Goanna Bay (Croajingolong National Park)

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Goanna Bay (Croajingolong National Park)

Goanna Bay is the perfect picnic or barbecue stop on your Mallacoota Inlet adventure. Set in the shade of tall, twisted Angophora and Pittosporum trees, take a dip off its sandy beach and listen out for the virtuoso singing of the resident Superb Lyrebird and spot Lace Monitors basking in the sun.

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Goanna Bay (Croajingolong National Park)

Goanna Bay (Croajingolong National Park)

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Goanna Bay (Croajingolong National 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 camping
  • No bicycles
  • No horses
  • No generators
  • No firearms allowed

Warnings

  • Animals and pests
    • Ticks
  • Other warnings
    • Trees may fall take care
    • Limbs may fall take care
  • Water hazards
    • Submerged obstacles

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.

Seasonal road closures 2023

Seasonal road closures apply to areas within and tracks bordering this park from 15 June 2023. See MapshareVic for locations of the closures. Visit the seasonal road closures page for more information

Point hicks and West Wingan Road - Road Maintenance - September 25 to November 3 2023

Parks Victoria has engaged suitable qualified contractors to undertake road maintenance on both the Point Hicks and West Wingan roads

Planned works date subject to suitable environmental conditions

1. 25 September to 29 September - Point Hicks Road - Culvert and drainage repairs
2. 3 October to 3 November - Point Hicks Road - Grading and Sectional Resheeting
3. 2 October to 6 October - West Wingan Road - Culvert and drainage repairs

Traffic management will be in place during these periods

Works will be undertaken during the hours of 7.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday

Croajingolong National Park information - last updated August 2023


Point Hicks Road is closed south of Bald Hills.

The following six 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
·      Dunes Track
·      Saros Track
·      Sledge Track
 
The Wilderness Coast Walk is open all the way from Bemm River to Mallacoota. Staff have recently marked sections of the track however, 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.
 
 
The following walking track is closed:
·      Wingan Inlet Rapids Walk
 

The following jetty around Mallacoota is closed:
·      Kingfish Point
 

Seasonal road closures generally operate from after the long weekend in June through to the end of October, but many remain closed in areas affected by significant rainfall and flooding across Victoria in late 2022. The following tracks remain closed:
·      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 trough at Wingan Inlet Campground is now reconnected to the creek. Visitors are reminded that this is not a potable source and must be treated before drinking.
 
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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