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Shipwreck Creek Campground (East Gippsland Coastal streams Natural Catchment Area, Croajingolong National Park)
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.
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Shipwreck Creek Campground (East Gippsland Coastal streams Natural Catchment Area, Croajingolong National Park)
Need to know
Shipwreck Creek Campground (East Gippsland Coastal streams Natural Catchment Area, 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 firearms allowed
- No generators
- No dogs allowed
- No horses
Warnings
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Water hazards
- Rough Surf
- Strong currents
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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.
Point Hicks Road Closed
Point Hicks Road will closed at Fishermans Track intersection.
Closure begins Monday 14/10/2024
There is no end date currently known, this notice will be updated as soon as possible with further information.
The closure is to ensure safety during construction of the Thurra Bridge.
No access is possible to Mueller Campground or Everard Track during this time.
Peachtree Creek Campground and Clinton Rocks track remain open.
Cicada Track Closed
Cicada 4WD track will remain closed in 2024.
The seasonally closed track was due to be opened on 31/10/24. Due to the closure of Pt Hicks Rd from Fishermans track for the Thurra Bridge works, the western end of Cicada track will be inaccessible.
A reopening date for Pt Hicks Rd is not currently known, this notice will be updated when more information is available.
Planned aerial shooting operations targeting deer - Cape Conran Coastal Park & Croajingolong National Park
Parts of Cape
Conran Coastal Park and Croajingolong National Park will be closed while aerial
shooting operations targeting deer are undertaken.
Closures
will apply during the following dates:
16-20 September
2024
9-13
December 2024
2-6 June
2025
Visitors
are advised to check the Change
of conditions listing prior to arrival for up to
date information and maps or call
13 19 63.
Attachments: Croajingolong NP and Cape Conran CP aerial operations informations map (2,519KB)
Aerial shooting operations targeting deer (partial Park closures)
The following Parks will have some areas closed while aerial shooting operations are undertaken. Popular visitor sites, walking trails and campgrounds are generally excluded from treatment areas and will remain open to visitors. More information and maps with details on access restrictions be posted here in the coming weeks. Please check the Change of Conditions listing prior to arrival for up to date information.
11-15 Nov 2024
· Alpine National Park (Eastern Alps, Ingeegoodbee, Tingaringy & Tom Groggin)
· Snowy River National Park (north)
18-22 Nov 2024
· Alpine National Park (Bogong High Plains, Mt Bogong, Feathertop & Dinner Plain/Dargo High Plains)
9-13 Dec
· Snowy River National Park (south)
· Croajingolong National Park
· Cape Conran Coastal Park
3-7 Feb 2025
· Alpine National Park (Bogong High Plains, Mt Bogong, Feathertop)
· Mt Buffalo National Park
· Mt Mittamatite Regional Park
· Wabba Wilderness Park
· Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park
10-14 Feb 2024
· Alpine National Park (Eastern Alps, Ingeegoodbee, Tingaringy & Tom Groggin)
· Snowy River National Park (north)
3-7 Mar 2025
· Alpine National Park (Bogong High Plains, Mt Bogong, Feathertop & Dinner Plain/Dargo High Plains)
For more information on Parks Victoria's deer control program visit this link.
Tracks and areas closed in the Croajingolong Nationakl Park
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 jetties around
Mallacoota are closed:
·
Kingfish Point
. Goanna Bay
The following tracks remain closed due to storm damage
·
Miners Track
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
Shipwreck Creek Campground Toilets
Shipwreck Creek Campground currently has portable toilets in place, whilst Parks Victoria rebuilds new toilet facilities.
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.