![]() ![]() The wet and warmer weather has brought paralysis ticks out in record numbers. Closure signs will be erected but do not expect an official warning. On Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating days this park will be closed for public safety. No fires may be lit on Total Fire Ban days. ![]() Check the Fire Danger Rating and for days of Total Fire Ban at, on the Vic Emergency App or call the Vic Emergency Hotline 1800 226 226. Anyone entering the park during the bushfire season needs to stay aware of forecast weather conditions. Bushfire safety is a personal responsibility. ![]() Be prepared and stay safeĬape Conran Coastal Park is in the East Gippsland fire district. Beaches are not supervised by Surf Life Saving patrols. Ocean waves can crash along rocky shorelines catching people unawares. Many beaches at Cape Conran Coastal Park have strong undertows, rips and a steep ocean floor. Access to the beach is down sloped paths including stairs. ![]() Pathways around the campground, to amenities and the beach are generally unformed, and not graded for accessibility. The majority of campsites at Banksia Bluff Campground are on compacted sand and grassed areas, with natural undulation, uneven ground and some slope in areas.Īmenities are basic with a cold outdoor beach shower and flushing toilets. If you find a tick, remove it using a pair of tweezers or your fingers. Ticks range in size from a few millimetres to the size of a small fingernail. Paralysis ticks that are found in coastal areas of East Gippsland and you should search your dog daily for ticks. Dogs must always be on a leash and not left unattended. Dogsĭog friendly campsites are within loops C,D,E,F (sites 68 - 135). All campfires must be contained in designated firepits and not left unattended.Īll sites are un-powered, and the use of generators is not permitted. The bore water on tap at Banksia Bluff campground is not suitable for consumption.īring your own firewood as firewood collection and the use of chainsaws within Cape Conran Coastal Park is not permitted, alternatively you can purchase firewood from the Banksia Bluff Office. Flushing toilets and outdoor cold showers are available.īring your own drinking and cooking. Bore water on tap is not suitable for consumption so bring your own water. Campfires are permitted on select sites within the provided campfire ring. Please note that your dog must be on a lead at all times. Refer to the campground map and campsite selection guide to see which areas and sites are suitable to your equipment and book a dog-friendly site if you’d like to camp with your furry friend. For the experienced diver, Beware Reef Marine Sanctuary hides three shipwrecks and a colourful underwater world.īanksia Bluff Campground offers unpowered dog friendly and non-dog friendly campsites. Salmon, flathead and gummy sharks are plentiful. If you're a keen angler, bring your fishing gear and cast a line off West Cape. Follow the Estuary view trail and take in the rich diversity of flora and fauna found in the lower reaches of the Yeerung River or the Cape Conran Nature Trail highlights white sandy beaches, rock pools, boardwalks, banksia woodlands and Aboriginal history of the coast. Set among mahogany and banksia woodland, the beautiful campground backs onto the wild Southern Ocean. Banksia Bluff Campground is perfect for families wanting to escape the big smoke and get a taste for nature. ![]()
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