Salmon Beach (Salmon Bay) is a secluded, wave-sheltered cove on the rugged Gippsland coastline of eastern Victoria. Nestled within Croajingolong National Park, this remote sandy beach is lapped by clear, cool Southern Ocean waters and backed by dense coastal bushland. The bay's protected curve offers calm conditions ideal for shore-entry snorkeling when the swell is low, revealing kelp beds and shallow rocky reefs teeming with temperate marine life. Access requires a scenic bushwalk, rewarding snorkelers with unspoiled natural beauty and solitude.
Salmon Beach (Salmon Bay)
IntermediateMAYBE
MAYBE
Fair. Experienced snorkellers only.
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Wave Height 0.2 mSwell Period 12 sWind Speed 2.0 knPrecipitation 38 mmTidal Phase flood
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Moderate risk: Rip Currents
Unpredictable rip currents can form at Salmon Beach, especially after larger swell events. Swimmers and snorkelers should exercise caution.
Moderate risk: Remote Location
The beach is accessed via a walking track with no immediate emergency services or phone reception, requiring self-sufficiency.
Low risk: Cold Water Temperature
Southern Ocean waters are cold year-round (10-18°C), increasing risk of hypothermia without proper wetsuit protection.
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Salmon Beach is located within Croajingolong National Park in eastern Gippsland, Victoria. Access is via a walking track from the Salmon Beach carpark off the Tamboon Road, which branches south from the Princes Highway near Cann River. The walk is approximately 1.5 km through coastal bushland.
Parking & facilities
Small unpaved carpark at the trailhead on Tamboon Road. No designated accessible parking. Limited spaces.
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A Parks Victoria vehicle entry fee applies for Croajingolong National Park. Check current park pass requirements.
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