Best trails in Mitchell River National Park
Mitchell River National Park is located in the Gippsland region of Victoria. As the name suggests, it was established along the beautiful Mitchell River, surrounded by high cliff canyons, gorges, and rainforest. The park is home to a very diverse fauna and flora.
Top trails
- (214)•Moderate•1.8 miThis circuit features the Bluff Lookout with views of the Mitchell River Gorge, deep green pockets of warm temperate rainforest and Woolshed Creek. As you walk through the rainforest gully, stepping stones lead you into the Den itself. Tradition has it the Nargun lives there, a fierce being, half human and half stone. The best way to absorb the eerie atmosphere of the Den of Nargun is from a safe distance. The Gunai/Kurnai people and Parks Victoria ask you to respect this special place by...
- (27)•Hard•10.3 mi•Est. 6–6.5 hrThis challenging bushwalk takes you through a remote and rugged part of Mitchell River National Park. Start this walk from the Den of Nargun picnic area, where there are toilets and picnic facilities. You'll follow the track down to the beautiful Mitchell River and along to Billy Goat Bend, which offers some seriously stunning views of the gorge from the lookout.
- (35)•Hard•13.1 mi•Est. 7–7.5 hrThis walk follows the namesake river through a beautiful section of Mitchell River National Park. There are plenty of campsites along the banks of the river to make this into an overnight hike if you choose. As shown, the route goes south to north, but it can be done in either direction, connecting the Den of Nargun area to Angusvale. Enjoy incredible views of the river valley below from the Amphitheatre. The track is pretty straightforward to navigate, but there are some areas where the...
- (26)•Hard•11.0 miAn adventurous trail exploring the Mitchell River National Park in eastern Victoria, located not too far out of Bairnsdale. There are bathroom and picnic facilities located at the Nargun Carpark at the end of Wallers Road. There are some sections along the way which can become quite slippery after rain, and a few fallen tree branches to navigate. Enjoy the beautiful views along the way.
- (4)•Moderate•4.2 mi•Est. 2.5–3 hrHere's a good choice for a quiet walk down to the river in Mitchell River National Park. The out-and-back journey follows Czydels Road towards Bull Point. While the path offers some nice spots to stop and enjoy the views through the forest along the way, be aware that it sees some 4WD use. This means some steep sections can be quite rough underfoot, so sturdy shoes are a good idea. The real reward is reaching the end at Bull Point, where you get access down to the lovely Mitchell River. It's...
- (9)•Moderate•5.1 miA very seldom used part of the Mitchell River Walking Track that allows access to the historic Old Weir site from the Gleneladale pump station or final fling as Kayakers may know it. Starting at a carpark above final fling the walk starts on a 4wd drive track that passes below some historic aboriginal sites and caves. Once into the bush there is a short steep climb up from Lamberts Flat to a large open grass area. There are some swampy areas here after wet weather. Once back into the bush...