Corringle Foreshore Campground

Corringle Foreshore Campground sits where the Snowy River meets the sea at the eastern end of the Marlo–Cape Conran coastline in East Gippsland — a quiet, dog-friendly bush camp with 24 designated sites, a boat ramp into the Snowy River, and beach access for fishing and walks. It's about 18 km south of Newmerella (just west of Orbost), so far enough off the beaten path that even Victorian school holidays don't completely fill it.

Getting there#

Location: 18 km south of Newmerella via Back Corringle Road. The campground is well signposted at the end of the road.

• From Orbost (~20 km, ~25 minutes): the closest town. Head west on the Princes Highway to Newmerella, then south on Marlo Road, turning onto Back Corringle Road. Expect about 14 km of drive from Newmerella, 9 km of which is gravel.
• From Marlo (~10 km, ~15 minutes): the coastal village just north of the campground.
• From Lakes Entrance (~80 km, ~1 hour): the closest larger town with full services.
• From Melbourne CBD: about 380 km, 4.5–5 hours.

The access road is 2WD-accessible in normal conditions. The 9 km of gravel can become rutty after sustained rain, so check conditions if you're heading down after a wet stretch. Caravans and camper trailers are fine.

Mobile reception around Marlo and Corringle is variable — Telstra works in patches, other carriers thinner.

Sites and facilities#

24 designated sites suit tents, camper trailers, caravans, and motorhomes. Check-in is 2pm, check-out is 11am.

On site:

• Non-flushing toilets
• Wood-fire barbecue
• Picnic tables
• Designated fireplaces
• Untreated water on tap (not drinking water — boil/treat first if you must use it)
• Boat ramp on the Snowy River
• Beach access via short tracks

Bring with you:

• Drinking water and cooking water — the on-site water is untreated
• Firewood — collecting is prohibited
• Fuel stove for fire-restriction days
• Fishing gear (Victorian recreational licence required)
• Sun protection — the foreshore is exposed
• Anything for the dog: water, bowl, lead, poo bags

Nearest town and supplies#

Marlo (~10 km, ~15 minutes north) is the closest village. It has a general store, a pub, a small petrol station, and basic supplies — plenty for forgotten items.

Orbost (~20 km, ~25 minutes north) is the proper supply town:

• Full supermarket (FoodWorks)
• Multiple service stations
• Hardware store, butcher, bakery
• Hospital
• Tourist info

For a bigger shop, Lakes Entrance (~80 km, ~1 hour west) is the largest town nearby, with chain supermarkets and a wide range of services.

The right plan: do your shop in Orbost on the way in (the highway runs straight through), then top up at Marlo if you need anything coastal-specific (fishing tackle, ice, etc.).

What to do at Corringle#

• Snowy River fishing — bream, estuary perch, mulloway, and flathead are all on the cards. The boat ramp gives easy access to backwaters and the lower river.
• Beach fishing — surf species along the Corringle and Marlo beaches.
• Kayaking and canoeing — the Snowy estuary is well-suited to flat-water paddling. There are sheltered backwaters when wind picks up.
• Beach walks — short walks lead to the Snowy River entrance and along the beach.
• Birdwatching — sea eagles, white-bellied sea-eagles, and a long list of estuarine species.
• Cape Conran Coastal Park is 30 minutes east — extra walks, beaches, and rockpools.

A note on coastal erosion#

The "Corringle Slips" are a known section of unstable foreshore between the campground and Marlo. Erosion has shifted the coastline noticeably over the years. Stay back from cliff edges and use only signposted access tracks — the slips are a real hazard, particularly after rain.

Best time to visit#

• Summer (December–February) is peak. Warm enough for swimming, fishing strong, busy with Victorian school holidays.
• Autumn (March–May) is the local sweet spot — mild weather, water still warm enough for paddling, fishing peaking.
• Winter (June–August) is genuinely cold and often wet. Quiet but bring warm gear; the wind off the Snowy mouth bites.
• Spring (September–November) is variable; the Snowy can be high after winter rains.

Camping fees#

Corringle Foreshore is included in the Victorian Government's half-price camping subsidy. Per-site rates vary by season; expect approximately $20–$32 per site per night plus the $7 Parks Victoria booking fee.

Confirm current pricing on the Parks Victoria booking page when you book.

Pets and dogs#

Corringle Foreshore is dog-friendly (one of the rarer dog-friendly campgrounds in Victoria's coastal reserve system). Standard rules:

• Dogs must be on lead at all times
• Pick up after them
• Don't leave them unattended in camp

The foreshore tracks and beach are dog-friendly on lead, but check signage — some adjacent reserves prohibit dogs.

Can't get a booking?#

Despite being well off the standard Victorian camping circuit, Corringle Foreshore books out reliably for Easter, Christmas/January school holidays, and warm long weekends. The dog-friendly factor adds demand. Cancellations do happen as forecasts shift.

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