Campground C18 (Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park)

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Campground C18 (Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park)

"C18" Campground has one access track that leads to several of the main camping sites. There is nine designated unpowered campsites. There is one centrally located toilet facility which is maintained on a weekly basis. There is one dune crossover trail providing beach access.

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Campground C18 (Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park)

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Campground C18 (Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park)

Safety in nature

You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.

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. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.

Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

No dogs allowed
No firearms allowed
No generators
No horses

Warnings

Water hazards
Rough Surf

Strong currents
Animals and pests
Snakes

Be Prepared

Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care. Find out more.

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.

Ground shooting operations targeting feral goats

Feral goat control (ground shooting) will be undertaken in areas of the Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park and Lake Coleman Wildlife Reserve.

The Park will remain open to visitors during operations.

Deer control (ground shooting) in Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park

Deer control (ground shooting) will be undertaken in the following areas of the Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park;

· Waddy Island, Barton Island and Crescent Island

· Boole Poole Peninsula/Bunga Arm, Rigby Island – targeting Sambar deer.

The Park will remain open to visitors during operations.

For more information about deer control to protect biodiversity, please visit this link.

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.

For more information about deer control to protect biodiversity, please visit this link.

Sand renourishment works

Sand nourishment works to improve bird breeding habitat will be occurring during mid July - early September 2024, in the Crescent Island area, Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park. Please be aware of machinery in this area.