Contents 12. 1 Alpine Road .......................................................................................................................................................... 2

12. 2. 1 Lakes & Rivers - West ...................................................................................................................................... 17

12. 2. 2 Lakes & Rivers – East ......................................................................................................................................... 28

12. 3 Snowy River Country .......................................................................................................................................... 36

12. 4 Croajingolong ..................................................................................................................................................... 53

12. 1 Alpine Road

ef Site Sub Site Rating

1 Mt Wills Historic Area Big River Bridge 3.6

2 Alpine NP (Omeo) Jokers Flat 4.4

3 Alpine NP (Omeo) Anglers Rest 3.2

4 Alpine NP (Omeo) CRB Camp 4.1

5 Alpine NP (Omeo) Grassy Flat 3.8

6 Omeo Hinnomunjie Bridge

7 Omeo Kosiosko Lookout 3.4

8 Omeo Victoria Falls Historic Area 3.7

9 Dargo High Plains Road 12 Mile Creek 3.4

10 Dargo High Plains Road Mount Ewen 4.2

11 Grant Historic Area Grant 4.2

12-16 Dargo River (Upper Dargo Road)

17 Dargo Black Snake Creek

18 Dargo Billy Goat Bluff

19 Dargo Bullock Flat

20 Dargo Eaglevale

21 Granite Creek Rest Area 3.6

22 Dargo Waterford 3.5

23 Dargo Dogs Grave

24 Nunniong State Forest Nunniong Plains

25 Nunniong State Forest Bentley Plain 4.3

26 Tambo River Ensay South 2.9

27 Haunted Stream

1. Mt Wills Historic Area - Big River Bridge Type Historic Area, Camp Ground Situated NE of Omeo between the Omeo Hwy and the Big (Mitta Mitta) River, east of Falls Creek. Access from Omeo [B500]: North 45k up the Omeo [C543] Hwy, cross bridge, short gravel access track on left. Privacy Reasonable: observable from nearby low use main road

VicRoads 50 J8 Hema 43 F11 Access Sealed Road Size 4+ Height 730

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Activities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic Omeo (03) 5159 1660 CFA District Eastern Visit 21/02/02 Ref 393

Site description A small, pleasant, level camp ground by the rushing Big River, well shaded by large, tall Snow Gums over short grass. Situated in a broadening of the narrow Mitta Mitta valley, surrounded by steep forest mountains and partially cleared hills, just off the road Big River, with its headwaters on the southern slopes of Mt Bogong, becomes the Mitta Mitta at the bridge. There are a couple of informal, secluded riverside sites downstream of the bridge, probably requiring 4 wheel drive across the bush covered flats.

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 (Omeo): 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.

2. Alpine NP (Omeo) - Jokers Flat Type National Park, Camp Ground Situated north east of Omeo by the Mitta Mitta River, north of Anglers Rest. Access from Omeo [B500]: North then east 37.5k up the Omeo Hwy [C543], steep access track (gravel) 300m to the River on the right (signed). Privacy Good: most sites secluded from the road by terrain and distance, sites are well dispersed. Site description Very pleasant, dispersed sites on an extended river flat by the gushing Mitta Mitta River. Shaded by tall Snow Gums over tall grass (only specific sites are slashed), scrub and rocks. Surrounded by steep, rocky, forested slopes. 7 BBQs, 2 toilets.

VicRoads 50 J9 Hema 43 F3 Access Sealed Road Size 7 Height 700

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Facilities: Activities: Boundary Specific sites Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic Omeo (03) 5159 1660 CFA District Eastern Visit 21/02/02 Ref 392

3. Alpine NP (Omeo) - Anglers Rest Type National Park, Camp Ground

Situated north east of Omeo by the Cobungra River, just downstream of Anglers Rest. Access from Omeo [B500]: North then east 29.9k up the Omeo Hwy [C543], cross Cobungra Bridge, short access tracks on the right.

Privacy Most sites exposed to road VicRoads 50 J9 Hema 43 F11 Access Sealed Road Size 6+ Height 650

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Activities: Boundary Parking fence Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic Omeo (03) 5159 1660 CFA District Eastern Visit 21/02/02 Ref 391

Site description Pleasant green grass narrow river flats situated below the main road and steep forested hillsides. 6 BBQs and tables. Level parking spaces are small and most sites slope - best for tent camping. Some shade from tall snow gums and willows. Potentially hot in summer. Restaurant and hotel nearby

4. Alpine NP (Omeo) - CRB Camp Type National Park, Camp Ground

Situated north east of Omeo by the Cobungra River, downstream of Anglers Rest, just upstream of the Mitta Mitta Rv junction.

Access from Omeo [B500]: North then east 28k up the Omeo Hwy [C543], short steep gravel access track on right (signed). About 2k before Anglers Rest.

Privacy Good: secluded from road by terrain VicRoads 50 J9 Hema 43 F11 Access sealed rd Size 3+ Height 650

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Activities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic Omeo (03) 5159 1660 CFA District Eastern Visit 21/02/02 Ref 969

Site description A pleasant, small, level grassed riverside flat in a narrow steep valley, shaded by upright Snow Gums Peppermint and poplars. Surrounded by steep rocky slopes and dry sclerophyll forest. Potentially hot in summer. Most of the small area is consumed by the circuit road. 3 BBQs and tables

5. Alpine NP (Omeo) - Grassy Flat Type National Park, Camp Ground

Situated by the Mitta Mitta Rv north of Omeo. Access from Omeo: North 6.8k on the Omeo Hwy [C543], right (north) 13.3k on the Omeo Valley Rd, continue north 5.3k on Kelleys Rd (gravel) (through 2 gates), signed on right (access tracks unmaintained – check them)

Privacy Good, although most sites are overlooked by a low use tourist road VicRoads 51 C8 Hema 43 F11 Access Gravel Size 4+ Height 525

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Warnings Check site roads. Contact Parks Vic Omeo (03) 5159 1660 CFA Eastern Visit 22/02/02 Ref 970

Site description A very pleasant extended riverside flat, well grassed over pink granite sand and shaded by tall Snow Gums and white trunked Manna, Candlebark, and Mountain Gums and a few willows. Surrounded by step slopes and dry sclerophyll forest. Although the site tracks are bumpy and long grass surrounds the dispersed sites this is a very attractive bush camp beside the broad, rushing Mitta Mitta River. 2 BBQs. Just after entering the Park at the second gate there is an informal, popular extended grass flat open to the road. At 1k and 1.2k in from the second gate there are rough tracks on the right leading 400m down to informal, secluded riverside sites.

6. Omeo - Hinnomunjie Bridge Type Reserve, NO CAMPING Situated by the Mitta Mitta Rv north of Omeo. Access from Omeo [B500]: North 6.8k on the Omeo Hwy [C543], right (north) 11.6k on the Omeo Valley Rd, cross bridge 50m, bumpy access track over grass on right. VicRoads 51 B9 Hema 43 F11 Access Sealed Road Height 530 CFA District Eastern Visit 22/02/02 Ref 394 Site description A broad, open riverside flat with virtually no shade and overlooked by farms in a broad open valley. Popular canoe landing point. Historic bridge. Signed (2002) 'No Camping'

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7. Omeo - Kosiosko Lookout Type Road Rest Area, Roadside

Situated off the Alpine Rd [B500], 10k east of Omeo, signed Mt Kosiosko Privacy Good: some sites secluded from main road by terrain and bush

VicRoads 66 A4 Hema 43 G11 Access Sealed Road Size 4+ Height 1120

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sunrises over the Alps

Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Warnings Cold nights CFA District Eastern Visit 21/02/02 Ref 971

Site description A broad, level rest area with a view of the Omeo valley and the Australian Alps. Gravel, with an extended, secluded grassed area. Some shade from white trunked Mountain Gums and surrounded by forest. Not bad, for a rest area.

8. Omeo - Victoria Falls Historic Area Type Historic Area, Camp Ground

Situated west of Omeo by the Victoria River. Access from Omeo: West 20.5k up the Great Alpine Rd [B500] (about 0.3k past Cobungra), right (nor-east) 600m down the Victoria Falls Rd (gravel, narrow) ,signed on the right. Privacy Reasonable: open to low use tourist road

VicRoads 65 H3 Hema 43 G10 Access Gravel Size 5+ Height 960

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Activities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic (03) 5159 1231 CFA District Eastern Visit 19/02/02 Ref 402 Site description A pleasant, small camping area on the nose of a ridge above the picnic area and willow lined Victoria River (small). Set in open woodland of stunted gums over green mown grass and surrounded by rolling open farmland. Facilities (5 BBQs & tables, pit toilet) good. Magpies, currawongs, wrens and flies are common.

Near the site of Victoria's first large hydro power supply, built in 1908 for Cassilis goldfield 20k to the south-east. The narrow access road (4.5k) follows the route of the old water race and ends in a loop around the holding dam. Waterfall in shade until afternoon

9. Dargo High Plains Road - 12 Mile Creek Type State Forest, Picnic Ground

Situated by the Dargo High Plains Rd north of Dargo Access from Dargo (92k N of Stratford [A1]): North 17k up the Dargo High Plains Rd (sealed, very steep) to Wongunggarra (site) continue north (wide gravel) 14k, on the right

Privacy Poor: roadside VicRoads 65 E6 Hema 43 G10 Access Gravel Size 2+ Height 1200

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Activities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Warnings potentially cold at over 1000m CFA District Eastern Visit 19/02/02 Ref 967

Site description A roadside clearing by 2 dams on 12 Mile Creek (very small). Adequate shade from tall Snow Gums over thin, short grass, surrounded by forest. The site slopes, although there a couple of secluded, level spots.

10. Dargo High Plains Road - Mount Ewen Type State Forest, Picnic Ground

Situated by the Dargo High Plains Rd north of Dargo Access from Dargo (92k N of Stratford [A1]): North 17k up the Dargo High Plains Rd (sealed, very steep) to Wongunggarra (site) continue north (wide gravel) 5.7k, access track on right 50m

Privacy Good: secluded from low use forestry road by bush. VicRoads 65 E7 Hema 43 H10 Access Gravel Size 2+ Height 1200

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Activities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Warnings potentially cold at over 1000m CFA District Eastern Visit 19/02/02 Ref 966

Site description A level, grassed, ridge top clearing surrounded by dense montain forest. Green grass (mown by cattle and wallabies). The best camp along the Dargo High Plains Road. Currawongs and parrots are common. Good water is available 800m north at Mt Ewen Springs - a cascading stream by the roadside. The Dargo High Plain Rd runs 53k north through remote alpine country with some fine views and spring flowers. The reasonable gravel road is closed by snow in winter, is unsuitable for caravans (steep twisty sections) and can suffer logging truck damage.

11. Grant Historic Area - Grant Type Historic Area, Bush camp

Situated within the Grant Historic Area, north west of Dargo. VicRoads 65 D7 Hema 43 H9 Access Dry weather only Size 5+ Height 1140

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Activities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Warnings potentially cold at over 1000m Contact Parks Vic CFA District Eastern Visit 19/02/02 Ref 504

Access from Dargo (92k N of Stratford [A1]): North 17k up the Dargo High Plains Rd (sealed, very steep) to Wongunggarra (site), left (west) 5k on Grant Rd (gravel, narrow), right 800m down into Grant, camp on the right, round behind the Information Board. Privacy Good: secluded from low use tourist track by distance and vegetation Site description A small, open wooded, level, short grassed ridge top site adjacent to the historic town site clearing. Shaded by white trunked Mountain Gum and Peppermint, surrounded by dense montain forest and mountain views. A pleasant, isolated camp. Historic town well signed. Water tap from Jewellers Shop Mine (not reliable) at picnic area (small, slopes, no shade) 1k west . Wongunggarra or Spring Hill once had 11 streets, 20 hotels, churches, banks and shops. Heaps of bricks and broken bottles and a cemetery are all that remain.

Dargo River camps:- Warnings The narrow, winding, steep Upper Dargo Rd is not recommended for caravans Contact DSE Dargo (03) 5140 1243 CFA District Eastern

Ref Site Sub Site Rating

12 Dargo River Two Mile Creek 3.6

13 Dargo River Italian Flat 3.9

14 Dargo River Jimmy Iversons 4.1

15 Dargo River Ewen 2.9

16 Dargo River Ollies Jump-Up 4.2

12. Dargo River - Two Mile Creek Type State Forest, Camp Ground Situated beside Two Mile Creek north of Dargo. Access from Dargo (92k N of Stratford [A1]): North 5.3k on the Dargo Rd to Grant Junction, right (north east) 2k on the Upper Dargo Rd (gravel, narrow, steep), camp on left just as entering the forest, before crossing creek. Privacy Poor: most sites exposed to little used forestry road Site description A green, grassy (slashed) flat in a narrow valley by the babbling Two Mile Creek. Open, with good shade from Gippsland Red Gums and wattle near the creek but access is bumpy. Surrounded by steep dry sclerophyll forested slopes. 3 benches & BBQs (one secluded at rear of site). Cattle, kookaburras, wrens and wallabies are common. An attractive green site but potentially crowded at peak periods.

VicRoads 65 F8 Hema 43 H10 Access Gravel Size 8+ Height 235

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Activities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Visit 18/02/02 Ref 507

13. Dargo River - Italian Flat Type State Forest, Camp Ground

Situated by the Dargo River north of Dargo. Access from Dargo (92k N of Stratford [A1]): North 5.3k on Dargo Rd to Grant Junction, right (north east) 2.8k on the Upper Dargo Rd, (gravel, narrow, twisty) signposted on the right, 2 steep short access tracks. Privacy Reasonable: overlooked by low use forestry road

VicRoads 65 F8 Hema 43 H10 Access Gravel Size 30+ Height 240

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Visit 18/02/02 Ref 506

Site description Attractive, extended river flats by the Dargo Rv in a narrow valley. Well shaded by Gippsland Blue Gums, Peppermints and Walnuts over short green grass. Surrounded by very step, forested slopes. 4 tables & BBQs

14. Dargo River - Jimmy Iversons Type State Forest, Camp Ground

Situated by the Dargo River. north of Dargo. Access from Dargo (92k N of Stratford [A1]): North 5.3k on the Dargo Rd to Grant Junction, right north east 4k on the Upper Dargo Rd (gravel, narrow, steep), signed on the right. Privacy Good: most sites secluded from forestry road by distance and terrain.

VicRoads 65 F8 Hema 43 H10 Access Gravel Size 20+ Height 250

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Activities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Visit 18/02/02 Ref 508 Site description Attractive, extended river flats by the bubbling Dargo River in a narrow valley. Well shaded by Gippsland Blue Gums and Peppermints over short green grass. Surrounded by very step, forested slopes. 6 tables & BBQs.

15. Dargo River - Ewen Type State Forest, Camp Ground Situated by the Dargo Rv, north of Dargo. Access from Dargo (92k N of Stratford [A1]): North 5.3k on the Dargo Rd to Grant Junction, right north east 4.5k on the Upper Dargo Rd (gravel, narrow, steep), on the right.

Privacy Poor: open to forestry road VicRoads 65 F8 Hema 43 H10 Access Gravel Size 2+ Height 250

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Activities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Site description An open clearing between the road and the bubbling Dargo River in a narrow, forested valley. Well grassed, no shade. 1 bench. At best, a fallback if other camp grounds are full. Visit 18/02/02 Ref 968

16. Dargo River - Ollies Jump-Up Type State Forest, Camp Ground

Situated by the Dargo Rv, north of Dargo. Access from Dargo (92k N of Stratford [A1]): North 5.3k on the Dargo Rd to Grant Junction, right north east 6.7k on the Upper Dargo Rd (gravel, narrow, steep), signed on the right. Privacy Good: most sites secluded from road by terrain and distance VicRoads 65 F8 Hema 43 H10 Access Gravel Size 10+ Height 260

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Site description Situated in an attractive horse-shoe bend of the bubbling Dargo River in a narrow valley. Well shaded by Gippsland Red Gum, Peppermint and Willows over green, short grass. Some sites slope. Surrounded by steep forested slopes. Visit 18/02/02 Ref 509

17. Dargo - Black Snake Creek Type ?Check Situated By the junction of the Wonnangatta Rv and Black Snake Creek, east of Dargo. Access from Dargo (92k N of Stratford [A1]): South 7k on the Dargo Rd [C601], right (north west) 14.3k up the Crooked River (Wonnangatta "A") Rd (gravel & narrow). Warnings Rd is very narrow: no caravans or long rigs VicRoads 65 D9 Hema 43 H9 CFA District Eastern Visit not yet Ref 499

Facilities: Activities: Site description "Small river flats in a narrow mountain valley"

18. Dargo - Billy Goat Bluff Type ?Check Situated By the Wonnangatta Rv, upstream of Crooked River, east of Dargo Access from Dargo (92k N of Stratford [A1]): South 7k on the Dargo Rd [C601], right north west 22.7k up the Crooked River (Wonnangatta "A") Rd (gravel & narrow), cross Kingswell Bridge, continue 5.6k north west up the Wonnangatta "B" Rd to near the junction with the Billy Goat Bluff Track. Warnings Crooked Rv Rd is very narrow: no caravans or long rigs. VicRoads 65 C8 Hema 43 H9 CFA District Eastern Visit not yet Ref 503

Facilities: Activities: Site description "Small river flats in a narrow mountain valley"

19. Dargo - Bullock Flat Type ?Check Situated By the Wonnangatta Rv, upstream of Crooked River, east of Dargo. Access from Dargo (92k N of Stratford [A1]: South 7k on the Dargo Rd [C601), right north west 22.7k up the Crooked River (Wonnangatta "A") Rd (gravel & narrow), cross Kingswell Bridge, continue 14k north west up the Wonnangatta "B" Rd. Warnings Crooked Rv Rd is very narrow: no caravans or long rigs VicRoads 65 B8 Hema 43 H9 CFA District Eastern Visit not yet Ref 500

Facilities: Activities: Site description "Small river flats in a narrow mountain valley"

20. Dargo - Eaglevale T Type ?Check Situated By Wonnangatta Rv, upstream of Crooked River, east of Dargo. Access from Dargo (92k N of Stratford [A1]): South 7k on the Dargo Rd [C601], right north west 22.7k up the Crooked River (Wonnangatta "A") Rd (gravel & narrow), cross Kingswell Bridge, continue 20k north west up the Wonnangatta "B" Rd. Warnings Crooked Rv Rd is very narrow: no caravans or long rigs VicRoads 64 H7 Hema 43 H9 CFA District Eastern Visit not yet Ref 501

Facilities: Activities: Site description "Small river flats in a narrow mountain valley"

21. Granite Creek – Rest Area Type Road Rest Area, Roadside

Situated Situated by the Dargo Rd [C601] 56k north-west of Bairnsdale, on Pretty Boy Hill, about 3.5k south of Castleburn Privacy Poor: observable from road through a row of tree trunks.

VicRoads 83 E3 Hema 45 A11 Access Sealed Road Size 2+ Height 600

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Activities: Boundary Parking fence Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck CFA District Eastern Visit 18/02/02 Ref 965

Site description A small hilltop level parking area with good facilities (large sheltered table) well shaded by large Gippsland Red Gum and Messmate. Surrounded by attractive green, wet-sclerophyll forest. It is possible to get around the shelter and along the level track for extra privacy. Nearby Granite Creek old goldmining area has numerous walking tracks (many along water races) through attractive bush - map on Information Board

22. Dargo - Waterford Type Reserve, Informal/unofficial

Situated by the Dargo Rd [C601] 66k north-west of Bairnsdale, on the right, between the road and the Wonnangatta River. VicRoads 83 E2 Hema 45 A11 Access Sealed Road Size 5+ CFA District Eastern Visit 18/02/02 Ref 540 Privacy Poor: most sites overlooked by the Dargo Rd

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Boundary No control Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Site description Riverside flats, grassed, with few shade trees.

23. Dargo - Dogs Grave Type State Forest, Camp Ground Situated just under the Great Dividing Range ridge top, north of Dargo, southwest of Omeo. Access from Dargo (92k N of Stratford [A1]): North 6k on Dargo Rd (2k gravel) to Grant Junction, left north east 15k on the Upper Dargo Rd, right (east) 7k up Jones Rd to ridge top, left (north) 17k along Birregun Rd , access track to Dogs Grave on right 1k (total from Dargo 45k). Alternatively, access from Omeo: West 3.3 on the Great Alpine Hwy [B500], left (south) 10.5k on Swifts Creek-Omeo Rd (towards Cassils) over Livingstone Creek, right (south west) 6k up Upper Livingston Rd, right (west) ?16k up Birregun (Seymour) Rd (total from Omeo ? 31k). VicRoads 65 H5 Hema 43 G10 Access Gravel Height 1160

Facilities: Site description Isolated, near the Great Dividing Range ridge top, near the headwater creek of the Wentworth Rv Warnings potentially cold at over 1000m Contact DSE Dargo (03) 5140 1243 CFA District Eastern Visit not yet Ref 511

24. Nunniong State Forest - Nunniong Plains Type State Forest, Bush camp Situated deep in forest east of Swifts Creek, well north of Lakes Entrance; below Mount Nugong. Access off the Great Alpine Rd [B500] 9k north of Swifts Creek (17k south of Omeo); North-east 4.5k?k up the Bindi Rd, south-east across the Tambo Rv 18.8?k up the Nunniong Rd (soon becomes gravel) to 0.4k over the Escarpment Track, take the left fork (north) 12k down the Nunniong Rd. VicRoads 66 G4 Hema 43 G12 Site description "in the headwaters of the Tambo Rv . Bush camping, no facilities" ? Back River "4 wheel drive probably required to get off the road and across tussock snow plains to informal bush camp sites" Warnings: potentially cold at over 1000m Contact DSE Swifts Creek (03) 5159 4344 CFA District Eastern Visit not yet Ref 390

25. Nunniong State Forest - Bentley Plain Type State Forest, Camp Ground Situated deep in forest east of Swifts Creek, well north of Lakes Entrance; below Mount Nugong. Access off the Great Alpine Rd [B500] 9k north of Swifts Creek (17k south of Omeo); North-east 4.5k up the Bindi Rd, south-east 20.7k up the Nunniong Rd (soon becomes gravel) to 0.4k past the ridge top Escarpment Track (Mt Nugong lookout), take the right fork (east then south) 3.6k down the Bentley Plain Rd. The alternative access from Ensay via the Little River Rd is wider but has some very steep sections, 10k sealed, 17.5k gravel. Warnings Nunniong Rd is steep and narrow - beware of log trucks

VicRoads 66 G5 Hema 43 G12 Access Gravel Size 6+ Height 1080 Privacy Good: off a low use forestry road

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Activities: Boundary No control Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Swifts Creek (03) 5159 4344 CFA District Eastern Visit 24/02/02 Ref 389

Site description A beautiful, peaceful sub-alpine camp overlooking a small, marshy snow plain (spring wildflowers), backed by forested ridge tops. Set in a forest reserve. Magpies, rosellas, wombats and wallabies are common. A 30min trail leads through a stand of tall white trunked Mountain Gum and ferns. A 2.3k (1hr) circuit through Mountain Gum and around the snow plain. There are 3 sites:

North of the small creek is the large Moscow Villa Hut (with beds) [My Own Summer Cottage Officially Welcomes Visitors Inside: Light Lunches Available], BBQ, table and pit toilet with one level grassed site, well shaded by Mountain Gum and one pine.

South of the creek are two sites. On the left is a small picnic ground, level, grassed, with 2 BBQs and tables, shaded by small Snow Gums, space for 2.

On the right the small camp ground is fenced (cattle?), level, grassed, (mown), with 3 BBQs and benches, a large shelter, a small hut and pit toilet, all adequately shaded by tall Snow Gums, Candlebark and Mountain Gum.

26. Tambo River - Ensay South Type Road Rest Area, Roadside

VicRoads 66 F8 Hema 43 H12 Access Sealed Road Size 2+ Height 200

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Activities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck CFA District Eastern Visit 26/02/02 Ref 433

Situated by the Great Alpine [B500] Road and Tambo River about 10k south of Ensay Access from Bairnsdale [A1]: North east 72k up Great Alpine [B500] Road, not far north of the Sandy Creek (Buchan) Rd junction. Privacy Poor: overlooked by a main road Site description A level, grassed area with a pleasant view over the Tambo River, shaded by Peppermints and wattles with some scrub, surrounded by rolling farmland.

27. Haunted Stream

Type State Forest, Bush camp Situated in forest west of the Alpine Rd, north-west of Tambo Crossing Access off the Great Alpine Rd [B500] 2k north of Tambo Crossing (9k north of Swifts Creek, 60k south of Omeo, 35k north of Bruthen); North-west 6k?k up the Haunted Stream Rd (rough gravel) (may be signposted Conns Tk for the first 3k), dispersed bush camping along the Haunted Stream over the next 5k to Stirling (road junction). VicRoads 66 E9 Hema 43 H11 Access Dry weather only Height 340 CFA District Eastern Visit not yet Ref 875 Site description "Bush camping, no facilities, in a forested (dry) mountain valley"

Grassy Flat camp

12. 2. 1 Lakes & Rivers - West

Ref Site Sub Site Rating

1 Mitchell River National Park Angusvale 2.3

2 Perry Rv Rest Area 1.0

3 Perry Bridge Avon River Reserve 3.0

4 Clydebank Morass Game Reserve

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5 Lake Wellington Nuntin 3.9

6 Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park Honeysuckles to Golden Beach 3.5

7 Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park Paradise Beach 3.3

8 Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park Seacombe 2.8

9 Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park Eal Farm 3.5

10 Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park Spoon Bay 3.8

11 Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park Thalia Point 3.6

12 Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park Red Bluff 3.8

13 The Lakes National Park Emu Bight 3.8

14 Wattle Point Foreshore 4.0

15 Paynesville Foreshore 3.2

1. Mitchell River National Park - Angusvale Type National Park, Camp Ground

Situated by the Mitchell River near the northern boundary of the Park, north west of Bairnsdale. Access from Bairnsdale: South west 5k on Princes Hwy [A1], right (nor west) 46k on the Dargo Rd [C601] (divert right at 39k down Wallers Rd 5k to Den of Nargun), right (north east) 16k on the Mitchell Dam (Mitchell River Project Access) Rd (wide gravel, unmaintained, steep sections, deteriorates for the last 400m)

Privacy Reasonable: road end, but very open to other campers VicRoads 83 G3 Hema 45 A12 Access Gravel Size 50+ Height 120

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Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic CFA District Eastern Visit 18/02/02 Ref 479

Site description A very peaceful but disappointing drab, dry site after a long drive through lush forest. A large open paddock above the Mitchell River, surrounded by rough hills and dry sclerophyll scrub and forest. The grass is long and bumpy. There are few flat sites on the sloping paddock and virtually no shade. Hot in summer. Cattle are common. The few shaded riverside flats are difficult to access by vehicle.

2. Perry Rv – Rest Area Type Road Rest Area, Roadside

Situated on the Princes Hwy [A1] 24k east of Stratford, 22k west of Bairnsdale, by the small Perry River (intermittent). Privacy Poor: Adjacent to the Princes Hwy with little screening vegetation.

VicRoads 83 F8 Hema 45 C11 Access Sealed Road Size 3+ Height 33

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Providence Ponds Fauna & Flora area is just to the east - attractive in spring.

Boundary Notcontrol Firewood Limited Bookings No

CFA District Eastern Visit 20/04/01 Ref 43 Site description A small, scruffy, dusty, open roadside rest area. Some facilities are broken and rubbish bins rarely emptied. Adjacent to the Princes Hwy with little screening vegetation. Some large Red stringybark provide afternoon shade. There is one small site near the bridge - well secluded by Tea-tree but right next to the noisy Highway. Bore water signed 'no drinking'. [Facilities reportedly upgraded 2009]

3. Perry Bridge - Avon River Reserve Type Reserve, Bush camp

Access from Stratford [A1]: East 20k on the Bengworden Rd [C106] almost to Perry Bridge, right (south) 3.4k on Springberg Rd (gravel) to the Avon Rv Privacy Poor: road end but reserve is very open.

VicRoads 99 E2 Hema 45 D11 Access Gravel Size 20+ Height 5

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Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood NO-BYO Bookings No: pot luck CFA District Eastern Visit 4/01/02 Ref 893

Site description A disappointing, extended, level, reserve beside the estuarine Avon River (can be saline). A well grassed (some long) open paddock – no shade, no trees, no firewood, no facilities (one table) - bush camping without the bush. Faces the Clydebank Morass Game Reserve across the river. Pelicans and cockatoos are common.

4. Clydebank Morass Game Reserve

Type State Park, Bush camp

Situated By the Avon River and Lake Wellington, east of Sale [A1] VicRoads 99 E3 Hema 45 D11 Access Dry weather only Size 20+ Height 5

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Access from Sale: north and east on the Bengworden Rd [C106], continue east 5.4k on the Clydebank (Marley Point) Rd, left (north) 1k (unformed track) over signed grid. Warnings Check track and sites after rain. Privacy Reasonable: well off road but sites generally open Site description Bush camping beside the estuarine Avon River. Open grassland with some Gippsland Red Gum, wattles and tea-tree. Prolific bird life.

5. Lake Wellington - Nuntin Type Reserve, Picnic Ground

Situated By Lake Wellington, east of Sale [A1] Access from Sale: north and east on the Bengworden Rd [C106], continue east 6.4k on the Clydebank (Marley Point) Rd to its end Privacy Reasonable: at road end, partially secluded by vegetation

VicRoads 99 E3 Hema 45 D11 Access Sealed Road Size 3+ Height 2

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood NO-BYO Bookings No: pot luck CFA District Eastern Visit 3/03/02 Ref 888

Site description A small, level, grassed lakeside reserve, well shaded by cypress and gums. By a small beach, backed by open farmland, near the Yacht Club, boat ramp and jetty. Cold showers. Warnings Beware of overhanging branches

6. Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park –

Honeysuckles to Golden Beach

Type State Park, Bush camp

Dispersed sites Situated in sand hills behind the Ninety Mile Beach, between Seaspray and Golden Beach.

Access from Sale [A1]: South 8k on the South Gippsland Hwy [B440], left fork south 19k on the Seaspray Rd to Seaspray, left (north east) 6k on Shoreline Drive which becomes Seaspray-Letts Beach Rd. Short access tracks signed on the right to dispersed sites along the next 20k. Alternatively from Sale: S 7k on South Gippsland [B440] Hwy through Longford, left E 16k on Longford-Locksport Rd, continue on 4k to Golden Beach, right SW on The Boulevard which becomes Seaspray-Letts Beach Rd.

Privacy Reasonable: Tea-tree scrub give visual privacy from adjacent low use road. VicRoads 99 F6 Hema 45 E11 Other Gippsland Lakes Parks, Access Sealed Road Height 5

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Site description Nine dispersed zones of 2-15 sites tucked in between the Ninety Mile Beach sand dunes and the road. Access tracks gravelled. Shade provided by large banksia and Tea-tree. Can be popular (and crowded) in summer holidays, empty at other times. Facilities vary between zones (not all have a toilet, not all allow dogs)

Camp Zones, from Golden Beach are:

1) 0.3k 2 sites, low overhead branches, pit toilet, dogs on lead

2) 1.3k 10+ sandy sites, 3 access points, dogs on lead

3) 1.5k 4 sites, 2 access points, pit toilet, dogs on lead

4) 2.8k 3+ sites, pit toilet, dogs on lead

5) 2.9k 5 sites, 2 access points, pit toilet, dogs on lead

6) 3.7k 2 sites, large entry point, dogs on lead

Debray Beach 4.4k (no camping)

7) 5.4k 5 sites, waste skip, no pets

8) 5.7k 15 sites, open, 3 access points, pit toilet, no pets

The Wreck 6.6k (no camping)

9) 7.4k 2 sites, 2 access points, no pets

Contact Parks Vic Bairnsdale (03) 5152 0400 CFA District Eastern Visit 5/03/02 Ref 469

7. Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park - Paradise Beach Type State Park, Camp Ground Situated in sand hills behind the Ninety Mile Beach, near Paradise Beach, east of Sale. Access from Sale [A1]: South 7k on South Gippsland Hwy [B440] through Longford, left (east) 16k on Longford-Locksport Rd, continue on 4k to Golden Beach, left (nor-east) 3k on The Boulevard/Shoreline Drive, signed on the right, 2 access points

Privacy Reasonable: largely secluded from nearby road and houses by scrub. VicRoads 99 H5 Hema 45 E12 Other Gippsland Lakes Parks Access Sealed Road Size 15+ Height 5

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Boundary No control Firewood NO-BYO Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic Bairnsdale (03) 5152 0400 CFA District Eastern Visit 5/02/02 Ref 470

Site description A relatively well developed camping area. Grassed clearings in coastal tea-tree scrub behind the Ninety Mile Beach sand hills. Clearings of various sizes, generally level, partially grassed, some shaded by banksia. No fireplaces - BYO above ground BBQ

8. Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park - Seacombe Type LG Reserve, Camp Ground

Situated by the south bank of McLennon Strait (between Lake Wellington & Lake Victoria) near Seacombe village, east of Sale. Privacy Poor: road end but very open

VicRoads 99 H3 Hema 45 D12 Other Gippsland Lakes Parks, Access Sealed Road Size 30+ Height 2

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Boundary No control Firewood NO-BYO Bookings No: pot luck

Access from Sale [A1]: South 7k on South Gippsland Hwy [B440] through Longford, left (east) 32k on Longford-Locksport Rd, take left fork (nor-east) 2.7k on Seacombe Landing Rd (sealed 1 k) through Seacombe to the boat ramp Site description A large, level, open paddock with a few shrubs, virtually no shade. Slashed grass over firm sand. Overlooks the McLennon Strait. Popular with fisher folk in peak periods. Managed by Wellington Shire Council. Warnings Drinking water (tank) limited, supplemented by bore. Contact Parks Vic Bairnsdale (03) 5152 0400 CFA District Eastern Visit 4/03/02 Ref 471

9. Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park - Eal Farm Type State Park, Bush camp Situated By the south bank of McLennon Strait (between Lake Wellington & Lake Victoria) E of Seacombe, Access from Sale [A1]: South 7k on South Gippsland Hwy [B440] through Longford, left (east) 32k on the Longford-Locksport Rd, take left fork (no-east) 1k on Seacombe Landing Rd, continue nor-east 4.4k on the Lakeside Tk (sandy, narrow), left nor-west 1.6k on Eel Farm Track (partially gravelled, sand, narrow) to McLennan Strait, sandy track extends north west with dispersed sites.

Privacy Good: low-use track end VicRoads 99 J2 Hema 45 D12 Other Gippsland Lakes Parks, Access Gravel Size 6+ Height 2

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Boundary No control Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck

Site description Dispersed bush camping in tea-tree scrub by the McLennan Strait - fish from the tent door. Limited shade but there are private, secluded sites. Boat ramp small. Emus, pelicans, swans and mosquitoes are common. Access track beyond turning circle closed 30 June- 2 November Warnings Check track conditions after heavy rain or dry spell Contact Parks Vic Bairnsdale (03) 5152 0400 CFA District Eastern Visit 4/03/02 Ref 472

10. Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park - Spoon Bay Type State Park, Bush camp

Situated By the shore of Spoon Bay, Lake Victoria, east of Sale, west of Loch Sport. Access from Sale [A1]: South 7k on South Gippsland [B440] Hwy through Longford, left (east) 32k on the Longford-Locksport Rd, take left fork (nor-east) 1k on Seacombe Landing Rd, continue nor-east 5.5k on Lakeside Tk (sandy, narrow), on the left. Privacy Reasonable: just off low use track Site description Relatively attractive, large designated (3), partially grassed, level sites. Adequate shade from Gippsland Red Gum and massive banksia, surrounded by dense, tall coastal scrub near Lake Victoria. Emus, wallabies and mosquitoes are common. Boat ramp small. Warnings Check track conditions after heavy rain or dry spell

VicRoads 99 J3 Hema 45 D12 Other Gippsland Lakes Parks, Access Gravel Size 3+ Height 5

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Activities : Boundary Specific sites Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic Bairnsdale (03) 5152 0400 CFA District Eastern Visit 4/03/02 Ref 473

11. Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park - Thalia Point

Type State Park, NO CAMPING Situated around Thalia Point by the shore of Lake Victoria, east of Sale, west of Loch Sport.

Access from Sale [A1]: South 7k on South Gippsland Hwy [B440] through Longford, left (east) 32k on Longford-Locksport Rd, take left fork (nor-east) 1k on Seacombe Landing Rd, continue nor-east 6.k on Lakeside Tk (sandy, narrow). Bush sites north off Lakeside Tk over 6k between Spoon Bay and Beacon Swamp Tracks. VicRoads 99 J3 Hema 45 D12 Other Gippsland Lakes Parks, Parks Vic 1980 Privacy Good: very dispersed, secluded sites off low use track Site description Dispersed, small, level clearings in dense coastal bush near Lake Victoria. Shade from massive coastal banksia and some Coastal Manna Gums.

CLOSED TO CAMPING for re-vegetation, 2002 Contact Parks Vic Bairnsdale (03) 5152 0400 CFA District Eastern Visit 4/03/02 Ref 474

12. Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park - Red Bluff Type State Park, Camp Ground

Situated By Red Bluff on the shore of Lake Victoria, east of Sale, west of Loch Sport. Access from Sale [A1]: South 7k on South Gippsland Hwy [B440] through Longford, left (east) 37k on Longford-Locksport Rd, left (north) 3.1k on Beacon Swamp Track (gravel, sand), right (east) 0.5k (sand) to Red Bluff Site description A rather disappointing site with all facilities (large shelter, BBQ, WC, tank) designed mainly for tent camping (a couple of bush-camp vehicle access sites nearby). Adequate shade from River Peppermint, coastal banksia, tea-tree and wattle. Partially grassed. Near Lake Victoria. Emus, wallabies and mosquitoes are common.

Warnings Check track conditions after heavy rain or dry spell. Red Bluff track has very sandy sections VicRoads 99 K2 Hema 45 D12 Other Gippsland Lakes Parks, Parks Vic 1980 Access sand Size 3+ Height 4 Privacy Reasonable: track end

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13. The Lakes National Park - Emu Bight Type National Park, Camp Ground

Situated On the southern shore of Lake Victoria, east of Sale, east of Loch Sport, on Sperm Whale Head Access from Sale [A1]: South 7k on South Gippsland Hwy [B440] through Longford, left (east) 52k on Longford-Locksport Rd to Park Entrance, continue on (east) 4k on the Lake Reeve Tk (bumpy gravel) to a signposted fork, left (nor-east) 1.5k on Lake Victoria Tk (gravel) signed on the left. Privacy Good: Dispersed sites off low-use tourist road

VicRoads 99 M1 Hema 45 D13 Other Gippsland Lakes Parks, Parks Vic 1980 Access Gravel Size 20 Height 2

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Site description Dispersed, designated sites off a circuit track, generally with bush between and groups of communal BBQ areas in the centre. Some sites are bumpy and/or not level. Large banksia, River Peppermint and Manna Gum provide shade, at least late in the day. 50m to Lake Victoria beach. Spring provides a mass of wildflowers, including a display of orchids. Kangaroos, swamp wallabies, emus, mosquitoes and possums are common. Warnings Overhanging braches may hinder high rigs Contact Parks Vic Bairnsdale (03) 5152 0400 CFA District Eastern Visit 4/03/02 Ref 476

14. Wattle Point - Foreshore

Type Reserve, Informal/unofficial

Situated on the northern shore of Lake Victoria, south of Bairnsdale. Access from Bairnsdale [A1]: South 10k on the Forge Creek Rd, right (south) 7k on the Romawi Rd, left (east) 3.2k on the Wattle Point Rd, left 100m (gravel) to the boat ramp.

Privacy Good: road end, secluded by bush VicRoads 84 C9 Hema 45 C13 Access Sealed Road Size 4+ Height 5

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Boundary No control Firewood Available Bookings No CFA District Eastern Visit 28/02/02 Ref 972

Site description Pleasant, quiet, secluded, semi-dispersed level bush camp just behind the boat ramp and jetty. Well shaded by wattle and large coastal banksia over grass (occasionally slashed) on sand, surrounded by dense coastal scrub. Pit toilet in nearby picnic area (no camping). Black swans, pelicans, cormorants and wattle birds are common. NO CAMPING - East Gippsland Shire Council, Local Law 2000

15. Paynesville - Foreshore

Type Reserve, Car Parks NO CAMPING

Situated in Paynesville16k south of Bairnsdale via Paynesville Rd [C604] VicRoads 84 D8 Hema 45 C13 Access Sealed Road Size 50+ Height 5 Privacy Poor: overlooked by houses or traffic

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Advised (July2003) no camping, not even overnight, despite 24 hr parking signs East Gippsland Shire Council Local Law 2000 Site description Large, level, all-day car/trailer parking areas by the foreshore featuring superb, hot (artesian) showers @ 20c. Electric BBQs (free). Black swans, pelicans and cormorants are common. Three locations:

Northern, via Fort King Rd, near the Country Club Hotel: open, few shrubs, overlooked by houses, BBQ, swimming.

Burragogie Island, via King Street, near marina: a few trees, less houses, many boats.

Southern, via Sunset Drive: smaller, green, grassy, secluded, quiet area with BBQ, WC but no shower, swimming.

CFA District Eastern Visit 27/02/02 Ref 150

Welcome to East Gippsland Shire

Lake Victoria, from

The Lakes National Park

12. 2. 2 Lakes & Rivers – East

Ref Site Sub Site Rating

16 Nicholson

2.9

17 Colquhoun State Forest Fairy Dell Scenic Reserve 3.8

18 Colquhoun State Forest Colquhoun

19 Colquhoun Regional Park Log Crossing 4.0

20 Lakes Entrance Lookout Mt Barkly 3.3

21 Toorloo Arm

3.6

22 Lake Tyers Forest Park West

23 Colquhoun State Forest Cosstick Weir 3.5

24 Lake Tyers Forest Park Camerons Arm 3.8

25 Lake Tyers Forest Park Trident Track 4.5

26 Lake Tyers Forest Park Glasshouse 3.8

27 Tostaree Hospital Creek Rest Area 3.0

28 Bairnsdale Nicholson Rv Rest Area 3.0

16. Nicholson

Type LG Reserve, NO CAMPING Situated off the Princes Hwy [A1] 11k west of Bairnsdale, 24k east of Lakes Entrance by the Nicholson River.

Privacy Poor: up to 150 off, but overlooked from, the Princes Hwy VicRoads 84 F7 Hema 45 C13 Access Sealed Road Size 15 Height 5

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Site description A large sealed level car park, boat ramp and jetty by the broad Nicholson River estuary.. There is no shade to the long stay parking area, furthest from the Highway. Facilities include a sewerage hopper and covered play ground. Water birds, including Pelicans, are common. Short walk across the Highway to the store and hotel. Shire Council advises NO CAMPING, including no overnight rests in this signed rest area Contact East Gippsland Shire CFA District Eastern Visit 20/04/01 Ref 45

17. Colquhoun State Forest - Fairy Dell Scenic Reserve Type State Forest, Picnic Ground

Situated in lush forest by Deep Creek nor-east of Bairnsdale, nor-west of Bruthern. Access from Bairnsdale [A1] : North east 17k up the Great Alpine Rd [B500], left (north) 8k up Eleven Mile Rd (gravel), right (east) 3k down Deep Creek Rd. Access from Bruthern [B500]: West 2.4k on the Great Alpine Rd [B500] (almost to Wiseleigh), right (north) 6k on Hume St which soon becomes the Deep Creek Rd (narrow gravel). Warnings Both access roads are narrow with some steep pinches Privacy Good: off a low use forestry road but expect day trippers (popular at peak periods)

VicRoads 84 E5 Hema 45 B14 Access Gravel Size 5+ Height 60

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Activities Nature trail (30min) along creek through cool rain forest and ferns. Boundary: no control Firewood Available Bookings no Contact DSE Nowa Nowa (03) 5155 7203 CFA District Eastern Visit 26/02/02 Ref 444

Site description A pleasant, gently sloping semi-cleared large picnic ground by the small Deep Creek. Regular shade from mature Peppermints. 5 tables. 3 BBQs are broken or worn through. Creek gully has cool rainforest dominated by Lilly Pilly [Eugenia smithii]. Surrounding hills are characterised by Stringybark, Messmate, Grey and Blue Gum, Red Ironbark, Peppermints and Boxes.

18. Colquhoun State Forest - Colquhoun Type State Forest, Picnic Ground

Situated In coastal forest by the Colquhoun Rd, north of Lakes Entrance Access from Lakes Entrance [A1]: North 18k up Colquhuon Rd (10k gravel) (starts as Marine Parade, Church St, Roadknight St and Palmers Rd) Access from Bruthern [B500]: East 8k on the Bruthern-Nowa Nowa Rd [C620], right (southeast) 4k on Colquhuon Rd (gravel). VicRoads 84 H6 Hema 45 B45 Contact DSE Nowa Nowa (03) 5155 7203 CFA District Eastern Visit not yet Ref 443

19. Colquhoun Regional Park - Log Crossing Type State Forest, Picnic Ground

Situated in forest west of Lakes Entrance, by the small Mississippi Creek. Access from Lakes Entrance: North west 9k on the Princes Hwy [A1] (0.5 east of Nungurner Rd to Metung, 300m east of the Forestech State Forest complex), right (north) 2.5k on Log Crossing Rd (Uncles Rd) (gravel). After crossing Mississippi Creek turn right 300m up the signposted gravel track past a small parking area, past toilets, over a ridge to the picnic ground. Privacy Good: Well off highway and off forest road, but expect day picnickers

VicRoads 84 H7 Hema 45 C14 Access Gravel Size 4+ Height 25

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Activities Boundary Parking fence Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Nowa Nowa (051) 55 7233 CFA District Eastern Visit 30/05/00 Ref 437

Site description A pleasant, secluded picnic ground in a forested creek valley surrounded by low ridges. Gravelled and level car park, grassed grounds surrounded by log barriers. Shade provided by large White Stringybark and melaleuca. Maintenance is poor (water tank broken, some litter). The small creek is often dry. Mixed forest surrounding includes Red Ironbark, Messmate, Blue Gum and But But (Apple) Box. Wombats and goannas are common. Bush camping away from day area encouraged. Mobile phones operate on ridges only.

Activities Walking track circuit (20min) follows, in part, the tramline which carried stone to construct the ocean breakwaters at Lakes Entrance (graded 7.4k walking track to the quarry).

20. Lakes Entrance Lookout - Mt Barkly

Type LG Reserve, Car Park

Situated on the western edge of Lakes Entrance, just before the Princes Hwy [A1] drops down to the Lake.

Access via Lookout Rd (opposite the George Bass Motor Inn) 300m to its end. Privacy Poor: Out of sight but within sound of the Hwy. Expect a stream of sightseers VicRoads 84 H8, 353 H6 Hema 45 C14 Access Sealed Road Size 3+ Height 60

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Contact East Gippsland Shire CFA District Eastern Visit 19/04/01 Ref 855 Advised (July 2003) no camping in any East Gippsland Shire reserve, street, etc Site description A level, sealed turning circuit and parking area overlooking the Gippsland Lakes, complete with the Mt Barkly navigation light and a large level mown lawn. Little shade provided by one mature Gippsland Red Gum and a few casuarina. Outstanding views over the Lakes.

21. Toorloo Arm – Rest Area Type Road Rest Area, Roadside Situated by the Princes Hwy [A1] 11k nor-east of Lakes Entrance, right (east) 200m Burnt Bridge Road (gravel). Sign-posted as a Rest Area 5k down the Princes Hwy but not at the Burnt Bridge junction.

Privacy Reasonable: by a low use tourist road, off the Princes Hwy VicRoads 85 B7 Hema 46 D7 Access Gravel Size 3+ Height 85

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Boundary Parking bays Bookings No: pot luck Firewood Available CFA District Eastern Visit 5/10/03 Ref 46

Site description A roadside picnic area surrounded by dry forest. Features a set of distinctive information boards - part of the Bataluk Cultural Trail. Four tables but with limited level parking. Adequate shade from Red Ironbark, Fuzzy Box, Mahogany, White Stringybark, Blue Gum and But-but. Toilet marked on Vic Roads maps not found. ParksVic is now (2003) discouraging camping in West Tyres Forest Park.

22. Lake Tyers Forest Park - West Type Forest Park, Bush camp

Situated 10k nor-east of Lakes Entrance off the Princes Hwy [A1], surrounding the western (Toorloo) arm of Lake Tyers. Main access is Burnt Bridge Road which leaves the Highway 11k nor-east of Lakes Entrance and, after 8.6k, rejoins it 7k further north (5.4 sou-west of Nowa Nowa). (Bridge closed to vehicle traffic in 2003). VicRoads 85 B7 Hema 46 D7 Access Dry weather only Size Height 25 Privacy Good, depending on site selected, generally surrounded by forest

Facilities: Firewood Available Activities : Site description No camping in the 6 picnic areas. Bush camping is now (2003) being discouraged. No Camping sign on northern end of Burnt Bridge Rd. Lake Tyers is a submerged valley with the outlet to the ocean usually closed by sandbars (the original stage coach route). Fishing (mainly brim) and canoeing on the tranquil, sheltered waters is popular. Forest surrounds much of the lake. There are stands of Gippsland Grey Box near the lake edge, backed by Red Ironbark, Fuzzy Box, Mahogany, Silvertop, White Stringybark, Blue Gum and But-but. Of note are the remnants of warm-temperate rainforest (nature trail near Silvertop/Cherry Tree Creek picnic grounds) and Lilly-Pilly rain forest. Warnings No camping in picnic areas. Use of gas stoves and portable toilets preferred. Contact Parks Vic Bairnsdale (03) 5152 0600 CFA District Eastern Visit not yet Ref 153

23. Colquhoun State Forest - Cosstick Weir Type State Forest, Picnic Ground Situated in forest on Mundic Creek north of Lakes Entrance, west of Nowa Nowa Access from Lakes Entrance: North east 20.5k on the Princes Hwy [A1] (2.1k south west of Nowa Nowa), left (west) 4.5k on the Old Colquhoun Road (gravel)(narrow). VicRoads 85 B5 Hema 46 D7 Access Gravel Size 3 Height 50

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Boundary not constrained Bookings No: pot luck Firewood Available Contact DSE Nowa Nowa (03) 5155 7203 CFA District Eastern Visit 5/10/03 Ref 442 Site description Located in dry sclerophyll forest near the very small Mundic Creek are three small, shaded clearings:

1) a small, level, roadside parking area just after crossing Mundic Cr (grids), pit toilet nearby. 2) 1k further west is a short gravelled track on the right down to where the Mundic flows through a small

rocky gorge with ferns. The small, secluded, sloping turning circle features 1 table, BBQ and small cement weir. Koalas are common. Surprised a lyrebird on our last visit.

3) just beyond is an extended roadside parking area with a BBQ and cement steps down to the weir.

Stony Creek Railway Bridge, located 2k E, was constructed in 1916 from local Grey Box and Red Ironbark. Forest Drive (N 2.9k on Rail Crossing Rd, left NW 1.1k Lambournes Rd, left W 9k on Price Break Rd) offers a variety of vegetation: Saw Banksia, She-oaks, Messmate and Mountain Grey Gums with an understory of ferns and a Tea-trees in moist gullies

24. Lake Tyers Forest Park - Camerons Arm Type Forest Park, Bush camp

Situated high up the Nowa Nowa Arm of Lake Tyers, surrounded by open forest. Access from Lakes Entrance: North east 29.5k along the Princes Hwy [A1] (6.7k past Nowa Nowa), right (south) down Lake Tyres House Rd (creek gravel, rough) 6.8.2k, right (west) 2.1k down Camerons Arm Track No 1 (signed Goanna Landing) (smooth formed earth, narrow) (may be too narrow & twisting past trees for caravans/large rigs). Privacy Very Good: Well off main roads at track end. Possibly some day trippers.

VicRoads 85 D6 Hema 47 D8 Access Dry weather only Size 2+ Height 20

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Activities : Boundary No control Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic Bairnsdale (03) 5152 0600 CFA District Eastern Visit 19/04/01 Ref 439

Site description Small level clearings in dry mixed sclerophyll forest on the nose of a ridge above Lake Tyres. Well shaded by Silver top, Southern mahogany and wattle with thin undergrowth (spring wildflowers). The view of the lake is constrained by tree tops. An easy 200m walking track leads down to the lake. Black swans, water birds and kookaburras are common, as are wallaby and wombats. Use of gas stoves and portable toilets preferred.

25. Lake Tyers Forest Park - Trident Track Type Forest Park, Bush camp

Situated midway up the Nowa Nowa Arm of Lake Tyers, surrounded by open forest. Privacy Very good: off main roads and access track VicRoads 85 D7 Hema 47 D8 Access Dry weather only Size 3+ Height 20

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic Bairnsdale (03) 5152 0600 CFA District Eastern Visit 19/04/01 Ref 440

Access from Lakes Entrance: North east 29.5k along the Princes [A1] Hwy (6.7k past Nowa Nowa), right (south) down Lake Tyres House Rd (creek gravel, bumpy) 10.5k, right (west) 1.5k down the Trident Track (formed earth, smooth, narrow), left 300m on signposted "camping area" track. (Access tracks may be too narrow & twisty past trees for caravans/big rigs). Site description Small level clearings on a ridge nose above Lake Tyres. Good shade, well off main roads and tracks. Probably the best of the 3 Lake Tyres Forest Park sites. Trident Arm is thickly timbered with Silvertop, Gippsland Grey Box and Red Ironbark extending to the lake edge with limited undergrowth (spring wildflowers). Black swans, waterbirds and kookaburras are common, as are wallaby and wombats. Fishing offers Bream, garfish, skipjack and flathead. Use of gas stoves and portable toilets preferred.

26. Lake Tyers Forest Park - Glasshouse Type Forest Park, Bush camp

Situated near the mouth of Lake Tyers, surrounded by coastal forest. Access from Lakes Entrance: North east 29.5k along the Princes Hwy [A1] (6.7k E past Nowa Nowa), right (south) 16k down Lake Tyres House Rd (creek gravel, bumpy) to its end (the last kilometre is signed "dry weather only", with little gravel). Privacy Good: Well off main roads, but only a few sites secluded by bush

VicRoads 85 C7 Hema 47 D8 Access Dry weather only Size 20+ Height 8

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Activities : Boundary No control Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic Bairnsdale (03) 5152 0600 CFA District Eastern Visit 18/04/01 Ref 441

Site description A very large grassed (occasionally slashed) clearing, edged by wattle, casuarina and Tea-tree backed by low dry forest. Looks over Lake Tyres towards Lakes Entrance. Only 4 level sites have good shade and wind protection from a row of mature cypress pines. Unfortunately, after 16k of bumpy road, the outlook over the lake is constrained by shrubs and access to the lake is limited by fences to one set of steps. The lake is shallow and the sand mostly covered by sea grass. Glasshouse Beach (ocean, surf) is about 2k distant. (4 wheel drive track) Black swans, pelicans, water birds and kookaburras are common, as are wombats, rabbits and bandicoots. Glass Factory ruins include a chimney and some boilers. Use of gas stoves and portable toilets preferred.

27. Tostaree – Hospital Creek Rest Area Type Road Rest Area, Roadside Situated on the Princes Hwy [A1] 9k east of Nowa Nowa, 26k west of Orbost. Privacy Poor: roadside - exposed, noisy Site description A pleasant, small, level, gravelled rest area near the small Hospital Creek. Well shaded and surrounded by Messmate and wattle. Old railway trestle bridge nearby.

VicRoads 85 D6 Hema 46 D8 Access Sealed Road Size 2 Height 50

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Boundary No control Bookings No: pot luck Firewood Available CFA District Eastern Visit 20/05/04 Ref 1017

28. Bairnsdale – Nicholson Rv Rest Area

Type Road Rest Area, Roadside Situated on the Omeo Hwy (Great Alpine Rd) [B500] 13k west of Bairnsdale, just over the Nicholson Rv bridge.

Privacy Poor: roadside - exposed, noisy VicRoads 85 D6 Hema 46 D6 Access Sealed Road Size 10 Height 50

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Activities : Boundary No control Bookings No: pot luck Firewood Limited CFA District Eastern Visit 30/01/07 Ref 386

Site description A relatively large, level, well grassed (occasionally slashed) river flat by bubbly river. Some shade from mature gums. Old picnic ground/rest area facilities disintegrated.

12. 3 Snowy River Country

Ref Site Sub Site Rating

Snowy River National Park General

1 Alpine NP (Cobberas) Native Dog Flat

2 Alpine NP (Cobberas) Willis

2B Wulgulmerang Recreation Reserve 3.06

3 Snowy River National Park McKillop Bridge 3.18

4 Snowy River National Park Little River Junction

5 Snowy River National Park Big Tree

6 Snowy River National Park Waratah Flat

7 Snowy River National Park Jacksons Crossing

8 Snowy River National Park Hicks

9 Snowy River National Park Raymond Falls

10 Snowy River National Park Balley Hooley

11 Timbarra

12 Orbost Grandview Lookout 3.5

13 Orbost Corringle Slips Foreshore Res. 4.2

14 Orbost State Forest Youngs Creek 4.1

15 Murrungower Rest Area 3.3

16 Bellbird Bellbird Hotel Rest Area 3.6

17 Bellbird Bemm Rv Rainforest Walk 3.9

18 Bemm State Forest Bemm Rv 4.0

19 Burtons Bend

4.3

20 Ada River

4.5

21 Errinundra

3.7

22 Errinundra Plateau Forestry Camp 4.0

23 Errinundra National Park Frosty Hollow

24 Goongerah Ellery Cr Track 4.1

24 Goongerah Goongerah Creek 3.4

25 The Gap Scenic Reserve

3.9

26 Delegate Rv

4.0

27 Bendoc Lower School

3.6

28 Martin Creek

3.9

30 Newmerella Rest Area 2.4

31 Orbost State Forest Woods Point Camp Ground

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 areas

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.

1. Alpine NP (Cobberas) - Native Dog Flat Type National Park, Bush camp Situated near the Cobberas Wilderness Area on the headwaters of the Buchan Rv. Access from Omeo [B500]: North 3k on the Omeo Hwy [C543], right (north east) 19k to Benambra then 45k-53k? east up the Benambra-Limestone-Black Mountain Rd (gravel). Alternatively: North 56k from Buchan on the Gelantipy Rd [C608], left (north) 11k on the Snowy River Rd [C608], left (north west) 27k? On the Limestone-Black Mountain Rd (gravel). VicRoads 52 C8 Hema 43 F13 Access Dry weather only

Facilities: Activities Firewood Available Bookings No

Site description "Located beside the upper Buchan Rv. Wildlife is plentiful in this undisturbed area. Eagles, wombats, kangaroos and emus are common." Warnings Remote area, be well equipped Contact Parks Vic CFA District Eastern Visit not yet Ref 323

2. Alpine NP (Cobberas) - Willis Type National Park, Camp Ground Situated by the Snowy Rv near the Vic/NSW boarder Access from Buchan: North 56k on the Gelantipy Rd [C608], left (north) 41k on the Snowy River Rd [C608],(30k gravel, narrow & twisty beyond Suggan Buggan). Dispersed sites along the river over 5k. VicRoads 52 H8 Hema 43 F14 Access Gravel Height 220

Suit: Facilities:

Activities Boundary No control Firewood Available Bookings No Site description A number of scattered sites with varying facilities on narrow river flats by the wide, shallow, upper Snowy Rv backed by steep, rocky, dry forested slopes. A rain-shadow area, fostering wattle, cypress pine and White Box woodlands. Similar sites across the boarder in NSW, before the Barry Way climes steeply out of the gorge to Jindabyne. Warnings Can be hot and dry in summer - a rain shadow area Contact Parks Vic CFA District Eastern Visit 2/10/1995 Ref 324

2B. Wulgulmerang Recreation Reserve

Type Recreation Reserve, Situated at Wulgulmerang ‘village’, 60k north of Buchan, 3.5k north of McKillpo's Junction, signed on left

VicRoads 67 F3 Hema 43 G13 Access Gravel

Suit: Facilities: $

Boundary No control Firewood Limited Fees $5 per person/night Bookings: Required Site description A very broad, open, well grassed, level ridge top. Very little shade. Fees include power. Phone ahead to Marj - facilities normally locked. Contact Marj Woodhouse 03 5155 0209 CFA District Eastern Visit 20/01/06 Ref 326

Snowy River National Park - General Type National Park, Situated north of Orbost, stretching almost to the NSW boarder. Accessed on the west by the Buchan-Gelantipy Rd, north from Lakes Entrance [A1] (1 camp), Accessed on the east by the Yalmy Rd, (or the Bonang Rd) north from Orbost [A1] (5 camps), Accessed across the northern top by the McKillops Road [C611] link (2 camps). Site description The Snowy River National Park incorporates the Snowy River gorge which emphasizes the rugged nature of the Park. The tranquil river beaches illustrate the varied nature of the Park. The vegetation varies from warm temperate rainforest to sub-alpine forest to rain-shadow dry woodland. Fauna reflects this variety to provide a wide range of mammals, invertebrates and birds. The Snowy River provided the aborigines with a trail to the Snowy Mountains for at least 20,000 years, resulting in a number of important archaeological sites. The rugged terrain limited European intrusion to a few small settlements which have disappeared so that the Park remains remote and largely unchanged. Much of the Park is regarded as Wilderness Camping and touring is influenced by the weather. The Snowy River gorge (McKillop Bridge site) can be very hot and dry in summer. Access to most other sites may be closed in winter, when it is wet and cold. Spring and autumn remain as the best time to visit all sites. Bush camping is permitted anywhere in the park provided the Camping Code is observed.

Activities

Contact Vic Parks Deddick (02) 6458 0290 CFA District Eastern

3. Snowy River National Park - McKillop Bridge Type National Park, Camp Ground Situated by the junction of the Snowy and Deddick Rivers, well north of Orbost. Access from Buchan: North 56k up the Gelantipy Road [C608] (5k gravel), right (east) 28k down McKillops (Bonang-Gelantipy) Road [C611] (gravel, narrow, winding: no caravans; scenic) (stop at signposted walks to Little River Falls and Little River Gorge.) Alternatively north 90k from Orbost up the Bonang Rd [C612] (30k gravel) almost to Bonang, left (west) 53k down McKillops (Bonang-Gelantipy) Road [C611] (mostly gravel, narrow). VicRoads 67 H3 Hema 47 A9 Access Gravel Height 180

Suit: Facilities: Activities

Boundary Parking fence Firewood Available Bookings No Site description A narrow valley surrounded by steep, dry forested slopes. Vegetation reflects the rain-shadow zone. Can be very hot, dry and dusty in summer. Flys, ants, foxes and crows common. Willows along waterways killed, blackberries expanding. Traditional camp now canoe landing and day only. Fees no longer charged Three camp zones, each with pit WC, thin shade:

1. McKillops; 1k west of bridge, 4 large, well spaced sites. All slope. New facilities. Overlooks Snowy Rv 2. White Box; 300m east of bridge, 13 small, short, sloping, proximate crowded sites (see photo) 3. Bull Flat; 1.5k east of bridge, 5 spaced, large, level sites on broad ridge secluded from road, easy

access to bubbling Deddick River. Best zone for motorhomes

The long high bridge is the third on this site. The second was washed away one day before it was due to be officially opened - beware of floods, sudden river height changes. Contact Parks Vic Deddick (02) 6458 0290 CFA District Eastern Visit 2/10/1995 Ref 456

4. Snowy River National Park - Little River Junction Type National Park, Camp Ground Situated by the junction of the Little and Snowy Rivers, well north of Orbost. Access from Buchan: N 56k up Gelantipy Road (5k gravel), right E 20k down McKillops (Bonang-Gelantipy) Road (gravel, narrow, winding: no caravans; scenic) (stop at signposted walks to Little River Falls (200m) and Little River Gorge (100m), right S 5k down ?? Track (dry 4-wheel drive only).

VicRoads 67 G3 Hema 47 A8 Access Height 150 Activities Site description "Bush camping on small river flats at the junction of Little and Snowy Rivers surrounded by steep, relatively dry forested mountains. Preferred method of access is by canoe" Contact Parks Vic Deddick (02) 6458 0290 CFA District Eastern Visit not yet Ref 457

5. Snowy River National Park - Big Tree Type National Park, Bush camp Situated on a forested ridge, north of Orbost, nor-west of Goongerah, sou-west of Bonang. Access from Orbost [A1]: exit Orbost west 2.5k via Scott St which becomes Jarrahmond Rd and heads nor-west 2.5k, right (north) 79k up Yalmy Rd (bumpy gravel) (10.5k nor-east of Waratah Flat Road junction), left (west) 1.5k up Monkeytop Track (dry weather only). Alternatively, from Bonang [C6612]: South 3.6k on Bonang Rd (past McKillops Rd junction), right (west) 13.5k up Rising Sun Road (dry weather only- red clay), pass Minchin Track (?Yalmy Rd) on right, continue 0.5k to Monkeytop Track, right (west) 1.5k. VicRoads 68 B5 Hema 47 B9 Access Dry weather only Site description "A grassed clearing around a very large Shining Gum in lush forest. Lyrebirds & Gippsland Waratahs" A cattle drovers camp for over 100 years. The term "monkey" probably derives from the settlers name for koala - "monkey bear". Warnings Can be cold and wet.

Activities Walks or 4 wheel drives to Monkey Top 5k or Mt Bowen 8k through stunning forest. Contact Parks Vic Deddick (02) 6458 0290 CFA District Eastern Visit not yet Ref 463

6. Snowy River National Park - Waratah Flat Type National Park, Camp Ground Situated near Roger River, north of Orbost, east of Goongerah. Access from Orbost [A1]: exit Orbost west 2.5k via Scott St which becomes Jarrahmond Rd and heads nor-west 2.5k, right (north) ?68k up Yalmy Rd (bumpy gravel), left (nor-east) 3k down Waratah Flat Road (if dry) almost to the River. VicRoads 68 B6 Hema 47 B9 Access Dry weather only

Facilities: Activities (1.5k return) to Waratah Flat clearing (at night with spot-light) where

Long-footed Potoroo and Giant Burrowing Frog have been discovered, as well as possums, gliders, owls

Site description "Near road, 200m before bridge" "May be another, smaller, site 100m W of bridge" "Large Mountain Ash and Shining Gum (last fire thought to be in 1650) provide shade and hollows for possums and gliders (noisy at night, supplanted by dawn bird chorus)" In October/November the Gippsland Waratah blooms with a stunning display. Warnings Can be cold and wet Contact Parks Vic Deddick (02) 6458 0290 CFA District Eastern Visit not yet Ref 462

7. Snowy River National Park – Jacksons Crossing Type National Park, Bush camp Situated by the Snowy River, NE of Buchan (on east side of Snowy Rv gorge, access north of Orbost). Access from Orbost [A1]: west via Scott St which becomes Jarrahmond Rd and heads NW 2.5k, right N 31k up Yalmy Rd (bumpy gravel), left north ?6k down Varneys Track (4 wheel, seasonal) to Hicks Camp site, cross Varneys River 4k over saddle to Snowy River. Warnings Access track may be closed in winter.

VicRoads 67 G8 Hema 47 C8 Access Height 70 Activities Site description "Extensive sloping bush camping area (some clearings) by the Snowy Rv, facing steep slopes (some cleared, private). Canoe camping site (alternative access is by canoe) No facilities, bush camping" Contact Parks Vic Deddick (02) 6458 0290 CFA District Eastern Visit not yet Ref 461

8 . Snowy River National Park - Hicks Type National Park, Camp Ground Situated by Yalmy River, NE of Buchan (on east of Snowy Rv gorge, access north of Orbost). Access from Orbost [A1]: exit Orbost W via Scott St which becomes Jarrahmond Rd and heads NW 2.5k, right N 31k up Yalmy Rd (bumpy gravel), left north ?6k down Varneys Track (4 wheel, seasonal).

VicRoads 67 G8 Hema 47 C8 Access Height 120 Facilities: Activities Site description "By Yalmy River near old hut and clearing: "Hicks Property". Contact Parks Vic Deddick (02) 6458 0290 CFA District Eastern Visit not yet Ref 460

9. Snowy River National Park – Raymond Falls Type National Park, Camp Ground Situated near Raymond Creek, east of Buchan (on east side of the Snowy Rv gorge, access from Orbost). Access from Orbost [A1]: exit Orbost west 2.5k via Scott St which becomes Jarrahmond Rd and heads nor-west, right (north) 25k up Yalmy Rd (bumpy gravel) to just before Ramond Cr bridge, left (west) 8.5k down Moresford Track (seasonal), right at signpost 200m to access track end. VicRoads 67 F9 Hema 47 C8 Access Dry weather only Height 170

Facilities: Activities Easy 40min (return) walk to a good view of creek falling 20m over

copper volcanic rock into a deep pool surrounded by Peppermint, sub-tropical Kanooka and ferns. Site description "On flats near Raymond Creek. A quiet spot. Shade from Brittle Gum on poor soil and Silver-leaved Stringybark. Creek is seasonal - may be dry in late summer. Moresford Track may be accessible by gravel vehicles in good weather, but closed to all in winter." Contact Parks Vic Deddick (02) 6458 0290 CFA District Eastern Visit not yet Ref 459

10. Snowy River National Park – Balley Hooley Type National Park, Camp Ground Situated On the Snowy River east of Buchan. (?near the junction of the Buchan Rv) Access from Buchan [C608]: East 4k on the Buchan-Orbost Rd, left (nor-east) ?2.5k on Basin Rd (gravel), after crossing the Murrindal River turn right (east) up Old Basin Rd ?2.5k, at the ridge top Balley Hooley Rd comes in from the north, just over the ridge Balley Hooley Rd continues south east ?1k (steep, narrow) down to the river. VicRoads 67 F9 Hema 47 C8 Access Dry weather only Height 45

Facilities: Activities

Site description "By the Snowy River in lower end of its gorge" Contact Parks Vic Deddick (02) 6458 0290 CFA District Eastern Visit not yet Ref 458

11 Timbarra Type State Forest, Bush camp Dispersed sites along the Timbarra River, north west of Buchan. Access from Buchan: South 5k on the Buchan Rd [B500], right (west) 20 to 38k up Timbarra Rd (18k sealed). VicRoads 67 C7 Hema 46 B7 Site description "Dispersed bush camp sites scattered over 17k as the Timbarra Rd follows the Timbarra River" "Excellent trout fishing"

Activities: Contact DSE Buchan (03) 51555 9264 CFA District Eastern Visit not yet Ref 468

12. Orbost - Grandview Lookout Type Reserve, Informal/unofficial

Situated just west of Orbost, overlooking the Snowy River. Access from the Princes Hwy [A1] at Newmerella (5k west of Orbost): North east 1k on the Grandview Lookout Rd (signposted just east of the Shell Service Station) to its end.

Privacy Reasonable: Secluded from nearby houses by bush. Some noise from the freeway below. VicRoads 85 J5 Hema 47 D9 Access Sealed Road Size 2 Height 50

Suit:

Facilities:

Activities: watch

stunning sunrises.

Boundary No control Firewood Available Bookings No Contact East Gippsland Shire CFA District Eastern Visit 29/04/00 Ref 258

Site description A narrow ridge end reserve overlooking the Snowy River flats, Orbost and mountains. Most of the gravely ridge slopes but there are a couple of level spots. Secluded from nearby houses by bush. Well shaded by Ironbark, Mountain Gum and Peppermint. Some noise from the freeway below. Conveniently located near the Princes Hwy for an overnight stop.

13. Orbost - Corringle Slips Foreshore Res. Type Reserve, Camp Ground Situated on the eastern bank of the Snowy Rv estuary, south of Orbost. Access from the Princes [A1] Hwy at Newerella (5k W of Orbost): South then east 15k on the Corringle Rd (4k sealed) to its end. Level, gravelled access on the left. Privacy Good: Road end, but many sites in close proximity to each other. Fish boat motors may disturb. Popular at peak periods.

VicRoads 86 A6 Hema 47 D9 Other Park Vic Notes: Corringle F.R.R.Camping Guide Access Gravel Size 26 Height 5

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(estuary & surf).

sunrises

and sunsets across estuary

Boundary Specific sites Firewood NO-BYO Fees $8 pn/per site Bookings Advised

Site description Located by the eastern mouth of the Snowy River (opposite Marlo) behind large sand dunes (which provide good wind protection). Designated sites on level grassed sand (gravelled tracks) are well shaded by large Tea-tree and banksia. Recent plantings of shrubs is improving privacy between sites, many of which are in close proximity to each other. Pelicans, ducks, wrens and bush flies abound. Good views across the estuary to Marlo and mountains. Boat ramps and jetties. Original boat slip over 100 years old. Popular (crowded) in peak periods and fishing boat motors may disturb, otherwise a very attractive waterside camp. Warnings Ocean swimming dangerous because of undertow Contact Parks Vic Orbost (03) 5161 1222 CFA District Eastern Visit 29/04/00 Ref 259

14. Orbost State Forest - Youngs Creek Type State Forest, Car Park Situated in forest just nor-east of Orbost, by Youngs Creek. Access from Orbost [A1]: North 7.5k on the Bonang Rd [C612], right (east) 1k on 4.5 Mile Track (gravel), left (north) 2.8k on Ross Tk (not signposted).

Privacy Reasonable: adjacent to little used forest road VicRoads 86 A4 Hema 47 D9 Access Gravel Size 4+ Height 95

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Boundary No control Firewood Available Bookings No Contact DSE Orbost CFA District Eastern Visit 18/04/01 Ref 467

Site description A small level, parking area by the road opposite a picnic ground with difficult vehicle access in Mahogany Gum forest with lush green undergrowth by the small Young Creek. Surrounded by dry sclerophyll forest on rolling hills. Creek may be dry in late summer. An old sawmill site: steam engine lies beside the picnic ground.

15. Murrungower Type Road Rest Area, Roadside Situated on the Princes Hwy [A1] 17k east of Orbost by the Murrungower Rd junction. Privacy Poor: just off the Princes Hwy, shrubbery provides some visual privacy but with regular traffic noise.

VicRoads 86 B5 Hema 47 D9 Access Sealed Road Size 10+ Height 185

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Boundary Parking fence Firewood Limited Bookings No CFA District Eastern Visit 28/04/04 Ref 47 Site description A large area surrounded by forest with shade from Messmate and Peppermint. Parking areas well gravelled but most sites slope a little

Activities: Murrungower scenic drive heads north-east from here

16. Bellbird - Bellbird Hotel Rest Area Type Road Rest Area, Roadside

Situated By the Princes Hwy [A1] Hwy next to the remote Bellbird Hotel (37k east of Orbost) Privacy Poor: only partially secluded from hwy by bush.

VicRoads 86 F4 Hema 47 D10 Access Sealed Road Size 2+ Height 135

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Boundary No control Bookings No CFA District Eastern Visit 16/04/01 Ref 165

Site description A small grassed (mown) rest area partially secluded from the highway by bush in attractive surrounds, adjacent to an isolated bush hotel in a small, lush, green valley surrounded by forest. There are no other houses. An attractive overnight stop, but with some traffic noise. Bellbirds are plentiful in the temperate rainforest gully. Hotel customers have access to extended, level, shaded lawns behind the hotel – negotiate access with barman.

17. Bellbird - Bemm Rv Rainforest Walk Type State Forest, Car Park Situated off the Princes Hwy between Orbost and Cann River, between the Bemm and McKenzie Rivers. Access from Orbost: East 46k on the Princes Hwy [A1] (6k east of Bellbird Ck) to a rest area with solar lights, right (south) 0.5k down a well signposted gravel road. Privacy Good: Secluded area 500m south of Princes Hwy surrounded by state forest. Distant traffic noise.

VicRoads 86 F4 Hema 47 D10 Access Gravel Size 4+ Height 80

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Bemm River rainforest walk (1.5hr): sealed path, boardwalk, suspension bridge. Descending from the ridge to temperate rainforest at the junction of the Bemm and McKenzie Rivers

Boundary Parking fence Bookings No Visit 28/04/00 Ref 48

Site description A constrained level parking area and picnic ground for rain forest walk visitors on a low ridge. Good shade from Silvertop, Messmate and Peppermint with an understory of low scrub. Late afternoon overnight stop only. Warnings: . No wood fires permitted Contact Parks Victoria Orbost, Cann Rv (03) 5161 1375, (03) 5158 6351 CFA District Eastern

18. Bemm State Forest - Bemm River

Type State Forest, Informal/unofficial

VicRoads 86 H5 Hema 47 D10 Access Sealed Size 4+ Height 80

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Activities Boundary No control Firewood Available Bookings No

Situated On west bank of Bemm River 3k north of Bemm town, by Sydenham Inlet Rd [C615] and Old Coast Rd bridge Privacy Poor: most of site open to tourist road Site description Pleasant, level, grassy flat above the Bemm Rv, surrounded by State Forest. Good shade from white trunked Manna Gums and wattles. One site at far end secluded from road CFA District Eastern Visit 5/06/06 Ref 882

19. Burtons Bend Type State Forest, Informal/unofficial

Situated deep in the Errinundra Rv valley north-east of Orbost, below the Errinundra Plateau. Access from Club Terrace (off the Princes Hwy [A1] 55k east of Orbost): North 11.7k on the Combienbar Rd, left (north-west) 1.7k on the Errinundra Valley Rd (gravel) (an attractive, winding drive through rain forest). A narrow gravelled track on the right leads 50m down to the Errinundra Rv. (If you reach the Burton's farm clearing you have missed the track.)

Privacy Very good: Well screened by thick rainforest from the little used forest road. VicRoads 68 G9 Hema 47 C10 Access Gravel Size 2 Height 130

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Activities: Boundary No control Firewood Available Bookings No Contact DSE Bendoc (03) 6458 1456 CFA District Eastern Visit 28/04/00 Ref 257

Site description A small, secluded, green bush camp in dense temperate rain forest on a gravelled flat in a horseshoe bend of the Errinundra River. Well screened by thick rainforest from the little used forest road. Three large beach trees provide very dense shade to a small clearing surrounded by steep, forested hills. Bellbirds, wrens, lyre birds and whip birds are common.

20. Ada River Type State Forest, Camp Ground

Situated deep in the Errinundra Rv valley north-east of Orbost, below the Errinundra Plateau. Access from Club Terrace (off the Princes Hwy [A1] 55k east of Orbost): North 11.7k on the Combienbar Rd, left (north-west) 12.1k on the Errinundra Valley Rd (gravel) (signposted), site signposted on the left. An attractive, winding drive through temperate rainforest. Site description A very green, attractive bush camp where the only noise is from bird calls and the nearby creek. Located near the Ada River bridge this small river flat is surrounded by steep hills and lush wet sclerophyll forest - tall white Manna Gum, Mountain Ash and Peppermint with an understory of wattle and tree fern. Largely screened from the little used forest road by wattle scrub the grassed sites are well shaded although there are limited buffers

between sites. Site tracks are gravelled. Five benches and BBQs. Bell birds, wrens, and whip birds abound. Lyre birds and kookaburras may be seen and dingoes heard. Well shaded and grassed. VicRoads 68 G8 Hema 47 C10 Access Gravel Size 5 Height 180

Suit: Facilities: Activities: Tour the Errinundra National Park - the

road starts climbing to the plateau about 1k north Boundary No control Firewood Available Bookings No Contact DSE Bendoc (02) 6458 1456 CFA District Eastern Visit 26/04/00, 18/01/06 Ref 256 Privacy Good: Largely screened from the little used forest road by wattle scrub. Limited buffers between sites.

21. Errinundra Type State Forest, Informal/unofficial

Situated deep in the Errinundra Rv valley north-east of Orbost, below the Errinundra Plateau. Access from Club Terrace (off the Princes Hwy [A1] 55k east of Orbost): North 11.7k on the Combienbar Rd, left (north-west) 13.5k on the Errinundra Valley Rd (gravel), right (north-east) 3k up Helners Tk (good gravel, narrow).

Privacy Good: well off main roads near the end of the track. VicRoads 68 G8 Hema 47 B10 Access Gravel Size 20+ Height 210

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Boundary No control Firewood Available Bookings No CFA District Eastern Visit 14/04/01 Ref 844

Site description A broad valley clearing surrounded by the blue ranges of the Errinundra Plateau (National Park). The site of the Errinundra settlement. Gently sloping down to the tumbling Errinundra River, most of the clearing is long grass with blackberries and scattered wattles backed by Manna Gum and Messmate. Gradually becoming overgrown, but there are tracks and it is still possible to find shaded camp sites. A very quiet, remote bush camp well off main roads near the end of the track.

22. Errinundra Plateau - Forestry Camp Type State Forest, Informal/unofficial Situated high on the Errinundra Plateau, just to the south of the National Park. Access from Mt Morris Picnic Area at Errinundra & Greens (B.A.) Rd: East 3.2k down Errinundra Rd (just past house clearing on left), right 200m on gravel track signed WP.

Privacy Good: well off the little used forest road through dense forest. VicRoads 68 F7 Hema 47 B10 Access Dry weather only Size 5+

Suit: Facilities: Boundary No control Firewood Available Bookings No . Activities: Forest drives to nearby Errinundra National Park Warnings: Can be very cold, especially at night, and wet. Roads may be closed in winter. Contact DSE Bendoc (02) 6458 1456 CFA District Eastern Visit 26/04/00 Ref 255

Site description A pleasant, green bush camp on a ridge-top grassed, level clearing in dense, tall cool temperate rainforest and Mountain Ash. An old Forestry Camp site, a few pines and exotics, short alpine grass. Small dam. Wrens, lyrebirds and wombats are common

23. Errinundra National Park - Frosty Hollow Type National Park, Camp Ground Situated high on the eastern end of the Errinundra Plateau. Access from Bendoc: East 1.5k on Bendoc-Delegate Rd, at Y junction take right fork (east) 1k, right (south) ?6k up Beasley Rd (gravel), right (south) ?7k up Back Creek Rd ( to Goonmirk Rocks Rd junction), continue south ?12k on Hensleigh Creek Rd right (west) ?2.5k on Coast Range Rd (dry weather only), right N 400m down a steep track. Alternatively; access from Princes [A1] Hwy at Lind National Park: N 29k ?38k up Combienbar Rd (25 sealed), left ?11k NE up steep Hensleigh Creek Rd (?1k past Waratah Lookout), left W 2.5k on Coast Range Rd (dry weather only), right N 400 down a steep track. VicRoads 68 H6 Hema 47 B11 Access Dry weather only

Facilities: Activities: Boundary No control Firewood Available Bookings No Site description "The Hollow is an extensive grassy area ringed by forest by forest. Its origin is unknown" [? alpine frost?] "Little firewood (what can be found does not burn well). No water. No facilities. Bush walks through old forests." Warnings Can be very cold (frost) and wet Contact Parks Vic Bendoc (03) 6458 1456 CFA District Eastern Visit not yet Ref 445

24. Goongerah - Goongerah Cr Type Road Reserve, Informal/unofficial

Situated north of Orbost by the Goongerah Creek and Goongerah Village Access from Orbost [A1]: North 71k on the Bonang Rd [C612] (sealed) (some narrow sections) to northern edge of Goongerah, on the right just before the Goongerah Creek bridge.

Privacy Poor: observable from the Bonang Rd (low use). VicRoads 68 D7 Hema 47 B10 Access sealed Size 2 Height 230

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Errinundra National Park and State Forests

Boundary No control Firewood Available Bookings No CFA District Eastern Visit 4/10/03. Ref 85

Site description An old section of road (sealed) about 200m long, level, separated from the new road by a few trees and from farm flats by shrubs. Choice of shaded or unshaded parking. One small off-road grassed flat. Backed by forested hills. Convenient, especially if wet

25. The Gap Scenic Reserve Type State Forest, Picnic ground

Situated By the Bonang River, north of Orbost, just south of Bonang. Access from Orbost [A1]: North 82k on the Bonang Rd [C612] (mostly sealed) to the junction with the Errinundra and Bendoc Roads, right 300m on the Bendoc Rd (gravel), on the right just before the Bonang Rv bridge VicRoads 68 E5 Hema 47 B10 Access Gravel Size 2 Height 720 Privacy Reasonable: Secluded by bush from the nearby low use country road.

Suit: Facilities: Activities: Tour Errinundra National Park and State Forests

Boundary No control Firewood Available Bookings No Site description A pleasant, green, small, level, grassed creek-side clearing in dense montane forest. Well shaded by blackwoods and mountain ash. One mossy table. Plentiful bird life and wombats. Can be boggy if wet - check. Warnings Can be very cold at night and wet in winter. Roads may be closed in winter Contact DSE Bendoc (02) 6458 1456 CFA District Eastern Visit 4/10/03 Ref 446

26. Delegate Rv Type State Forest, Camp Ground Situated By the upper Delegate River near Bendoc, to the north of the Errinundra National Park. Access from Orbost [M1]: North 82k on the Bonang Rd [C612] (mostly sealed), right (east) 10k on the Bendoc-Orbost Rd (Gap Rd) (gravel) (9k south-west of Bendoc (7k sealed)). Privacy Very good: Situated behind the day area, well off the little used country road. Most sites separated from each other by bush.

VicRoads 68 F5 Hema 47 B10 Access Gravel Size 5 Height 880

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Activities: Tour Errinundra National Park and State Forests Boundary No control Firewood Available Bookings No Contact DSE Bendoc (02) 6458 1456 CFA District Eastern Visit 4/10/03 Ref 254

Site description A bushy camp located behind a small picnic ground on a low ridge by the headwaters of the Delegate River (small). Situated in lush forest, tall Mountain Gums [E. dalrympleana] with white trunks and Broad-leaved Peppermint [E. dives] plus thick scrub provide ample shade. Wrens, lyrebirds and wombats abound. Popular at peak periods. Each site has a BBQ. Benches only in day area. Warnings Can be very cold at night and wet in winter. Roads may be closed in winter

27. Bendoc Lower School Site

Type ?Private reserve,

Situated East of Bendoc, near NSW border. Access from Bendoc: East 11.2k (Bendoc-Delegate Rd, Lower Bendoc Rd)(gravel), on left (north) side of road. Privacy Reasonable: Partially secluded from very low use country road by trees Site description Single room weatherboard school No 3267, opened 1896, closed 1956. Recently restored by local community. Class room locked. "Attractively surrounded by pines, the school is now used as a camp". Site is well grassed (sheep mown), slopes, open with a pleasant outlook across the small Bendoc Rv to grassed hills and forested ridges. Warnings Can be very cold at night. Roads may be closed in winter

VicRoads 68 H4 Hema 47 A11 Access Gravel Size 5+ Height 770

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Tour Errinundra National Park and State Forests Boundary No control Firewood Limited Bookings No CFA District Eastern Visit 4/10/03 Ref 464

28. Goongerah - Ellery Cr Type Road Reserve, Informal/unofficial Situated north of Orbost by the Brodribb River and Goongerah Village Access from Orbost [A1]: North 69k on the Bonang Rd [C612] (sealed) (some narrow sections) to southern edge of Goongerah, right (east) 300m down the Ellery Cr Track (gravel) almost to the Brodribb Rv (small) bridge. VicRoads 68 D7 Hema 47 B10 Access Dry weather Size 2+ Height 230 Privacy Reasonable: Secluded by bush from the nearby very low use country road.

Suit: Facilities: Activities: Tour Errinundra National Park and State Forests

Boundary No control Firewood Available Bookings No Site description Attractive, green bush camping in a highlands valley on small, level, grassed, creek-side flats. Well shaded and secluded by wet sclerophyll montane forest. Manoeuvring may be constrained by trees and it may be necessary to move fallen branches - check. Ellery Track continues on up to the Errinundra National Park Warnings Can be cold and wet. CFA District Eastern Visit 4/10/03. Ref 466

29. Martin Creek

Type State Forest, Picnic Ground,

Situated By the Martin Creek, north of Orbost.

Access from Orbost: North 54k on the Bonang Rd [C612], signed on the left. VicRoads 68 B9 Hema 47 C9 Access Sealed Size 2 Height 150 Privacy Reasonable: One site is open to, one secluded by bush from the low use Bonang Rd

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Boundary No control Firewood Available Bookings No CFA District Eastern Visit 4/10/03 Ref 510 Site description Situated in a narrow mountain valley in warm temperate rain forest, surrounded by dry sclerophyll forest. Two small, level, grassed creek-side clearings, each with a table and BBQ, one open to the road, one secluded by bush. Both well shaded. Check if wet - grass may be boggy

30. Newmerella

Type Road Rest Area, Roadside

Situated on the western edge of Newmerella by the recreation reserve, southern side of the Princes Hwy [A1] Privacy Poor: open to the adjacent highway

VicRoads 85 H5 Hema 47 D9 Access Sealed Size 3+ Height 50

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Boundary No control Firewood Limited Bookings No CFA District Eastern Visit 20/05/04 Ref 1016 Site description An extended, level, gravelled rest area. Scattered shade from a row of Stringybarks. Street lights. WC nearby in recreation

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31. Orbost State Forest -: Woods Point Camp Groundla

Type State Forest, Camp Ground Situated on a large U bend of the lower Snowy River. Access from Orbost: west 25.2k on McLeod St which becomes 'B' Road (go through gate, over grid) which becomes Garnets Track, left 4k on Woods Point Track (all gravel). VicRoads 85 G4 Hema 47 D8 Access Gravel Size ? Height 30

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Boundary No control Firewood Available Bookings No CFA District Eastern Visit not yet Ref 382 Site description Riverside camping on a large U bend of the lower Snowy River. Sandbank beach. Surrounded by forested hills. Horse yard (?Flies)

12. 4 Croajingolong

Ref Site Sub Site Rating

1 Coopracambra National Park Beehive Creek 3.4

2 Cann River

3 Thurra Rv Drummer Rainforest Walk 3.9

3B Genoa Rest Area

4 Wallagaraugh River Retreat

4.3

5 Timbillica (NSW) Wallagaraugh Rv 4.1

Croajingolong National Park General

6 Croajingolong National Park Shipwreck Creek 4.2

7 Croajingolong National Park Wingan Inlet

8 Croajingolong National Park Mueller River

9 Croajingolong National Park Thurra River

10 Croajingolong National Park Peach Tree

1. Coopracambra National Park - Beehive Creek Type National Park, Car Park

Situated on the western edge of Coopracambra NP, north of Cann River. Access from Cann River [A1]: North 28.5k up the Monaro Hwy [B23], right (east) 2k on the Beehive Cr (W.B.Line) Rd (gravel, narrow, steep sections).

Privacy Well off low traffic highway on forest road. VicRoads 69 E3 Hema 47 B11 Access dry weather Size 1 Height 285

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Facilities: Activities: A short 300m walking track leads to the cascading Beehive Falls, best after rain (when the access road may be difficult).

Boundary No control Firewood Available Bookings No Warnings Most of Park is Wilderness, take care Contact Parks Vic CFA District Eastern Visit 10/04/01 Ref 210

Site description A poor little turning circle on the hill side road (which continues on as a 4-wheel track). Well shaded by Gippsland Grey Box - their rough Grey trunks contrasted by white branches. The small, attractive picnic site/rest area by the creek just off the Monaro Hwy is now signed "No Camping". Bush camping permitted anywhere in the Park but conventional vehicle access is limited. About 1k south down the Monaro Hwy on an inside bend is a section of the old highway which descends 100m through bush to just above the creek - it would be possible to camp on the old grassed road - level, grassed, shaded and secluded. (Don't take the steep 4-wheel track (to the river) which also joins the Hwy at the same point)

2. Cann River

Type ?Check VicRoads 69 D7 Hema 47 D11 Site description "Recreation Reserve, south of Princes Hwy [A1] 300m on the Tamboon Rd; WC, water" ? NO CAMPING - East Gippsland Shire Council Local Law 2000 CFA District Eastern Visit not yet Ref 884

3. Thurra Rv - Drummer Rainforest Walk Type Road Rest Area, Picnic Ground

Situated 200m off the Princes Hwy [A1] 11k east of Cann River. Well signposted, just east of Thurra Rv bridge. Privacy Reasonable: Secluded from the Princes Hwy but open to the Drummer forest road. Site description A small gravelled parking and picnic area by the Thurra Rv surrounded by dense State Forest, open to the Drummer forest road. Level and grassed. Well shaded by Manna Gum, Silvertop and Peppermint with a dense understudy of young gums and casuarina. Facilities are new, including a shelter with a gas BBQ (free).

VicRoads 69 F7 Hema 47 C12 Access Sealed Road Size 2

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Activities: - the Drummer Rainforest Walk (1k loop, 45 min).

Boundary Parking fence Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck CFA District Eastern Visit 10/04/01 Ref 49

3B. Genoa Rest Area

Type Road Rest Area, Picnic Ground Situated 200m off the Princes Hwy [A1] 300m east of Genoa Rv bridge. Well signposted.. Privacy Reasonable: Well off the Princes Hwy . VicRoads 70B5 Hema 47C13 Access Sealed Road Size 40

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Boundary Not constrained Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Site description Level river flats by the old Genoa Rv bridge. Originally a caravan park, power & showers disconnected and a tennis court added. Mature gum shade. Secluded bush camp site on lower flat north of tennis court overlooking river. CFA District Eastern Visit 6/2/07 Ref 380

4. Wallagaraugh River Retreat Type Private land, Caravan Park

Situated on the nor-east edge of Mallacoota Inlet.

Access from Genoa: North-east 7.7k on the Princes Hwy [A1], right (south-east) (signposted ) 8k on the Wallagaraugh Road (gravel, steep and twisty in sections: big rigs with trailers may have difficulty) VicRoads 70 B5 Hema 47 C13 Access Gravel Size 30+ Height 5 Privacy Very good: well off main roads

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Activities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood Very Limited (BYO) Fees $7.50 per n/adult unpowered Bookings Possible Contact Wallagaraugh River Retreat (03) 5158 8211 CFA District Eastern Visit 9/04/01 Ref 152

Site description A farm beside the remote, very attractive Wallagaraugh estuary has been converted into a bushland caravan park - cabins, terraced sites with power (4hrs) and some unpowered sites along the estuary. No laundry. The terraced sites are grassed but with no shade. The river-side sites lack grass but have good shade from tall River Peppermint and Manna Gum. Some scattered wattle and melaleuca shrubs. Surrounded by dry sclerophyll forest. Kookaburras, wrens, magpies and, of course, waterbirds are common. Good fishing (Flathead, Bream, Perch & Bass).

5. Timbillica (NSW) - Wallagaraugh Rv Type Road Rest Area, Roadside

Situated By the Princes Highway 4k north of the Victorian boarder (44k south of Eden, 18k nor-east of Genoa) Just north of the Wallagaraugh Rv bridge. Go down the old Hwy behind the rest area to a turning circle for secluded bush camping. Privacy Poor in the formal rest area, very good behind. Site description A pleasant, small roadside rest area with good facilities. The old Highway runs down behind the formal rest area to a turning circle. Continue straight on to a level area under the bridge for riverside (noisy) camping. Take the unformed track to the right about 50 metres (one boggy bit - check first) to a small grassy, level turning area suitable for a secluded, green, bush-camp. Well shaded by gums with a pleasant bush outlook. Moving a couple of logs would provide an extra site or two, all on shaded grass. Big rigs might better stay near the highway.

VicRoads 70 D3 Hema 47 C13 Other NSW F.C. "Eden" Access Sealed Road Size 2

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Activities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Visit 8/04/01 Ref 842

Croajingolong National Park - General Type National Park, Extends from the NSW border for 100km along the coast, generally 10-20km south of the Princes [A1] Hwy. VicRoads 69 &70 Hema 47 Bookings Advised Site description Largely undeveloped, the Park features rocky points, tall sand dunes, estuaries, coastal forests, grass tree plains and extensive heathlands. Much of the flora and fauna is found no where else in Victoria, reflecting the close relationship with the east coast of Australia. Much of the Park can only be reached by boat or walking. There are 5 vehicle accessible camping areas within the Park. All are popular, bookings are recommended and essential for holidays (ballots for Christmas and Easter).

Three (Peach Tree, Thurra River and Mueller River) are accessed from Cann River,

one (Wingan Inlet) from near the Alfred National Park

one (Shipwreck Creek) via Mallacoota.

Activities: Warnings Access roads may be rough, especially after rain Contact Parks Vic Cann River (03) 5158 6351 CFA District Eastern Ref 449

6. Croajingolong National Park - Shipwreck Creek Type National Park, Camp Ground

Situated above Shipwreck Creek cove, south west of Mallacootta. The National Park's eastern-most camp site. Access from Mallacoota [C617]: Sou-west 15k on the Betka Rd (past airport, 10.7k gravel), becomes the Centre Tk then the Betka Tk, very narrow & twisty through forest: caravans not recommended. May be closed at 7k if rain causes washouts. Privacy Very good: Well off main roads at the tracks end. Site description A very quiet forested camp near a lovely beach. Situated in tall forest 500m from a small cove and behind a rocky, heath covered headland. Specific sites are reasonably separated by bush. Good shade from tall Silvertop Ash and Red bloodwood with a thin understory of melaleuca and scrub. One site is reserved for overnight camping. Wallabies and wombats are common. Fees of $8.80 per site/night increase to $12.00 over Christmas, Easter and some long weekends, when booking is essential. Ballots conducted for Christmas and Easter. There was a shipwreck here in 1837; the 13 survivors had to walk almost to Eden.

VicRoads 70 D8 Hema 47 D13 Access Gravel Size 6 Height 20

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Activities: Boundary Specific sites Firewood Available Fees $8.80 to $12 per site/night Bookings Advised Contact Parks Vic Cann River (03) 5158 6351 CFA District Eastern Visit 9/04/01 Ref 454

7. Croajingolong National Park - Wingan Inlet Type National Park, Camp Ground Situated on the western shore of Wingan Inlet, sou-east of Cann River, south of the Alfred National Park. Access from the Princes Hwy [A1] 17k E of Cann River (6.2k east of Drummer Rest Area): South 34k on West Wingan Rd (gravel, deteriorates towards the end - caravans not recommended). Check road conditions at Cann River. VicRoads 69 J10 Hema 47 D12 Access Dry weather only Size 25 Height 5

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Wingan nature trail (1hr): from camp site around beach, much boardwalk.

Walk to Rame Head (5hr return) or upstream to cascades (3hr return)

Boundary Specific sites Firewood Available Fees $9.50 to $12 per site/night, honesty box Bookings Advised Site description "secluded sites shaded by tall Blackwood wattles near the western shore of Wingan Inlet. Cool lush forest setting, giant Red Bloodwoods A beautiful area". "Remote and serene, the Inlet offers estuary fishing in beautiful surrounds". "Abundant wildlife, walking tracks." "ideal camping area by shores of lagoon" Small boat ramp near jetty Contact Parks Vic Cann River (03) 5158 6351 CFA District Eastern Visit not yet Ref 453

8. Croajingolong National Park - Mueller River Type National Park, Camp Ground Situated on the western shore of Mueller Inlet, east of Point Hicks sou-east of Cann River. Access from Cann River [A1]: Opposite Monaro Hwy [B23] south 15.3k down Tamboon Rd (good gravel), at Y junction left (sou-east) ?5k on Cape Everton Road, left (east) ?15k on Point Hicks Road almost to Thurra River, left (east) 1.5k on Bald Hills Track (caravan not recommended) to Inlet (total ?36k ?or 45k?) VicRoads 69 G9 Hema 47 D12 Access Dry weather only Size 5 + Height 5

Facilities: Activities: Boundary Specific sites Firewood NO WOOD FIRES Fees $7 per night/site, manager visits Bookings Advised Site description Caravans not recommended. Gas fires only. No fresh water. More exposed than Thurra River Warnings Booking essential for holidays (ballots)

Contact Parks Vic Cann River (03) 5158 6351 CFA District Eastern Visit not yet Ref 452

9. Croajingolong National Park - Thurra River Type National Park, Camp Ground Situated between Thurra River and the ocean beach, just east of Point Hicks, south east of Cann River. Access from Cann River [A1]: Opposite Monaro Hwy [B23] south 15.3k down Tamboon Rd (good gravel), at Y junction left (sou-east) ?5k on Cape Everton Road, left (east) ?16k on Point Hicks Road (steep, windy, rough) to just over the Thurra River (total ?36k ?or 45k?). VicRoads 69 F9 Hema 47 D12 Access Gravel Size 35 Height 3

Facilities: Activities: Boundary Specific sites Firewood Supplied Fees $9.50 , manager visits Bookings Advised Site description Sites are nestled between the Thurra River and the ocean beach. "A magnificent spot.. Shady campsites set among Mahogany Gum and Yellow Stringybark. Some front the river which is shallow, sandy and ideal for paddling. Wrens and lyrebirds visit the site. Bats at night control mosquito numbers" Warnings Booking essential for holidays (ballots). Caravans should check road conditions after rain Contact Parks Vic Cann River (03) 5158 6351 CFA District Eastern Visit not yet Ref 451

10. Croajingolong National Park - Peach Tree Type National Park, Camp Ground Situated on Tamboon Inlet by the Cann River, south of Cann River Access from Cann River [A1]: Opposite the Monaro Hwy [B23] south 15.3k down Tamboon Rd (good gravel), at Y junction left (south east) ?5k on Cape Everton Road, where Cape Everton Road enters the National Park keep right (south) ?1.5k on Clifton Rocks Track, then right (west) 4k down Fishermans Track to Tamboon (total 25.8k) VicRoads 69 D9 Hema 47 D11 Access Gravel Size 13 Height 10

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Boundary Specific sites Fees $8 per night/site honesty box Bookings Advised Site description Located on banks of Cann River as it fans out into the inlet. Boat ramp nearby? Warnings No caravan access Contact Parks Vic Cann River (03) 5158 6351 CFA District Eastern Visit not yet Ref 450