Croajingolong & coast

Croajingolong National Park covers a long stretch of the far east coast of Victoria and is part of Australia’s Coastal Wilderness Landscape. Much of this is a wild remote coastline, with cliffs, rugged rocky headlands (and lighthouses) and of course some beautiful long white sandy beaches.

But its not all about the ocean, Croajingolong includes beautiful coastal forests, small peaks with great views, heathlands, rivers, lakes and estuaries. All of these are rich in nature experiences with a very long list of birds and other wildlife. Best of all, there are few visitors except in peak holiday periods. It’s not unusual for our small group to be the only people on the beach, visiting a lookout or enjoying wildflowers beside a track.

Sadly large areas of the Croajingolong Coast were impacted bushfires over summer 2019-20. Post fire regeneration is amazing but everything looks different to before. Pt Hicks Lighthouse remains closed due to road closures, but in Spring 2022, we are offering a short tour to Mallacoota area. This as well as a longer "East Gippsland after the Fires tour" in conjuction with Inala Nature Tours, will bring much needed business to local fire affected communities to assist with recovery. The tour will include both some unburnt areas and some fire impacted ones too. Bookmark this page, keep an eye on our Calendar page or subscribe to our Gippsland High Country Tours Email Updates to be kept informed.

Mallacoota & Croajingolong in Springtime

4 Day & 3 nights accommodation

Graded: Easy
Walks: Lots of short-medium length easy walks
Focus: Nature, ecology and walking in the coastal environment
Destinations: Mallacoota, Gipsy Point, Croajingolong National Park, Australia’s Coastal Wilderness Landscape

Springtime around Mallacoota at the far east tip of Victoria promises great birdwatching, wildlife experiences and spring wildflowers displays in Croajingolong National Park. Like much of East Gippsland, Mallacoota, Gipsy Point and the surrounding area were impacted by bushfires in the horror summer of 2019-20, so fire impacts will be obvious but nature’s regeneration is fascinating and beauty is returning, if somewhat different to before. Fully accommodated at Gipsy Point Lodge.

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East Gippsland Nature Tour

Joint tour with Inala Nature Tours led by 2 specialist nature guides (Jenny & Tonia) 8 Days & 7 nights accommodation

Graded: Easy-Moderate
Walks: Easy-moderate grade walks. A reasonable level of fitness is required.
Focus: Birds, wildlife, Spring wildflowers, nature walks and post-fire recovery
Destinations: Snowy River National Park, Croajingolong National Park, Mallacoota, Gippsland Lakes

Jenny is teaming up with Tonia from Inala Nature Tours, to offer a week of nature experiences exploring from Snowy River National Park in the mountains to the Gippsland Lakes and Croajingolong on the coast. The summer 2019-20 bushfires tore through large swathes of East Gippsland under extreme weather conditions and we visit both burnt and unburnt areas. Learn about threatened species recovery programs, discover birdlife and spring wildflower displays as well as meeting local wildlife and gaining an insight into how both nature and local communities recover from fire. Add a generous sprinkling of history, a waterfall or two, plus time to pause and soak up breathtaking landscapes for a very rewarding and enlightening week.

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Gabo Island Information

For Day visits or boat transfers to Gabo Island please contact Gabo Island Escapes 0437 221 694 or Wilderness Coast Charters 03 5158 0701

For Lighthouse cottage bookings visit Parks Victoria website

Escape to an island getaway off the far east coast of Victoria. Seen from Mallacoota the low profile of the island is broken only by its lighthouse tower standing proud and tall. This fascinating island is only small, but offers lots of wonderful secrets for curious nature lovers.
Birds and wildlife, a rich human history and time for solitude make this a refreshing and educational short holiday break.

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Croajingolong Coastal Ecotour

7 Days & 6 nights accommodation

Graded: Easy
Walks: Lots of short walks in a variety of terrain at a very relaxed pace.
Focus: Wildlife and nature, history, ecology of coastal environment.
Destinations: Croajingolong National Park, Point Hicks Lighthouse, Mallacoota, Gipsy Point, Wingan Inlet, Australia’s Coastal Wilderness Landscape

Relax and discover nature’s wonders along Victoria’s east coast with lots of easy guided walks. Croajingolong National Park with its magnificent wilderness coastline and forested foothills is a delight for nature lovers and you will learn what makes it so special. Birdwatching is excellent in a variety of habitats, you will enjoy a variety of wildlife experiences and spring wildflower displays are amongst the best. Three of the nights are spent at Point Hicks Lighthouse boasting superb ocean views, walks and fascinating history.

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Walking Croajingolong

7 days & 6 nights accommodation

Graded: Moderate
Walks: Lots of moderate grade walks including half and full days of walking. A reasonable level of fitness is required. Some walks on minor sandy, uneven or rocky tracks with hills.
Focus: Coastal Bushwalking
Destinations: Croajingolong National Park, Pt Hicks, Wingan Inlet, Mallacoota, Australia’s Coastal Wilderness Landscape.

Imagine a walking holiday exploring the coastal wilderness in Victoria’s far east on lots of moderate grade guided walks. Its not all about beaches, there are beautiful forest and small peaks to climb too. Croajingolong National Park is one of Victoria’s best kept secrets. Your experience will be enriched by the local knowledge generously shared by your guide as you learn about the wildlife, discover wildflowers and hear stories of local history.

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