Old Mitchell River Weir Site

Situated on the Mitchell River at the southern end of the Mitchell River National Park, the Mitchell River Weir was designed by J A Henderson Engineering and constructed from local material. The weir was completed in 1893 by H McKenzie & Sons - contractors for the Bairnsdale Irrigation & Water Supply Trust. Flood, combined with foundation issues, caused the new weir to fail soon after completion.

• Location & Access

  • High Country & Alpine Region of East Gippsland

  • Mitchell River National Park

  • Southern section

  • 31 km (25 min) north west of Bairnsdale via Dargo or Wy Yung - Calulu Roads

  • Via Old Weir Track - to bluff overlooking weir site

    • (7 km along Weir Lane from Wy Yung - Calulu Road). The Old Weir Track (easy 4x4) leads to the hill above the Old Weir Site. The Bluff at the junction of the Mitchell River and Stony Creek overlooks and offers great views of the river and the weir ruins.

  • Via Milton Park Road - Rugged 4 x 4 section or 20 min walk along track

    • (3.4 km along Weir Lane from Wy Yung - Calulu Road). Milton Park Road  (4x4) leads past the source of rock for the weirs construction before descending into the river valley terminating at the weir site picnic area clearing (Bush seat and fireplace).