Mitchell River Walking Track

Incorporating Howitt Park and the Port of Bairnsdale the 5.4 kilometre loop of leisurely walking takes in both sides of the Mitchell River between the Princes Highway Bridge and Lind Bridge.

• Location

  • Red Gum Plains Rivers & Lakes Region of East Gippsland.

  • Eastern end of Bairnsdale between the Princes Highway and Lind Bridges.

• Vehicle Access & Parking

  • Howitt Park

  • Port of Bairnsdale

  • Wy Yung Reserve

  • Riverine Street between Bairnsdale & Wy Yung

• Features

  • Well formed tracks

  • Swing Bridge over Clifton Creek connecting Howitt Park & Botanical Gardens

  • BBQ &  Picnic Facilities - Port of Bairnsdale

  • Adventure Playground, BBQ & Picnic Facilities - Howitt Park

  • Picnic Tables - Riverine Street Park Area

  • Seating & Information Stations located around circuit

• Toilet Facilities

  • Howitt Park

  • Port of Bairnsdale