About Mitchell River National Park
Mitchell River National Park is a protected area in East Gippsland, Victoria, located northwest of Bairnsdale along the Mitchell River. Proclaimed in 1962, it protects the Mitchell River gorge, extensive eucalypt forest and one of Victoria's finest warm temperate rainforest remnants. It is notable for dramatic cliffs, the Den of Nicks Aboriginal rock art site, and diverse flora and fauna within the Gippsland region.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a rugged river gorge landscape with steep cliffs, forested slopes and the Mitchell River flowing through the park. The park offers marked walking tracks including the Den of Nicks walk and Rainforest Walk, lookouts over the gorge, picnic areas, and opportunities to view warm temperate rainforest, eucalypt woodland, wildlife and Aboriginal rock art. Facilities are basic and the setting is natural and remote.
Key highlights
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Den of Nicks - Aboriginal rock art site with interpretive walk
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Mitchell River gorge with steep cliffs and river views
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Warm temperate rainforest along the River Walk
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Scenic lookouts including Mitchell River Lookout
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Diverse native flora and fauna including kangaroos and birdlife