Carter’s Mill Picnic and Camping Area
Carter’s Mill Picnic and Camping Area is less than 30 minutes from Mansfield on the way to Mount Buller. The picturesque picnic reserve is by the banks of the Delatite River and is perfect for picnicking and enjoying the outdoors. It is also the start of the walking track up to the Plain Creek Falls…
Read MoreKing Hut Camping Area
King Hut is located on the western edge of the Alpine National Park, about 15 kilometres north-east of Mt Stirling, alongside the King River. The four-wheel-drive access route heads down Speculation Road, which is reached via a turn-off from Circuit Rd about 6 kilometres south-east of the Craig’s Hut turn-off (Clear Hills Track). There are…
Read MorePineapple Flat Camping Area
Pineapple Flat is approximately 10 kilometres north of Mount Stirling in the Wabonga Plateau area in the western reaches of the Alpine National Park. Those with a taste for isolated mountain tracks usually do a circuit of the area that involves the Sandy Flat, Longspur, Stockyard and Burnt Top tracks, the latter providing some wonderful…
Read MoreBennies Camping Area – Alpine National Park
Bennies is a pretty camping area on the Rose River only 45 minutes from the Whitfield township and 45 minutes to Lake Cobbler. Follow the Rose River Road then Upper Rose River Road to Lake Cobbler Road. Camping sites are dispersed along the river with pit toilets and fireplaces provided. Explore walks along the Rose…
Read MoreCheshunt Cruise
Start in Whitfield and take the King Valley Road to Cheshunt. Ride over the bridges in Cheshunt and turn right onto Upper King Road. This road continues over Lake William Hovell. You will pass numerous vineyards, former tobacco and hops farms on your ride and could think you have been transported to Italy. If you’re…
Read MoreIndi Bridge Murray River Reserve
Indi Bridge Reserve is one of the Murray River reserves. Indi Bridge Reserve is a beautiful small reserve, allowing great access to the river for fishing, birdwatching, swimming, camping or for a picnic. Easily accessed off the Upper Murray Road, the reserve has ample shade and offers some great camp sites with frontage to the…
Read MoreNariel Creek Recreation Reserve
Located 12 kilometres south of Corryong along the Benambra-Corryong Road, this large and beautiful camping area on the banks of Nariel Creek offers many shaded sites to set up camp and some great swimming spots. Although the reserve is large it may be hard for you to find a campsite here between Christmas and New…
Read MoreMount Lawson State Park
A wonderful Upper Murray Park, Mount Lawson State Park is known for its steep slopes, cliffs and prominent rocky bluff which impart a natural rugged beauty. The park contains a range of largely undisturbed natural environments. There are panoramic views of surrounding mountains and valleys from the summit of Mount Lawson and spectacular displays of…
Read MoreMasons Falls
Masons Falls is nestled in Kinglake National Park, the largest and closest national park to Melbourne, making it an ideal spot for a day trip or weekend getaway. After just a short walk you’ll discover an impressive high drop waterfall with streams of water cascading down the rock shelves into the gully below. There are…
Read MoreMount Granya State Park
Mount Granya State Park is a dominant feature in the Upper Murray landscape. Its steep, forested slopes rise dramatically above Lake Hume and surrounding valleys to form prominent ridges and plateaus. The park has diverse vegetation and spectacular wildflowers. Picnic at the Mount Granya Summit (950 metres) and enjoy views of the surrounding valleys and…
Read MoreBollygum Park
Bollygum Park is a magical playground based around the award winning children’s book Bollygum by Garry Fleming. You will be enchanted as you wander along the shady paths of this two and a half acre wonderland, from Bower Birds Nest with its sparkling blue treasures, across the bridge over the creek and pay a visit…
Read MoreJehosaphat Gully Picnic Area
Jehosaphat Gully is a pleasant open picnic area near the town of Kinglake and the starting point for several walks include the approximately 20 kilometre Mt Everard Circuit. The picnic area has plenty of picnic tables under shelter, barbecues and public toilets. Enjoy picturesque walking tracks or a social picnic or barbecue with family and…
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