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

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

Need to know

Shipwreck Creek to Seal Creek Walk (Sandpatch Wilderness Zone, East Gippsland Coastal streams Natural Catchment Area, 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 generators
No firearms allowed
No vehicles
No bicycles
No horses
No dogs, cats, pets 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 Howe (Croajingolong National Park)

Parts of the Park will be closed during these dates while aerial shooting operations targeting deer are undertaken.

17-21 October 2022

24-28 October 2022

27-31 March 2023

3-7 April 2023

See attached map for details.

Attachments: Croajingolong NP _Cape Howe aerial shooting information (485KB)

Croajingolong National Park information update 7 February 2023

Point Hicks Road is closed south of Bald Hills.

The following eight 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

· Mt Everard Walking Track

· Dunes Track

· Saros Track

· Sledge Track

· West Beach Track

The Wilderness Coast Walk is closed between Bemm River and Wingan Inlet Campground.

The following walking tracks are closed:

· Wingan Inlet Rapids Walk

The following jetties around Mallacoota are closed:

· Kingfish Point

· Gravelly 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:

· Swan Lake

· Clinton Rocks Track

· Cicada Trail

· Gale Hill

· Betka Track

· Miners Track

· Lakeview Track

· Howe Flat Track

· Howe Hill Track

· Barracoota Track

The water supply at Wingan Inlet Campground water trough was damaged by floods. Campers are advised to not rely on the trough for water resupply while camping.

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

Planned aerial shooting operations targeting deer – Croajingolong National Park

Parts of the Park will be closed during these dates while aerial shooting operations targeting deer are undertaken.

17-21 October 2022

24-28 October 2022

27-31 March 2023

3-7 April 2023

See attached map for details.

Attachments: Croajingolong aerial shooting info sign (499KB)

Wilderness Coast Walk - Sandpatch Wilderness Area open

The section of the Wilderness Coast Walk from Wingan Inlet to Shipwreck Creek has reopened – this section is referred to as the Sandpatch Wilderness Area.

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 through the Sandpatch Wilderness Area as directional signage and steps at Sandpatch Point were destroyed in the fires. Some parts of the track have thick regeneration that is difficult to walk through, particularly near Benedore River.

Recent and consistent rainfall means that creeks and rivers could be high and difficult to cross as estuaries are open to the sea.

The Wilderness Coast Walk from Wingan Inlet to Mallacoota is now open. Bookings are essential and can be made on the Wilderness Coast Walk page.

Mueller Campground Flooded

The entrance at Mueller is currently closed. Campsites 4-8 are flooded.