East Gippsland acknowledges the Gunaikurnai, Monero and the Bidawel people as the Traditional Custodians of the land that encompasses East Gippsland Shire. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in East Gippsland, their Elders past and present.
See nature's best work
Fall into a world of wonder as you experience luscious reserves and enthralling forests of natural beauty. The rugged Aussie bush, rich and raw with rolling mountains and soaring gums. Blissful beaches with sand as far as the eye can see and rivers winding freely from the snow to the sea. Protected under the prestigious “national parks” banner, our landscapes are ready to welcome you with open arms.
Alfred National Park
Alfred National Park
This culturally and spiritually significant place for the region's original first nations inhabitants, the Bidawal People, includes a rare temperate...
Alpine National Park
Alpine National Park
Boasting Australia’s most stunning alpine landscapes, mountain peaks and grassy plains, the Alpine National Park is bliss. Stretching across from ce...
Bemm River Scenic Reserve
Bemm River Scenic Reserve
Protecting a warm temperate rainforest, along with a eucalypt forest and various plants, the Bemm River Scenic reserve is a great place to expl...
Buchan Caves Reserve
Buchan Caves Reserve is closed.
Due to an unforeseen weather event the Buchan Caves Reserve is closed as of 27/12/2023.
Cape Conran Coastal Park
Cape Conran Coastal Park
Head a little further east from Orbost, through Marlo to Cape Conran. The areas Aboriginal Traditional owners, the Bidawal, Gunaikurnai and Nind...
Coopracambra National Park
Coopracambra National Park
Coopracambra National Park is one of the most remote areas of Victoria. Holding a high conservation value for its ecosystems, a heritage river...
Croajingolong National Park
Croajingolong National Park
Named after the Aboriginal people of the area, Croajingolong National Park meanders 100km along the far east coast of the state. Headlining e...
Errinundra National Park
Errinundra National Park
Home to Victoria’s largest remaining cool temperate rainforest, this park also features ancient tall, wet eucalypt forests. The stand out perfor...
Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park
Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park
Ahhhh, the Gippsland Lakes. Home to an entire ecosystem, thriving from seven rivers feeding into the lakes and the Tasman Sea flowing freely...
Lind National Park
Lind National Park
Home to the beautiful masked owl and the long-footed potoroo, this national park is one of Victoria’s oldest. Highlighting a warm temperate rainforest...
Mitchell River National Park
Mitchell River National Park
This popular park attracts many outdoors-y folk, with its selection of hiking, kayaking and rafting which take in remote river gorges, rapid...
Nyerimilang Heritage Park
Nyerimilang Heritage Park
Go back in time as you gaze around the grounds of Nyerimilang Heritage Park gathering glimpses of the Gippsland Lakes. Set high on a clifftop, ...
Point Hicks Marine National Park
Point Hicks Marine National Park
Located alongside Croajingolong National Park, Point Hicks Marine National Park holds marine significance along the coastline and into t...
Snowy River National Park
Snowy River National Park
Welcome to Snowy River Country. Enjoy the remote four-wheel drive tracks, gorges, waterfalls and native bushland as you venture through this gr...
The Lakes National Park
The Lakes National Park
Smack bang in the middle of the Gippsland Lakes, you will find The Lakes National Park.
Only accessible by boat, the park takes in Sperm W...