East Cape Boardwalk (Cape Conran Coastal Park)

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East Cape Boardwalk (Cape Conran Coastal Park)

The East Cape Boardwalk Boardwalk takes you around the East Cape to Cowrie Bay. You may decide to continue on from Cowrie Bay where a track links to the Nature Trail and a complete loop can be made back to the East Cape Day Visitor Area or you can continue on to the West Cape and Salmon Rocks Beach.

How to get there

East Cape Boardwalk (Cape Conran Coastal Park)

Facilities

Viewing Lookout - Cantilevered

Need to know

East Cape Boardwalk (Cape Conran 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 bicycles
No camping
No dogs, cats, pets allowed
No firearms allowed
No generators
No fires permitted
No horses

Warnings

Terrain hazards
Steep track

Uneven ground

Slippery surface

Slippery rocks
Animals and pests
Ticks

Snakes
Other warnings
Limbs may fall take care

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.

Cape Conran Coastal Park closures due to bush fire recovery

Due to widespread bush fire damage in January 2020, the following areas of Cape Conran Coastal Park are closed for safety reasons:

- East Cape Boardwalk

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 

Road Grading and sectional resheeting

Road Grading and Sectional resheeting.

When weather becomes suitable contractors will be working on Pearl Point Road and Yeerung Road.

Traffic management will be in place.