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Jerguson Point (Mitchell and Wonnangatta Rivers Heritage River, Mitchell River National Park)
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Jerguson Point (Mitchell and Wonnangatta Rivers Heritage River, Mitchell River National Park)
Need to know
Jerguson Point (Mitchell and Wonnangatta Rivers Heritage River, Mitchell River 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 firearms allowed
- No horses
- No generators
- No vehicles
- No dogs allowed
- No drones without a permit
Warnings
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Animals and pests
- Ticks
- Snakes
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Other warnings
- Trees may fall take care
- Heat exhaustion
- Limbs may fall take care
- No mobile phone reception
- Unpatrolled area
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Water hazards
- Flash flooding
- Deep water
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Terrain hazards
- Slippery rocks
- Uneven ground
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.
No access to canoe launch
Canoe launch area is closed for public safety. Please use the launching area in the day visitor site for river access.
Change of conditions for Horton's Crossing expires
Angusvale Track/Horton’s Crossing Closure
Due to storm events, the Angusvale Track past the Rock Creek
Camp area has been subject to landslip.
This Landslip now prevents vehicles from accessing the ford
crossing through the Mitchell River between Angusvale Track and Hortons Track.
Please do not attempt to cross the river from Hortons Track as there is no
access to the West side of the park from this point.
The Rock Creek Camp area is still currently accessible via
Angusvale Track/Mitchell Views Track of the Mitchell River Road.
Access Changes to Angusvale Camping Area for facilities upgrades
Further
upgrades will be completed at Angusvale Camping Area to provide and even better
camping experience and protect the environment. Upgrades will include new
toilets, a shelter, interpretive signs, fencing and revegetation.
Stage One of
upgrades at Angusvale are complete. Stage Two of the project delivering
additional upgrades, will begin in January 2026. This work will be delivered by
Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC).
At times river access will be limited and the campground will be closed - check website for closures
https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/mitchell-river-national-park
Angusvale Campground within the Mitchell River
National Park in Gippsland is being upgraded to improve access and provide a
better visitor experience for campers, hikers and paddlers to experience this
special place.
As part of Stage One, roads and walking paths within the campground were constructed and upgraded to improve vehicle access around the campsite, define camping areas and day visitor areas better and improve pedestrian access around the campsite and to the Mitchell River.
Stage Two upgrades will provide an even better camping experience and protect the environment. Upgrades will include new toilets, a shelter, interpretive signs, fencing and revegetation.
Works are scheduled
to begin at the end of January 2026, with material being stockpiled early
January. During this period there will be trucks and plant working within the
campground area and along Mitchell River Road.
Stage One of upgrades were funded by the
Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions as part of a $2.0 million
program for upgrades to Far East Gippsland campgrounds. A further $1.2 million
funding from Victoria's Great Outdoors will fund the Stage Two upgrades.
Angusvale Campground within the Mitchell River
National Park in Gippsland is being upgraded to improve access and provide a
better visitor experience for campers, hikers and paddlers to experience this
special place.
Angusvale Campground is being upgraded to improve access and provide a better visitor experience for campers, hikers and paddlers.
Further upgrades will be completed at Angusvale Camping Area to improve visitors camping experience and protect the environment. Upgrades will include new amenities, fencing and revegetation. This work will be delivered by Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC).
Works are scheduled to begin at the end of January 2026, with material being stockpiled early January. During this period there will be trucks and plant working within the campground area and along Mitchell River Road.
At times river access will be limited and the campground will be closed - check website for closures
https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/mitchell-river-national-park
https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/mitchell-river-national-park
As part of Stage One, roads and walking paths within the campground were constructed and upgraded to improve vehicle access around the campsite, define camping areas and day visitor areas better and improve pedestrian access around the campsite and to the Mitchell River.
Stage Two upgrades will provide an even better camping experience with new amenities, revegetation and improved protection of the environment.
Stage One of upgrades were funded by the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions as part of a $2.0 million program for upgrades to Far East Gippsland campgrounds. A further $1.2 million funding from Victoria's Great Outdoors will fund the Stage Two upgrades.
Access Changes to Angusvale Camping Area for facilities upgrades. Angusvale Camping Area is being upgraded to improve access and provide a better visitor experience.
Further
upgrades will be completed at Angusvale Camping Area to provide and even better
camping experience and protect the environment. Upgrades will include new
toilets, a shelter, interpretive signs, fencing and revegetation.
Stage One of
upgrades at Angusvale are complete. Stage Two of the project delivering
additional upgrades, will begin in January 2026. This work will be delivered by
Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC).
- As part of Stage One, roads and walking paths within the campground were constructed and upgraded to improve vehicle access around the campsite, define camping areas and day visitor areas better and improve pedestrian access around the campsite and to the Mitchell River.
- Stage Two upgrades will provide an even better camping experience and protect the environment. Upgrades will include new toilets, a shelter, interpretive signs, fencing and revegetation.
- Angusvale Campground within the Mitchell River National Park in Gippsland is being upgraded to improve access and provide a better visitor experience for campers, hikers and paddlers to experience this special place.
- Works are scheduled to begin at the end of January 2026, with material being stockpiled early January. During this period there will be trucks and plant working within the campground area and along Mitchell River Road.
- Stage One of upgrades were funded by the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions as part of a $2.0 million program for upgrades to Far East Gippsland campgrounds. A further $1.2 million funding from Victoria's Great Outdoors will fund the Stage Two upgrades.