Yeerung Canoe Launch Area (Cape Conran Coastal Park)

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Yeerung Canoe Launch Area (Cape Conran Coastal Park)

Rising from the wild oceans of Bass Straight, the Yeerung River is a tranquil retreat from the wild beaches of Cape Conran. Follow the Yeerung Gorge Walk or kayak the river for a scenic introduction to the parks diverse flora and fauna. Picnic back at base or go fishing to catch dinner.

How to get there

Yeerung Canoe Launch Area (Cape Conran Coastal Park)

Facilities

Carpark

Need to know

Yeerung Canoe Launch Area (Cape Conran Coastal 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 camping
No dogs, cats, pets allowed
No firearms allowed
No generators
No horses
No fires permitted

Warnings

Animals and pests
Ticks
Water hazards
Strong currents

Shallow water

Deep water

Submerged obstacles
Terrain hazards
Slippery rocks
Other warnings
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.

Banksia Bluff Cabins and olive-Berry Lodge Bookings

Banksia Bluff Cabins and Olive-Berry Lodge are currently closed to enable the construction of new cabins. Information on future bookings for the new accommodation and Olive-Berry Lodge will be released into August 2022.

Banksia Bluff Campground will remain open.

Salmon Rocks Road Closure - Road Maintenance

Parks Victoria has engaged a contractor to undertake road maintenance on the Salmon Rocks Access road and carpark. These works will involve heavy machinery.

Works are planned to Commence on Monday 23rd May 2022 and be completed by Friday 27th May.

During this time the access roadd to Salmon rocks will be closed to the public

Flood impacts to tracks and visitor sites

Cape Conran Coastal Park was impacted by flooding in early April and some sites remain closed. Monitor this page for updated site closures and impacts.

Deer Control (ground shooting) operation underway

Deer control is being undertaken in this park from October 2021 to June 2022. Some localised access restrictions may apply. Find out more about this program.