Mitchell River National Park has a rich cultural history that tells of tribal conflict, ceremonies, food gathering, community life and local spirits. The Billy Goat Bend Camp area also has toilets, picnic tables and fire places for campers and day visitors, and provides a perfect resting point for those hiking along the Mitchell River Walking Track between Angusvale and the Den of Nargun. Toilets, a picnic shelter and tables, gas barbecue and fire places are provided.īilly Goat Bend is also a popular spot for a picnic, with basic facilities and panoramic views of the Mitchell River Gorge and rapids from the Lookout point. From here you can return to the Den of Nargun picnic area for a spot of lunch or afternoon tea. Walk into Deadcock Den and see Eastern Water Dragons relaxing in the sun, and check out the panoramic view of the Den loop track and the wider park landscape from the lookout. The Gunaikurnai people and Parks Victoria ask you to respect this special place by not entering the cave.Įnjoy the loop walk at the Den of Nargun, where you can access the Mitchell River for a swim during the warmer months. Tradition has it the Nargun, a fierce being, half human and half stone, lives there. Walk through the rainforest gully to the Den of Nargun and absorb the eerie atmosphere from a safe distance. Mitchell River National Park, on Brabralung Country, is highly significant to Gunaikurnai Traditional Owners due to its remarkable Aboriginal cultural heritage.

Mountain river scenery