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

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

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 (Sandpatch Wilderness Zone, Croajingolong National Park, East Gippsland Coastal streams Natural Catchment Area)

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

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Shipwreck Creek to Seal Creek Walk (Sandpatch Wilderness Zone, 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 generators
  • No firearms allowed
  • No vehicles
  • No bicycles
  • No horses
  • No dogs allowed

Warnings

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

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.
 
For more information about the program please visit this link.

Attachments: Croajingolong NP and Cape Conran CP aerial operations informations map (2,519KB)

Croajingolong National Park information update 12 February 2024

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:
·      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.
 
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
 
 

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.

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