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Camping in Cape Conran Coastal Park
Cape Conran Coastal Park is home to three main non-bookable camping areas with sites at Binn Beach, Gunnai Beach and Pearl Point. You don't need a booking to set up camp here - campsites are on a first-come, first-served basis. If you're looking for a bookable camping site, check out Banksia Bluff Campground.
Binn Beach Campground
A small, remote campground, Binn Beach camping area is a private coastal retreat perfect for experiencing the maritime wildlife and restorative ocean surrounds. Unwind amid the sounds of the waves and the calls of sea and bush birds. Follow a sandy track over the dunes to reach the beach, and take advantage of the excellent surf fishing. The weather here tends to be good all year round, making it an excellent off-peak getaway. Peak times can be busy, and because there are no bookings available, latecomers might miss out on a campsite. Be prepared to be self-sufficient at Binn Beach. The nearest toilets and shops are at Bemm River, 7km from the campground.
- Access: Binn Beach is a good spot for surf fishing. The campground has easy access to the beach via a sandy track over the dunes.
- Bookings: No booking is required. Camping is on a first in, first-served basis.
- Facilities: There are no toilets provided at the site. The nearest toilets and shops are 7kms from the campground at Bemm River.
- Campsites: There are five sites available, set in coastal tea-tree on sandy soil.
Gunnai Beach Campground
This is a small, remote campground that is best suited to walkers or those hiking the Wilderness Coast Walk. It has easy access via a sandy track over the dunes to the beach.
- Access: Cape Conran Coastal Park is located 18km east of the township of Marlo. Gunnai Beach campground is accessed via Bemm River along the unsealed Pearl Point Road.
- Bookings: No booking is required. Camping is on a first in, first-served basis.
- Campsites: There are 2 unpowered campsites available.
- Facilities: There are no toilets provided at the site. The nearest toilets and shops are 7km away at Bemm River.
- Water: No drinking water supplied – supply your own.
- Campfire: Only allowed in designated fireplaces – supply your own wood.
- Rubbish: There is no rubbish collection at this campground, please take all rubbish with you.
Pearl Point Campground
Pearl Point features spectacular sedimentary rock formations, rolling sand dunes and an abundance of seabirds and sea life. It is a popular spot for surf fishing. Pearl Point campground has easy access to Pearl Point beach via stairs. There is a 25km return walk from East Cape to Pearl Point. This walk is only for the more energetic as it can be a difficult due to the soft beach sand
- Access: Cape Conran Coastal Park is located 18km west of the small township of Marlo. Pearl Point is accessed via Bremm River along the unsealed Pearl Point Road.
- Bookings: No booking is required. Camping is on a first in, first-served basis.
- Campsites: There are 4 unpowered campsites available.
- Facilities: There are no toilets provided at the campsite. The nearest toilets and shops are 12km away at Bemm River.
- Campfire: Only allowed in designated fireplaces – supply your own wood.
Things To Do
Banksia Bluff Campground
Yeerung Gorge
East Cape Beach
How to get there
Camping in Cape Conran Coastal Park
Cape Conran can be reached via the Princes Highway by turning off at Cabbage Tree Creek or via Orbost and Marlo to the west. The eastern section of the park can be reached by turning off the Highway east of Cabbage Tree Creek to Bemm River.
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Camping in Cape Conran Coastal Park
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.
Campfire guidelines
- Light fires only in the fireplaces provided or use a portable camping stove instead
- Ensure fires are never left unattended and are completely out before you leave
- During summer and autumn Total Fire Bans are common - this means no open fires can be lit
- For information on Total Fire Bans call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667
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.
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Cape Conran Coastal Park
Cowrie bay access closed
Access to Cowrie bay from the Nature trail (Eastern side - circled red on map) is closed until June 30th while track works are completed.Cowrie bay can still be reached from the western side of the Nature trail (circled green on the map).Attachments: track log-PV87647 (40KB)
Flood and storm related impacts to tracks and campgrounds
- Pearl Point Rd between Pearl Point and Bemm River - open but only 4WD access to the following locations
- Binn Beach campground
- Pearl Point campground
- Gunnai Beach campground
- Py Yoot visitor area
- Yeerung Lookout - closed
- East Yeerung Track - closed at Yeerung Bridge and is suitable for 4WD only
- Yeerung Bridge - open to pedestrians only
- Swampy Ridges Track - closed
- Hekarwe Track - closed west of Swampy Ridges Track
- East Cape Boardwalk - closed for fire recovery rebuild
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Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
Dog Friendly Parks
The wet and warmer weather has brought paralysis ticks out in record numbers. Paralysis ticks are known in Coastal and near by Coastal areas and rainforest gullies.
Keep your dog on lead in permitted parks
Dogs are permitted in many parks and reserves provided they are under control and on leads at all times. Visitors should keep their dog on-lead except in designated off-lead areas. Keeping your dog on a lead ensures you both have a safe park visit.- Poison baits may be laid to control foxes or other feral animals. Baits can be fatal to dogs.
- Even if your dog is friendly, other dogs may not be.
- Your dog can catch parasites (such as fleas and ticks) from wildlife.
- Snake bites are a real risk in natural areas such as parks.
- Wildlife such as kangaroos and koalas will defend themselves if threatened by a dog and can cause significant injury to or the death of your dog.
Dog-friendly code of conduct
- Consider other park users and ensure that dogs are always kept under effective control.
- Always carry a lead, even when in off-lead areas.
- Bring a friend if you wish to walk with more than two dogs.
- Ensure children are supervised whilst near dogs, as they are vulnerable to attack.
- Ensure your dog’s identification, registration and vaccinations are up to date.
- Minimise any disturbance to native fauna, including birdlife in the park.
- Clean up after your dog and take all rubbish home.
Camping area coordinates
Access to Dock Inlet Walk camping area from the beach can be identified from a white totem pole on the sand dune, or by following coordinates: Latitude -37.784001, Longitude 148.847296.Attachments: Dock Inlet Walk camping area coordinates and map (1,024KB)
Banksia Bluff Accommodation
The new Banksia Bluff Accommodation is currently under planning and works. During this time Banksia Bluff Accommodation and Olive-Berry Lodge remain closed to bookings. An announcement of a release date for future bookings will be posted on the website. -
Notices Affecting Multiple Parks
Ground shooting operations targeting deer
Ground control operations targeting deer will be undertaken in these Parks and Reserves from December 2022 to December 2023.Alpine National Park (Bogong High Plains, Mount Bogong, Dinner Plain, Dargo High Plains, Foothills and Southern Alps)Buchan Caves ReserveBurrowa-Pine MountainCape Conran Coastal ParkCape Liptrap Coastal ParkCabbage Tree Creek Flora ReserveErrinundra National ParkLake Tyers State ParkLakes National ParkBaw Baw National ParkMount Buffalo National ParkMount Mittamatite Regional ParkMount Mitta Mitta Flora ReserveMount Lawson State ParkMount Granya State ParkMountain Creek Education AreaPheasant Creek Flora ReserveWabba Wilderness ParkWilsons Promontory National Park