Shipwreck Creek Campground (Croajingolong National Park, East Gippsland Coastal streams Natural Catchment Area)

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Shipwreck Creek Campground (Croajingolong National Park, East Gippsland Coastal streams Natural Catchment Area)

Shipwreck Creek Campground offers a secluded camping experience among tall eucalypt trees. A great alternative to nearby Mallacoota, the cosy campground is a short walk away from the rocky headlands where Victoria’s second oldest shipwreck lays, The Schah.

How to get there

Shipwreck Creek Campground (Croajingolong National Park, East Gippsland Coastal streams Natural Catchment Area)

Facilities

Carpark

Toilets

Need to know

Shipwreck Creek Campground (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 firearms allowed
No generators
No dogs, cats, pets allowed
No horses

Warnings

Water hazards
Rough Surf

Strong currents
Other warnings
Trees may fall take care

Unpatrolled area

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.

Centre Track road closed & Shipwreck Creek Campground closed

Centre Track will be closed due to road improvement works 08/06 - 18/06

There will be no access to Shipwreck Creek Campground during this period

Shipwreck Creek Campground will remain closed and will re-open for bookings 18/06

Croajingolong National Park information - updated 13 April 2023

Point Hicks Road is closed south of Bald Hills.

The following eight 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

· Mt Everard Walking Track

· Dunes Track

· Saros Track

· Sledge Track

· West Beach Track

The Wilderness Coast Walk is closed between Bemm River and Wingan Inlet Campground.

The following walking tracks are closed:

· Wingan Inlet Rapids Walk

The following jetties around Mallacoota are 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 supply at Wingan Inlet Campground water trough was damaged by floods. Campers are advised to not rely on the trough for water resupply while camping.