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Camping in Cape Conran Coastal Park
A great park for water activities - enjoy swimming, diving, boating, fishing or rock pooling. Experience the park by foot on the self-guided Cape Conran Nature Trail or the magnificent Dock Inlet and Pearl Point day walks.
Cape Conran Coastal Park is home to many non bookable campsites as well as the bookable sites at Banksia Bluff Campground.
Binn Beach
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 campsites available, set in coastal tea-tree on sandy soil.
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.
Gunnai Beach Campground
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 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.
Pearl Point
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.
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
Things To Do
Banksia Bluff Campground
Yeerung Gorge
Pearl Point
East Cape Beach
Binn Beach and Camping Area
Gunnai Beach Campground
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.
Sites
Need to know
Camping in Cape Conran Coastal Park
Accessibility
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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East Cape Boardwalk (Cape Conran Coastal Park)
Cape Conran Coastal Park closures due to bush fire recovery
Due to widespread bush fire damage in January 2020, the following areas of Cape Conran Coastal Park are closed for safety reasons:- East Cape Boardwalk -
Cape Conran Coastal Park
Old Coast Road Closed
Old Coast Road between Conran Cabbage Tree Road and Sydenham Inlet Road is currently closed until the 29th of October 2021 for roadworks. -
Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
Hazardous tree works
Hazardous tree removal after bushfiresFollowing the Cape Conran Coastal Park bushfires in January 2020, damaged trees have become a significant risk to public safety and requires ongoing management.A large volume of hazardous tree material will be removed from Banksia Bluff campground, accommodation, and East Cape Day visitor areas from October to November 2021.A hazardous tree has significant structural defects that increase the risk of falling, causing injury or death. These works are essential to ensure these popular visitor areas remain open and is part of Parks Victoria’s bushfire recovery work. -
Cape Conran Coastal Park: Cabins (Cape Conran Coastal Park)
Banksia Bluff Cabins closed temporarily to undertake fire recovery works
Banksia Bluff Cabins at Cape Conran Coastal Park will be closed during October while fire recovery and maintenance works are completed. The cabins and lodge will reopen for the Melbourne Cup long weekend.The cabins were significantly impacted by the 2019-20 bushfires. Three cabins and all the wilderness retreat tents were destroyed. The remaining four cabins and lodge survived and have been available for bookings since April 2021. Essential asset repair and maintenance works is scheduled from the first week of October which requires the accommodation to be closed to ensure safety for visitors. -
Notices Affecting Multiple Parks
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 at https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/projects/deer-and-feral-animal-control-in-response-to-bushfire
