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Signature day-walk area: rainforest gully, cultural landscape and the Den of Nargun loop. High cultural significance — follow protocols and do not enter the cave.
Source Gorge Plains Estuary Lakes
At a glance
Corridor Upper Mitchell & National Park
Best for Half-day walks from Bairnsdale base
Primary risk theme Cultural protocols — do not enter the cave
This page Orientation only — not live status Current park notice (confirm official)
Angusvale Track / Horton’s Crossing — vehicle ford closed
Parks Victoria reports storm landslip on Angusvale Track past the Rock Creek camp area. Vehicles cannot use the Mitchell River ford between Angusvale Track and Hortons Track. Do not attempt to cross from Hortons Track for west-side access. Rock Creek camp remains accessible via Angusvale Track / Mitchell Views Track from Mitchell River Road — confirm on the official park page before you travel.
As of 23 August 2026 · Parks Victoria — Mitchell River National Park
Official sources — always check live advice
Access rules, fishing regulations, water quality and weather change. This guide is independent and informal.
Content reviewed: 23 August 2026
Conditions change River levels, park rules, floods, works and events change access. Check official notices and on-site signs before you commit a remote camp, walk or paddle.
On this page
1. Best for2. Watch-outs3. Access notes4. Facilities (orientation)5. Official checks6. Nearby planning
Best for Half-day walks from Bairnsdale base First-time national park visitors Combining with Billy Goat Bend lookout (if time) Watch-outs Cultural protocols — do not enter the cave Slippery tracks after rain Snakes in warmer months Parking capacity on peak days Don't get this wrong Den of Nargun cave is off limits. It is a place of high cultural significance — do not enter.River level decides paddling reality more than a static put-in name — check BoM / gauges and be honest about skill.Private land is common outside park day-use areas — fences and signs apply.Fishing rules are on the VFA site — we do not publish bag limits or closed seasons as fixed law.Access notes The Den of Nargun is a place of high cultural significance for Gunaikurnai people. Visitors must not enter the cave. Check Parks Victoria for track status, closures and park entry arrangements. Allow buffer time on Bairnsdale–Dargo Road access after wet weather. Carry water, sturdy footwear and a wet-weather plan.
Facilities (orientation) Picnic area (confirm toilets/tables on Parks Victoria) Marked loop walk (approx. 3–4 km class — confirm official description) Day-use only patterns; camping is elsewhere in the park Facility lists go stale. Prefer Parks Victoria, operator and council sources for toilets, fees and fuel on your date.
Official checks before you go Parks Victoria — tracks & park rules Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation — cultural context VicEmergency if travelling in fire season Start from our linked official set on recreation & safety and the official resources block on every guide page.
Nearby planning
