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.

    • Croajingolong National Park

      Planned aerial shooting operations targeting deer – Croajingolong National Park

      Parts of the Park will be closed during these dates while aerial shooting operations targeting deer 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)

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

      Parts of the Park will be closed during these dates while aerial shooting operations targeting deer 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)

      Wilderness Coast Walk - Sandpatch Wilderness Area open

      The section of the Wilderness Coast Walk from Wingan Inlet to Shipwreck Creek has reopened – this section is referred to as the Sandpatch Wilderness Area.
       
      Combined flood and fire damage have made some areas more difficult to negotiate.
       
      Hikers must be able to self-navigate with a map and compass through the Sandpatch Wilderness Area as directional signage and steps at Sandpatch Point were destroyed in the fires.  Some parts of the track have thick regeneration that is difficult to walk through, particularly near Benedore River.
       
      Recent and consistent rainfall means that creeks and rivers could be high and difficult to cross as estuaries are open to the sea.
       
      The Wilderness Coast Walk from Wingan Inlet to Mallacoota is now open. Bookings are essential and can be made on the Wilderness Coast Walk page.
       

    • Notices Affecting Multiple Sites

      Croajingolong National Park Closures

      Point Hicks Road is closed south of Fishermans Track.


      The following eight areas are closed because of the 2019/2020 bushfires and coastal erosion caused by ongoing heavy rainfall.  Visitors are unable to access the Point Hicks Lighthouse, Thurra River Campground, and nearby walking tracks. Parks Victoria continue to maintain surveillance and security of these areas. Please continue to monitor this site for updates and change of conditions.
        
      ·      Point Hicks Lightstation
      ·      Thurra River Bridge
      ·      Thurra River Campground
      ·      Mt Everard Walking Track
      ·      Dunes Track
      ·      Saros Track
      ·      Sledge Track
      ·      West Beach Track
       
      The Wilderness Coast Walk is closed between Bemm River and Wingan Inlet Campground.
       
      The following walking tracks are closed:
      ·      Wingan Inlet Rapids Walk
       
      The following jetties around Mallacoota are closed:
      ·      Kingfish Point
       
      Seasonal road closures generally operate from after the long weekend in June through to the end of October, but this year will remain in place until further notice in areas affected by significant rainfall and flooding across Victoria. The following Seasonal Road Closure tracks are included in the extended season:

      ·      Swan Lake
      ·      Clinton Rocks Track
      ·      Cicada Trail
      ·      Gale Hill
      ·      Betka Track
      ·      Miners Track
      ·      Lakeview Track
      ·      Howe Flat Track
      ·      Howe Hill Track
      ·      Barracoota Track

      The water supply at Wingan Inlet Campground water trough was damaged by floods. Campers are advised to not rely on the trough for water resupply while camping.
       
      Ongoing heavy rainfall has impacted areas of Croajingolong National Park and other areas of the state. Monitor this page for updated information and site closures

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