the banks of the Mueller River. Overlooking the pristine inlet, the campground sits among banksia woodland and is protected by extensive sand dunes.
The campground contains 8 unpowered sites, 3 of which are walk-in only. Visitors are advised to bring their own drinking water as none is available on site. Advanced booking periods apply over the summer period and Easter.
Although motor vessels aren't permitted on the inlet, launch a canoe or kayak and paddle upstream to appreciate the pristine beauty of Croajingolong National Park. Nectar-feeding birds hide out among banksias and flowering heath in spring and estuary perch are plentiful throughout the river system.
Further afield, the Thurra River Dunes Walk offer a spectacular stroll through coastal woodland to an ever-changing sand dune system that towers 30-metres over the coast below. Point Hicks Lightstation highlights the unique history of this remote corner of the state, while the seemingly endless stretch of coast follows the length of the park and offers ample walking opportunities.
The campground contains 8 unpowered sites, 3 of which are walk-in only. Visitors are advised to bring their own drinking water as none is available on site.
Advanced booking periods apply over the summer period and Easter. For all other times, availability is released in August and December each year.
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Things to do
Peachtree Creek Reserve
Point Hicks Lighthouse
Elusive Lake
Fishing
How to get there
Mueller Inlet Campground
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When to go
Flathead, whiting, yellowfin, bream and perch are most likely to bite from late spring to autumn. Throughout winter large schools of Black Bream make their way into the estuary. And tailor, salmon and trevally are also known to bite throughout June, July and August.
Need to know
Mueller Inlet Campground
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.
Be prepared and stay safe
Croajingolong National Park is in the East Gippsland fire district. Bushfire safety is a personal responsibility. Anyone entering the park during the bushfire season needs to stay aware of forecast weather conditions. Check the Fire Danger Rating and for days of Total Fire Ban at emergency.vic.gov.au, on the Vic Emergency App or call the Vic Emergency Hotline 1800 226 226.
No fires may be lit on Total Fire Ban days. On Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating days this park will be closed for public safety. Closure signs will be erected but do not expect an official warning.
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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Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
Cicada Track Closed
Cicada 4WD track will remain closed in 2024.The seasonally closed track was due to be opened on 31/10/24. Due to the closure of Pt Hicks Rd from Fishermans track for the Thurra Bridge works, the western end of Cicada track will be inaccessible.A reopening date for Pt Hicks Rd is not currently known, this notice will be updated when more information is available.Point Hicks Road Closed
Point Hicks Road will closed at Fishermans Track intersection with a brief re-opening during the Christmas / New Years period.Closed: Monday 14/10/24Reopening: Saturday 21/12/24Closed: Monday 06/01/25Reopening: TBA approx August 2025The closure is to ensure safety during construction of the Thurra Bridge.While Point Hicks Road is closed no access is possible to Mueller Campground, Cicada and Everard Tracks during this time. Between 21/12/24 and 06/01/25 these areas will be open.Peachtree Creek Campground and Clinton Rocks track remain open. -
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. -
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