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Croajingolong
Difficulty:
Suitable for:
This is generally an easy 4WD trek taking in the coastal country of Victoria's south-east from Cann River and Wingan Inlet to the beautiful town of Mallacoota.
Start
Bombala
Finish
Bombala
Distance
434.83 km
Minimum Days
1
Average Speed
77.39 km/hr
Driving Time
5 hr 37 min
Article By: ExplorOz Team Updated: 17 Jan 2008
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Description
Croajingolong is one of
Australia
’s finest National Parks and extends from Sydenham Inlet to the NSW border, covering an area of 87,500 hectares. Croajingolong National Park in Far East Gippsland is located approximately 450km east of Melbourne and 500km south of Sydney. It is home to a vast array of indigenous plants such and animals with 52 mammal species, 26 reptile species and 306 species of birds have been recorded. The park is an exciting destination for outdoor enthusiasts and boasts unspoilt natural beauty and remoteness.
There are some excellent
camping
areas set amongst unspoilt coastal terrain here. The sounds of the surf will lull you to sleep and there are various walking trails and attractions to enjoy. The roads to Wingan Inlet, Mueller Inlet and Shipwreck Creek campgrounds are unsealed and not suitable for caravans.
Interactive Route Map
Bombala
Small, forestry oriented town on Cann Valley Highway, most services available.
Features:
Position: 149.2390ºE 36.9087ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Lakeview
Distance:
14.42km
Average Speed:
96.9km/h
Lakeview
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Features:
Position: 149.2622ºE 37.0135ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
The Mill
Distance:
9.33km
Average Speed:
106.41km/h
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Features:
Position: 149.3034ºE 37.0889ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Monaro Hwy & Imlay Rd
Distance:
5.07km
Average Speed:
88.81km/h
Monaro Hwy & Imlay Rd
Junction
Features:
Position: 149.3138ºE 37.1325ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Chandlers Creek
Distance:
27.5km
Average Speed:
98.91km/h
Chandlers Creek
Visitor picnic areas can be found at Chandlers Creek. No camping or toilet facilities are provided in the park although bush camping is permitted.
Features:
Position: 149.2046ºE 37.3345ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Mealing Hill
Distance:
22.03km
Average Speed:
39.57km/h
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Features:
Position: 149.3868ºE 37.3816ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Wingan Inlet
Distance:
71.72km
Average Speed:
47.64km/h
Wingan Inlet
Wingan Inlet camping area is about 11km from the intersection of the Cicada Trail and West Wingan Road . This is another popular and well established camp spot and will be very busy during school holidays.
Features:
Position: 149.4995ºE 37.7407ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Genoa
Distance:
80.72km
Average Speed:
45.56km/h
Genoa
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Features:
Position: 149.5933ºE 37.4758ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Mallacoota
Distance:
21.96km
Average Speed:
74.35km/h
Mallacoota
Centre Track continues straight on towards Mallacoota and you'll cross more wooden bridges before arriving in the town centre. Mallacoota is very popular during school holidays and the caravan park offers waterfront sites with individual jetties for your boats.
Features:
Position: 149.7541ºE 37.5590ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Shipwreck Creek
Distance:
18.33km
Average Speed:
40.36km/h
Shipwreck Creek
Camping and fishing area.
Features:
Position: 149.6965ºE 37.6448ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Mallacoota
Distance:
18.33km
Average Speed:
40.36km/h
Mallacoota
Centre Track continues straight on towards Mallacoota and you'll cross more wooden bridges before arriving in the town centre. Mallacoota is very popular during school holidays and the caravan park offers waterfront sites with individual jetties for your boats.
Features:
Position: 149.7541ºE 37.5590ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Genoa
Distance:
21.96km
Average Speed:
74.35km/h
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Features:
Position: 149.5933ºE 37.4758ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Maramingo
Distance:
1.14km
Average Speed:
78.26km/h
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Features:
Position: 149.5905ºE 37.4667ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Princes Hwy & Imlay Rd
Distance:
35.75km
Average Speed:
98.43km/h
Princes Hwy & Imlay Rd
Junction
Features:
Position: 149.8196ºE 37.2476ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Monaro Hwy & Imlay Rd
Distance:
57.74km
Average Speed:
93.51km/h
Monaro Hwy & Imlay Rd
Junction
Features:
Position: 149.3138ºE 37.1325ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
The Mill
Distance:
5.07km
Average Speed:
88.81km/h
The Mill
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Features:
Position: 149.3034ºE 37.0889ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Lakeview
Distance:
9.33km
Average Speed:
106.41km/h
Lakeview
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Features:
Position: 149.2622ºE 37.0135ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Bombala
Distance:
14.42km
Average Speed:
96.9km/h
Bombala
Small, forestry oriented town on Cann Valley Highway, most services available.
Features:
Position: 149.2390ºE 36.9087ºS (GDA 94)
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Permits
Some parks require campers to obtain
camping
permits
. These
permits
can be purchased from the local Park Visitor Centre or obtained at the campgrounds. In these parks, site availablility is on a first come, first serve basis.
Parks such as Croajingolong National Park requires advance bookings for summer, Easter and other holidays. For
camping
at Croajingolong including Wingan Inlet, Thurra River and Shipwreck Creek, Lower Glenelg, Snowy River (McKillop Bridge) and the Lakes National Parks, Gippsland Lakes (Paradise Beach) and Discovery Bay (Swan Lake) Coastal Parks:
Sites per night (maximum number of persons per site - 6) Normal rates - $10.50, Off Season Rates and School Groups - $7.80, Additional Vehicle per site per night - $4.20
Advance booking essential during school holidays. Minimum 1 week stay in peak periods.
Apply to Mallacoota Parks
Victoria
Office phone: (03) 5161 9500 for Tamboon Inlet, Wingan Inlet, Shipwreck Creek and Peach Tree Camp.
For details on Croajingolong National Park (including campsite bookings) and other Victorian National Parks and Reserves contact the Parks
Victoria
Information Line on: 13 1963.
You can also visit our website at:
Parks Victoria
Things to See & Do
Wingan Inlet
Wingan Inlet camping area is about 11km from the intersection of the Cicada Trail and West Wingan Road . This is another popular and well established camp spot and will be very busy during school holidays. However, the sites are designated in private pockets of wilderness and there are toilets, tables, fireplaces with wood provided.
Shipwreck Creek
Camping and fishing area.
Mealing Hill
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Wingan Inlet
Shipwreck Creek
Mealing Hill
Striking scenic contrasts from rainforest, woodland, heath, ocean beaches, rocky promontories, inlets and coves. Spring wildflowers and abundant rare wildlife.
Preparation
If travelling during school holidays,
camping
spots will need to be booked ahead of travelling.
Fuel Supplies & Usage
Bombala
,
Genoa
,
Mallacoota
Diesel
4cyl 94 litres *
ULP
4cyl 70 litres
LPG
4cyl 87 litres
6cyl 67 litres
6cyl 78 litres
6cyl 77 litres
8cyl 74 litres
8cyl 72 litres
Usage is averaged from
TrekFuel
(* specific to trek) submissions and calculated based on trek distance.
Best Time To Visit
Most tracks are closed from 1st June to 31st October, although some may be closed earlier.
Closest Climatic Station
Mallacoota
Distance from Trek Mid Point 35.52km SE
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Mean Max. °C
23.8
24.0
22.1
19.9
17.3
15.4
14.9
15.7
17.3
18.7
20.2
21.7
Mean Min. °C
15.4
15.6
13.8
11.5
9.4
7.2
6.4
6.4
8.1
9.5
11.6
13.3
Mean Rain mm
66.6
58.8
72.3
94.7
88.9
87.6
84.2
63.7
87.6
82.1
86.8
73.6
Best time to travel
Ok time to travel
Travel NOT recommended
Services & Supplies
The following locations have various services and supplies:
Bombala
,
Genoa
,
Mallacoota
Camp Sites & Accomodation
Bombala
Small, forestry oriented town on Cann Valley Highway, most services available.
Wingan Inlet
Wingan Inlet camping area is about 11km from the intersection of the Cicada Trail and West Wingan Road . This is another popular and well established camp spot and will be very busy during school holidays. However, the sites are designated in private pockets of wilderness and there are toilets, tables, fireplaces with wood provided.
Chandlers Creek
Visitor picnic areas can be found at Chandlers Creek. No camping or toilet facilities are provided in the park although bush camping is permitted.
Mallacoota
Centre Track continues straight on towards Mallacoota and you'll cross more wooden bridges before arriving in the town centre. Mallacoota is very popular during school holidays and the caravan park offers waterfront sites with individual jetties for your boats. The inlet is popular for many species of fish including black bream and prawning is especially good.
Shipwreck Creek
Camping and fishing area.
Genoa
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Bombala
Chandlers Creek
Shipwreck Creek
Wingan Inlet
Mallacoota
Genoa
Environment
Throughout the park you will find remote beaches, forests, heathland, rainforests, estuaries, estuaries, grantie peaks and sand dunes. There is an abundance of possums, glinders and bats among many other birds and mammals. Over 1000 species of native plants as well as over 300 bird species can be found at Croajingolong National Park.
History
In 1770, Point Hicks was Captain Cook's first sighting of the east coast of
Australia
. It wasn't until the 1830's that the European settlers and pastoralists arrived. By the 1850's most of the good land was occupied by these pastoralists.
Two national parks around Mallacoota and Wingan Inlet were set aside in the 1900's. Then in 1970 Captain Cook National Park was established at Point Hicks. In 1979, all of these parks were combined and the area enlarged to form the current Croajingolong National Park.
Driving Directions
Time
Direction
Distance
Bombala to Lakeview
14.42 km
S
170°
8 min
Lakeview to The Mill
9.33 km
SE
156°
5 min
The Mill to Monaro Hwy & Imlay Rd
5.07 km
S
169°
3 min
Monaro Hwy & Imlay Rd to Chandlers Creek
27.5 km
SW
203°
16 min
Chandlers Creek to Mealing Hill
22.03 km
E
108°
33 min
Mealing Hill to Wingan Inlet
71.72 km
S
166°
1 hr 30 min
Wingan Inlet to Genoa
80.72 km
N
16°
1 hr 46 min
Genoa to Mallacoota
21.96 km
SE
123°
17 min
Mallacoota to Shipwreck Creek
18.33 km
SW
208°
27 min
Shipwreck Creek to Mallacoota
18.33 km
NE
28°
27 min
Mallacoota to Genoa
21.96 km
NW
303°
17 min
Genoa to Maramingo
1.14 km
N
346°
Maramingo to Princes Hwy & Imlay Rd
35.75 km
NE
40°
21 min
Princes Hwy & Imlay Rd to Monaro Hwy & Imlay Rd
57.74 km
W
286°
37 min
Monaro Hwy & Imlay Rd to The Mill
5.07 km
N
349°
3 min
The Mill to Lakeview
9.33 km
NW
336°
5 min
Lakeview to Bombala
14.42 km
N
350°
8 min
Bombala to Bombala
434.83 km
5 hr 37 min
Distance is GPS recorded driving distance (not straight line), Direction is straight line from start to end, Time is calculated from actual GPS driving data.
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