Cann River
VIC 3890 • Victoria
About Cann River
Cann River is a small town in the far east of Victoria's East Gippsland region, situated at the junction of the Princes Highway and the Monaro Highway within the Shire of East Gippsland, approximately 400 kilometres east of Melbourne. The town sits on the banks of the Cann River, which flows through surrounding state forest before meeting the Croajingolong National Park and the Wilderness Coast. With a 2021 Census population of 197 people across 95 dwellings, it is a remote but strategically located pit stop between Melbourne and the New South Wales border.
Cann River serves as a gateway to some of Victoria's most spectacular wilderness, including the internationally recognised Croajingolong National Park, a UNESCO biosphere reserve known for its pristine beaches, rainforest, and rare wildlife. The town itself offers travellers a petrol station, motel accommodation, and basic supplies, while the surrounding area attracts nature lovers, hikers, four-wheel drivers, and fishing enthusiasts. Life in Cann River is unhurried and deeply connected to the natural environment, making it a haven for those who value isolation, outdoor adventure, and the vast forests of eastern Victoria.
Cann River falls under postcode 3890 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gippsland East (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Dyson's East Gippsland Bus — Orbost / Bairnsdale Approx. 1 hr to Orbost; 2.5-3 hrs to Bairnsdale
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Princes Highway (A1) is the main route west; Monaro Highway heads north to Canberra; car is essential
A very remote small town with minimal local services; a car is essential for most needs beyond the basic town facilities
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Tamboon Road
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Monaro Highway