Vol 11 Gippsland

Contents 11. 1 Mountain Rivers................................................................................................................................................... 2

11. 1. 1 Mountain Rivers – High Plains ............................................................................................................................. 3

11. 1. 2 Mountain Rivers – Thomson River ....................................................................................................................... 9

11. 1. 3 Mountain Rivers – Macalister River ................................................................................................................... 19

11. 1. 4 Mountain Rivers - Avon River ............................................................................................................................ 30

11. 2 Gormet Deli ....................................................................................................................................................... 39

11. 3 Latrobe River Valley ........................................................................................................................................... 51

11. 4. 1 South Gippsland – West ..................................................................................................................................... 58

11. 4. 2 South Gippsland – East ...................................................................................................................................... 65

11. 1 Mountain Rivers

Alpine National Park :- General Situated north east of Melbourne, encompassing most of the State's highest mountains and alps This massive and scattered National Park, composed of a number of a pre-existing parks, is subdivided for convenience, to reflect common terminology and for brevity:

Alpine National Park (Bogong): includes Hotham-Feathertop & Bogong High Plains, east to the Omeo Highway

Alpine National Park (Cobberas): includes The Cobberas & Tingaringy

Alpine National Park (Lake Dartmouth): includes Lake Dartmouth and Omeo areas

Alpine National Park (Licola): includes the Wonangetta-Moroka area, north to Mt Howitt and Mt Speculation

Alpine National Park (Wabonga): includes the area accessible from Whitfield, north of Mt Sterling. Bush camping is permitted in many areas of the Park, provided it is over 200m from main roads. However, there are few uncontrolled tracks off main roads.

11. 1. 1 Mountain Rivers – High Plains

Reg Site Sub Site Rating

1 Alpine NP (Licola) Howitt Plains 3.8

2 Alpine NP (Licola) Holmes Plain 3.8

3 Alpine NP (Licola) Lost Plain 3.9

4 Alpine NP (Licola) Thomastown 4.3

5 Alpine NP (Licola) Tamboritha Saddle

3.8

6 Alpine NP (Licola) Moroka Bridge 4.0

7 Alpine NP (Licola) Horseyard Flat 4.0

1. Alpine NP (Licola) - Howitt Plains Type National Park, Bush camp

Situated on an alpine plain, north of Licola, by the headwater of the Caledonia Rv. Access from Licola (58k N of Hayfield [C486], 77k N of Rosedale [C488]): north east 46k up Tamboritha Rd (29k gravel) to Arbuckle Junction, continue north 30.5k on the Howitt Rd, short access track on left (signed). Privacy Reasonable: 50m off low use tourist road

VicRoads 64 D5 Hema 43 G8 Access Gravel Size 5+ Height 1530

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Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Warnings Access closed (June-October) by snow. Blizzards at any time. Potentially cold nights. Contact VicParks CFA District Eastern Visit 13/02/02 Ref 498

Site description Located in a stand of stand of Snow Gums by an old hut near an extensive snow plain. Horse yards nearby - popular with horse trail riders and flies. Reasonable shade provided by Snow Gums over short alpine grass. The site slopes gently and is a bit rough but there are a few level sites. Wildflowers are prolific in spring.

2. Alpine NP (Licola) - Holmes Plain Type National Park, Bush camp

Located on a snow plain by Shaws Creek, north east of Licola VicRoads 64 E8 Hema 43 H8 Access Gravel Size 5+ Height 1560

Suit: Facilities: Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic CFA District Eastern Visit 13/02/02 Ref 241

Access from Licola (58k N of Heyfield, 77k N of Rosedale [A1]): NE 46k (27k gravel) on the Tamboritha Rd to Arbuckle Junction, continue left (north) 4.5k on the Howitt Rd, left (south) 0.5k down Kelly's Lane (narrow). Privacy Reasonable: off (but overlooked by) a low use tourist road Site description Located in a gully by a small mountain creek near an extensive grassy snow plain, surrounded by Snow Gum ridges. Shade provided by Snow Gums over short alpine grass and wild flowers. Site slopes but there are reasonably level terraces. Pleasant alpine valley outlook. Popular with horse trail riders and flies. Warnings Roads closed in winter. Blizzards at any time. Potentially cold nights

3. Alpine NP (Licola) - Lost Plain Type National Park, Car Park Situated on an alpine plain, north of Licola Access from Licola (58k N of Hayfield [C486], 77k N of Rosedale [C488]): north east 44k up Tamboritha Rd (29k gravel), car park on the left Privacy Poor: observable from adjacent low use tourist road

VicRoads 64 E8 Hema 43 H8 Access Gravel Size 3+ Height 1480

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Activities Boundary Parking fence Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Warnings Roads closed in winter. Blizzards at any time. Potentially cold nights Contact Parks Vic CFA District Eastern Visit 13/02/02 Ref 959

Site description A large, level, gravelled car park separated from the road by snow gums and bush, adjacent to a small snow plain (wildflowers prolific in spring). One of the few areas suitable for caravans and large rigs on this section of the high plains.

4. Alpine NP (Licola) - Thomastown Type National Park, Bush camp

Situated in an alpine valley, north east of Licola Access from Licola (58k N of Hayfield [C486], 77k N of Rosedale [C488]): north east 40k up Tamboritha Rd (29k gravel) (3.6k past Arbuckle Saddle), turn left (west) 400m on Kelly's Lane (narrow, gravel) to Shaws Creek. Privacy Good: Well off low use tourist road Site description Very pleasant, quiet bush camping in a small alpine valley. Sites well dispersed either side of the bridge. Before the bridge are low ridge sites. Across the bridge creek-side flats. Sites are both open and shaded from Snow Gums over thick, short grass and wildflowers. Shaws Creek cascades between pools. Warnings Access closed by winter snow, seasonal gate at bridge. Blizzards at any time. Potentially cold nights

VicRoads 64 D9 Hema 43 H8 Access Gravel Size 5+ Height 1280

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Facilities: Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic CFA District Eastern Visit 12/02/01 Ref 497

5. Alpine NP (Licola) - Tamboritha Saddle Type National Park, Informal/unofficial

Situated on an broad alpine saddle, north of Licola Access from Licola (58k N of Hayfield [C486], 77k N of Rosedale [C488]): north east 36k up Tamboritha Rd (29k gravel), on the left. Privacy Reasonable: secluded from low use tourist road by bush

VicRoads 64 D9 Hema 43 H8 Access Gravel Size 3+ Height 1285

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Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Warnings Road closed by winter snow. Blizzards at any time. Potentially cold nights Contact Parks Vic CFA District Eastern Visit 15/02/02 Ref 961

Site description Small clearings near a log cattle yard in a broad alpine saddle. Reasonable shade from Snow and Mountain Gum over short alpine grass with an understory of saplings and scrub

6. Alpine NP (Licola) - Moroka Bridge Type National Park, Informal/unofficial Situated in an alpine gully by the Moroka River nor-east of Licola. Access from Licola (58k N of Heyfield, 77k N of Rosedale [A1]): North east 46k (27k gravel) on the Tamboritha Rd to Arbuckle Junction, right (east) 25.5k on the Moroka Rd, left just before the bridge, 50m on a rough track to river flats. Privacy Reasonable: able to get well off low use tourist road

VicRoads 64 H10 Hema 43 H9 Access Gravel Size 4+ Height 1028

Suit: Facilities: Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Warnings Roads closed by winter snow. Blizzards at any time. Potentially cold nights Contact Parks Vic CFA District Eastern Visit 14/02/02 Ref 960

Site description A pleasant alpine bush camp on an extended, level, well drained river flat along the rushing Moroka Rv. Open woodland of Snow and Mountain Gums over short alpine grass (and wildflowers) with an understory of saplings and tea tree along the river. Wombats and wandering cattle are common. Short access track into the site is rocky and twisty. There is a small level site on the right just over the bridge, 100m off the road but access track is rough.

7. Alpine NP (Licola) - Horseyard Flat Type National Park, Camp Ground

Situated in an alpine valley on the Moroka River nor-east of Licola. Access from Licola (58k N of Heyfield, 77k N of Rosedale [A1]): North east 46k (27k gravel) on the Tamboritha Rd to Arbuckle Junction, right (east) 30k on the Moroka Rd, left 300m down a rough twisty, gravel track to the river flats. Privacy Very Good: Well off a very low use tourist road, near it's end. Site description A large pleasant area with dispersed sites. Gentle sloping open woodlands extend down to grassed alpine river flats and wooded areas in a broad valley. Reasonable shade provided by Snow Gums over short alpine grass. Features a tin hut and disintegrating horse yards. Some tracks damaged by 4 wheel drivers and wombats.

Activities Bush walking (Moroka Gorge, 12k return, hard, overnight recommended). Drive to the Pinnacles (12k), a rocky crag offering one of the most spectacular alpine views: overlooking the Wonnangatta Valley and, on a clear day, Mt Hotham and the Gippsland Lakes. Warnings Roads closed by snow in winter. Blizzards at any time. Potentially cold nights

VicRoads 64 H9 Hema 43 H9 Access Gravel Size 10+ Height 1010

Suit: Facilities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic CFA District Eastern Visit 15/02/02 Ref 239

11. 1. 2 Mountain Rivers – Thomson River


25 Baw Baw Village Car Parks (2) 3.7

26 Tanjil State Forest Tanjil Junction 3.4

27 Tanjil-Tyers State Forest Western Tyers 3.8

28 Tanjil-Tyers State Forest Caringal Scout Camp 4.2

29 Tanjil-Tyers State Forest Tyers Junction 3.9

30 Erica Recreation Reserve 3.2

31 Rawson Caravan Park 3.9

32 Boola Boola State Forest Thomson Bridge 3.9

33 Boola Boola State Forest Coopers Creek 3.7

34 Boola Boola State Forest Bruntons Bridge

35 Walhalla Historic Area Stringers Creek 3.3

36 Walhalla Historic Area North Gardens 3.7

37 Baw Baw NP Aberfeldy Bridge 4.1

38 Thompson State Forest Merringtons

39 Noojee State Forest Toorongo 3.7

40 Noojee State Forest Penny Saddle 3.7

25. Baw Baw Village - Car Parks (2) Type Reserve, Car Park Located 42k east of Noojee at the end of the Mt Baw Baw Tourist Rd. Access from Robin Hood [M1]: North 80k on route C426 via Neerim, Noojee and Tanjil Bren. The last 35k is well sealed but with continuous curves through lush mountain forest. The last 6k is steep. Privacy Good: Screened from the tourist road by thick bush.

VicRoads 81 E7 Hema 44 C7 Access Sealed Road Size 15+ Height 940

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Warnings Summer use only. Potentially very cold nights. Contact Mt Baw Baw Commission CFA District Eastern Visit 1/02/01 Ref 228

Site description Two winter skiers car parks are usually open over summer.

1. Neulynes is located on the right 1.5k from the Reserve's entry gate. There are two sloping grass clearings surrounded by dense Alpine Ash. May be used as roadwork stock piles over summer.

2. The bus park is located adjacent to Baw Baw Village, 6k (steep) from the Reserve's entry gate. This is a gravelled level area partially exposed to the road, surrounded by Snow Gums and with a stunning view south across Gippsland but not suited to camp fires or tent camping.

26. Tanjil State Forest - Tanjil Junction Type State Forest, Informal/unofficial

Situated near the junction of the Tanjil River East & West Branches, north of Trafalgar. Access from the Willogrove Road about 2k south of Hill End, right (north-east) 3.7k on the Russell Creek Rd (gravel), right (north-east) 5.6k down the Rowley Ridge Rd (unmaintained gravel) to the river, 100m beyond the bridge, on the right. Site description An old forestry camp and gravel pit near the junction of the East and West branches of the Tanjil Rivers. A rather disappointing site in lush, attractive forest - little shade from saplings over level gravel. Surrounded by Messmate and white trunked Mountain Grey Gum forest with dense undergrowth on steep hillsides. There are good riverside camps with 4-wheel drive access about 500m each side of the bridge, popular for fishing. Warnings Rowley Ridge Rd is unmaintained - becoming overgrown and washed out Privacy Good: remote forest, off a very low use road

VicRoads 81 D9 Hema 44 C7 Other Rooftop's "Yarra Valley-Bunyip" Access Dry weather only Size 2+ Height 180

Suit: Facilities: Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck CFA District Eastern Visit 6/02/02 Ref 900

27. Tanjil-Tyers State Forest - Western Tyers Type State Forest, Camp Ground

Situated by the Tyers River (West Branch), north of Moe, west of Rawson, at the base of Mt Baw Baw. Access from Moe [A1]: North 27.5k up the Moe-Rawson Rd [C466] (3.5k S of Erica), left (west) 6k on Talbit Rd (gravel) almost to Tyers Junction, left (west) 4k on Morgans Mill (Western Tyers) Rd (unmaintained gravel) to a locked gate (500m from site), left (south-west) 5k up Beynon Cr Rd, right (north-west) 2.2k on the Tanjil Bren Rd, right (north) 3.4k down Palmer Track, right (west) on Western Tyres Rd, cross river to camp site. VicRoads 81 F9 Hema 44 C7 Access Gravel Size 7+ Height 265 Privacy Good: remote

Suit: Facilities: Activities along old tram tracks

Site description "Large grassy flats surrounded by dense Mountain Ash forest" Ingrams Mill Site Contact DSE Erica (03) 5165 3204 CFA District Eastern Visit 6/02/02 Ref 486

28. Tanjil-Tyers State Forest - Caringal Scout Camp Type Private land, Camp Ground

VicRoads 81 G9 Hema 44 C7 Access Gravel Size 60+ Height 240

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Activities along old tram tracks

Boundary Not controlled Firewood NO-BYO Fees $4 person/night Bookings Possible Contact Scout Association (03) 5165 3210 CFA District Eastern Visit 7/02/02 Ref 943

Situated in a lush forested valley by the Tyers River, north of Moe, west of Rawson, at the base of Mt Baw Baw. Access from Moe [A1]: North 27.5k up Moe-Rawson Rd [C466] (3.5k S of Erica), left (west) 6.5k on Talbit Rd (gravel) to Tyres Junction, right 400m at the bridge. Privacy Good: well off roads, surrounded by forest Site description Attractive clearings dispersed over 60 acres, well shaded by Mountain Ash, above the Tyres Rivers at the base of the Baw Baw range. Surrounded by dense State Forest. Noisy if Scouts in camp, excellent out of season

29. Tanjil-Tyers State Forest - Tyers Junction Type State Forest, Camp Ground

Situated in a lush forested valley by the Tyers River, north of Moe, west of Rawson, at the base of Mt Baw Baw. Access from Moe [A1]: North 27.5k up Moe-Rawson Rd [C466] (3.5k S of Erica), left (west) 6.5k on Talbit Rd (gravel) to Tyres Junction, on the right just before crossing the bridge

Privacy Poor: open to little used road VicRoads 81 G9 Hema 44 C7 Access Gravel Size 5+ Height 235

Suit Facilities: Activities along old tram tracks

Boundary Parking fence Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Erica (03) 5165 3204 CFA District Eastern Visit 6/02/02 Ref 487

Site description Attractive, green, grassed (slashed) river flats near the junction of the two arms of the Tyres River in a forested valley. Well shaded by tall Mountain Ash. Semi-dispersed sites separated by tea tree and wattle in tall forest. Could be dusty and noisy if Scouts are in the nearby camp.

30. Erica - Recreation Reserve Type LG Reserve, Caravan Park

Situated in Erica, north of Moe, 4k south of Rawson, Privacy Reasonable: off main roads, in view of houses VicRoads 81 G9 Hema 44 C7 Access Sealed Road Size 30+ Height 440

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Boundary Specific sites BBQ NO FIRES Fees $10 pn/site ($15 power) Bookings Possible Activities Walk to hotel and shop Contact (03) 5165 3315 CFA District Eastern Visit 7/02/02 Ref 944

Site description A standard caravan park in a corner of the recreation ground, behind a row of large cypress pines. Hill top (the highest point of the Walhalla Railway track).

31 Rawson - Caravan Park Type Private land, caravan park Situated by Rawson, north of Moe, on the Tyers-Thomson Valley Rd [C481]. Privacy Good: off main roads, backed by State Forest

VicRoads 81 H9 Hema 45 C8 Access Sealed Road Size 173 Height 470

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Boundary Specific sites Firewood NO-BYO Fees $22 site/night (Seniors 50% off) Bookings Possible Activities: Walk to shops Contact (03) 5165 3439 CFA District Eastern Visit 8/02/02 Ref 945

Site description A superior country caravan park, well treed, all sites en-suite. Seniors 50% discount. Some sites formal, others in bush are well spaced and well shaded by mature Messmate Gums. Hill top, backed by State Forest.

32. Boola Boola State Forest - Thomson Bridge Type State Forest, Bush camp

Situated east of Rawson above the Thomson Rv. VicRoads 81 H9 Hema 45 C8 Access Dry weather only Size 1+ Height 220

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very convenient to historic railway. Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck

Access from Traralgon [A1]: West 3k on the Traralgon West Rd [C477], north 6k on the Tyers Rd [C481] to Tyres, north 26k on the Tyres-Thomson Valley Rd [C481], right (east) 5.7k down the Walhalla Rd [C461], left 200m through railway car park just before the Thomson River, narrow track, steep pinch at end. Alternatively, 2k south from Rawson on the Tyres-Thomson Valley Rd [C481] to the Walhalla Rd [C461]. Privacy Very good: well secluded by terrain and vegetation Site description A small clearing perched on a steep mountain slope above the Thompson River surrounded and well shaded by lush sclerophyll forest. An old house site, mostly sloping. Well grassed. Contact Parks Victoria Erica (03) 5765 3204 CFA District Eastern Visit 11/02/02 Ref 227

33. Boola Boola State Forest - Coopers Creek Type State Forest, Camp Ground

Situated south east of Rawson on the Thomson Rv. Access from Traralgon [A1]: West 3k on the Traralgon West Rd [C477], north 6k on the Tyers Rd [C481] to Tyres, north 23k on the Tyres-Thomson Valley Rd [C481], right (east) 2.6k down Coopers Cr Rd (gravel). Alternatively from Rawson, 5k south down the Tyres-Thomson Valley Rd [C481] to the Coopers Cr Rd. Privacy Reasonable: some sites observable from low use tourist roads

VicRoads 81 H9 Hema 45 C8 Access Gravel Size 15 + Height 210

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Facilities: (canoe)

Activities Boundary not controlled Firewood available Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic Erica (03) 5765 3204 CFA District Eastern Visit 11/02/02Ref 225

Site description Scattered, forested sites around a picturesque mining ghost town near a large mountain river surrounded by steep forest slopes. Most sites slope a little, are well shaded (some by oaks). Tree ferns abound. Popular canoe landing/camping point. On original coach road to Walhalla.

34. Boola Boola State Forest - Bruntons Bridge Type State Forest, Camp Ground Situated south east of Rawson on the Thomson Rv. . Access from Traralgon [A1]: West 3k on the Traralgon West Rd [C477], north 6k on the Tyers Rd [C481] to Tyres, north 20k on the Tyres-Thomson Valley Rd [C481], right (east) 9k down the Cowwarr Rd (gravel), left (north) 3.7k down the Brunton Bridge Rd to the river. Alternatively from Rawson, 8k south down the Tyres-Thomson Valley Rd [C481] to the Cowwarr Rd. VicRoads 81 J9 Hema 45 C8 Access Gravel Size 3+ Height 190

Facilities: Activities Site description "Small forested sites by Thomson Rv." Popular canoe landing/camp Warnings Bridge collapsed, road may not be maintained Contact Parks Victoria Erica (03) 5765 3204 CFA District Eastern Visit not yet Ref 226

35. Walhalla Historic Area - Stringers Creek Type Historic Area, Bush camp

Scattered sites in Walhalla by Stringer Creek, north of Moe, east of Rawson. Access from Moe [A1]: North 48k on the Moe-Rawson Rd [C466] to Rawson, south 2k on Tyers-Thomson Valley Rd [C481], left (east) 11k on the Walhalla Rd [C461] to Walhalla. VicRoads 81 J9 Hema 45 C8 Access Sealed Road Size 10+ Height 320 Privacy Reasonable: open to tourist road, quiet at night

Suit: Facilities: Activities Walk to ruins, mines, tourist railway

Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Fees no Bookings No: pot luck Site description Walhalla encourages tourists. A picturesque historic gold mining ghost town, in a narrow, forested mountain

valley. There are three informal camps at the southern end of the „town‟:

One is opposite the railway station, on the left just before Walhalla Rd first crosses Stringer Creek, is small, secluded and very well shaded, with wood BBQ & bin.

Another is on the right, just past the railway station, reasonably large, level and shaded with bin.

Another is located up the track opposite the Band Rotunda. Contact Parks Vic CFA District Eastern Visit 8/02/02 Ref 492

36. Walhalla Historic Area - North Gardens Type Historic Area, Camp Ground

VicRoads 81 J9 Hema 45 C8 Access Sealed Road Size 6+ Height 375

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Walk to ruins, mines Boundary Parking fence Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic CFA District Eastern Visit 7/02/02 Ref 491

Situated on the northern edge of Walhalla by Stringer Creek, north of Moe, east of Rawson. Access from Moe [A1]: North 48k on the Moe-Rawson Rd [C466] to Rawson, south 2k on Tyers-Thomson Valley Rd [C481], left (east) 11k on Walhalla Rd [C461] to Walhalla. Continue north 1k to the "town" edge and signposted camping ground on the left across Stringer Creek. Privacy Reasonable: Open to a low use tourist/forest mountain road Site description An attractive, well maintained park on the edge of a picturesque historic gold mining ghost town, in a narrow, forested mountain valley. Car park is large and level, but best for tent camping on extended lawns. Free gas BBQ as well as wood fire pits. Little shade until late afternoon. North Gardens was the terminus for timber tramways supplying the mines. There is an informal bush camp 4k north of Walhalla, a level gravel clearing off the Walhalla Rd (about 2k gravel) on the nose of a ridge (Britannia Spur) surrounded by dense montane forest.

37. Baw Baw NP - Aberfeldy Bridge Type National Park, Camp Ground Situated north of Walhalla on the Aberfeldy Rv. Access Walhalla: north 16k on the Walhalla Rd (gravel, narrow & long steep section) towards Beardmore, turn right 600m upstream at Aberfeldy River (signposted).

Privacy Good: remote forest, glimpse from very low use road VicRoads 81 H7 Hema 45 C8 Access Gravel Size 7+ Height 315

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Activities Boundary Parking fence Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic CFA District Eastern Visit 7/02/02 Ref 221

Site description Pleasant, grassy (slashed) river flat with limited shade from a few white trunked Mountain Grey Gums, surrounded by steep rocky, dry forested ridges. Kookaburras, small birds, rock wallabies. Warnings Walhalla Rd north of Walhalla not for caravans, 6k down to Aberfeldy bridge is very narrow and steep

38. Thompson State Forest - Merringtons Type State Forest, Camp Ground Situated in a narrow forested mountain valley by the Abefeldy Rv and Donnelly Cr junction, north of Moe, north of Walhalla.

Access from Moe [A1]: North 48k on the Moe-Rawson Rd [C466] to Rawson, south 2k on Tyers-Thomson Valley Rd [C481], left (east) 11k on Walhalla Rd [C461] to Walhalla. Continue north 33k (gravel, twisty)(no caravans) on the Walhalla Rd (3.5k south of the Cast Iron Pot Lookout), right (east) 3.8k steeply down Merringtons Track. Alternative Access via Thomson Dam ? VicRoads 81 H6 Hema 45 B8 Access Dry weather only Size 60+ Height 420

Facilities: Activities Site description "Clearing in forested valley by Aberfeldy Rv. Popular fishing and 4 wheel driving base" Site of proposed Aberfeldy Dam Contact DSE Erica (03) 5165 3204 CFA District Eastern Visit not yet Ref 494

39. Noojee State Forest - Toorongo Type State Forest, Picnic Ground

Situated on a mountain ridge top, north of Warragul, nor-east of Neerim South, nor-west of Tanjil Bren. Access from Robin Hood [M1]: North 36k on route C426 via Neerim to Noojee, left (north) at Noojee T junction 9.7k up the Lock Valley Rd (6k sealed), right north east 23.2k up the Toorongo Rd (narrow, twisty, gravel), right a few metres on the Toorongo-Tanjil Link Rd, access track on right not signposted. Privacy Reasonable: Passing glimpse from a very low use forestry road, secluded by very dense forest.

VicRoads 81 C6 Hema 44 B6 Other Rooftop's "Yarra Valley-Bunyip" Access Gravel Size 2 Height 1010

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Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Warnings Potentially cold and wet Contact DSE Noojee (03) 5628 9507 CFA District Eastern Visit 1/02/01 Ref 488

Site description A small ridge top picnic ground hemmed in by a few pines and dense montane forest - regenerated Alpine Ash with a thick scrub understory. Located near the overgrown site of a large timber town on a remote, sub-alpine forested plateau above the headwaters of the Yarra, Thomson and Latrobe Rivers. Almost hidden from a low use forestry road, the site is rarely used; one toilet has collapsed, the other stores a good stock of firewood. A larger, more open, bush camp site is available on the left 1.5k south down the Link Rd, not far past the Mt Toorongo Track junction.

40. Noojee State Forest - Penny Saddle

Type State Forest, Informal/unofficial Situated on the western edge of the Toorongo Plateau, north of Warragul and Noojee Access from Robin Hood [M1]: North 36k on route C426 via Neerim to Noojee, left (north) at Noojee T junction 8.4k up the Lock Valley Rd (6k sealed), right north east 10.5k up the Toorongo Rd (narrow, twisty, gravel), on the left 200m past the Ridge Rd junction. Privacy Reasonable: Passing glimpse from a very low use forestry road

VicRoads 81 C6 Hema 44 B6 Other Rooftop's "Yarra Valley-Bunyip" Size 2 Height 800

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Activities Walk to Q Falls, 0.8k up 4 wheel track north,easy.

Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Warnings Potentially cold and wet CFA District Eastern Visit 13/02/05 Ref 901

Site description A quiet, level, grassed clearing on the edge of the Toorongo plateau, surrounded by Mountain Ash regrowth. Limited shade (but usually cool). Near old dugout and helipad sites.

Tanjil River Junction Aberfeldy Bridge Camp

11. 1. 3 Mountain Rivers – Macalister River


8 Alpine NP (Licola) Platypus 4.2

9 Alpine NP (Licola) Greenhood 3.7

10 Alpine NP (Licola) Red Box 4.0

11 Alpine NP (Licola) Red Bluff 4.0

12 Alpine NP (Licola) Breakfast Creek 3.6

13 Alpine NP (Licola) Cockatoo 3.7

14 Alpine NP (Licola) Mutton Wood 4.2

15 Alpine NP (Licola) Manna Gum 4.2

16 Alpine NP (Licola) Treefrog 4.1

17 Alpine NP (Licola) Pardalote 4.1

18 Alpine NP (Licola) Carawong 4.1

19 Alpine NP (Licola) Blackfish 4.0

20 Alpine NP (Licola) Boobook 4.1

21 Alpine NP (Licola) Wild Cherry Tree 4.2

22 Licola Caravan Park 3.9

23 Hickeys Creek

3.7

24 Macalister River Cheynes Bridge 3.6

All the following Alpine National Park camp sites are in a ‘lowland’ valley below the alpine high plains.

8 Alpine NP (Licola) - Platypus Type National Park, Camp Ground

Situated by the Wellington River just below the Highplains, north of Licola. Access from Licola (58k N of Heyfield, 77k N of Rosedale [A1]): NE 22k on the Tamboritha Rd, left 200m on gravel track, (signed „Tali Karng Parking‟) just before the third Wellington Rv bridge.

VicRoads 82 C2 Hema 45 A9 Access Sealed Road Size 2+ Height 340 Privacy Good: secluded from low use tourist road by terrain and scrub

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Boundary Parking fence Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic CFA District Eastern Visit 12/02/02 Ref 958

Site description Small riverside site in a narrow forested valley with reasonable shade from stunted Peppermint and Mountain Gum with an understory of saplings and wattles over grassed red gravel. Wrens, tree creepers, crows and wallabies are common.

9. Alpine NP (Licola) - Greenhood Type National Park, Camp Ground

VicRoads 82 B2 Hema 45 9A Access Sealed Road Size 2 Height 320

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Situated by the Wellington River just below the High plains, north of Licola. Access from Licola (58k N of Heyfield, 77k N of Rosedale [A1]): NE 20.3k on the Tamboritha Rd, left 100m down a gravel track (signed) Privacy Good: secluded from low use tourist road by terrain Site description Relatively poor riverside camping, a small clearing on sloping gravel. Reasonable shade from blue leafed Red Box, White Sallee and Mountain Gum with an understory of saplings, wattles. Bowerbird camp (4 wheel) access is through Greenhood camp: 400m via a 4-wheel track

10. Alpine NP (Licola) - Red Box Type National Park, Camp Ground Situated By the Wellington River just below the Highplains, north of Licola. Access from Licola (58k N of Heyfield, 77k N of Rosedale [A1]): NE 19.1k on the Tamboritha Rd, on the left just after the second Wellington Rv bridge. Privacy Good: secluded from nearby low use tourist road by bush and distance.

VicRoads 82 B2 Hema 45 A9 Access Sealed Road Size 10+ Height 320

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Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic CFA District Eastern Visit 12/02/02 Ref 957

Site description Riverside semi-dispersed sites in a narrow forested valley. Reasonable shade from blue leafed Red Box, Peppermint and Mountain Gum with an understory of saplings and wattles over grassed red gravel. The camp slopes down to the river but most sites are level. Horse Yards. Wrens, tree creepers, crows and wallabies are common.

11. Alpine NP (Licola) - Red Bluff Type National Park, Camp Ground Situated By the Wellington River just below the Highplains, north of Licola. Access from Licola (58k N of Heyfield, 77k N of Rosedale [A1]): NE 19k on the Tamboritha Rd, on the right just before the second Wellington Rv bridge. Privacy Reasonable: secluded from nearby low use tourist road by terrain Site description Very small clearing by the river (facing red cliffs), best suited to car camping, with reasonable shade from Peppermint with an understory of saplings and wattles over red gravel. Wrens, tree creepers, crows and wallabies are common.

VicRoads 82 B2 Hema 45 A9 Access Sealed Road Size 1 Height 320

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12. Alpine NP (Licola) - Breakfast Creek Type National Park, Camp Ground Situated By the Wellington River just below the Highplains, north of Licola. Access from Licola (58k N of Heyfield, 77k N of Rosedale [A1]): NE 18.5k on the Tamboritha Rd, on the left just over the Breakfast Creek bridge Privacy Poor: observable from the nearby low use tourist road


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walking track up to the high-plains

Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic CFA District Eastern Visit 12/02/02 Ref 955

Site description A small clearing in a gully with reasonable shade from Peppermint and Mountain Gum with an understory of saplings and wattles over red gravel with some grass. Wrens, tree creepers, crows and wallabies are common. Nearby Wellington River accessible across the road. A good base camp for the Breakfast Cr walking trail.

13. Alpine NP (Licola) - Cockatoo Type National Park, Camp Ground

Situated By the Wellington River just below the Highplains, north of Licola. Access from Licola (58k N of Heyfield, 77k N of Rosedale [A1]): NE 17.4k on the Tamboritha Rd, right 100m down a gravel track (signed) (two entrances). Privacy Poor: most sites are observable from a low use tourist road.


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Site description Riverside semi-dispersed sites in a narrow forested valley. Reasonable shade from Peppermint and Mountain Gum with an understory of saplings and wattles over grassed red gravel. Wrens, tree creepers, crows and wallabies are common. Site slopes down to the river but most sites are level.

14. Alpine NP (Licola) - Mutton Wood Type National Park, Camp Ground

Situated By the Wellington River just below the Highplains, north of Licola. Access from Licola (58k N of Heyfield, 77k N of Rosedale [A1]): NE 16.5k on the Tamboritha Rd (just over the first bridge), right 100m down a gravel track (signed) (two entrances).

Privacy Good: secluded from low use tourist road by bush VicRoads 82 B2 Hema 45 A9 Access Sealed Road Size 15+ Height 300

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Activities Boundary Parking fence Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck

Contact Parks Vic CFA District Eastern Visit 12/02/02 Ref 953 Site description Pleasant camping on a relatively broad and extended riverside flat in a narrow forested valley. Semi-dispersed sites, some with parking bays, some not constrained. Reasonable shade from blue leafed Red Box, Peppermint and Mountain Gum with an understory of saplings and wattles over level, well grassed red gravel. Wrens, tree creepers, crows and wallabies are common. The best Wellington Rv site for caravans and probably suitable for big rigs if not crowded.

15. Alpine NP (Licola) - Manna Gum Type National Park, Camp Ground

Situated By the Wellington River just below the Highplains, north of Licola. Access from Licola (58k N of Heyfield): NE 15.5k on the Tamboritha Rd, left 50m down a gravel track (signed). Privacy Reasonable: secluded from nearby low use tourist road by bush


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Site description Riverside semi-dispersed camp in a narrow forested valley with reasonable shade from blue leafed Red Box, Peppermint and Mountain Gum with an understory of saplings and wattles over level, grassed red gravel. Wrens, tree creepers, crows and wallabies are common.

16. Alpine NP (Licola) - Treefrog Type National Park, Camp Ground Situated By the Wellington River just below the Highplains, north of Licola. Access from Licola (58k N of Heyfield): NE 13.9k on the Tamboritha Rd, left 20m down a gravel track (signed). Privacy Reasonable: secluded from nearby low use tourist road by bush Site description A small pleasant riverside bush camp in a narrow forested valley with reasonable shade from Peppermint, White Sallee and Mountain Gum with an understory of saplings and wattles over level, grassed red gravel. Wrens, tree creepers, crows and wallabies are common.

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17. Alpine NP (Licola) - Pardalote Type National Park, Camp Ground

Situated By the Wellington River just below the Highplains, north of Licola. Access from Licola (58k N of Heyfield): NE 13.2k on the Tamboritha Rd left 50m down a gravel track (signed).

Privacy Good: secluded by bush from nearby low use tourist road VicRoads 82 B2 Hema 45 A9 Access Sealed Road Size 3+ Height 290


Site description Pleasant dispersed riverside bush camp in a narrow forested valley with reasonable shade from Peppermint, White Sallee and Mountain Gum with an understory of saplings and wattles over level red gravel (dusty) and grass. Wrens, tree creepers crows and wallabies are common, Warnings Access past first site difficult - rocky, bumpy

18. Alpine NP (Licola) - Carawong Type National Park, Camp Ground

Situated By the Wellington River just below the Highplains, north of Licola. Access from Licola (58k N of Heyfield): NE 12.1k on the Tamboritha Rd left 50m down a gravel track (signed).

Privacy Good: secluded from low use tourist road by bush VicRoads 82 B2 Hema 45 A9 Access Sealed Road Size 6+ Height 280


Site description Dispersed riverside bush camp in a narrow forested valley with reasonable shade from blue leafed Red Box, Peppermint, White Sallee and Mountain Gum with an understory of saplings and wattles over level red gravel (dusty) and grass. Wrens, tree creepers crows and wallabies are common.

19. Alpine NP (Licola) - Blackfish Type National Park, Camp Ground

Situated By the Wellington River just below the Highplains, north of Licola. Access from Licola (58k N of Heyfield): NE 11.9k on the Tamboritha Rd left 20m down a gravel track (signed). Privacy Reasonable: observable through scrub from low use tourist road

VicRoads 82 B2 Hema 45 A9 Access Sealed Road Size 2 Height 280

Suit: Facilities: Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic CFA District Eastern Visit 12/02/02 Ref 948 Site description Small riverside bush camp in a narrow forested valley with

reasonable shade from blue leafed Red Box, Peppermint, White Sallee and Mountain Gum with an understory of saplings and wattles over level red gravel (dusty).

20. Alpine NP (Licola) - Boobook Type National Park, Camp Ground Situated By the Wellington River just below the Highplains, north of Licola. Access from Licola (58k N of Heyfield, 77k N of Rosedale [A1]): NE 11.2k on the Tamboritha Rd (just past the Welcola School Camp), left 50m down a gravel track (signed). Privacy Reasonable: secluded by bush from low use tourist road



Site description Riverside camping in a narrow forested valley with reasonable shade from blue leafed Red Box, White Sallee and Mountain Gum with an understory of saplings and wattles over level red gravel (dusty). Semi-dispersed sites along the river.

21. Alpine NP (Licola) - Wild Cherry Tree Type National Park, Camp Ground

Situated By the Wellington River just below the High plains, north of Licola. Access from Licola (58k N of Heyfield, 77k N of Rosedale [A1]): NE 10.7k on the Tamboritha Rd, left 150m down a gravel track (signed) Privacy Good: well off tourist road Site description Riverside camping in a narrow forested valley. Reasonable shade from blue leafed Red Box, White Sallee and Mountain Gum with an understory of saplings, wattles and Bendigo Cherry over level red gravel (dusty). Semi-dispersed sites with re-growth areas between. Some sites are constrained by parking fence to permit grass growth. Large red cliffs nearby.


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22. Licola - Caravan Park Type Private land, Caravan Park

Situated Adjacent to the store in Licola village Access from Heyfield: north 58k on the Licola Rd [C486]

Privacy Reasonable: privacy provided by shrubs and distance VicRoads 82 B4 Hema 45 A9 Access Sealed Road Size 15 Height 190

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Site description A small country caravan park on level, well grassed (mown) flats above the Macalister River in a narrow valley surrounded by dry hills. Modern facilities. Limited shade.

23. Hickeys Creek Type State Forest, Informal/unofficial

Access from Heyfield: north 34k on the Licola Rd [C486], on the right just before Hickeys Creek Bridge, rough gravel track 200m

Privacy Good: secluded from road by bush VicRoads 82 C5 Hema 45 B9 Access Gravel Size 2+ Height 125

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Facilities: Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck CFA District Eastern Visit 15/02/01 Ref 963

Site description A couple of bush camp clearings near Hickeys Creek (seasonal) on level, grassed gravel, backed by steep forested hills. Reasonable shade provided by Peppermint, Silvertop Ash and wattle.

24. Macalister River - Cheynes Bridge Type Road Rest Area, Roadside Access from Heyfield: north 32.5k on the Licola Rd [C486], on the right just before the Macalister River Bridge. Privacy Reasonable: overlooked by the Licola Rd, at a distance Site description An extended, open, level, well grassed (slashed) reserve along the Macalister River. Faces steep rocky, forested hills. Some shade provided by a few tall Gippsland Red Gums and Southern Blue Gums

VicRoads 82 C6 Hema 45 B9 Access Sealed Road Size 5+ Height 110

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Facilities: Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck CFA District Eastern Visit 15/02/02 Ref 964

11. 1. 4 Mountain Rivers - Avon River


41 Avon-Mt Hedrick Scenic Reserve Huggett Crossing

42 Avon-Mt Hedrick Scenic Reserve Dermody Camp 4.0

43 Avon-Mt Hedrick Scenic Reserve Wombat Crossing B 4.3

44 Avon-Mt Hedrick Scenic Reserve Wombat Crossing A 3.5

45 Valencia Creek State Forest Paddy Lee's Crossing 3.7

46 Valencia Creek State Forest Valencia Creek 3.8

47 Valencia Creek Caravan Park 3.3

48 Bushy Park

1.5

49 Briagolong State Forest The Quarries 4.2

50 Briagolong State Forest Blue Pools 3.9

51 Briagolong State Forest Froam 4.0

52 Briagolong State Forest McKinnon Point 4.2

53 Briagolong State Forest Winkle & Lee Creeks

41. Avon-Mt Hedrick Scenic Reserve - Huggett Crossing Type State Forest, Bush camp Situated by the Avon Rv well upstream of Valencia Creek. Access from Maffra [C150]: North 10.6k on the Maffra-Briagolong Rd [C493], at the cross roads 0.5k north of Boisdale continue north 3.1k towards Valencia Creek, left (west) 6.6k to the end of Luckmans Rd (3.5k gravel), left (south) 1.2k on the Warragul-Toms Rd, right (west) 6.2k on Springs Rd to the ridge top at Green Hill, continue 1k west along ridge to Huggett Lookout, right (north) 2.8k down the Huggett-Mt Angus Rd to River. VicRoads 82 F6 Hema 45 B10 Access 4 wheel drive Height 100 Privacy low use access road Site description "Riverside bush camping in a narrow, forested valley"

Activities Contact DSE Heyfield (03)5148 2355 CFA District Eastern Visit not yet Ref 218

42. Avon-Mt Hedrick Scenic Reserve - Dermody Camp Type State Forest, Camp Ground

Situated on the south bank of the Avon Rv, north of Maffra. Access from Maffra [C150]: North 10.6k on the Maffra-Briagolong Rd [C493], at the cross roads 0.5k north of Boisdale continue north 3.1k towards Valencia Creek, left (west) 6.6k to the end of Luckmans Rd (3.5k gravel), right (north) 0.5k into the forest, left (north-west) 0.3k on Green Hill Rd ,right (north) on Dermody Rd 4.5k (formed, natural gravel, narrow, a couple of steep sections) to its end as a circuit by the Avon River. Privacy Very good: at end of low use tourist road Site description A quiet camp in dry sclerophyll forest. Situated on the nose of a broad, level ridge 50m above the Avon River. The circuit road end passes 8 dispersed clearings (5 with table and BBQ [new]), each shaded by blue leafed Red Box with an understory of low tea-tree and wattles with some grass over sandy gravel. Can be dusty when dry. Surrounded by box-ironbark forest on low hills (spring wildflowers), with a line of white trunked Gippsland Red Gum along the wide, shallow river. Whip birds (in nearby gully), egrets, kookaburras, wombats and wallabies are common. Warnings Dermody road may be tricky when wet. VicRoads map does not show Dermody Rd

VicRoads 82 G6 Hema 45 B10 Access Dry weather only Size 8+ Height 85

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Heyfield 5148 2355 CFA District Eastern Visit 16/02/02 Ref 216

43. Avon-Mt Hedrick Scenic Reserve - Wombat Crossing B Type State Forest, Camp Ground

Situated on the Avon Rv well upstream of Valencia Creek. Access from Maffra [C150]: North 10.6k on the Maffra-Briagolong Rd [C493], at the cross roads 0.5k north of Boisdale continue north 8k through Valencia Creek, sharp left (south) 7k on the Wombat Rd across the Avon Rv (gravel), keep right at Knackery Rd junction 6.6k, (road deteriorates past the Mt Angus Tk junction, with a couple of steep, narrow sections; pass Wombat A at 6.2k, Wombat Crossing on the left at 6.6k). to the river. Site description A pleasant, small, riverside camp well shaded by white trunked Gippsland Red Gums with wattle and tea tree understory. Adjacent to a small beach and the broad, shallow Avon River, facing cliffs. Surrounded by low hills covered with dry sclerophyll forest (spring wildflowers). Privacy Very good: at the end of a low use forestry road

VicRoads 82 G6 Hema 45 B10 Access Gravel Size 2+ Height 80

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Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Heyfield (03) 5148 2355 CFA District Eastern Visit 18/02/02 Ref 874

44. Avon-Mt Hedrick Scenic Reserve - Wombat Crossing A Type State Forest, Camp Ground Situated on the Avon Rv well upstream of Valencia Creek. Access from Maffra [C150]: North 10.6k on the Maffra-Briagolong Rd [C493], at the cross roads 0.5k north of Boisdale continue north 8k through Valencia Creek, sharp left (south) 6.2k on the Wombat Rd across the Avon Rv (gravel), keep right at Knackery Rd junction, (road deteriorates for the last 1.4k past the Mt Angus Tk junction, with a couple of steep, narrow sections), short track on the left.

Privacy Good: Well off main roads VicRoads 82 G6 Hema 45 B10 Access Gravel Size 2+ Height 80

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Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Heyfield (03) 5148 2355 CFA District Eastern Visit 24/04/01 Ref 219

Site description A small, level clearing on a low ridge above the Avon River. Situated in a dry sclerophyll forest just off the little used Wombat Road this is a quiet but rather scruffy, dusty site in a reasonably attractive, forested area. Good shade from Red Box and Gippsland Red Gum with an understory of scattered wattle, heath scrub and large patches of Everlasting flowers. The Avon River, about 50m down through the scrub, is broad and gravelled, just emerging from the narrows of "The Channel" gorge.

45. Valencia Creek State Forest - Paddy Lee's Crossing Type State Forest, Picnic Ground

Situated by the Valencia Creek, north of Maffra, north-west of Stratford. Access from Maffra [C150]: North 13k on the Maffra-Briagolong Rd [C493], left (north) 6k on the Valencia Creek-Bushy Park Rd to the Valencia Creek-Briagolong Rd, continue north on the Moroka Rd 17k (13k gravel, narrow sections), on the left immediately after crossing the cement ford. Privacy Reasonable: open to a very low use road (unmaintained 4 wheel drive shortly after the crossing) Site description A very small well grassed (long) level site immediately above and overlooking the Valencia Creek. Good shade from Gippsland Red Gum, Messmate and Peppermint. Kookaburras, rosellas, whip birds, wallabies and wombats are common. Valencia Creek features long deep silent pools separated by pebbly cascades backed by rock walls. Surrounded by dry sclerophyll forest on steep hillsides. 1 table & new BBQ.

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Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Briagolong (03) 5145 5215 CFA District Eastern Visit 1/03/02 Ref 974

46. Valencia Creek State Forest - Valencia Creek Type State Forest, Picnic Ground

Situated by the Valencia Creek, north of Maffra, north-west of Stratford. Access from Maffra [C150]: North 13k on the Maffra-Briagolong Rd [C493], left (north) 6k on the Valencia Creek-Bushy Park Rd to the Valencia Creek-Briagolong Rd, continue north on the Moroka Rd 9.2k (5.2k gravel, narrow sections), short track on the left. Privacy Good: passing glimpse through scrub from very low use road. Site description A small, gently sloping, partially cleared site near the Valencia Creek. Adequate shade from Gippsland Red Gum, blue leafed Red Box, Messmate and Peppermint over some grass with an understory of wildflowers (spring). Surrounded by dry sclerophyll forest on steep hillsides. 2 tables & BBQs. Kookaburras, rosellas, wallabies and wombats are common. Valencia Creek features long deep silent pools separated by pebbly cascades backed by rock walls.

VicRoads 82 H6 Hema 45 B10 Access Gravel Size 2+ Height 100

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47. Valencia Creek - Caravan Park Type Private land, Caravan Park

Situated near Valencia Creek, north of Maffra, north-west of Stratford. Access from Maffra [C150]: North 13k on the Maffra-Briagolong Rd [C493], left (north) 6k on the Valencia Creek-Bushy Park Rd, signposted on crossing the Valencia Creek-Briagolong Rd, continue north on Moroka Rd 2.7k, left (west) 2.5k on Smiths Rd to its end at the Park, 600m into the farm. Privacy Good: well off roads, but crowded at peak times

VicRoads 82 H6 Hema 45 B10 Access Gravel Size 36 Height 63

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Fees $6.50 per adult, $3 child, +$3 power; per night Bookings Possible Contact Murray Bond (03) 5145 4210 CFA District Eastern Visit 18/02/02 Ref 913

Site description An informal caravan park in a sheltered area at the back of the farm beside the Avon River and adjoining forest. Shade from massive River Red Gums. Some sites slope.

48. Bushy Park -

Type Reserve, Roadside

North of Maffra 13k on the Briagolong Rd, by the Avon Rv bridge. VicRoads 83 B7 Hema 45 C10 Access Gravel Size 2+ Height 35 Privacy Poor: Open to main roads.

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No CFA District Eastern Visit 24/04/01 Ref 438 Site description A rather wide, level, roadside reserve at the Avon River bridge, but with little shade or seclusion from a few low wattles. Easy access to the broad, gravely river. A slightly more bushy, secluded roadside reserve is located on the nearby Bushy Park-Valencia Road just north of the Freestone Creek Rd. Both sites are informal, not maintained, without facilities. At best, a short overnight or lunch stop. The original McMillan homestead was located nearby.

49. Briagolong State Forest - The Quarries Type LG Reserve, Camp Ground Situated on Freestone Creek 19k north of Stratford. Access from Stratford [A1]: North 15k on the Briagolong Rd [C494] to Briagolong, continue north 3.7k on the Dargo Rd and Alternative Dargo Rd (Freestone Cr Rd), left (north) 300m down Quarry Road to the camp ground.

Privacy Good: Off a low use country road, but expect day trippers. VicRoads 83 C7 Hema 45 B11 Access Sealed Road Size 10+ Height 80

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Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Fees $5 per site/night paid at the general store in Briagolong Bookings No

Site description An attractive and popular local swimming & picnic ground. A hung creek flat, tucked in below the road, high above the creek. Reasonable shade from an open woodland of Gippsland Red Gum, Red Stringybark, casuarina and wattles. Facilities include a large, open hall complete with 2 fireplaces. Showers cold. Facing partially cleared hills where the gray-green of Red Box lines the ridges. Kookaburras, parrots, magpies and whip birds are common. The Freestone Creek features deep pools in a rocky gorge. Combined with a low weir it offers swimming even in summer. Contact Wellington Shire CFA District Eastern Visit 20/04/01 Ref 230

50. Briagolong State Forest - Blue Pools Type State Forest, Camp Ground Situated on Freestone Creek 25k north of Stratford. Access from Stratford [M1]: North 15k on the Briagolong Rd [C494] to Briagolong, continue north 10.6k on the Alternative Dargo Road (Freestone Cr Rd) to the start of the gravel. Signposted on the left. The road north of Blue Pools is narrow and twisting but increasingly beautiful. VicRoads 83 C6 Hema 45 B11 Access Gravel Size 2+ Height 90 Privacy Reasonable: Camping areas are close to the road, but there is little traffic. Contact DSE Briagolong (03) 5145 5215 CFA District Eastern Visit 22/04/01 Ref 231 Site description A very attractive picnic ground featuring a large pebbly beach (complete with benches) and a popular swimming hole in the narrow gorge of Freestone Creek. The pool of deep clear water in a steep-sided rocky valley covered with wattle, mints, grevillea and hakea is particularly attractive in spring. It is worth a visit even if not camping. This is the start of the 96 Walking Track - 60k to Granite Creek on the Dargo Road and facilities are new. The designated camping area is grassed and well shaded but designed for tent camping - the fenced car park slopes and is open to Freestone Rd. Just beyond the start of the gravel is a second car park which is level, although the short access track may be eroded and it is still close to Freestone Rd. Surrounded by a dry sclerophyll forest of Red Box, Messmate Stringybark, Ironbark and a few Gippsland Red Gums with an understory of wattle, casuarina and Tea-tree. Wombats, possums, magpies, whip birds and kookaburras are common. Peregrine falcon and lyrebird may be seen. Boundary Parking Fence Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck


Blue Pools

51. Briagolong State Forest - Froam Type State Forest, Picnic Ground Located on Freestone Creek 26k north of Stratford. Access from Stratford [M1]: North 15k on the Briagolong Rd [C494] to Briagolong, continue north 11k on the Alternative Dargo Road (Freestone Cr Rd) (0.5k gravel), left 50m down a short signposted track (opposite Froam Rd junction). (0.5k north of Blue Pools) Privacy Good: Passing glimpse from low use forestry road.

VicRoads 83 C6 Hema 45 B11 Access Gravel Size 2+ Height 110

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Site description A small flat by Froam Creek tucked in below the road and steep ridges, perched 50m above Freestone Creek. An old gold miners house site the clearing is relatively large but there are only a couple of level spots. Well shaded by Wattle, Red Box and Gippsland Red Gum with an understory of Tea-tree. Backed by dry sclerophyll forest on the surrounding steep slopes. Wombats, possums, Magpies, Whip birds and Kookaburras are common. Peregrine Falcon and Lyrebird may be seen. There is a walking track 0.5k back to Blue Pool, part of the 96 Walking Track. The bubbly Freestone Creek runs through a rocky gorge with long pebbly pools.

52. Briagolong State Forest - McKinnon Point Type State Forest, Camp Ground

Situated on Freestone Creek 28k north of Stratford. Access from Stratford [M1]: North 15k on the Briagolong Rd [C494] to Briagolong, continue north 13k on the Alternative Dargo Road (Freestone Cr Rd) (2.4k gravel), left (north-west) down signposted McKinnon Point Track (very steep, gravel) 0.8k to Freestone Creek (2.4k north of Blue Pools).

Privacy Good: Well off main roads, popular at peak periods. VicRoads 83 C6 Hema 45 B11 Access Dry weather only Size 2 Height 100

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Site description A small, pleasant river flat in a bend of the Freestone Creek facing a 30m cliff with dry sclerophyll forest above. Partially grassed on gravel. Well shaded by Tea-tree, wattle and Red Box, with Messmate Stringybark and Ironbark further up the slopes. Wombats, possums, magpies, whip birds and kookaburras are common. The bubbly Freestone Creek runs through a rocky gorge with long pebbly pools.

53. Briagolong State Forest – Winkle & Lee Creeks Type State Forest, Camp Ground Situated on Freestone Creek well north of Stratford. Access from Stratford [M1]: North 15k on the Briagolong Rd [C494] to Briagolong, continue north 22k on the Alternative Dargo Road (Freestone Cr Rd) (10.5k gravel, twisty & narrow) to the junction Freestone and Winkle Creeks (10.5k north of Blue Pools). VicRoads 83 D5 Hema 45 B11 Access Gravel Height 170 Privacy Off low use forest road


Site description "Horse yards" Contact DSE Briagolong (03) 5145 5215 CFA District Eastern Visit not yet Ref 233

11. 2 Gormet Deli

Ref Site Sub Site Rating

1 Garfield Highway Park 3.8

2 Garfield Cannibal Creek Reserve 4.0

3 Bunyip River Rest Area 2.1

4 Longwarry Hwy Park 3.5

5 Tarago Rv Picnic Point 4.4

6 Tarago Rv Robin Hood 4.2

7 Camp Hill

3.7

8 La Trobe State Forest Hawthorn Bridge 3.7

9 Tarago La Trobe State Forest Tarago 4.3

10 Tarago La Trobe State Forest B.T. Track 3.9

11 Glen Nayook

4.3

12 Noojee

3.9

13 Noojee State Forest Toorongo Falls 3.5

14 Noojee State Forest Lock River 4.1

15 Noojee State Forest Leskie 4.0

16 Noojee State Forest Comp 22 4.0

17 Noojee State Forest The Poplars 4.1

18 Noojee State Forest Icy Creek 4.1

1. Garfield - Highway Park Type Road Rest Area, Hwy Park

Situated off the northern side of the Princes Fwy [M1] 74k east of Melbourne. Access from Pakenham: East 18k on the Princes Fwy [M1], left a few metres on the Gumbuya Park & Brew Road exit (signposted) then right past Gumbuya Park. Privacy Good: Well secluded from the Princes [M1] Fwy, although background traffic noise is constant.

VicRoads 96 C3 Hema 37 F12 Other Rooftop's "Yarra Valley-Bunyip" Access Sealed Road Size 3+ Height 110

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Activities 15 minute nature walk

Boundary Parking fence Bookings No: pot luck CFA District Central Visit 3/02/01 Ref 35

Site description A small formal rest area in a large, secluded, forested, shady area left over by the highway diversion. Facilities are good, including new toilets and a large shelter containing benches and electric BBQ (free). Street lights. Some of the sealed car parks slope.

2. Garfield - Cannibal Creek Reserve Type Reserve, Bush camp

VicRoads 96 C3 Hema 37 F12 Access Sealed Road Size 20+ Height 73

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Activities Mt Cannibal Reserve (no camping) 1.5k further north has a walking circuit (moderate) with good views

Boundary Not controlled Bookings No: pot luck CFA District Central Visit 3/02/01 Ref 530

Situated north of the Princes Freeway [M1] between Warragul and Pakenham Access from Pakenham: East 20k on the Princes Freeway [M1] (past Gumbaya Park), left (north) 1k down the Garfield North Road, right into the signposted reserve through pine trees. Privacy Good: Well off roads, although may be crowded by horses at weekends. Site description A large level, grassed area. Although surrounded by scrub there is minimal shade. Many of the stunted Stringybark trees are suffering from die-back. The adjoining small Cannibal Cr is swampy, facilitating dense Swamp Tea-tree. Birds, including Bell-birds, are common. The reserve is a popular pony club facility. Toilets may be locked. The access road (Old Sale Rd) is part of the original Gippsland main road. Conveniently located 76k east of Melbourne for an overnight stop. Formal camp area on right just inside entry gate (1 power outlet). There is a well shaded, grassed, secluded, bush camp site by the eastern end of the Reserve, about 800m from the entry.

3. Bunyip River – Rest Area Type Road Rest Area, Roadside

Situated adjacent to the Princes Freeway on the west side of the Bunyip River. Access from Pakenham: East 25k on the Princes Fwy [M1], turn left (north) up Wimpole Rd then right (east) parallel to the Fwy 300m down to the river (signposted from Freeway).

Privacy Poor - overlooked by the noisy Princes Fwy VicRoads 96 D3 Hema 37 F13 Access Sealed Road Size 5+ Height 43

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck CFA District Central Visit 3/02/01 Ref 36

Site description A large flat open grassed parking circuit by the Bunyip River. An old highway and bridge site overlooked by the new freeway. There is little shade, especially in the afternoon, although surrounding young wattles may eventually provide some shelter. Access to the sluggish Bunyip River is difficult. Warnings Situated on the CFA Central and Eastern Fire Ban District boundary: observe restrictions of either.

4. Longwarry - Hwy Park Type Road Rest Area, Hwy Park

Situated 30k East of Pakenham, on the south side of the Princes [M1] Freeway, 2.5k west of the old Hwy [C102] flyover (not directly accessible to east-bound traffic). VicRoads 96 F3 Hema 37 F13 Access Sealed Road Size 15 Height 100 Privacy Reasonable: Visually secluded from the Freeway by terrain but with regular traffic noise. Site description A good Freeway rest area, with sealed parking area, mown grass and good facilities including free electric BBQ. Street lights. Shade is limited (young trees) but will improve. Good rural view to the west towards Western Port and Dandenong. Conveniently located 90k from Melbourne. Activities Watch sunsets, short walking track to a lookout higher up the hill.

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Boundary Specific sites Bookings No: pot luck CFA District Eastern Visit 25/04/01 Ref 39

5. Tarago Rv - Picnic Point Type LG Reserve, NO CAMPING

Situated off the old highway by the Tarago River. Access from Pakenham: East 27k on the Princes Fwy [M1] (Gourmet Deli trail sign) turn north then west 3.5k on the old Highway (Princes Way), to the bottom of the hill, access on the left. Privacy Reasonable: Minimal traffic noise as little traffic uses the old highway, now a local road.

VicRoads 96 F3 Hema 37 F13 Other Rooftop's "Yarra Valley-Bunyip" Access Sealed Road Size 5+ Height 50

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Contact Baw Baw Shire CFA District Eastern Visit 25/04/01 Ref 37

Site description An attractive, large rest area and picnic ground, cut grass shaded by large Manna Gums, by the Tarago Rv. A circuit road provides good access to all potential sites, all with a pleasant aspect across the creek and dairy farms. The few shrubs give little visual privacy. Recently [2002] signposted "No Camping" - the Shire advises that this includes overnight rests and is enforced.

6. Tarago Rv - Robin Hood Type Reserve, Informal/unofficial

Situated by the Tarago River just north of Robin Hood. Access from Pakenham: East 27k on the Princes Fwy [M1] (Gourmet Deli trail sign) turn north then right (east) 5k on the old Highway (Princes Way), left (east) a few metres on the Neerim Rd [C426], left (north) 200m down Fisher Rd, on the left just over the bridge. Privacy Good: Well off a small local road, secluded by dense bush.

VicRoads 96 F3 Hema 37 F14 Access Sealed Road Size 2+ Height 75

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Activities Drive the Gourmet Route

Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck CFA District Eastern Visit 25/04/01 Ref 38

Site description A locally popular swimming hole on the Tarago Rv. (depth maintained by a small weir) with a gravel, level parking area secluded from the road by dense bush. Red and Manna Gum provide good shade and wattles provide privacy. Facing green paddocks, backed by forested slopes. A secluded overnight site relatively close to Melbourne and the Princes Hwy, within walking distance of the historic Robin Hood hotel/store. A bit of rubbish lying around.

7. Camp Hill Type Reserve, Informal/unofficial Situated on a hill top north-east of Drouin, north-west of Warragul Access from Warragul [M1]: North 7.5k on the Brandy Creek Rd [C425] (towards Neerim South), left (west) 2k on the Old Sale Rd, left (south) 1.4k on Buln Buln Rd, right (south) 0.6k up Lardners Track (gravel) (signposted Parnassus Guest House) to the hill top. Privacy Good: Off a no-through country road, well off main roads, but very open

VicRoads 96 G3 Hema 37 G14 Access Gravel Size 2+ Height 250

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sunsets & sunrises

Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck CFA District Eastern Visit 25/04/01 Ref 532

Site description A bare hill top providing scenic 360 deg views across Gippsland, off a quiet no-through country road. The reserve consists of a circuit road around the grassed (slashed), level knoll and a couple of communication towers. No facilities, no shade. Gourmet restaurant within walking distance.

8. La Trobe State Forest - Hawthorn Bridge Type State Forest, Camp Ground

Situated by the Latrobe River north of Warragul, north east of Neerim South. Access from Robin Hood [M1]: North 17k on route C426 to Neerim South, right (east) 4k on the Neerim East Rd past the Caravan Park, left (east) 12.4k (sealed 1.5k) on the Latrobe River Rd to the river (narrow and some pot holes near the end). Alternatively: off Willowgrove Rd from Fumina South west 5k down Kings Road (gravel, steep, narrow) Privacy Good; dispersed sites off a little used forestry road but popular at weekends. Site description Dispersed riverside camping in dry sclerophyll forest well off main roads by an attractive river. Shade provided by Broad-leaved Peppermint, Stringybark and Mountain Ash with an understory of wattles and blackberry or, away from the river, grevillea and hakea. Kookaburras and wrens are common as are wombats and goannas. Sites may be dusty, few are grassed. All sites show signs of popularity - they are a little scruffy. Check the access track to dispersed sites downstream (south) - may be rutted and boggy. A popular 4-wheel driving and trail bike area, crowded at peak periods, pleasant otherwise. VicRoads 81 C9 Hema 44 C6 Other Rooftop's "Yarra Valley-Bunyip" Access Gravel Size 15+ Height 160

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Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Noojee (03) 5628 9507 CFA District Eastern Visit 2/02/01 Ref 484

9. Tarago La Trobe State Forest - Tarago Type State Forest, Bush camp

Situated on the forest edge by the Tarago River, north of Warragul and of Neerim South. Access from Robin Hood [M1]: North 23k on route C426 via Neerim South (almost to Neerim), left (west) 1.8k down Elton Rd (gravel) to the river, on the left just over the bridge. Privacy Good: Well secluded by bush from the nearby forestry road, occasional logging trucks noisy. Site description A pleasant, small, secluded creek flat clearing surrounded by dense wet sclerophyll forest near the small Tarago River. Good shade provided by Mountain Ash, Blackwood, Tea-tree and wattles. Kookaburras and wrens are common. A small weir on the River maintains water level.

VicRoads 80 G9 Hema 37 E14 Other Rooftop's "Yarra Valley-Bunyip" Access Gravel Size 2 Height 170

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Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Powelltown (03) 5966 7203 CFA District Eastern Visit 3/02/01 Ref 820

10. Tarago La Trobe State Forest - B.T. Track Closed by reconstruction of BT Track in 2004 - wiped out

11. Glen Nayook Type Forest Park, Picnic Ground Situated at the head of the Tarago Valley, north of Warragul, north of Neerim South. Access from Robin Hood [M1]: North 29k on route C426 via Neerim (almost to Neerim Junction), left (west) 400m on the Nayook-Powelltown Rd then continue directly on west down Paynters Road 1.2k (narrow, gravel) to its end (sealed within reserve). Privacy Good: Road end, occasional day picnickers

VicRoads 80 H8 Hema 37 E14 Other Rooftop's "Yarra Valley-Bunyip" Access Sealed Road Size 2+ Height 405

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Activities 1k nature walk through adjacent reserve forest: the Glen Nayook Fern Glen. Boundary No control Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Noojee (03) 5628 9507 CFA District Eastern Visit 2/02/01 Ref 483

Site description An attractive small picnic site in a large gully head with a peaceful view down the lush green Tarago valley. Grassed with good shade from large Blackwoods and Mountain Ash but with few level sites.

12. Noojee

Type Reserve, Camp Ground Situated by the La Trobe River, north of Warragul, in Noojee village. Access from Robin Hood [M1]: North 36k on route C426 via Neerim to Noojee, left (north) at the Noojee T junction 500m up the Lock Valley Rd (Bennet Street), past the shop, on the right before the bridge. Privacy Reasonable: Most sites observable from adjacent road, but with limited, local traffic.

VicRoads 80 H8 Hema 42 K5 Other Rooftop's "Yarra Valley-Bunyip" Access Sealed Road Size 10+ Height 215

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Activities ,. Boundary No control Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Contact Shire of Baw Baw CFA District Eastern Visit 31/01/01 Ref 482

Site description An attractive, level, grassed site by a pleasant meandering stream partially shaded by large Mountain Ash. Located in a green forested valley by a small mountain village. Rebuilt facilities suffering from vandalism. The gas BBQ ($1) was broken on our last visit. Fees (?$3) may be introduced to employ a caretaker. Hot showers coin operated. Walk to store, pub or restaurant.

13 Noojee State Forest - Toorongo Falls Type Forest Park, Camp Ground

VicRoads 81 B7 Hema 44 C6 Other Rooftop's "Yarra Valley-Bunyip" 1:100,000 Access Sealed Road Size 15+ Height 290

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck

Contact DSE Noojee (03) 5628 9507 CFA District Eastern Visit 1/02/01 Ref 489 Situated in a forested mountain valley by the Toorongo Rv, north of Warragul, north-east of Noojee. Access from Robin Hood [M1]: North 36k on route C426 via Neerim to the Noojee T junction, right (east) 4k on the Mount Baw Baw Tourist Rd [C426], left (north) 5.2k up the Toorongo Falls Rd (1.5k sealed) to its end. Privacy Reasonable: Most sites exposed to day trippers. Site description Situated at the head of an attractive, narrow valley are three grassed clearings by the bubbling Toorongo River and surrounded by lush wet sclerophyll forest:

The first site, by the entry gate, is a small, grassed flat with little shade and no facilities.

The second is a large grassed hillside with few level or shaded sites.

The third, accessed by a road below the toilet block, is a creek flat enclosed by steep slopes with some level, shaded riverside sites and a second toilet.

All sites are exposed to day trippers and show signs of popularity - they are a little scruffy. Shade is provided by steep mountains, mature Mountain Ash and scattered Blackwood wattles. Kookaburras and rosellas are common. The access road continues on a few hundred metres around the hill side to end at the day park, with an information board and tracks to the tumbling falls.

14 Noojee State Forest - Lock River

Type State Forest, Bush camp Situated on a small forested creek side flat, north of Warragul, just north of Noojee. Access from Neerim South: North 15k on the Main Neerim Rd [C425, C426], right (east) 4k on the Yarra Junction-Noojee Rd [C426], left (north) at Noojee T junction 7k up the Lock Valley Rd (6k sealed), short access track on the left (not signed) down to the river.

Privacy Good: Secluded by slope & vegetation from the forestry road. VicRoads 80 H7 Hema 42 K5 Other Rooftop's "Yarra Valley-Bunyip" Access Gravel Size 2 Height 275

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Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Noojee (03) 5628 9507 CFA District Eastern Visit 31/01/05 Ref 490

Site description A small, level clearing on river flats by the bubbling Loch Rv, surrounded by forested hills. Good shade provided by tall saplings - Mountain Ash and wattles. Blackberries cover the flats across the creek. Kookaburras are common. A pleasant bush camp, the first and smallest of 4 camp sites up the Loch Valley. CLOSED FOR REVEGETATION 2004

15 Noojee State Forest - Leskie Type State Forest, Camp Ground Situated on a small forested creek side flat, north of Warragul, just north of Noojee.

Access from Neerim South: North 15k on the Main Neerim Rd [C425, C426], right (east) 4k on the Yarra Junction-Noojee Rd [C426], left (north) at Noojee T junction 7.5k up the Lock Valley Rd (6k sealed), short access track on the left down to the river (opposite the Lock Valley Plantation sign and Leskie Rd junction). Privacy Good: Passing glimpse through trees of the forestry road

VicRoads 80 H7 Hema 42 K5 Other Rooftop's "Yarra Valley-Bunyip" Access Gravel Size 10+ Height 290

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Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Warnings Flats boggy if wet. Contact DSE Noojee (03) 5628 9507 CFA District Eastern Visit 31/01/01 Ref 818

Site description A pleasant, forested hillside site extending down to a large, cleared river flat. The hillside area is screened from the forestry road and well shaded by Mountain Ash, has 3 benches and the WC but all sites slope. The level river flat clearing is surrounded by tall Mountain Ash and wattle. The grass is roughly slashed and ruts indicate it is boggy if wet. The access track to the flat is rutted. Access to the small bubbling river may be constrained by blackberry.

16 Noojee State Forest - Comp 22

Type State Forest, Bush Camp VicRoads 80 H7 Hema 42 K5 Other Rooftop's "Yarra Valley-Bunyip" Access Gravel Size 8+ Height 285 Privacy Good: Well of the forestry road

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Facilities: Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Noojee (03) 5628 9507 CFA District Eastern Visit 31/01/01 Ref 819

Situated on a small forested creek side flat, north of Warragul, just north of Noojee. Access from Neerim South: North 15k on Main Neerim Rd [C425, C426], right (east) 4k on Yarra Junction-Noojee Rd [C426], left (north) at Noojee T junction 7.7k up the Lock Valley Rd (6k sealed), left 400m across the Lock River (sign posted). Site description A hillside forested clearing extending down to the western bank of the small Lock River. Most sites slope. Well shaded by Mountain Ash, with a dense understory of wattle, Tea-tree and blackberry. Surrounded by forested hills. The access road continues up to pine plantations. Wheel ruts indicate that the lower slopes may be boggy &/or popular with 4-wheel drivers. Access to the river may be constrained by blackberry. Warnings Lower sections of site may be boggy after rain.

17 Noojee State Forest - The Poplars Type State Forest, Camp Ground Situated in lush forest by the Lock River, north of Warragul, north of Noojee. Access from Robin Hood [M1]: North 36k on route C426 via Neerim to Noojee, left (north) at the Noojee T junction 9.7k up the Lock Valley Rd (6k sealed) (starts as Bennet Street, ends as Lock Valley Extension Rd), on the left 300m past the Toorongo Rd junction. Privacy Reasonable: adjacent to a low use forest road Site description An extended grassy flat along the Lock River, surrounded by forested hills, adjacent to a little used forestry road. All sites are level, most are shaded by poplars, apples and tall Mountain Ash in an open, park-like setting, (an old forestry camp) surrounded by wattles and blackberry. Gravel internal access roads but some grassed areas may be boggy if wet (fenced off in 2004). A very pleasant site, popular with groups. 2 tables, 1 BBQ. Kookaburras, magpies, wrens and black rosellas are common. Two small informal bush camps 200m further up the Lock Valley Extension Rd, each side of Lock Rv #1 bridge. Warnings Closed June-Oct inclusive. VicRoads 80 H6 Hema 42 K5 Other Rooftop's "Yarra Valley-Bunyip" Access Gravel Size 40+ Height 300

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Noojee (03) 5628 9507 CFA District Eastern Visit 31/01/01 Ref 481

18 Noojee State Forest - Icy Creek Type State Forest, Informal/unofficial Situated on a small forested creek side clearing, north of Warragul, north of Noojee. Access from Robin Hood [M1]: North 36k on route C426 via Neerim to Noojee, left (north) at the Noojee T junction 8.4k up the Lock Valley Rd (6k sealed) (starts as Bennet Street, ends as Lock Valley Extension Rd), right 3.6k up the Toorongo Rd (gravel) through the Loch Valley Plantation, left on the North Loch Rd a few metres, gravel track on the right.

VicRoads 81 B6 Hema 44 B6 Other Rooftop's "Yarra Valley-Bunyip" Access Gravel Height 490 Privacy Good: off roads, well secluded by trees.

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Activities Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Warnings Can be cold and wet CFA District Eastern Visit 13/02/05 Ref 752

Site description A quiet, green camp in a small clearing in dense montane forest near the junctions of Bennet and Carter Creeks with Icy Creek - all full of tree ferns - surrounded by steep forested slopes. An old dugout site. One site open, one in deep shade under a large exotic, pine and maples.

La Trobe State Forest Hawthorn Bridge camp

11. 3 Latrobe River Valley


1 Moondarra State Park Seninis Recreation Area 4.4

2 Moe Lake Narracan Caravan Park 3.5

3 Traralgon Wirilda Park 3.5

4 Traralgon Sandbanks Reserve 4.1

5 Hazelwood Pondage Caravan Park 3.9

6 Rosedale Willow Tree Park 3.2

7 Holey Plains State Park Harriers Swamp 3.8

8 Holey Plains State Park Holey Hill 3.8

9 Stratford Hwy Park

3.5

10 Sale Showground

1. Moondarra State Park - Seninis Recreation Area Type State Park, Camp Ground Situated north of Moe on the Tyers River. Access from Moe [M1]: North 23k on the Moe-Rawson Rd [C466] to just past the nor-east boundary of the Park(3k past day picnic ground), left (west) 1.4k down Seninis Rd (gravel, narrow, twisty, steep bits) on the left just over the Tyers River. Privacy Very good: Well of roads.

VicRoads 97 G2 Hema 44 D7 Access Gravel Size 8+ Height 190

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Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Warnings Sennis Rd has a couple of steep narrow sections, not recommended for caravans Contact Parks Vic CFA District Eastern Visit 6/02/02 Ref 236

Site description Secluded, attractive, extended grassy flat in a horseshoe bend of the small Tyers Rv. Shaded by tea tree and wattle (which separate sites) short green grass (slashed), surrounded by Messmate and Southern Blue Gum covered ridges. Kookaburras and a multitude of small birds are common. A very pleasant, quiet camp but popular at peak periods. Moondarra is an area of botanical, zoological and geological significance. Yertchuck (prickly stringybark) is an uncommon vegetation type, combined with banksia, hakea and a ground layer of spear grass, sedges, orchids and lilies - mainly to the east of the camp.

2. Moe - Lake Narracan Caravan Park Type LG Reserve, Caravan Park

Situated on the south-western shore of Lake Narracan, 5k north-east of Moe. Access from Moe via the Glengarry Rd [C103] (signposted John Field Rd), left (north) 1k on Sullivans Track to the lake, left 200m. Privacy Good: Well off main roads. Site description A rather scruffy caravan park but it can be quiet - at road end well off main roads - except at peak periods. Not all sites are shaded, although a thick band of gums on the west provides afternoon shade. Physical facilities are well established but a little old and worn. View of the lake, a popular water sports venue, is blocked by the kiosk/caretakers cottage.

VicRoads 97 F4 Hema 44 E7 Access Gravel Size 40 Height 50

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Boundary Specific sites Firewood Limited Fees $15 per site/night (powered) Bookings Advised Contact Lake Narracan Caravan Park (03) 5127 8724 CFA District Eastern Visit 25/04/01 Ref 235

3. Traralgon - Wirilda Park Type Reserve, NO CAMPING

Situated by the Tyers River, north of Morwell. Access from Morwell [M1]: North 9k on the Morwell-Yallourn North Rd [C472], right (east) 4k on the Moe-Glengarry (Tyres) Rd [C103] to the Tyres Rv bridge, left (north) 0.7k (gravel) up the west bank of the Tyres River, right 500m into the reserve (signed). Privacy Good: well off road; expect day trippers

VicRoads 97 J4 Hema 45 E8 Access Gravel Size 7+ Height 40

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Boundary Not controlled Bookings No: pot luck Contact Water Board CFA District Eastern Visit 12/03/02 Ref 914 Gates now locked at night. No Camping (Oct 2002)

Site description A green riverside reserve nestled in rolling hills between Tyers and Yallourn North. Surrounded by Mountain Ash and wattles but with limited shade over level, lush grass (slashed). A little scruffy, some tables broken. No fires except in fireplaces - none provided except electric (free) BBQs.

4. Traralgon - Sandbanks Reserve Type Reserve, Picnic Ground

VicRoads 97 J4 Hema 45 E8 Access Sealed Road Size 3+ Height 28


Boundary No control Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Warnings No swimming CFA District Eastern Visit 12/03/02 Ref 981

Situated on the northern bank of the Latrobe River north of Traralgon. Access from Traralgon: west 3k on the Traralgon West Rd [C477], north 1.2k on the Tyres Rd [C481], on the left after crossing the Latrobe River Site description A large green level reserve along the Latrobe River with a park-like atmosphere - massive oaks and other exotics over lush grass (slashed). Circuit road leads around the river. No facilities = bush camping

5. Hazelwood Pondage – Caravan Park

Type LG Reserve, Caravan Park

Situated on the western shore of Hazelwood Pondage, 8k south of Morwell, 1k s of Hazelwood Power Station. Access from Yinnar: north 5k on the Yinnar Rd., signed on the right. Privacy Reasonable: overlooked by Ynnar Rd through trees

VicRoads 97 G6 Hema 44 E7 Access Gravel Size 64 Height 60

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Boundary Specific sites Fees $20 per site/night (powered) Bookings Advised

Site description A rather low standard caravan park on a gentle slope down to the attractive lake. Grassed (mown) and shaded by gums. Most sites small and occupied by permanents. It can be quiet - except at peak periods. Physical facilities are a little old and worn. Toilets handy, showers 200m walk. Two blocks of sites separated by day area, play ground and yacht club. Contact Hazelwood Pondage Caravan Park (03) 5163 1566 CFA District Eastern Visit 5/12/06 Ref 331

6. Rosedale - Willow Tree Park Type Road Rest Area, Roadside

VicRoads 98 E4 Hema 45 D9 Access Sealed Road Size 8+ Height 13

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Footbridge and walking trail across river flats

Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck

Situated off the Princes Hwy [A1] 1k north of Rosedale by the Latrobe River. Access just north of the Latrobe Rv bridge, on the west side, well signed Privacy Poor: Overlooked by the Princes Hwy; noisy. Site description A broad grassed (mown) river flat just off the highway with some shade trees (scattered willows and wattles) by the Latrobe River (polluted). A large shelter contains open fireplaces but firewood is limited. A pleasant, large park but overlooked by the noisy Hwy. Warnings Latrobe Rv contaminated with blue-green algae CFA District Eastern Visit 29/04/00 Ref 41

7. Holey Plains State Park - Harriers Swamp Type State Park, Camp Ground Situated south of the Princes [A1] Hwy near Rosedale, east of Traralgon, south west of Sale; Access from Rosedale [A1]: South 1.5k on the Willung Rd, left (east) 6.2k on the Rosedale-Stradbroke (Limestone Quarry) Rd, right (south) 0.8k on West Boundary Track (narrow gravel-sand), left (east) 1k on Long Ridge Track (gravel-sand), swamp on right, camp on left. Privacy Reasonable: off a low use tourist track

VicRoads 98 F5 Hema 45 E10 Access Gravel Size 5 Height 140

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Activities 1k (20min) circuit walk around swamp (easy) Boundary Specific sites Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Warnings BYO drinking water Contact Vic Parks Sale (03)5144 1108 CFA District Eastern Visit 8/03/02 Ref 478

Site description A small camp ground overlooking reedy Harriers waterhole surrounded by rolling sand hills covered with gums and large banksias, scrub and bracken-fern. 5 designated sites all slope gently around 1 central BBQ with shade from massive banksia and Narrow-leaf Peppermint over sand. The low nutrient soil favours a wide range of vegetation (spring wildflowers) and, consequently, a wide range of fauna. Swamps attract water-birds, tortoises and frogs. The Park can be hot and dry over summer.

8. Holey Plains State Park - Holey Hill Type State Park, Camp Ground

Situated south of the Princes [A1] Hwy near Rosedale, east of Traralgon, south west of Sale; Access from Rosedale [A1]: South 1.5k on the Willung Rd, left (east) 12.2k on the Rosedale-Stradbroke (Limestone Quarry) Rd left (north east) 4.5k on Holey Hill Track (ridge top, narrow, gravel). Privacy Reasonable: open to low use tourist and day trippers Site description A small ridge top, level, grassed (slashed) site shaded by Narrow-leaf Peppermint, backed by banksia scrub. Adjacent to picnic ground (2 tables & BBQs). Holey Hill is the highest sand hill in the park, with a nearby fire tower (open to the first level) giving views to the Lakes, ocean and Latrobe valley. Holey Plains State Park consists of rolling sand hills covered with scrub, gums and large banksias - more

typical of the Mallee than Gippsland. In spring the Parks is a mass of wildflowers. The low nutrient soil favours a wide range of vegetation and, consequently, a wide range of fauna. The Park can be hot and dry over summer. The Park's name derives from that of the original squatters run, in turn referring to yabbie holes along the

Latrobe Rv to the north. VicRoads 98 G5 Hema 45 E10 Access Gravel Size 4+ Height 218

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic Sale (03)5144 1108 CFA District Eastern Visit 8/03/02 Ref 477

9. Stratford Hwy Park

Type Reserve, Hwy Park Situated 5k east of Stratford, 0.5k south off the Princes Hwy [A1] (signposted).

Privacy Good: Well off the Princes Hwy, treed; only distant traffic noise VicRoads 83 C9 Hema 45 C11 Access Gravel Size 5+ Height 65

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Boundary Parking fence Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Closed ,Aug 2003. Rest Area signs removed Contact Parks Vic Sale (03)5144 1108 CFA District Eastern Visit 20/04/01 Ref 42

Site description A very large dry sclerophyll forested area by a large reed pond (intermittent) well off the Hwy. Thin shade provided by stunted Swamp Gum, Red Stringybark and scattered wattles with a scattered heath understory on gravely sand. Fires permitted only in fireplaces, of which there are only 2. One of the quieter highway rest areas in Victoria, pleasant in spring but it can be dry over summer

10. Sale Showground

Type LG Reserve, Situated off the Maffra Rd [C492] on the northern edge of Sale. VicRoads 99 B3 Hema 45 D10 Access Sealed Height 60

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Site description “Check in at adjacent Greyhound Club”. Fees $6 site/n, $7.50 pwr

CFA District Eastern Visit not yet Ref 1025

11. 4. 1 South Gippsland – West


1 Lang Lang Yallock River 3.0

2 Lang Lang Foreshore 2.9

3 Lock Memorial Reserve 3.7

4 Poowong Bass Valley Camp Ground 3.4

5 Tarwin River Reserve Upper 3.5

6 Tarwin River Reserve Middle 3.7

7 Tarwin River Reserve Lower 3.6

8 Moss Vale Park

9 Strzelecki State Forest Lyrebird Walk 3.5

37 Cape Liptrap Coastal Park Bear Gully Reserve 3.8

38 Grassy Spur

41 Mirboo Recreation Ground 3.6

42 Seaview Mechanics Hall 3.8

1. Lang Lang - Yallock River

Type Road Rest Area, Roadside

Situated by the South Gippsland Hwy [M420] 14k east of Tooradin, just before Yallock Rv bridge. (Not accessible by north-bound traffic across the divided hwy)

Privacy Reasonable: at the rear of the rest area vegetation gives visual privacy, but traffic noise is constant. VicRoads 96 A5 Hema 37 H11 Access Sealed Road Size 5 Height 6

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Boundary Parking fence Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Contact VicRoads CFA District Central Visit 22/12/02 Ref 298

Site description A reasonably large, well established rest area. Level and well grassed, well shaded by Manna Gum and Yellow Box and surrounded by Melaleuca swamp scrub. A convenient late night stop - easy to access, partially secluded but noisy. Wood fires are not encouraged. Street lights. The small Yallock River is swampy

2. Lang Lang - Foreshore

Type Reserve, Caravan Park

Situated on the eastern side of Western Port From the junction of the Bass Hwy [A420] and Gippsland Hwy [A440]: south 2k on the Bass Hwy, right (west) 2k on Jetty Lane to its end, left into the Caravan Park Privacy Reasonable: Off main roads but very open, exposed. Site description A level, grassed caravan park stretching along the Western Port foreshore. Very exposed - no trees, few shrubs, backed by open farmland. Jetty and shallow, shelving beach. VicRoads 96 A7 Hema 37 H11 Access Sealed Road Size 40+ Height 2

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Activities Boundary Specific sites Fees $11 per site/night, power $16.50 Bookings Possible CFA District Central Visit 15/8/03 Ref 940

3. Lock - Memorial Reserve

Type Reserve, Caravan Park Situated on the eastern edge of Lock (15k nor west of Korumburra), just off the Gippsland Hwy [A440] Access via the Lock-Poowong Rd, 100m, Memorial Recreation Reserve on the right

Privacy Good, except on sports days VicRoads 96 D7 Hema 44F5 Access Sealed Road Size 8+ Height 110

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Boundary Specific sites Fees $10 per site/night Bookings Possible Contact Earny Kellar, Elton Motors, Lock (03) 5659 4360, (03) 5659 4201 CFA District Eastern Visit 16/8/03 Ref 80 Site description Small, level, gravelled parking areas around the club rooms by a small, lush

green football oval surrounded by green rolling hills. Shade from historic oak trees. Coin BBQ (20c). Suspension pedestrian bridge to nearby town. Honesty box. Negotiate showers and power with caretaker.

4. Poowong - Bass Valley Camp Ground Type Reserve, Camp Ground

A road-side reserve along the small Bass river, south of Poowong, north-west of Korumburra. Access from Korumburra: North-west 6k on the South Gippsland [B440] Hwy (Fwy) to Bena, right (north) 6.5k down the Bena-Poowong Rd, on the right just before the 4th bridge. Privacy Limited; open to country road, shielded by some scrub and trees

VicRoads 96 E7 Hema 37 J13 Access Sealed Road Size 4+ Height 113

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact South Gippsland Shire CFA District Eastern Visit 18/03/02 Ref 527

Site description A relatively wide, level road-side reserve between the road and the small, stagnant Bass River. Situated in a typical quiet, green Gippsland valley surrounded by dairy farms. Good shade from Mountain Ash and wattles over short (slashed) grass. The facilities suffer from little maintenance (BBQ broken, WC messy). Shower cold.

5. Tarwin River Reserve - Upper Type Reserve, Bush camp

Roadside reserve along the upper West Tarwin Rv, on the southern slopes of Mt Worth, south of Yarragon. Access from Yarragon [A1]: South on the Yarragon-Leongatha Rd 11.5k (starts as Campbell St) to Allambee, right (west) 2.5k along McDonalds Track (gravel), left (south) 5.6k down Alambee Estate (Sargassers) Rd [visit Mt Worth State Park at 2.6k].

Privacy Poor: open to low use country road. VicRoads 97 B6 Hema 44 E6 Access Gravel Size 5+ Height 290

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Activities Boundary Parking fence Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact Baw Baw Shire CFA District Eastern Visit 17/03/02 Ref 528 Site description A grassed, open,

creek flat between the low use country road and upper west arm of the small Tarwin River. Recently most of the flats have been fenced and 2 small, fenced parking bays (gravelled) have been installed in the open clearing (no shade), extensive re-vegetation planting undertaken and one BBQ provided 100m away - designed for tent camping. Surrounded by Blackwoods, Mountain Ash, tree ferns and silver wattle on steep hill slopes. Possum Hollow Falls about 1.4k further down the road.

6. Tarwin River Reserve - Middle Type Reserve, Informal/unofficial

Roadside reserve along the upper West Tarwin Rv, south of Yarragon. Access from Yarragon [A1]: South on the Yarragon-Leongatha Rd 11.5k (starts as Campbell St) to Allambee, right (west) 2.5k along McDonalds Track (gravel), left (south) 7.7k down Alambee Estate (Sargassers) Rd, about 0.7k below Possum Hollow Falls. VicRoads 97 B7 Hema 44 E6 Access Gravel Size 1+ Height 210 Privacy Poor: open to low use country road.

Suit: Facilities: Boundary No control Firewood Available Bookings No Activities

Site description A small, level, grassy (short) ridge situated between the low use country road and upper west arm of the small Tarwin River. Shaded by Blackwoods but open to the road. Surrounded by Blackwoods, Mountain Ash, tree ferns and silver wattle on steep hill slopes. An attractive green camp if passing traffic can be ignored. Contact Baw Baw Shire CFA District Eastern Visit 17/03/02 Ref 521

7. Tarwin River Reserve - Lower Type Reserve, Informal/unofficial

Roadside reserve along the upper West Tarwin Rv, south of Yarragon.

Access from Yarragon [A1]: South on the Yarragon-Leongatha Rd 11.5k (starts as Campbell St) to Allambee, right (west) 2.5k along McDonalds Track (gravel), left (south) 11.6k down Alambee Estate (Sargassers) Rd on the right just before the bridge, (0.7k before the Yarragon-Leongatha Rd junction, about 3k from the Grand Ridge Rd at Hallston). VicRoads 97 B7 Hema 44 F6 Access Gravel Size 2 Height 140 Privacy Reasonable: Largely secluded by vegetation and terrain

Suit: Facilities: Activities Boundary No control Firewood Available Bookings No

Site description Situated on a small, level, grassy flat in a U bend of the small, stagnant, West Tarwin River. Well shaded by a grove of white trunked Mountain Ash. A reasonably attractive and green site, except that the creek flow is almost nil, surrounded by forested slopes. Conveniently located near the western end of the Grand Ridge Rd. Contact Baw Baw Shire CFA District Eastern Visit 17/03/02 Ref 526

8. Moss Vale Park

Type Reserve, NO CAMPING Situated 12k north east of Longatha on the Tarwin River West Branch, 1k off the Strzelecki Hwy [B460] via Mossvale Park Rd Privacy: Good: well off roads VicRoads 97 B8 Hema 44 F6 Access Gravel Size 10 Height 65

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Site description A large level formal park with mature oaks and other exotics over mown green grass with a small camping area, including power outlets. Now (2002) signed 'no camping'. CFA District Eastern Visit 17/03/02 Ref 5

9. Strzelecki State Forest - Lyrebird Walk Type State Forest, Picnic Ground

Situated by the Little Morwell Rv in Reserved Forest just north of Mirboo North. Access from Trafalgar [A1]: South 21k on the Mirboo North-Trafalgar Rd[C469], right south-west 4k up the Strzelecki Hwy [B460](100m south of the Little Morwell Rv bridge), turn left (signposted) 100m east (narrow, bumpy track) to the picnic ground. Alternatively: 3.8k north of Mirboo North. Privacy Good: secluded by bush and distance from the minor highway Warnings Large rigs may have difficulty negotiating around the trees - walk in and have a look. Site description A pleasant forest glade well shaded by Messmate and Manna Gum, surrounded by dry sclerophyll forest with an understory of tea-tree, wattle, and sedge. Most of the site slopes. 5 benches and BBQs. Tree ferns line the nearby Little Morwell River. Contact DSE Yarram (03) 5182 5155

VicRoads 97 D7 Hema 44 F7 Other Forests Commission "Strzelecki State Forest" Access Gravel Size 4+ Height 170

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Activities Lyrebird Forest Walk 4.8k 1.5hrs Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck CFA District Eastern Visit 17/03/02 Ref 520

37. Cape Liptrap Coastal Park - Bear Gully Reserve Type State Park, Camp Ground

Situated near Cape Liptrap, south west of Foster, overlooking Bass Strait. Access from Foster [A440]: East 14k on the Fish Creek Rd [C448], left (south) 2k on the Promontory Rd [C444], right (south west) 8k on the Waratah Rd [C445], right (south west) 10k on the Walkerville Rd, right (west) 3.2k on the Tarwin Rd [Alternatively, from Tarwin Lower, 22k south east to this point]. South 3.1k on the Walkerville South Rd, right 4.5k on the Bear Gully Rd (gravel, corduroyed). Privacy Reasonable: road end but popular, some sites well secluded

VicRoads 102 J8 Hema 44 J6 Access Gravel Size 35 Height 10

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Small Activities beach walking (rocky)

Boundary Specific sites Firewood NO-BYO Bookings No Warnings BYO firewood & water Contact Parks Vic Foster (03) 5682 2133 CFA District Central Visit 17/03/02 Ref 159

Site description A pleasant but popular foreshore camp, well shaded by banksia and Manna Gum over sand with some short grass. Sites are informally scattered, most with some scrub between. Overhanging branches on some sites and sandy access tracks may restrict big rigs. Wrens, honeyeaters, rosellas, whipbirds and gulls are common . Koalas, echidnas and wombats may be seen. No firewood collection permitted (and none nearby). Parks Vic is considering banning wood fires and pets and may close the boat ramp. Bookings may be required. Ranger on-site for 6 months per year.

38. Grassy Spur

Type ?Check Off South Gippsland Hwy NW of Foster, SE of Leongatha Access from Leongatha: South-east 22.5k down the South Gippsland [A440] Hwy through Meeniyan, ? right (south-east) ?4k down Whitelaws Rd (gravel) to Grassy Spur ?? VicRoads 103 A3 Hema 44 G6 Access Gravel Site description"A beautiful and secluded picnic area with toilets, tables and swimming pool" May have locked gate, no camping? Contact ? South Gippsland Shire CFA District Eastern Visit Ref 524

41. Mirboo - Recreation Ground

Type Reserve, Camp Ground Signed in Mirboo hamlet Privacy Reasonable: Overlooked by low use country road through trees Site description A pleasant, quiet, little used country recreation reserve surrounded by steep grassed hills and dairy farms. Most of gravelled parking area slopes gently. Lush green lawn partially shaded by exotics. New hall. Tennis courts. Shelter has a large fireplace. Enquiries at first house over the bridge.

VicRoads 97 E9 Hema 44F7 Access Sealed Road Size 5+ Height 110

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Boundary Specific sites Fees possibly Bookings Possible Contact (03) 5664 8220 CFA District Eastern Visit 4/12/06 Ref 336

42. Seaview - Mechanics Hall

Type Reserve, Camp Ground Situated on a small spur off the Grand Ridge Road, south of Warragul, East of Mt Worth Access from Warragul: South 12k on the Korumburra-Warragul Rd, left (south east) 6k up the Warragul-Leongatha Rd, left (east) 600m up the Grand Ridge Rd (gravel), right 200m past old school to road end.

Privacy Poor: Roadside, although at road's end VicRoads 96 G5 Hema 37 H14 Access Gravel Size 5+

Suit: Facilities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood NO-BYO Fees no Bookings no CFA District Eastern Visit 5/12/06 Ref 939

Site description A level, ridge-top, roadside, grassed (slashed) camp beside an historic hall overlooking steep farmland. Tall Cyprus trees provide afternoon shade. Has been used by CMCA Chapters

11. 4. 2 South Gippsland – East


10 Morwell Rv No. 1 (Primrose Park) 3.1

11 Strzelecki State Forest Morwell Rv 2 (Apex Park) 3.5

12 Strzelecki State Forest Morwell Rv 3 3.8

13 Strzelecki State Forest Morwell Rv 4 3.6

14-19 Traralgon State Forewst Traralgon Creek

20 Strzelecki State Forest Bulga quarry 4.1

21 Tarra Valley Rest Area 3.9

22 Strzelecki State Forest Panorama Hill 3.7

23 Willung South Powers Hill Lookout 3.8

24 Won Wron State Forest White Womans Waterhole 4.0

25 Won Wron State Forest The Gums 3.5

26 Ninety Mile Beach McGaurans Beach 2.4

27 Ninety Mile Beach Jack Smith Lake 2.2

28 Ninety Mile Beach Woodside Beach 3.4

29 Ninety Mile Beach Reeves Beach 3.9

30 Ninety Mile Beach McLoughlins Beach 2.6

31 Albert River Rest Area 3.2

32 Port Albert Foreshore car park 3.5

33 Strzelecki State Forest Dingo Creek 4.1

34 Toora Franklin Rv Reserve 4.0

35 Port Franklin

3.6

36 Yanakie Rest Area

39 Strzelecki State Forest Turtons Creek 4.0

40 Gunyah Hotel Site

10. Morwell Rv - No. 1 (Primrose Park) Type Reserve, Camp Ground

Situated beside the small Morwell River south west of Morwell. Access from Morwell [M1]: South 8k on the Monash Way [C456] to Churchill, continue south then west 20k on the Boolarra-Churchill Rd [C456] almost to Boolarra, south east 1.2k on the Morwell River Road, on the right after crossing the bridge Privacy Reasonable: glimpse from adjacent low use country road through trees

VicRoads 97 F8 Hema 44 F7 Other Forests Commission "Strzelecki State Forest" Access Sealed Road Size 10+ Height 95

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Site description A level, open, well grassed reserve beside the small Morwell River lined by willows, exotics and young Mountain Ash. Without shade until late afternoon. Surrounded by rolling farmland. Old toilet block broken. Warnings Lush grass may be boggy if wet. Creek water of suspect quality. Contact DSE Yarram (03) 5182 5155 CFA District Eastern Visit 12/03/02 Ref 519

11. Strzelecki State Forest - Morwell Rv 2 (Apex Park) Type State Forest, Picnic Ground Situated beside the small Morwell River south west of Morwell. Access from Morwell [M1]: South 8k on the Monash Way [C456] to Churchill, continue south then west 20k on the Boolarra-Churchill Rd [C456] almost to Boolarra, south east 7.4k on the Morwell River Road, access at

upper end of the reserve just before the gravel starts. Privacy Reasonable: generally open to a low use country road VicRoads 97 F8 Hema 44 F7 Access Sealed Road Size 8+ Height 115

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Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Visit 13/03/02 Ref 982

Site description An extended creek flat reserve, well grassed (slashed). The formal area at the upper end has shade from willows and exotics, 4 tables (broken) and a large shelter (poor repair). The larger informal area is open and partially slopes. Both face steep slopes forested with Mountain Ash and wattles Warnings The lush grass can be boggy if wet. Contact DSE Yarram (03) 5182 5155 CFA District Eastern

12. Strzelecki State Forest - Morwell Rv 3 Type State Forest, Informal/unofficial

Situated beside the bubbling Morwell River south west of Morwell. Access from Morwell [M1]: South 8k on the Monash Way [C456] to Churchill, continue south then west 20k on the Boolarra-Churchill Rd [C456] almost to Boolarra, south east 10.7k (3.2 good gravel, narrow, winding) on the Morwell River Road past the Livingston Rd junction, short access track on the right.

Privacy Reasonable: open to a very low use country road VicRoads 97 F9 Hema 44 F7 Gravel Size 1+ Height 140

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Facilities: Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck CFA District Eastern Contact DSE Yarram (03) 5182 5155 Visit 13/03/02 Ref 983

Site description A small, attractive, gently sloping site in a U bend of the bubbling creek, well shaded by tall white trunked Mountain Ash, blackwoods, wattles and tree ferns. Surrounded by steep forested slopes.

13. Strzelecki State Forest - Morwell Rv 4 Type State Forest, Informal/unofficial Situated beside the bubbling Morwell River south west of Morwell. Access from Morwell [M1]: South 8k on the Monash Way [C456] to Churchill, continue south then west 20k on the Boolarra-Churchill Rd [C456] almost to Boolarra, south east 13.1k (5.6k good gravel, narrow, winding) on the Morwell River Road short level gravel access track on the right. Privacy Reasonable: open to a very low use country road Site description A small grassy open site in a bend of the bubbling creek with good access. Close to the road with limited shade but surrounded by steep forested slopes - wattle, blackwood, Mountain Ash and pines. An old picnic ground being taken over by grass and, potentially, blackberries.

VicRoads 97 G9 Hema 44 F7 Access Gravel Size 1+ Height 150

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Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Yarram (03) 5182 5155 CFA District Eastern Visit 13/03/02 Ref 984

Strzelecki State Forest - Traralgon Cr


14 Strzelecki State Forest Traralgon Cr 1 (Koornalla) 3.7

15 Strzelecki State Forest Traralgon Cr 2 3.7



18 Strzelecki State Forest Traralgon Cr 5 (Le Roy) 3.3

19 Strzelecki State Forest Traralgon Cr 6 (Le Roy School) 4.1

14. Strzelecki State Forest - Traralgon Cr 1 (Koornalla) Type State Forest, Picnic Ground

VicRoads 98 A7 Hema 45 F8 Other F. C. "Strzelecki State Forest" Access Sealed Road Size 6+ Height 115

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Facilities: Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Situated on the edge of lush forest by the

Traralgon Creek, south of Traralgon. Access from Traralgon [A1]: South 13k on Traralgon Creek Rd, keep right (south) 5.6k at the Balook Rd junction still on the Traralgon Creek Rd, on the right just after crossing the second bridge. Beware of log trucks Privacy Reasonable: generally secluded by terrain from relatively low use country road Site description A relatively large, open clearing on raised river flats above a loop in the Traralgon Creek, lush grass, shaded by a row of old pines. Facing forested cliffs, steep hills and farmland. A popular local picnic area. Toilet marked on Vic Roads Ed 4 does not exist. Contact DSE Yarram (03) 5182 5155 CFA District Eastern Visit 12/03/02 Ref 514

15. Strzelecki State Forest - Traralgon Cr 2 Type State Forest, Informal/unofficial

Situated on a small flat surrounded by lush forest by the Traralgon Creek, south of Traralgon. Access from Traralgon [A1]: South 13k on Traralgon Creek Rd, keep right (south) 9.2k at the Balook Rd junction still on the Traralgon Creek Rd (2.7k gravel, narrow, twisting), left 80m down a steep access track (gravel) to a small creek flat. Warnings Beware of log trucks Privacy Good: Obscured by slope from low use forestry road

VicRoads 98 A7 Hema 45 F8 Other F.C. "Strzelecki State Forest" Access Dry weather only Size 1+ Height 130

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Facilities: Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Yarram (03) 5182 5155 CFA District Eastern Visit 12/03/02 Ref 515

Site description A small bush camp situated in a narrow forested valley on a narrow, raised, grassed, creek flat, shaded and secluded by large gums and wattles.


Situated on a small flat surrounded by lush forest by the Traralgon Creek, south of Traralgon. Access from Traralgon [A1]: South 13k on Traralgon Creek Rd, keep right (south) 10.8k at the Balook Rd junction still on the Traralgon Creek Rd (4.3k gravel, narrow, twisting), left 20m down a steep access track (gravel) to small creek flat. Warnings Beware of log trucks Privacy Poor: overlooked by a low use forestry road Site description A small, well grassed creek flat surrounded by steep, forested hills. Shade from Mountain Ash and wattles. Contact DSE Yarram (03) 5182 5155 CFA District Eastern Visit 12/03/02 Ref 979

VicRoads 98 A8 Hema 45 F8 Access Gravel Size 1+ Height 150

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Situated on a small flat surrounded by lush forest by the Traralgon Creek, south of Traralgon. Access from Traralgon [A1]: South 13k on Traralgon Creek Rd, keep right (south) 11.6k at the Balook Rd junction still on the Traralgon Creek Rd (5.1k gravel, narrow, twisting), left 20m down a narrow access track (gravel) to small creek flat. Warnings Beware of log trucks Privacy Poor: overlooked by adjacent low use forestry road Site description A small, grassed creek flat surrounded by steep, forested hills. Good shade from Mountain Ash and wattles. Level but overlooked by nearby road.

VicRoads 98 A8 Hema 45 F8 Access Gravel Size 2+ Height 160

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Facilities: Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Yarram (03) 5182 5155 CFA District Eastern Visit 12/03/02 Ref 980

18. Strzelecki State Forest - Traralgon Cr 5 (Le Roy) Type State Forest, Bush camp

Situated on a large, open flat surrounded by lush forest by the Traralgon Creek, south of Traralgon. Access from Traralgon [A1]: South 13k on Traralgon Creek Rd, keep right (south) 11.9k at the Balook Rd junction still on the Traralgon Creek Rd (5.4k gravel, narrow, winding), short access track on left at a sharp U bend, trees painted 8. Warnings Beware of log trucks

Privacy Good: secluded from road by terrain. VicRoads 98 A8 Hema 45 F8 Other F. C. "Strzelecki State Forest" Access Gravel Size 4+ Height 170

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Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Yarram (03) 5182 5155 CFA District Eastern Visit 12/03/02 Ref 516 Site description A relatively large clearing on a level, raised creek flat in a

loop of the Traralgon Creek surrounded by steep forested slopes. Shade from large Mountain Ash and terrain. A small beach and rock pool in the creek. Rather worn and scruffy - no maintenance and use by mountain bikes - bush and blackberries starting to take over, pot holes, fire place destroyed. Rather disappointing given that the site is marked on Forestry maps as the 'Le Roy Tourist Reserve'. Site of historic Le Roy Hall.

19. Strzelecki State Forest - Traralgon Cr 6 (Le Roy School) Type State Forest, Informal/unofficial

VicRoads 98 A8 Hema 45 F8 Other F. C. "Strzelecki State Forest" Access Gravel Size 1+ Height 190

Suit: Facilities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Yarram (03) 5182 5155 CFA District Eastern Visit 12/03/02 Ref 517

Situated in the lush forested headwaters of the Traralgon Creek, south of Traralgon. Access from Traralgon [A1]: South 13k on Traralgon Creek Rd, keep right (south) 12.4k at the Balook Rd junction still on the Traralgon Creek Rd (5.9k gravel, narrow, twisty), up a short access track (gravel, narrow) on the right just before the 4th bridge (Hogg Bridge) and Y junction. Warnings Beware of log trucks Privacy Good: secluded by terrain and vegetation Site description A pleasant, small, short grassed, gently sloping clearing on a ridge nose above the road and the small Traralgon Creek, well shaded by tall white trunked Mountain Ash, wattles and an old Cyprus pine. Surrounded by steep hills, lush green forest, tree ferns and pines. Wrens, whipbirds and kookaburras are common. Site of the Le Roy school. Blackberries may take over in the near future. The picnic area shown on Vic Roads Ed 4 about 2k further up Traralgon Creek Rd does not exist - just a creek flat of blackberries.

20. Strzelecki State Forest - Bulga quarry Type State Forest, Informal/unofficial

Situated off the Grand Ridge Road in lush montain forest Access from Balook: north 1k on the Grand Ridge Road [C484], north 0.4k on the Traralgon/Balook Rd [C483], right 20m down gravel to the old quarry and dam Privacy Reasonable: overlooked by Traralgon/Balook Rd through trees.

VicRoads 98 B8 Hema 45 F8 Access Gravel Size 3+ Height 740

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Facilities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Activities Visit Bulga and Tarra Valley NP, Mt Tassie Contact DSE CFA District Eastern Visit 3/12/06 Ref 881

Site description Bush camping in wet sclerophyll forest not far from the Bulga N.P. A small, level, grassed clearing surrounded by mature Mountain Ash, wattles and dense scrub not far below the main ridge . There was an extension to the quarry to the right offering more secluded camping, but the access track is now (2006) overgrown It would be possible to overnight (no facilities) on the bare grassy top of Mt Tassie 3k north - sunsets over the Strzelecki's and sunrises over the Latrobe Valley; if the cloud lifts; expect cold winds.

21. Tarra Valley - Rest Area Type Road Rest Area, Roadside

Situated on the Tarra Valley Rd [C484] between Tarra NP and Yarram Access from Yarram: West 3k on the Morwell Rd, right (north) 12.3k on the Tarra Valley Rd [C484], on the right just after the Tarra Rv bridge. Privacy Poor: exposed to the low use country road

VicRoads 98 B9 Hema 45 F8 Access Sealed Road Size 1+ Height 90

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Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck CFA District Eastern Visit 14/03/02 Ref 868 Site description A green, attractive little picnic ground between the road and the rushing Tarra River. Features a

small circuit road, 4 tables (new) 2 BBQs (broken) well shaded by blackwoods, wattles and Mountain Ash over green, mown grass. Surrounded by steep forested hills in a narrow valley. Two rest areas further upstream are signed 'no camping', 2 caravan parks 2k and 3k upstream, beyond which caravans are not recommended.

22. Strzelecki State Forest - Panorama Hill Type State Forest, Picnic Ground Situated below the Panorama Hill lookout tower on the eastern edge of the Strzelecki's. Access from Balook: north 1k on the Grand Ridge Road [C484] to the Traralgon Rd [C483] junction, right (east) 2.8k on the Grand Ridge Road [C484] , right (south) 1.5k down the Blackwarry Scenic Rd (gravel), left 0.7k up the Lookout Track (bumpy gravel). Alternatively from Yarrum via Won Wron Site description Ridge-top bush camping just by the fire lookout tower (closed) surrounded by musk, wattles and replanted Mountain Ash forest. A small gravelled, level, track-side parking area by a small picnic ground (becoming overgrown). Limited shade. View hidden as Mountain Ash grow, which may eventually provide shade. Privacy Reasonable: by a very low use track

VicRoads 98 C9 Hema 45 F9 Access Gravel Size 1+ Height 380

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Boundary Parking fence Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck CFA District Eastern Visit 15/03/02 Ref 985

23. Willung South - Powers Hill Lookout Type Road Rest Area, Car Park

Situated off the Hyland Hwy [C482] 27k south of Traralgon, just north of the Grand Ridge Rd junction, 300m gravel east along the spur Privacy Good: visually secluded from hwy, although traffic noise is noticeable

VicRoads 98 D7 Hema 45 E9 Access Sealed Road Size 2+ Height 457

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watch sunrise over the Latrobe Valley

Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck CFA District Eastern Visit 3/12/06 Ref 978

Site description A gravel, level turning circle on the nose of a ridge with a small lookout tower and bench, surrounded by blackwoods and Mountain Grey Gums (blocking much of the view, providing afternoon shade). Nature sanctuary nearby. In 2006, signs missing, steps to lookout missing - indicating vandalism &/or lack of maintenance

24. Won Wron State Forest - White Womans Waterhole Type State Forest, Camp Ground

Situated in an isolated, dry, flat forest north of Yarram, south east of Traralgon. Access from Yarram: North east 3k on the South Gippsland Hwy [B440], left (north) 9k on the Hyland Hwy [C482] to Won Wron, right (east) 5k on the Won Wron (Napier) Rd (gravel), left (north east) a few metres up Lowes Rd, reserve on left. Privacy Good: well of main roads, passing glimpse from through forestry road.

VicRoads 98 E9 Hema 45 F9 Other F. C. "Strzelecki State Forest" Access Gravel Size 4+ Height 90

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Facilities: Activities (2k, 1hr) north up creek through Grey Gums Boundary Parking fence Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Yarram (03) 5182 5155 CFA District Eastern Visit 5/03/02 Ref 513

Site description A pleasant, grassed (slashed), gently sloping picnic ground, shaded by Yellow Stringybark and white trunked Mountain Grey Gums by a swampy water hole surrounded by wattle and green bush. The fenced 4 tables & BBQs are across the access road from the parking area - best for tent camping. Rosellas, cockatoos and kookaburras are common. Koalas, kangaroos, wombats can be found through the forest 100m east of the formal picnic area is a semi-secluded level clearing with one table, shaded and surrounded by bush, vehicle accessible.

25. Won Wron State Forest - The Gums Type State Forest, Picnic Ground

Situated just off the Hyland Hwy [C482] north of Yarram. Access from Yarram: North east 3k on the South Gippsland [B440] Hwy, left (north) 3k on the Hyland Hwy [C482], right (east) 100m on a narrow formed track (signed Picnic Ground, opposite the Trenton Valley Rd) Privacy Good: out of sight but within sound of Hwy

VicRoads 104 E2 Hema 45 G9 Access Gravel Size 1+ Height 65

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Facilities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Yarram (03) 5182 5155 CFA District Eastern Visit 5/03/02 Ref 976 Site description A small, level picnic ground in a Yellow Stringybark forest over tall grass (slashed). Well shaded One table and BBQ.

26. Ninety Mile Beach - McGaurans Beach Type Reserve, Bush camp Situated by the Ninety Mile Beach south of Sale. Access from Sale: South 8k on the South Gippsland Hwy [B440] leftt (south) 5.3k on the Seaspray Rd [C496], right (south) 28.5k on the Giffard/Stradbroke/Middle Rd, left (east) 3.6k on McGaurans Beach Rd (gravel), left (north) 0.8k along the dunes. VicRoads 99 C9 Hema 45 F11 Access Gravel Size 10+ Height 3 Privacy Poor: road end but wide open Site description 3 small sites and a large level, grassed (slashed) area just behind low dunes and the beach. No shade or wind protection. Open to broad flat paddocks. Bush camping without the bush. Some rubbish.

Contact Parks Vic Foster (03) 5682 2133 CFA District Eastern Visit 6/03/02 Ref 154

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood NO-BYO Bookings No: pot luck

27. Ninety Mile Beach - Jack Smith Lake Type Reserve, Bush camp A salt lake south of Sale, north east of Yarram. Accessed off the South Gippsland [B440] Hwy 43k south of Sale (right, east, 8k on Middle Rd, right, south on Jack Smith Beach Rd (narrow, gravel causeway)), OR 47k south of Sale (right, east, on Dewars Rd (gravel) , right, south on Maryland Rd, left east on Stringybark Lane). Tracks lead to lake edge and Ninety Mile Beach. Also accessible from Woodside via Stringybark Lane and from Woodside Beach via Byrnes Rd, to the southern edge of the lake. Privacy Reasonable: Track end, some shrubs

VicRoads 99 B9 Hema 45 F10 Access Dry weather only Size 50+ Height 1

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood NO-BYO Bookings No: pot luck Activities Bird observation, Contact Parks Victoria Yarram (03) 5182 5155 CFA District Eastern Visit 5/03/02 Ref 158 Warnings 4 wheel drive required to access most sites, if only to get over the causeway drain

Site description State Game Reserve around swampy Jack Smith Lake, near the Ninety Mile Beach. Flat, marshy grassland with some re-vegetation (fenced). Many sites without shade. Rather depressing but masses of bird life.

28. Ninety Mile Beach - Woodside Beach Type Road Rest Area, NO CAMPING

Situated near the south-eastern end of the Ninety Mile Beach. Access from Woodside (19k nor-east of Yarram on the South Gippsland Hwy [B440]): East 10k on Woodside Beach Road to end at car park. Privacy Poor: popular road end car park

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Site descriptionTwo small pleasant car parks and mown grassed picnic area at the road end, just behind the Ninety Mile Beach and near the Surf Club. Shrubs but no shade. Now (2002) signed NO CAMPING.

29. Ninety Mile Beach - Reeves Beach Type State Park, Bush camp

Situated near the south-eastern end of the Ninety Mile Beach. Access from Woodside (19k nor-east of Yarram on the South Gippsland Hwy [B440]): East 5k on Woodside Beach Road, right (south) 3.6k on Balloong Rd, left (east) 4.4k on Reeves Beach Rd (gravel).

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic Foster (03) 5682 2133 CFA District Eastern Visit 5/03/02 Ref 156

Privacy Good: road end, surrounded by bush. Popular in peak periods. Site description A relatively pleasant, extended, level gully between dunes, grassed (short) with some shade from Manna Gum and banksia, surrounded by bush covered dunes which provide protection from winds. The most pleasant camp at this end of the Ninety Mile Beach. 1 table and BBQ..

30. Ninety Mile Beach - McLoughlins Beach Type State Park, NO CAMPING

Situated on the south eastern end of the Ninety Mile Beach. Access from Woodside (19k Nor-east of Yarram on the South Gippsland Hwy [B440]): East 2k on Woodside Beach Road, right (south) 10k on McLoughlins Beach Rd VicRoads 104 H3 Hema 45 G10 Access Gravel Size 20+ Height 2 Privacy Very poor: road end but very exposed

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Site description Two, open, exposed parking areas, now signed NO CAMPING (2002). Exposed to wind. No shade. Outlook over Shoal Inlet and mud flats. Contact Parks Victoria Foster (03) 5682 2133 CFA District Eastern Visit 5/03/02 Ref 157

31. Albert River - Rest Area Type Road Rest Area, Roadside

By the South Gippsland Hwy [A440] just west of the Albert River bridge, 7k south of Yarram. Privacy Poor: most sites exposed to Hwy

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Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Contact Vic Roads CFA District Eastern Visit 5/03/02 Ref 977 Site description An extended, pleasant, level rest area between the estuarine Albert River and the Hwy. Well grassed (mown) and shaded by Manna Gum. Wattle and tea tree surrounds and provides a couple of secluded sites.

32. Port Albert - Foreshore car park Type Car Park

By the wharf at Port Albert, at the end of the Yarram/Port Albert Rd [C452] (Wharf Street) Privacy Poor: roadside and road end car parking Site description Road-end turning circle car park (sealed, level) near the small wharf, overlooking Shallow Inlet and Corner Inlet towards Wilsons Promontory. Some shade from Norfolk Pines. Small picnic areas well grassed (mown). Open to wind. Street lights. Walk to hotel and 2 fish & chip shops (one has won awards - best fish & chips in Victoria). Camping prohibited in nearby boat trailer park.

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33. Strzelecki State Forest - Dingo Creek Type State Forest, Picnic Ground

Situated in a forested gully by Dingo Creek, north of Welshpool. Access from Welshpool [A440]: north 14.5k up Woorarra Rd (Morwell-Welshpool Rd) [200m past Proctors' phone exchange], left (north west) 1.6k down Dingo Creek Rd (narrow, twisty gravel) [signed 4 wheel but OK until after crossing the Dingo Creek]. Warnings Dingo Cr Rd probably too narrow & twisty for big rigs, although it has a good grade. Check grass areas after rain. Privacy Very Good: Hidden in a gully by a very low use fire access track, but popular for trail bikes. VicRoads 103 F3 Hema 44 G7 Other F.C. "Strzelecki State Forest" Access Gravel Size 3+ Height 240


Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No Contact DSE Yarram (03) 5182 5155 CFA District Eastern Visit 16/03/02 Ref 523

Site description A very picturesque green site in a forested gully, on level grassed (short) flats on both sides of the bubbling

Dingo Creek near its junction with the Agnes River. Well shaded by a mature pine, wattles and blackwood,

surrounded by steep forested slopes and tree-fern gullies.

Obscured No Camping sign on southern side of road ? day area (Aug 03)

34. Toora - Franklin Rv Reserve Type Road Rest Area, Picnic Ground

By the South Gippsland Hwy [B440] 8k east of Foster (2k west of Toora) on the north side of the highway just east of the Franklin Rv bridge; gravel track down behind the rest area (follow the toilet sign). Warnings Lush grass on the lower level is boggy if wet Privacy Good: secluded from highway by terrain and vegetation, although some traffic noise

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Contact Vic Roads CFA District Eastern Visit 15/03/02 Ref 160 Site description An unusually large rest area on three levels with a well maintained park-like atmosphere. Adequate shade from mature Lilly Pilly, Blackwood and Blue Gums over short green grass (mown). Facing the willow lined Franklin River (small) and steep farmland. A very pleasant overnight stop.

35. Port Franklin Type Reserve, Picnic Ground Situated in a bend of the Franklin River near its mouth, by the jetties. Access from Port Franklin: east through the village, a few metres down Fishermans Way Privacy Reasonable: near low use road end VicRoads 103 E4, 360 D2 Hema 44 H7 Access Gravel Size 2+ Height 2

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Activities visit 16/03/02 Ref 987 Site description A very pleasant reserve on the edge of Port Franklin village (no shops, pubs), surrounded by small jetties and the estuarine Franklin River. Adequate shade over short green grass (mown). A gravelled drive winds through the park.

36. Yanakie - Rest Area Type Road Rest Area, Roadside

Situated by the Promontory Rd at Yanakie (26 south of Foster [A440]), near the hall VicRoads 103 D7 Hema 44 H7 Access Sealed Road Height 37 Site description "great spot" "toilets behind hall" CFA District Eastern Visit not yet Ref 525

39. Strzelecki State Forest - Turtons Creek Type State Forest, Bush camp Situated in a forested mountain valley north of Foster Access from Foster [B440]: East 3k on the South Gippsland Hwy [B440], left (north) 7.7k up Boolarong-Foster Rd, left (west) 3.5k on ridge top Dollar-Woorarra West Rd (gravel), right (north) 6.2k down Turtons Creek Rd, signed on the left 100m down a narrow track. Alternatively from Mirboo North: south-east 7k to Limonte, right (south) 6k through Mirboo, left (south-east) on Turtons Creek Rd for 8k (5k gravel). Privacy Good: Off little used forestry road surrounded by lush forest, expect day trippers.

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10 minutes easy through tree ferns to the falls

Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Yarram (03) 5182 5155 CFA District Eastern Visit 17/03/02 Ref 522

Site description A very pleasant green grassed (slashed) creek flat in the steep gully of the bubbling Turtons Creek, below the falls. Shaded by tall Mountain Ash Gums, blackwood and tree ferns. Regeneration plantings will improve shade and privacy. Surrounded by steep forested hills. A smaller, secluded site upstream of the main clearing has a table. Wrens are common. Lyrebirds and platypus may be seen. There is a small green level picnic/camping ground 500m above the waterfall, but completely open to the road.

40. Gunyah - Hotel site

Type State Forest, Bush camp

Situated on the Strzelecki Range ridge top, surrounded by forest. Access from Mirboo North: South east 27k on the Grand Ridge Road (gravel) (3k east of the Gunyah Junction, 100m west of the Hatchery Rd junction), left (north) on a signed, short, gravelled track. Privacy Good: Secluded by bush from the low use tourist road.

Site description A very pleasant green, grassed (slashed) ridge-top level clearing surrounded by dense wet sclerophyll montane forest. Shaded by a row of tall Cyprus pine plus mountain ash, blackwood, and silver wattle. Rosellas, wallaby, wombats and wrens are common. Gunyah hotel was built about 1900, burnt down in 1942

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Dingo Creek camp

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