A multi-day gorge walk for experienced, self-sufficient walkers — roughly linking Angusvale country with Den of Nargun / lower park access. Treat official Parks Victoria notes as authoritative for distance, camps and status.
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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.
Walkers comfortable with multi-day packs, navigation, water planning and changing weather. It is not the right first outing if you have only done short picnic-area loops. If you want a single classic day, use the Den of Nargun day instead.
Logistics overview
Ends: commonly discussed between Angusvale camping area and Den of Nargun Picnic Area — confirm current official termini.
Camps: Parks Victoria camping areas and any walk-in camps listed officially — book or register as required.
Vehicles: two-car shuttle, paid transfer, or out-and-back if you cannot arrange a pickup. Do not rely on the Horton’s Crossing river ford for shuttles unless Parks Victoria has clearly reopened it.
Resupply: essentially none on track — carry all food, and plan water carefully (treat river water if you use it; never assume every side creek is reliable).
Suggested multi-day shape
Day 0 — Stage in Bairnsdale
Final food, fuel, weather and park-status check
Sleep in town if you do not want a dark arrival at a remote camp
Day 1 — Enter via Angusvale
Confirm camp rules and vehicle access at Angusvale
Start walking with conservative hours; stop early if heat or weather builds
Use only recognised camps
Day 2 — Gorge middle sections
Steady kilometres; prioritise navigation and river-edge caution
Watch for track damage after storms
Keep an exit plan if a party member is struggling
Day 3 — Finish toward Den of Nargun country
Exit via official picnic / day-use access when conditions allow
Observe cultural protocols at Den of Nargun — no cave entry
Recovery night in Bairnsdale is realistic after multi-day packs
Packing essentials (non-exhaustive)
Map / offline navigation, PLB or equivalent emergency plan
Shelter, sleep system, food for full days plus contingency
Water treatment method; sun and snake awareness gear
