Cann River is the township of the Cann Valley. The town is
predominantly a timber town, with beef and diary farming. Cann
River is located on the Princes Highway 5-hours east of Melbourne.
In the far eastern corner of the state (midway between
Melbourne and Sydney) lies Mallacoota Inlet, a
magical part of Victoria’s wilderness coast.
The jewel in the crown of national parks, Croajingolong, is
precious with diverse ecosystems that envelop you in natural
beauty. The national park features a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.
Escape in this place is perfect for nature lovers.
Croajingolong National Park, 87,500ha in size, extends for 100km
along the wilderness coast of Victoria's East Gippsland. And is overflowing with
remote beaches, tall forests, heathland, rainforest, estuaries
and granite peaks
Things to see and do
The track network allows visitors to explore the park on short or long walks. Coastal hikers need to obtain a permit from Parks Victoria.
Rivers and inlets offer the safest swimming, but beware of strong currents near entrance area.
Fishing is permitted in the park. A Recreational Fishing Licence is required to fish the top lake of Mallacoota Inlet, Tamboon Inlet and all other inland waters.
Some of Australia's best flat-water canoeing can be found on the rivers and inlets of the park.
Coopracambra National Park is one of the most remote
sections of Victoria and remains largely undisturbed. The red
sandstone gorge of the Genoa River and the surrounding granite
peaks form some outstanding scenery. The 35,000ha park protects
high conservation values with undisturbed ecosystems, a heritage
river, rare flora and fauna and diverse landscape values.
Things to see and do
A 2km drive along the W.B. Line from the Monaro Highway brings you to a short walking track to the cascading Beehive Falls. The road beyond this point becomes 4-wheel drive only. The heli-pad at Mealing Hill, adjacent to the W.B. Line, gives excellent views of the area including Mt Kaye, Yambula Peak (South East Forests National Park in NSW) and the south to the coast.
The Genoa Wilderness Area provides for self-reliant recreation. Only experienced and well-equipped hikers should undertake walks in the rugged and remote parts of this park. A ‘Trip Intentions’ form needs to be lodged by hikers at the Cann River or Mallacoota Office of Parks Victoria prior to departure and parks staff notified upon return
