Timed, realistic plans for the Victorian Mitchell corridor. Match energy, river levels, walking fitness and whether you have a remote camping kit.
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.
| If you… | Choose |
|---|---|
| Want a classic first national park day from Bairnsdale | Den of Nargun day |
| Want multi-day gorge walking with pack camps | Mitchell River Walking Track |
| Are an experienced paddler watching river levels | Paddling from Angusvale |
| Want park scenery plus lakes-town recovery nights | Park + Gippsland Lakes |
Loop walk, cultural protocols, optional Billy Goat Bend lookout, Bairnsdale logistics.
Best for: First visit
View itinerary →Multi-day gorge walking between Angusvale and Den of Nargun country with self-sufficiency.
Best for: Walkers
View itinerary →Level-first paddling plan, shuttle thinking and safety — not a beginner float.
Best for: Experienced paddlers
View itinerary →National park day plus silt jetties orientation and lakes-town recovery.
Best for: Mixed groups
View itinerary →Use these for current regulations, alerts and scientific guidance. We are not affiliated with any of these agencies.
Mitchell River National Park — camping, tracks, alerts, park rules
Park overview, facilities, change of conditions (confirm before travel)
Statewide park alerts and closures (filter Gippsland)
Rec fishing licences, bag/size limits, seasons and method rules
East Gippsland flood / river context — check gauges before paddling
Weather, flood and severe weather warnings for East Gippsland
Catchment health, river projects and environmental water context
Traditional Owner information and cultural protocols (confirm current guidance)
Joint management context for Gunaikurnai jointly managed parks (Parks Victoria pointer)
Boating safety, registration, PFD rules and Victorian waterway rules (formerly Transport Safety Victoria)
Hunting licences, seasons and maps where hunting is permitted in park sections
Incidents, fire danger and emergency warnings while travelling
