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For further information Heathland Walk Wilderness retreats Parks Victoria (1 km, 1 - 1.5 hours return) Parks Victoria wilderness retreats are low impact Information Centre The Heathland Walk starts near the Activities and “touch the earth lightly” as they sit on an Call 13 1963 Centre opposite the office on the west side of the innovative steel frame that does not require or visit our website at camp road. concrete footings. They are completely www.parks.vic.gov.au weatherproof and include a covered hardwood Park Office A walk through the heathland can be full of timber deck and a lockable canvas door. 171 Nicholson Street surprises. Many birds feed on the nectar rich Orbost Vic 3888 plants and occasionally the threatened Ground Wilderness retreats are set up for couples but can Ph 13 1963 Parrot (Pezoporus wallicus wallicus) may be comfortably sleep up to four people. Each Cape Conran Managers sighted. Whilst in flower the striking spikes of contains a queen size bed, two bedside tables, a Cape Conran Road Grass Trees provide a post for the rosellas to feed blanket box, towel rail, a table and chairs, a single PO Box 18 Marlo Vic 3888 from. Lizards and large Lace Monitor’s, (known as futon chair that converts to a single bed, a single Ph (03) 5154 8438 Goannas) are common around Cape Conran. trundle bed under the queen size bed and a small www.conran.net.au fridge. Toilet and shower facilities are close by. Snowy River East Cape Boardwalk Visitor Information Centre (0.6 km, 1 - 1.5 hours return) A well equipped communal kitchen (also a tent) includes stainless steel bench tops, a gas hot Slab Hut Cape Conran is rich in our cultural heritage, both 39 Nicholson Street Indigenous and post European. The East Cape plate, a fridge, microwave, toaster and tea and Orbost Vic 3888 coffee making facilities. All linen and towels are Boardwalk was a joint project of the then National Ph (03) 5154 2424 provided, as is crockery, cutlery and cooking Parks Service and the Moogji Aboriginal Council or Freecall 1800 637 060 utensils. in Orbost. The boardwalk rounds the East Cape to Caring for the Cowrie Bay. Along the way interpretive signs give Cabins environment you a glimpse of the uses Indigenous people Help us look after your park made of the many resources around the Cape. Each cabin is fully self-contained, including a by toilet, hot shower and outdoor barbeque. A following these guidelines: The boardwalk joins the Nature Trail and a communal laundry is nearby. You need to bring Stay on walking tracks to complete loop can be made back to the East pillows, sleeping gear and towels. Cape Day Visitor Area, or continue on to the West prevent erosion and Additional items you might like to take include damage to plants Cape and Salmon Rocks Beach. The Salmon folding chairs, sturdy shoes for walking, Rocks lookout is part of the Batuluk Cultural Trail All native plants, animals, binoculars, wet weather gear (even in summer), cultural and historic features and has information on Indigenous midden sites. fishing gear (surf and estuary) and insect are protected Nature Trail repellent. Your rubbish is your (1.5 kms, 1.5 - 2 hours return via boardwalk) responsibility - “carry out what During peak holiday periods, a ballot system is you carry in” The Cape Conran Nature Trail begins in the East used to allocate cabins and campsites at Cape Cape Day Visitor Area and continues across the Firearms are not permitted Conran. Contact the Manager’s office for further Cape to the western side. The Nature Trail information - phone (03) 5154 8438. Fires may only be lit in provides insight into the special nature of the designated fireplaces. No coastal environment. From Joiners Channel and Group accommodation fires including gas and fuel The cabin complex is ideal for schools and other stoves may be lit Total Fire the boat ramp there are trails around to Salmon Ban days Rocks Beach. groups. In addition to the cabins, Olive-berry Lodge caters for groups with its fully equipped This park is in the East Beware Reef Marine Sanctuary kitchen, tables with bench seating and sleeping Gippsland Total Fire Ban Marine National Parks and Marine Sanctuaries District quarters (17 beds). are areas of the sea established to protect a Please do not handle or feed sample of Victoria’s marine plants and animals, Camping facilities wildlife as it fosters and their habitats. Cape Conran has relaxed bush camping among dependence and may cause mahogany gums in a banksia woodland. disease Beware Reef, located approximately 5km offshore Respect traffic speed limits from Cape Conran is a Marine Sanctuary of 200 Fireplaces, picnic shelter, bush showers and and No Parking signs hectares. The sanctuary is known for its septic toilets are provided in the Banksia Bluff Please remember that all representation of reef environments in Victoria camp area. Borewater is available, but is not visitors have a right and its values for underwater recreation. recommended for drinking. The nearest food to peaceful relaxation supplies are at Marlo. Gas, wood, ice and a public Abundant wildlife phone is available from the Manager’s office. Healthy Parks Healthy People Many plants and animals are found at Cape Visiting a park can improve Conran. There are interpretive panels at the your health, mind, body and Activities Centre at Cape Conran that explain soul. So, with over four million some of the history of the area as well as the flora August 2012 hectares of parkland available Printed on Australian-made 100% recycled paper to Victorians, why not escape and fauna that can be found around the Cape. to a park today! During May to October whales may be sighted off the coast and dolphins are often seen surfing the waves

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C to Cabbage Tree Palms 7 kms East Cape Boardwalk Salmon Rocks Cowrie Bay

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Salmon Rocks Cowrie Bay Special Protection Area Overlay (Exposed Reef)

Joiners Channel West Cape 37º48.88 148º46.7 37º48.86 148º47.72 Cape Conran

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Manager’s residence Yeerung River Office Swampy Ck Walk Activity CAPE CONRAN CABINS HEATHLAND centre Yeerung Beach WALK

Hideaway Cape Conran Cabins cabin Laundry

Campsites WILDERNESS RETREATS 27-37 3 2 1 Cabin 6 Cabin 7 5 4 Cabin 5 Cabin 1 Disabled Cabin 4 Kitchen Cabin 2 cabin Campsites Campsites Campsites Olive-berry lodge 52-67 38-51 1–26

Campsites 68-83 BANKSIA BLUFF CAMP

Campsites 110-116 Campsites Campsites 84-89 to Princes Hwy 90-109

Campsites to 117-124 Bemm River Campsites to Sailors 125-135 Grave

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Pearl Point Dock Inlet Carpark Pyoot Bay Pearl Point

Cape Conran Coastal Park Recreational Facilities Picnic area Disabled access 0 1 2 Highway Park information Swimming K I L O M E T R E S Major road N Toilets Cartography by Charles Walsh Boat ramp Nature Tourism Services 99/4 Minor/unsealed road Camping Telephone Vehicle track Lookout Canoeing Walking track Guided walk Fishing Cape Conran Coastal MELBOURNE Park Shower Carpark

Beware Reef Marine Scuba diving Gas barbecue Sanctuary