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.

    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 to the township of Genoa. Turn onto Mallacoota-Genoa Road and follow the road into Mallacoota township. From here, turn onto Bastion Point Road and again onto Betka Road which becomes Centre track and leads to the secluded campground.
    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.

    Camping and accommodation

    Shipwreck Creek Campground offers a secluded camping experience among tall eucalypt trees.

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    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.

    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.

    • Mueller Camp (Croajingolong National Park)

      Mueller Inlet Campground

      The Mueller campground is currently closed pending safety works relating to the campground.  Mueller may be reopened for Summer 2021-2022, however please continue to monitor the site for updates and change of conditions.

    • Notices Affecting Multiple Parks

      Seasonal road closures 2021

      Some roads in this park are subject to seasonal road closures. Seasonal road closures generally operate 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.

      Deer Control (ground shooting) operation underway

      Deer control is being undertaken in this park from October 2021 to June 2022. Some localised access restrictions may apply. Find out more about this program at https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/projects/deer-and-feral-animal-control-in-response-to-bushfire 

    • 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 Sites

      Areas of Croajingolong National Park Closed Due to Widespread Bushfire Damage

      Due to widespread bushfire damage, the following areas of Croajingolong National Park remain closed:

      Mallacoota Inlet Day Visitor Areas:
      ·       Captain Creek, Including Jetty and Toilet (under construction)
      ·       Gravelly Point, Including Jetty and Toilet
      ·       Kingfisher Point, Including Jetty

      Mallacoota Inlet Facilties:
      ·       Sandy Point Toilet
      ·       South West Arm Jetty & Toilet (under construction)
      ·       Genoa River Toilet and Jetty
       
      Other affected Sites and Facilties - Croajingolong:
      ·       Wilderness Coast Walk (between Shipwreck Creek and Bemm River)
      ·       Fly Cove Walk - Wingan Inlet
      ·       Mueller Inlet Campground
      ·       Thurra River Campground
      ·       Point Hicks Road (section south-east of Fishermans Track)
      ·       Cicada Trail
      ·       Swan Lake Track
      ·       Clinton Rocks Track
      ·       Wingan Inlet Rapids Walk
      ·       Elusive Lake Walk
      ·       Mt Everard Walk
       
      The Parks Victoria Team apologise for the inconvenience and thank-you for your patience and understanding as recovery works progress.

    • Croajingolong National Park

      Planned aerial shooting operations

      Parts of this park will be closed from Monday 11 October – Friday 15 October and Monday 18 October – Friday 22 October 2021. Find out more about this program at https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/projects/deer-and-feral-animal-control-in-response-to-bushfire  

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      Planned aerial shooting operations

      Parts of this park will be closed from Monday 11 October – Friday 15 October and Monday 18 October – Friday 22 October 2021. Find out more about this program at https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/projects/deer-and-feral-animal-control-in-response-to-bushfire  

    Similar Experiences

     
    An aerial view of the 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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