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Cann river
Sitting between the Lind National Park and the Alfred National Park on the Princes Highway, Cann River is not only the ultimate crossroad but an ultimate base for adventure in Far East Gippsland.




















Experience Cann River
Get your adventure in the great outdoors with the Croajingolong National Park, Point Hicks Lighthouse and the ancient rainforests of Victoria’s far east. Camp in one of the remote campsites, fish in a multitude of creeks, rivers and inlets, bushwalk in the untouched National parks offering gorges, waterfalls and high peaks, 4WD some hair-raising tracks or snorkel and dive off Point Hicks. The town sits along the Melbourne to Sydney Coastal Drive between Orbost and Mallacoota and is the turning point for Canberra, along the Snowy-Monaro Highway. The bustling town offers cafes, a pub, fuel and an impressive playground complete with a skate park.
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All kinds of wonder
Home to the iconic Gippsland Lakes, Croajingolong National Park, and the Snowy River, the region offers endless outdoor adventures, from boating and fishing to hiking and wildlife spotting. Rich in Indigenous culture and history, East Gippsland is also known for its charming towns, fresh local produce, and laid-back lifestyle, making it a perfect destination for nature lovers and explorers alike.

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All kinds of inspiration
Home to the iconic Gippsland Lakes, Croajingolong National Park, and the Snowy River, the region offers endless outdoor adventures, from boating and fishing to hiking and wildlife spotting. Rich in Indigenous culture and history, East Gippsland is also known for its charming towns, fresh local produce, and laid-back lifestyle, making it a perfect destination for nature lovers and explorers alike.
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Top things to see and do

Cann River

Cann River

Tamboon Inlet

Thurra Dunes

Point Hicks

Raymond Island
For nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, the Raymond Island Koala Trail is the perfect place to visit and spot wild koalas in their natural habitat.

Cann River
Local cafes & hotels

Cann River
Nature & camping escapes

Tamboon Inlet
Tamboon Inlet

Thurra Dunes
Thurra Dunes

Point Hicks
Point Hicks Lighthouse
Top things to see and do
- Local cafes & hotels
- Nature & camping escapes
- Tamboon Inlet