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Heathland Walk (Croajingolong National Park, East Gippsland Coastal streams Natural Catchment Area)
Take a walk along the meandering Heathland Walk and introduce yourself to the unique and fragile coastal environment of Croajingolong National Park. In spring and summer, see the coastal headland heath bloom and wildflowers colour the landscape. Look out for Ground Parrots scurrying across the trail.
How to get there
Heathland Walk (Croajingolong National Park, East Gippsland Coastal streams Natural Catchment Area)
Need to know
Heathland Walk (Croajingolong National Park, East Gippsland Coastal streams Natural Catchment Area)
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 horses
Warnings
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Terrain hazards
- Unstable cliffs
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Animals and pests
- Snakes
- Ticks
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.
Goanna Bay Jetty Closed
Goanna Bay Jetty closure
Parks Victoria has recently closed the Goanna Bay Jetty (Mallacoota Inlet) for public safety reasons.
The closure follows condition monitoring of the jetty that raised some concerns about its safety and structural integrity. A subsequent engineering assessment confirmed that the jetty’s condition was no longer safe for visitors.
The jetty was closed on Friday 10th November and will remain so until further notice.
Please note that the Goanna Bay day visitor area remains open to the public. However visitors will not be permitted to use the jetty during the closure period and will have to rely on alternative methods of safe access such as beaching or anchoring vessels to the shoreline.
Flood and Storm affected areas
The following sites within Croajingalong National Park are currently closed for visitor safety due to recent storm and flood activity: Point Hicks Road And Mueller Inlet Campground
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.
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.