Shipwreck Creek

Shipwreck Creek

Shipwreck Creek

Shipwreck Creek

Shipwreck Creek

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    Shipwreck Creek Campground

    Shipwreck Creek Campground offers a secluded camping experience among tall eucalypt trees. A great escape from nearby Mallacoota, this small cosy campground is a short walk away from the secluded Shipwreck Beach named after the wreck of The Schah (1837), one of Victoria's oldest shipwrecks.
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    Perfect for a quiet stay in pristine wilderness of Croajingolong National Park, the small Shipwreck Creek Campground contains only 5 campsites and is a lovely alternative to nearby Mallacoota.

    Shipwreck Creek Campground features fireplaces, shared picnic tables and pit toilets. There is no drinking water available and campers need to bring their own firewood as well.

    Explore your surrounds on foot and embark on a short, but scenic walk through windswept coastal heath to the sheltered Shipwreck Creek Beach. For a longer stoll, set out towards Seal Creek and explore the intertidal rockpools teeming with marine life or follow the Heathland Walk — ablaze with wildflowers through spring and summer.

    Further afield, Mallacoota Inlet is the largest tidal delta on the Victorian coast and provides ample fishing, swimming and boating opportunities. Make the most of your time at Shipwreck Creek Campground and explore all Croajingolong National Park has to offer.

    Things To Do

     
    Two teenage girls kayaking on Mallacoota Inlet with mountains in the background.

    Mallacoota Inlet

    There is no better way to enjoy the charm of Mallacoota Inlet than from the water. Bring your own boat, canoe or kayak, or hire from a local provider.
    The view from Genoa Peak at sunset in the Croajingolong National Park near Mallacoota.

    Genoa Peak

    North west of Mallacoota, Genoa Peak offers magnificent views of the Wilderness Coast, the Thurra Dunes and Mallacoota Inlet. To access Genoa Peak, a gravel road from the Princes Highway leads to a picnic area, where a walking track provides access to the summit. The walk is 1.5km in length and a moderate level of fitness is required.
    Three friends hike along the coastline at the Cape Howe Wilderness Zone as part of the Wilderness Coast Walk.

    Cape Howe Wilderness Zone

    Cape Howe Wilderness Zone is part of Croajingolong National Park. It adjoins Nadgee Wilderness Area along the border between Victoria and New South Wales.

    How to get there

    Shipwreck Creek Campground

    Shipwreck Creek Campground is between 6 and 7-hours drive from Melbourne. Follow the Monash Freeway and then the Princess Highway to the township of Genoa. Turn onto Mallacoota-Genoa Road and follow the road into Mallacoota township. From the round about in town, turn onto Bastion Point Road and again onto Betka Road which becomes Centre track and leads to the secluded campground. The unsealed Centre track is accessible for 2WDs.
    Shipwreck Creek Campground

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    When you're there

    Shipwreck Creek Campground is only a short drive from Mallacoota. Download the Croajingolong National Park visitor guide to get the most out of your visit.

    When to go

    A great escape from the busy hustle and bustle of Mallacoota township.

    Need to know

    Shipwreck Creek 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.

    • Thurra River (Croajingolong National Park)

      Thurra Campground

      The Thurra campground is currently closed pending replacement of the Thurra River bridge and safety works in the campground.  Reopening is taking longer than expected due to the scale and complexity of works.  Thurra campground may be reopened for summer 2023-2024, however please continue to monitor this site for updates and change of conditions.

    • Notices Affecting Multiple Parks

      Seasonal road closures 2022

      Some roads in this park are subject to seasonal road closures. Seasonal road closures generally operate from after the long weekend in June through to the end of October, but may be extended due to seasonal conditions. Visit the seasonal road closures page for maps and more information.

      Planned deer control operations - Eastern Region

      Planned deer control operations - Eastern Region
       
      Deer control operations (ground and aerial) will be carried out across the following parks and reserves between October 2022 and June 2023. 
       
      • Alpine National Park
        • Mount Bogong & Bogong High Plains
        • Dinner Plain/Dargo High Plains
        • Feathertop
        • Foothills and Southern Alps
        • Ingeegoodbee/Tingaringy
      • Buchan Caves Reserve
      • Cabbage Tree Creek Flora Reserve
      • Cape Conran Coastal Park
      • Coopracambra NP
      • Croajingolong NP
      • Errinundra NP
      • Lake Tyers State Park
      • Baw Baw NP
      • Mount Buffalo NP
      • Snowy River NP
      • Upper Murray - Wabba Wilderness, Burrowa Pine NP, Mt Mittamitite
      • Wilsons Prom NP
       
      More information on temporary park closures for aerial shooting operations will be provided in the coming weeks
       
       For more information on deer control to protect native species visit parks.vic.gov.au.

    • Croajingolong National Park

      Lakeview, Miners and a section of Betka Tracks closed due to severe storm damage

       Tracks closed due to severe storm damage making conditions Dangerous, impassable and unsafe for vehicle access

      Planned aerial shooting operations – Cape Howe (Croajingolong National Park)

      Parts of the Park will be closed during these dates while aerial shooting operations are undertaken.
       
      17-21 October 2022
      24-28 October 2022
      27-31 March 2023
      3-7 April 2023
       
      See attached map for details. 

      Attachments: Croajingolong NP _Cape Howe aerial shooting information (485KB)

      Planned aerial shooting operations – Croajingolong National Park

      Parts of the Park will be closed during these dates while aerial shooting operations are undertaken.
       
      17-21 October 2022
      24-28 October 2022
      27-31 March 2023
      3-7 April 2023
       
      See attached map for details. 

      Attachments: Croajingolong NP aerial shooting information (597KB)

      Peach Tree camp ground closed due to flooding

      Peach Tree camp ground is closed due to flooding caused by heavy rainfall in late September. The area will need to be assessed by crews once the water recedes.

      Flood impacts to tracks and visitor sites

      Croajingolong National Park was impacted by flooding in early April and some sites are currently closed. Monitor this page for updated site closures. 


      Assessments are ongoing and further areas may be closed at short notice or not accessible on arrival. 

    • Mueller Camp (Croajingolong National Park)

      Mueller Inlet Campground - Closed due to flood damage

      Following heavy rainfall in East Gippsland in late March/early April 2022, Mueller Inlet Campground will be closed until further notice due to flood damage.

    • Notices Affecting Multiple Sites

      Areas of Croajingolong National Park closed due to fire damage

      The following areas of Croajingolong National Park remain closed:
      ·      Gravelly Point, including the jetty
      ·      Kingfish Point, including the jetty
      ·      Wilderness Coast Walk is closed between Bemm River and Shipwreck Creek due to fire and flood damage
      ·      Thurra River Campground
      ·      Point Hicks Road is closed south of Fishermans Track
      ·      Cicada Trail
      ·      Wingan Inlet Rapids Walk
      ·      Gale Hill Track
      ·      Rame Head Track

      Parks Victoria apologises for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding as recovery work progresses.

    • Wingan Inlet Campground (Croajingolong National Park)

      Wingan Water Supply Trough

      Campers are advised that the water supply trough at Wingan has been impacted by recent flooding.  Campers should be self-sufficient in providing for their water needs for the duration of their visit and not rely on re-supply from the trough.

    Similar Experiences

     
    The path from a campsite down to the water at Meuller Inlet at Croajingolong National Park

    Mueller Inlet Campground

    This campground is on the shores of Mueller Inlet and overlooks the inlet to the river mouth and ocean. The campsites are protected by a dune system covered in Banksia Woodland and Heath.

    Thurra River Campground

    This campground is located in coastal woodland between the river and the ocean near Point Hicks. This is a popular spot for families to relax on hot days.
    A women in a bucket hat kayaks along Wingan Inlet.

    Wingan Inlet Campground

    This campground is in a tall Bloodwood forest on the western shore of Wingan Inlet in a tranquil bush setting.
    Two hikers reach the summit of Mount Nelse at Bogong High Plains
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