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East Gippsland
Walk 36
Thurra River Dunes Walk
Explore a unique landscape of soaring sand dunes towering 30m above the Thurra River by a track winding to their summit through coastal banksias and heathland.
Point Hicks, Croajingolong National Park
4km (2 hours) return
From Cann River, turn south off the highway onto Tamboon Rd (opposite the hotel) for about 15km, then left along the Point Hicks Rd. The Dunes Walk begins at the Thurra River Campground, near campsite 14.
No fees, permits or bookings required
Parking, toilet and picnic facilities and camping
Level 3 - Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep sections, a rough surface and steps. Walks up to 20km.
Temperatures in the dunes can exceed 40 degrees in the summer and strong winds can whip sand into the air. Please take appropriate precautions. There are no walking track markers once on the dune fields due to the constantly shifting sands, so take careful note of your return route.
Pets and firearms not permitted. Please observe fire restrictions.
