Shipwreck Creek to Seal Creek Walk (East Gippsland Coastal streams Natural Catchment Area, Sandpatch Wilderness Zone, Croajingolong National Park)

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Shipwreck Creek to Seal Creek Walk (East Gippsland Coastal streams Natural Catchment Area, Sandpatch Wilderness Zone, Croajingolong National Park)

From Shipwreck Creek to Seal Creek through coastal heathland with pockets of banksia woodlands, this walk is especially spectacular in spring and summer when the wildflowers are in show. Popular walk for campers staying at Shipwreck Creek Campground. Be sure to visit in spring and early summer to see a vast array of wildflowers.

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Shipwreck Creek to Seal Creek Walk (East Gippsland Coastal streams Natural Catchment Area, Sandpatch Wilderness Zone, Croajingolong National Park)

Shipwreck Creek to Seal Creek Walk (East Gippsland Coastal streams Natural Catchment Area, Sandpatch Wilderness Zone, Croajingolong National Park)

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Shipwreck Creek to Seal Creek Walk (East Gippsland Coastal streams Natural Catchment Area, Sandpatch Wilderness Zone, 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 bicycles
  • No vehicles
  • No generators
  • No dogs allowed
  • No firearms allowed
  • No horses

Warnings

  • Animals and pests
    • Ticks
  • Other warnings
    • Trees may fall take care
    • 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.

Allan Head Jetty Closure

The Allan Head Jetty is temporarily closed for public safety. Visitors are advised that the Allan Head picnic area remains open, however access onto the jetty is restricted.

Goanna Bay Jetty Closure

The Goanna Bay Jetty is temporarily closed for public safety. Visitors are advised that the Goanna Bay day visitor area remains open, however access onto the jetty is restricted.

Kingfish Point Jetty Closure

The Kingfish Point Jetty is closed for public safety. Visitors are advised that the Kingfish Point day visitor area remains open.

Tracks and areas closed in the Croajingolong National Park

The following areas are closed because of the 2019/2020 bushfires and coastal erosion caused by 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 as works continue to reinstate access.

·      Point Hicks Lightstation
·      Thurra River Campground
·      Dunes Track
·      Saros Track
·      Sledge Track

A temporary campground has been created Thurra River North.
 
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

Temporary closure of Thurra North Campground and Pt Hicks Road at Bald Hills Tk

From the 17th November to 5th December, the approaches to the Thurra Bridge will be bitumen sealed.  This means that access to the Thurra North Camping Area and access to Pt Hicks Rd below Bald Hills Track will be temporarily closed.

Genoa Peak Road -temporarily 4WD only

Access to Genoa Peak walking track and lookout via Genoa Peak Road is temporarily 4WD vehicles only and not suitable for 2WD due to severe rutting of the road surface. Parks Victoria will undertake road repairs as soon as possible.

Genoa Peak Road

Access to Genoa Peak walking track and lookout, via Genoa Peak Road is currently only accessible by 4WD vehicle due to deep rutting of the road surface. Parks Victoria will be undertaking road repair works to reinstate 2WD access as soon as possible.

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.
 
For more information about deer control to protect biodiversity, please visit this link.

Planned aerial shooting operations targeting deer

Control operations (aerial shooting) targeting deer are planned for this area.  During operations parts of the Park will be closed to visitors. More information on closures will be posted a minimum of 4 weeks prior to commencement. 
 
Visitors are advised to check the Change of conditions listing prior to arrival for up to date information and maps.
 
For more information about deer control to protect biodiversity, please visit this link.

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