Vol 6 High Country

Contents 6.1 Wangaratta .............................................................................................................................................................. 2

6.2 Whitfield ................................................................................................................................................................ 16

6.3 Snowfields ............................................................................................................................................................. 29

6.4 Eastern Alps ........................................................................................................................................................... 40

6.1 Wangaratta

Ref Site Sub Site Rating

1 Casey Weir

2.6

2 Benalla Scholes Reserve 3.7

3 Benalla Reef Hills Park 3.6

4 Mokoan North bound Rest Area 3.6

5 Mokoan South bound Rest Area 3.0

6 Warby Range State Park Wenhams 3.2

7 Killawarra State Forest Forest Camp 3.8

8 Ovens River (Middle) Frosts 4.4

9 Ovens River (Middle) Oxley Flats 3.7

10 Oxley River Park 3.2

10B Oxley Recreation Reserve 3.8

11 Ovens River (Middle) River Road Reserve 4.0

12 Ovens River (Middle) Everton 3.5

13 Chilton-Mt Pilot National Park Reedy Creek 3.5

16 Beechworth Reids Way 3.2

17 Yackandandah Rest Area 2.0

18 Allans Flat Historic Reserve 3.4

19 Stanley State Forest Back Creek

20 Stanley State Forest Yackandandah Creek 3.7

21 Beechworth State Forest Hurdle Flat Picnic Area 3.3

22 Beechworth State Forest Mount Stanley 3.5

23 Beechworth State Forest Clarks Corner 3.5

1. Casey Weir

Type Road Rest Area, Roadside

On the Midland Hwy [A300] 9k nor-west of Benalla, just after crossing Stockyard Creek. Privacy Reasonable: 50-100m off the highway, some sites visually screened by scrub but still noisy.

VicRoads 33 H9 Hema 42 D5 Access Sealed Road Size 5+ Height 165

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Activities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck CFA District N. East Visit 10/11/00 Ref 211

Site description A large rest area extending along the Broken River. Some shade is provided by scattered River Red Gums with immature gums screening some sites. Pleasant aspect over the river whose height is maintained by a weir. A bit scruffy and unkempt - grass may be long, fireplaces broken.

2. Benalla :- Scholes Reserve Type Crown Reserve, Bush camp

Situated By the Broken River north west of Benalla. Access from Benalla: Nor-west 5k on the Midland Hwy [A300] left (south) 1k on Scholes Rd to its end. The road deteriorates on entering the reserve and continues as a track along the river for 300m.

Privacy Good - Well off main roads, surrounded by open farmland VicRoads 47 H2 Hema 42 D5 Other Benalla Mansfield Adventure Map Access Conventional Size 2+ Height 155

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Activities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck CFA District N. East Visit 10/11/00 Ref 349 Warning Check track if wet

Site description A quiet bush camping area well off main roads by the Broken River. An extended grassed Crown Land reserve with scattered mature Red Gums providing reasonable shade. The couple of dispersed sites may be overgrown with long grass and are a bit scruffy but with a pleasant aspect over the river and open farmland. The riverside track is narrow, twisty and may be boggy - check if suitable for your rig.

3. Benalla :- Reef Hills Park Type State Park, Bush camp

Situated just south of Benalla, mainly on the southern side of the Hume [M31] Freeway. Access from Benalla: South 5k via the Midland Hwy [B300], cross the Freeway, right onto Reef Hills Rd (gravel) just before the 5km post. Wander to find a suitable site. Privacy Reasonable: possible to get well away from main roads

VicRoads 47 H3 Hema 42 D5 Other Park pamphlet Access Conventional Size 20+ Height 190

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Nature study Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic Benalla (03) 5762 2466 CFA District N. East Visit 10/11/00 Ref 418

Site description A convenient, quiet overnight bush camp for freeway travelers in dry Box forest. No formal camping sites - follow one of the many roads and check out tracks into the light scrub. A Permit is required for group camping or camping more than 1 night. Camping at the picnic ground (2.7k up Reef Hills Road) is discouraged. But: (a) Fires in fireplaces only (b) No driving off roads or tracks. The low rolling ridges are covered with an open forest of Red Stringybark, Long -leaved and Red Box with an understory of scattered wattles. Grey Box is common on the lower slopes, a remnant of the vegetation which covered much of the Victorian northern plains. Most wattles flower in winter. Spring provides a wide range of wildflowers. The red gravely soil can be dusty and the thin shade offers little relief from summer heat. Cockatoos, Rosellas, Honeyeaters, Kangaroos, Echidnas and Sugar Gliders are common.

4. Mokoan :- North bound Rest Area Type Road Rest Area, Hwy Park On the Hume Fwy [M31] 209k north of Melbourne, 5.5k north of the Benalla/Winton flyover (northbound) VicRoads 48 C2 Hema 42 D6 Access Sealed Road Size 10+ Height 190 Privacy Secluded from freeway by a hill, although traffic noise is constant. Site description A relatively small highway park with a pleasant view across Lake Mokoan (good sunsets). It is possible to park (bush camp) informally under Iron Barks, otherwise shade is limited. Free electric BBQs. Some parking areas slope.

Suit: Facilities: Activities Watch sunsets

Boundary Parking Bays Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Contact Vic Roads CFA District N. East Visit 3/05/02 Ref 122

5. Mokoan :- South bound Rest Area Type Road Rest Area, Hwy Park

Situated By the Hume Fwy [M31] 10k south west of Glenrowan Privacy Screened from freeway by terrain and scrub, but traffic noise is constant.

VicRoads 48 C2 Hema 42 D6 Access Sealed Road Size 10+ Height 200

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Boundary Parking Bays Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Contact VicRoads CFA District N. East Visit 31/10/02 Ref 596

Site description A reasonable rest area but with little shade to the level parking area. Free electric BBQs. Surrounded by dry scrub and some Ironbarks over gravel.

6. Warby Range State Park:- Wenhams Type National Park, Camp Ground

Situated in the Warby Range, west of Wangaratta, north of Glenrowan. Access from Wangaratta [C314]: Nor-west 4k on the Wangaratta-Yarrawonga Rd [C374, left (west) 10.7k on the Wangandary Rd, left (south west) 1.5k up Gerrett Rd (gravel), at cross roads left (east) 2.9k on Booth Rd, left (north) 300m on a signed track to its end. Privacy Very good: secluded and remote, but expect occasional tourists Site description A large open, grassed area (previously farm paddocks) on the upper slopes of Mt Warby(480m). The designated camping area is open with virtually no shade and slopes with only a couple of level sites. A quiet but rather disappointing camp. The day area is shaded (stunted Stringybark and Box) with 3 tables and BBQs. Tank water signed 'not suitable for drinking'.

The Warby Ranges are low (2-500m), rocky and rugged (forcing the Hume Fwy to divert south). They offer good views (utilized by the Kelly Gang). In summer they can be dry and hot. After rain creeks fall off the long eastern escarpment as waterfalls. There are numerous tracks, lookouts, picnic areas and waterfalls. Best in spring when wildflowers and birds are prolific. Vegetation is open or clumped Red Gums, Red Stringybark and Box. Grass trees are unusually large (old). In spring a wide range of wildflowers becomes apparent. Although kangaroos, snakes, rosellas, eagles are common most wildlife is nocturnal, including gliders and owls.

VicRoads 34 E7 Hema 42 C6 Access Conventional Size 5+ Height 430

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track (4.6k, moderate) circuit can be extended by a 1k (return) diversion to Kwat Kwat Lookout. Boundary Fenced Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Warnings Very hot and dry in summer

Contact Parks Vic Wodonga CFA District N. East Visit 3/05/02 Ref 435

7. Killawarra State Forest :- Forest Camp Type State Forest, Camp Ground Killawarra SF covers the northern end of the Warby Ranges, NW of Wangaratta. Access from Wangaratta [C314]; Nor-west 14k on the Wangaratta-Yarrawonga Rd [C374] just after the Warby Tower Rd take the left fork (Boweya Rd) 6.4k north west then west, right (north) 2.6k on Camp Rd (gravel) (initially signed Killawarra). Privacy Good: well off main roads, expect some day trippers

VicRoads 34 D5 Hema 42 C6 Access Conventional Size 5+ Height 190

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Springtime Wildflower Walk (4k 1.5hrs easy) indicates the best time to visit. Orchids and acacia feature. Also a 1k fitness trail. Boundary Parking fence Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Wangaratta (03) 5721 5022 CFA District N. East Visit 4/05/02 Ref 436

Site description A reasonably large, level camping area in Red Ironbark and Grey Box forest by a road junction. Most facilities (3 BBQs and tables and shelter) are within a fenced circuit with free camping in the surrounding bush. Tank water signed 'not suitable for drinking'. Thin shade from tall Ironbark over firm granite sand. Site of a wartime internee tent camp. Warnings The area can be hot and dry in summer.

8. Ovens River (Middle) :- Frosts Type State Forest, Bush camp Situated by the Ovens River downstream of Wangaratta. Access from Wangaratta: North west 17.1k on the Yarrawonga Rd [C374] (1.3k past Killawara Fire Station), right down a dog leg track (signed 'River Access' on left) over a grid, follow Frosts Crossing Track (formed earth) 2k to the river (keep left at first track junction, right at second). Left or right along Ovens Track, following the river Privacy Good: well of main roads, occasional day tripper

VicRoads 34 F5 Hema 42 C6 Access Dry weather only Size 5+ Height 130

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Activities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE CFA District N. East Visit 5/05/02 Ref 990

Warnings Tracks are well formed and good when dry, possibly flooded when wet Site description Turning right at the Frosts Crossing and Ovens Track junction there are 4 sites within 2k, each level with space for 1 or 2 rigs, a beach and shade (River Red Gums and wattles) over short grass. Quiet and peaceful riverside camping on the Ovens River flood plain, backed by State Forest and billabongs, facing treed grazing flats across the river. White cockatoos and wrens are plentiful.

9. Ovens River (Middle) :- Oxley Flats Type Reserve, Picnic Ground Situated on the Ovens River just upstream of Wangaratta. Access from Wangaratta [C314]: South east 4.6k along the Oxley Flats Rd (starts as Faithful St then Wilson Rd) to just before the freeway flyover, left 300m (gravel) (signed). (No access from the Hume Fwy [M31] to Oxley Flats Rd.) Privacy Good: able to get out of view of adjacent freeway, but traffic noise is constant. Warnings May be flooded in winter CFA District N. East Visit 5/05/02 Ref 428

Site description Riverside reserve by the Ovens River with a large beach and some level grassed (short) areas shaded by River Red Gums and wattles. Access to the beach may be difficult if wet but there is a large gravelled parking area higher up. A pleasant riverside camp handy to Wangaratta but with constant freeway traffic noise.

VicRoads 34 G8 Hema 42 C7 Access Conventional Size 4+ Height 140

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10. Oxley :– River Park Type Road Rest Area, Roadside By the Glenrowan-Myrtleford (Snow) Road [C522] at the King River bridge, just west of Oxley, 11k east from the Hume Fwy [M1]. Privacy Poor: Observable from the main road

VicRoads 34 G9 Hema 42 D7 Access Sealed Road Size 4+ Height 150

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck CFA District N. East Visit 22/03/01 Ref 833

Site description A pleasant, extended green park on the banks of the King River, well grassed (occasionally mown) and well shaded by open woodland Manna Gum. Overlooked by the busy main road. The lack of shrubs contributes to the limited privacy. Across the bridge from a café/restaurant.

10B. Oxley :– Recreation Reserve

Type Recreation Reserve 4k south of Oxley on the Oxley-Meadow Creek Rd. Privacy: Good, well off roads

VicRoads 34 H9 Hema 42 D7 Access Sealed Road Size 50+ Height 150

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Boundary Not controlled Bookings Possible Fees: $5 per site/night CFA District N. East Visit 3/10/06 Ref 894

Site description A very large reserve extending past billabongs to the King River. A quiet country reserve, well used by pony clubs. Well grassed, level, scattered shade. Contact Ross Knight at Oxley Post Office (03) 5727 3566

11. Ovens River (Middle) :- River Road Reserve

Type Reserve, Bush camp

Situated by the Ovens River upstream of Wangaratta, near Millawa. Access from Wangaratta: South east 14k along the Great Alpine [B500] Rd (1k through Tarrawingee), right (south) 2k on the River Road across the Ovens Rv, access track on left. Alternatively, from the Snow Rd [C522] at Milawa; North 2k along Bobinawarrah Rd, left 700m on the Oxley Flats Rd, right 2.5k on the Tarrawingee Rd to the river, access track on the right. Privacy Good: Visually secluded from road by trees and distance, although there is some traffic noise Site description Pleasant bush camping overlooking the Ovens River. Well shaded by Manna Gum and wattle. A large reserve but there are only 2 dispersed sites, each with a BBQ, both visually secluded from the road by trees and distance, although there is some traffic noise. Much of the reserve away from the river has been cleared, is covered by long grass and is exposed to the road. There is a reasonably large circuit reserve on the northern bank of the River which may suit an overnight stop (caravans and big rigs OK) but is observable from the main road. Warnings Site roads boggy if wet CFA District N. East Visit 22/03/01 Ref 429 VicRoads 34 J8 Hema 42 C7 Access Dry weather only Size 2+ Height 150

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12. Ovens River (Middle):- Everton Type Road Rest Area, Roadside

Situated by the Ovens River upstream of Wangaratta, near Milawa. Access from Wangaratta: South-east 22k along the Great Alpine [B500] Rd to just before Everton), right (south west) 2k on the Markwood-Everton Road across the Ovens Rv, access track on the left just over the Pioneer Bridge. Alternatively, from the Snow Rd [C522] at Markwood; North-east 3k on the Markwood-Everton Rd almost to the river.

Privacy Poor: Most sites are overlooked by the road VicRoads 35 A9 Hema 42 D7 Access Sealed Road Size 5+ Height 170

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck CFA District N. East Visit 22/03/01 Ref 430

Site description Quite an attractive site but overlooked from the road. An extended, wide road reserve between the Markwood-Everton Rd and the Ovens River with a sandy beach. Half the site is well shaded by a grove of large exotics. The remainder is cut grass.

13. Chilton-Mt Pilot National Park :- Reedy Creek Type National Park, Bush camp Scattered along Reedy Creek/Woolshed Rd, east of Wangaratta, nor-west of Beechworth. Access from Wangaratta: north 3k on the old highway [C314], right 3k on Frazer Lane over the freeway, continue on 13.5k east to Eldorado, thence south and east 3k along Woolshed Rd (gravel, narrow, ford) Alternative access from Beechworth, N 3k on Wodonga Rd [C315], N 2k on Chilton Rd [C377], 6k E on McFeesters Rd (gravel past Woolshed Falls) over ford to Woolshed Rd, left 2k

Privacy Reasonable: Some sites secluded, some open to low use road VicRoads 35 B7 Hema 43 C8 Access Conventional Size 50+ Height 220

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Activities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic CFA District N. East Visit 26/10/04 Ref 379

Site description Dispersed bush camping for about 8k along the shallow Reedy Creek. Some access tracks from the Woodshed Rd are steep and rutted - check first. A few sites are close to the road and easily accessed, one has a couple of tables and BBQs. Most informal sites are level. All have thin shade from stunted Peppermint Gums and wattles over well grassed granite sand and surrounded by dry forested slopes with granite outcrops. Could be hot in summer Warnings Check access tracks - some steep & rutted

16. Beechworth - Reids Way Type Reserve, Informal/unofficial Situated along Reids Way and Stony Creek, between Chilton and Beechworth. Access from the Hume Freeway [M31] Chilton/Beechworth flyover; South 20k on the Beechworth Rd [C377], left (east) about 1k down Reids Way. Alternative access from Beechworth; north 3k on the Wodonga Rd [C315], continue north 2.6k on the Chilton Rd [C377], right (east) up Reids Wa about 1k. VicRoads 35 C6 Hema 43 C8 Access Conventional Size 2 Height 330 Privacy Reasonable: Adjacent to minimally used country road, secluded by bush

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Site description 2 dispersed road-side camps on a wide roadside reserve which incorporates Stony Creek. Well shaded and secluded by dry sclerophyll forest and scrub. CFA District N. East Visit 23/10/2005 Ref 381

17. Yackandandah :– Rest Area Type Road Rest Area, Roadside Situated at the junction of the Beechworth-Wodonga and Yackandandah Rds [C313/C532], 17k north-east of Beechworth, 27k south of Wodonga, 6k north of Yackandandah. Privacy Poor: observable from the Yackandandah Rd about 80m distant.

VicRoads 35 E6 Hema 43 C8 Access Sealed Road Size 2+ Height 470

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Site description A reasonably large, gravelled car park in a large reserve with thin shade from scattered Peppermint and Manna Gum, surrounded by a woodland of wattles. Some young exotics. Almost the entire car park slopes with only a couple of reasonably level spots at the back, all observable from the Yackandandah Rd about 80m distant. At best, suitable for an overnight rest.

18. Allans Flat – Historic Reserve Type Picnic Ground Situated between Lake Hume and Yackandandah Access from Yackandandah: north east 8k on the Yackandandah Rd [C527], right 500m on the Osbornes Flat Rd over Yackandandah Cr, signed gate on left. Main gate 400m further on by Strawberry Farm.

Privacy Poor: Open to distant main roads VicRoads 35 G6 Hema 43 C9 Access Conventional Size 2+ Height 370

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Activities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood No, BYO Bookings No: pot luck CFA District N. East Visit 15/10/2005 Ref 561

Site description A large dredged lake and sandy reserve. Main gate gravel road leads to a small grassed and shaded level picnic ground (not for large rigs or tents) with facilities. Other gate gravel road leads to a larger, open, level, sandy area with scattered shade, OK for large rigs & tents but limited facilities Ducks common.

19. Stanley State Forest :- Back Creek Type State Forest, Bush camp Situated east of Beachworth, southwest of Yackandanda. Access from Yackandanda: South 0.8k on the Dederang Rd [C527], right (south) 1.1k on the Back Creek Rd, left (south) 1.2k on Kirbys (Moyle) Flat Rd (gravel), right (west) 0.6k on Number One Rd, track on right over creek (ford). VicRoads 35 F7 Hema 43 C8 Access 4 wheel drive Size 5+ Height 340 Privacy Good, secluded by bush

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Site description Dispersed creek side camping surrounded by dryer forest of Red Stringybark and Broad-leaved Peppermint, Blue Gum, Narrow-leaved Peppermint and Candlebark (E. rubido) Contact DSE Beechworth (03) 5728 1501 CFA District N. East Visit 15/10/2005 Ref 763

20. Stanley State Forest :- Yackandandah Creek Type State Forest, Bush camp Situated east of Beachworth, southwest of Yackandandah, along the forested Yackandandah Creek. Access from Yackandandah (off the Wodonga-Yackandandah Rd [C532] at the north-west end of the town): Southeast 3.5k on the Bells Flat Rd (mainly gravel) , continue on 1k as the Service Basin or Yack-Gate Rd. Dispersed sites along the next 2k.

Privacy Reasonable: Open to low use forestry road VicRoads 35 E7 Hema 43 C8 Access Conventional Height 370

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Activities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Beechworth (03) 5728 1501 CFA District N. East Visit 15/10/2005 Ref 762

Site description Small, level, dispersed creek-side sites surrounded by dry forest of Red Stringybark and Broad-leaved Peppermint. Shade from Blue Gum, Narrow-leaved Peppermint and Candlebark with an understory of Dogwood Silver Wattle and bracken fern. Old gold mining area with remains of sluicing and Yackandandah Junction town. Rather rough and unattractive. Some rubbish. Occasionally used for Army training.

21. Beechworth State Forest :- Hurdle Flat Picnic Area

Type State Forest, Picnic Ground Situated Near Fletcher Dam east of Beechworth. Access from Beechworth [C315]: South 5.1k down Stanley Rd [C525] (Camp Street) (south of Lake Sambell, past trout farm), left (east) 2.5k on Hurdle Flat Rd (gravel), crossing Rawe (Red Hill) Rd through pine plantations, signed on left to Fletcher Dam. Privacy Reasonable: open to low use forestry road

VicRoads 35 E7 Hema 43 C8 Access Conventional Size 4+ Height 630

Suit: Facilities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Beechworth (03) 5728 1501 CFA District N. East Visit 20/10/2005 Ref 383 Site description A rather scruffy but large, level, hill top site. An unmaintained picnic ground with one broken BBQ. Shaded by pines. 0.5k further east is Fletcher dam, built during the gold mining era, now Yackandanda's water supply. Popular fishing spot, picnic facility, little parking.

22. Beechworth State Forest :- Mount Stanley Type Forest Park, Picnic Ground

VicRoads 35 E9 Hema 43 D8 Access dry weather Size 2+ Height 1050

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Boundary Parking bay Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Beechworth (03) 5728 1501 CFA District N. East Visit 20/10/2005 Ref 384

Situated south east of Beechworth. Access from Beechworth [C315]: South 10k down Stanley Rd [C525] (Camp Street) (south of Lake Sambell, past trout farm). In Stanley take left fork (Mt Stanley Rd) 9k (6k gravel, narrow near end). Picnic ground 250m short of fire tower. Privacy Poor: track side Site description A small picnic ground (with good facilities - 2 tables & BBQs) across the track from a small gravelled parking area (slopes). Well shaded by Mountain Ash and Peppermint. Near mountain top. Excellent views of the Alps and sunsets. Cold nights.

23. Beechworth State Forest - Clarks Corner Type State Forest, Picnic Ground Situated south east of Beechworth. Access from Beechworth [C315]: South 10k down Stanley Rd [C525] (Camp Street) (south of Lake Sambell, past trout farm). In Stanley take right fork (Myrtleford Rd) 500m, right (east) 3.3k on Six Mile Rd (gravel, narrow)

VicRoads 35 E9 Hema 43 D8 Access Conventional Size 4+ Privacy Poor: track side

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Boundary Parking bay Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Beechworth (03) 5728 1501 CFA District N. East Visit 20/10/2005 Ref 385

Site description A large picnic ground both sides of the road. Parking areas are rough and slope. Although scruffy it is probably the best of the Beechworth - Mt Stanley forests sites. Shade from poplar grove, grassed clearing surrounded by Red Stringybark and Peppermint forested hills.

6.2 Whitfield


1 Swanpool Moonee Cr 1.8

2 Mt Samaria State Park Samaria Well 3.7

3 Mt Samaria State Park Spring Cr Sawmill

4 Tatong Stoney Creek 3.4

5 Tatong Doods Bridge 2.5

6 Toombullup State Forest Spring Creek 2.6

7 Toombullup State Forest Blue Range Creek 3.7

8 Toombullup State Forest Jones 4.3

9 Toombullup State Forest Stringybark Creek 4.3

10 Toombullup State Forest Toombullup East School Site 4.0

11 Toombullup State Forest Fifteen Mile Creek

12 Tolmie Rest Area 3.4

13 Powers Lookout

4.5

14 Edi Rest Area 4.0

15 Edi Cutting Camp Ground 4.2

17 Alpine NP (Wabonga) Bennies 3.1

18 Alpine NP (Wabonga) Lake Cobbler

19 Buffalo River State Forest Rose River 3.9

20 Buffalo River State Forest Buffalo River 4.0

1. Swanpool - Moonee Cr Type Road Rest Area, Roadside

Off the Midland [B300] Hwy 22k south of Benalla, 3k north of Swanpool, by Moonee Cr (signed Lima East Cr) Privacy Poor: 50+m off the highway with little screening vegetation

VicRoads 47 H5 Hema 42 E5 Access Sealed Road Size 4+ Height 195

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Contact Vic Roads CFA District N. East Visit 19/03/00 Ref 244

Site description Large open area by creek and road metal dump with scattered shade trees. BBQ broken, area rather scruffy and unkempt but with some scope to "tuck away" off the road, with shade from large Gums and scattered scrub. The creek is variously known as Moonee Moonee, Lima East and Black Charlie. Alternatively, overnight in Reef Hills Park 15k to the north.

2. Mt Samaria State Park - Samaria Well Type State Park, Camp Ground

VicRoads 48 B7 Hema 42 E6 Other Rooftop's "Benalla-Mansfield" Access Conventional Size 3+ Height 350

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic CFA District N. East Visit 9/11/00 Ref 344

Situated between Mansfield and Benalla on the northern edge of the Mount Samaria S.P. (before the road climbs the mountain). Access off the Midland Hwy [B300] at Swanpool (23k S of Benalla): East 4.4k on the Swanpool Rd, right (south) 4.1k on Samaria Rd, keep right (south) 4.2k down Mount Samaria Rd (Moorngag Rd) (gravel). At the Park boundary turn left (east) 300 metres across the creek. Privacy Reasonable: Well off but open to a little used dead end road. Site description A small gravely creek flat in a gully on the lower slopes of Mt Samaria. A level, open clearing with little shade (4 mature gums have died). Surrounded by steep hills (which provide shelter from storms) forested with white trunked Victorian Blue Gum and Narrow-leaved Peppermint with an understory of wattle, open scrub and wildflowers. Plentiful bird life includes cockatoos, crows, rosellas, magpies and kookaburras. The toilet is 200m away over the creek up to the ridge-top picnic ground via an unsignposted zigzag foot track. May be hot/dry in summer, best in spring when wildflowers are prolific. The creek may be dry in summer. Fires in fireplaces only.

3. Mt Samaria State Park - Spring Cr Sawmill Type State Park, Camp Ground Situated between Mansfield and Benalla high on the Mount Samaria plateau (800m). Access from Mansfield [B320]: East then north 10k up the Mansfield-Whitfield Rd [C521] to Bridge Creek, continue north 4k along the Blue Range Cr Rd (gravel) to Blue Range Creek camping area, left (south-west) up Mt Samaria Rd ?10k, following the ascending escarpment of the Blue Range fault. Alternatively, access is possible from Swanpool but the climb up Mt Samaria is narrow and steep, dry weather only Privacy Very good: Separate secluded sites off a very low use tourist road

VicRoads 48 C7 Hema 42 F6 Other Benalla-Mansfield Adventure Map Access Conventional Size 4+ Height 800m

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Walking trails to waterfalls, tramway 3.8k to Breaking Station (easy) Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic CFA District N. East Visit 20/5/2005 Ref 351

Site description Pleasant, remote, very quiet camp. 4 separate secluded grassy level clearings off a very low use tourist road surrounded by dense forest of Southern Blue Gums and Messmates (stringybark), Peppermint, and Candlebark Gums. Shade and altitude mitigate summer temperatures. Best in spring when a wide range of flowers brighten the understory. Ruins of a sawmill and drying kilns capable of seasoning 2,300 cubic metres of timber per year. Tramlines ran 11k to a second sawmill and 3.8k to Breaking Station.

4. Tatong: - Stoney Creek Type Road Rest Area, Roadside

Situated 4.7k south of Tatong on the Tatong-Tolmie [C517] Rd, signposted on the right, by the Holland Creek. Privacy Good: 50m off the road, largely screened by vegetation. VicRoads 48 D6 Hema 42 E6 Other Rooftop's "Benalla-Mansfield" 1:100,000 Access Sealed Road Size 2+ Height 255

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Site description Two small rest areas about 100m apart located in green creek- side bush 50m off the road, largely screened by vegetation. Shaded by white trunked Grey and Blue Gum with a dense understory of wattle and scrub. Pleasant aspect over creek to farmland.

5. Tatong - Doods Bridge Type Road Rest Area, Roadside Located 8.7k south of Tatong on the Tatong-Tolmie Rd [C517], signposted on the right just after crossing the Holland Creek. Privacy Reasonable - 50m off road but only partially screened by trees

VicRoads 48 D6 Hema 42 E6 Other Rooftop's "Benalla-Mansfield" 1:100,000 Access Sealed Road Size 4+ Height 270

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Activities No fishing (nature reserve) CFA District N. East Visit 8/11/00 Ref 775

Site description A reasonably large, level and gravelled site, well shaded by Victorian Blue Gum, with a pleasant aspect to farmland and creek. 50m off road but only partially screened by trees. Rubbish bin overflowing and facilities, if they ever existed, removed.

6. Toombullup State Forest :- Spring Creek Type State Forest, Informal/unofficial

Situated on the western edge of the Toombullup State Forest beside Spring Creek, north of Mansfield, south of Tatong. Access from Tatong: South 12.7k on the Tatong-Tolmie [C517] Rd, right (south) 3.8k on the Spring Cr Rd (2k gravel). Alternatively north up the Blue Range Cr Rd off the Mansfield-Whitfield [C521]Rd. Privacy Poor: Just below and observable from the forestry road.

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Mansfield (03)5733 0120 CFA District N. East Visit 8/11/00 Ref 340 Site description

A small, informal bush camp in State Forest between Spring Creek and Spring Cr Rd. Located on an old road Y junction (closed at the bridge) just below and observable from the forestry road. Well shaded by Mountain Ash and wattle but surrounded by blackberry which also inhibits access to the small creek. A rather disappointing site in an attractive, lush forest

7. Toombullup State Forest - Blue Range Cr

Type State Forest, Bush camp Situated north of Mansfield, by the southern boundary of the Mount Samaria State Park Access from Mansfield [B320]: East then north 9.5k on the Mansfield-Whitfield Rd [C521] to Bridge Creek (location), continue 4.4k north on the Blue Range Road (gravel) (signposted Mt Samaria Park) (keep left at 0.7k), cross culvert/ford, day centre on left, camp on the right. Privacy Good: Largely secluded from little used forestry and tourist roads. Site description A small, pleasant camping area above the little Blue Range Creek. Well shaded by white trunked Manna Gum and Peppermint. Most of the small clearing slopes but there are a couple of level spots. The internal site road is eroded, bumpy but firm. An attractive day area has been recently established on the southern side of the road with fenced level parking, benches, BBQs and pit toilet.

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8. Toombullup State Forest - Jones Type State Forest, Camp Ground Situated on the western edge of the Toombullup State Forest beside the Holland Creek, south of Tatong. Access from Tatong: South 15k on the Tatong-Tolmie [C517] Rd (to about 0.5k after gravel starts), left south on Jones Rd 2.8k (rough gravel, very narrow, twisty). Privacy Good - the forestry road passing through the site is only used by campers.

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Contact DSE Mansfield (03)5733 0120 CFA District N. East Visit 8/11/00 Ref 341 Site description An attractive, relatively large, open camping area located on a level gravel flat in a forested valley by the tumbling Holland Creek. Good shade is provided by scattered Mountain Ash and a few Narrow-leaved Peppermint, plus some old apple and plum trees. Site of Bell's Holland Creek Tramway and Sawmill. A very pleasant site, but the narrow access road can be difficult after heavy rain and it is popular at peak periods. There is a secluded picnic site back on the Tatong Rd, just before the Jones Rd turnoff, useful if Jones Rd is too wet or the site is crowded. Warnings narrow Jones Rd can be slippery, boggy after rain.

9. Toombullup State Forest :- Stringybark Creek Type State Forest, Camp Ground

Situated high in the Toombullup Ranges, south east of Tatong, north of Mansfield, in the Toombullup Historic Reserve. Access from Tatong: South 26k on the Tatong-Tolmie [C517] Rd (13k gravel), right (south) south 1k on a signposted "camping" track (just after passing the Stringybark Creek Rd, crossing Stringybark Cr and passing the 26km post) Privacy Very good - well off the low use forestry road.

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Site description A very large meandering level grassed open area in the highlands of the Toombullup State Forest, near the small Stringybark Creek. There are 2 tables and BBQs near the toilet, well shaded by large Blackwoods and Mountain Ash, with many shaded and secluded bush camp sites around the edges of the clearing. Alternatively, the open grassed clearing would be a welcome change from the surrounding dense forest, in cool weather. The day picnic ground is accessed via the Stringybark Creek Rd or a short walking track from the camping area. The Kelly gang shot 3 police camped here.

10. Toombullup State Forest :- Toombullup East School Site Type State Forest, Camp Ground

Situated high in the Toombullup Ranges, south-east of Tatong, north of Mansfield. Access from Tatong: South 30.1k on the Tatong-Tolmie [C517] Rd (16k gravel), signposted on the right just past the 30km post. Alternatively: 6.3k west off the Mansfield-Whitfield [C521] Rd at Toombullup (Tolmie) ( gravel). Site description A small, pleasant, highlands grassed clearing in a large state forest. Screened by vegetation from the nearby forestry road. Shaded by a few mature pine and cypress trees backed by Mountain Ash with an understory of wattle and scrub. Blackberry may become a problem. The site slopes gently and has a few bumps where tree stumps have been removed. Facilities include 2 BBQs, 1 table and 1 WC. Plentiful bird life. Water is available from a small creek just down the road at the 30km post. Warnings Can be cold and damp in winter. Privacy Good: Near a low use forestry road, well screened by vegetation.

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11. Toombullup State Forest:- Fifteen Mile Creek Type State Forest, Informal/unofficial Four scattered sites in a valley on the northern slopes of the Toombullup Ranges, 55k S of Wangaratta. Access via the Upper Fifteen Mile Rd 15k S (gravel) off the Benalla-Whitfield Rd near Myrrhee VicRoads 48 F7 Hema 42 E6 Other Benalla Mansfield Adventure Map Height 500

Facilities: Activities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Site description Informal/unofficial bush camp fishing sites in State Forest along the Fifteen Mile Creek Contact DSE Mansfield (03)5733 0120 CFA District N. East Visit not yet Ref 345

12. Tolmie :– Rest Area Type Road Rest Area, Roadside

Adjacent to the Mansfield-Whitfield Rd [C521] at Tolmie, 25k north of Mansfield. Privacy Poor: just off a low use main road.

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Site description A new rest area with good facilities (including a free electric BBQ) just off the low use road near the small Tolmie village. The fenced, gravel parking area is small but the reserve extends across a secluded grass clearing (suit tent camping) into forest. Well shaded by Mountain Ash and Peppermint.

13. Powers Lookout Type Reserve, Picnic Ground Situated on the eastern escarpment of the Toombullup Range, between Mansfield and Whitfield. Access of the Mansfield-Whitfield Rd [C521] (19k SW of Whitfield, 45k NE of Mansfield): East 3.5k on the Powers Lookout Rd (gravel) to its end (beware of unsigned sharp bends).

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Boundary Specific sites Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact ParksVic CFA District N. East Visit 21/03/01 Ref 356

Site description A quiet picnic ground surrounded by forest on the edge of the Toombullup Range escarpment with good views east to Mt Buffalo and the Alps. Well off main roads but expect day trippers. At the roads end is a small circuit with dispersed, level parking to 5 secluded tables and BBQs. Well shaded by Peppermint with an understory of Tea-tree and a wide variety of shrubs. The shelter contains a large fireplace. Lyrebirds are not uncommon in the early morning. An historic bushranger hideout and lookout. Warnings Can be cold at night and in winter

14. Edi :– Rest Area Type Road Rest Area, Picnic Ground

Situated By the King River off the Wangaratta-Whitfield Rd C521]. Access: From the Hume Fwy [M31] between Glenrowan and Wangaratta take the Snow Rd [C522] east 10k, right (south) down the Wangaratta-Whitfield Rd [C521] 25k to Edi village and the Edi Upper Rd junction(14k north of Whitfield). Signposted on the left. Privacy Reasonable: Most sites can be glimpsed from the road or are overlooked by houses Site description A large riverside reserve on both sides of the Edi Upper Rd, overlooking the King River, well off the main road. Well grassed (occasionally mown) and well shaded by mature Manna Gums and exotics in a park-like setting. A potential alternative if Edi Cutting Reserve is flooded or crowded.


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15. Edi Cutting Type State Forest, Camp Ground Situated By the King River off the Wangaratta-Whitfield Rd. Access: From the Hume Fwy [M31] between Glenrowan and Wangaratta take the Snow Rd [C522] east 10k, right (south) down the Wangaratta-Whitfield Rd [C521] 26k (13k north of Whitfield), just through Edi village is a short track down to the river by 36k post. There is another access track 1.2k further south. Neither access is signposted and both have overhanging branches. Alternatively, 76 nor-east from Mansfield via Whitfield. Privacy Good: Most sites are visually secluded from the Wangaratta-Whitfield Rd by trees.


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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE CFA District N. East Visit 21/03/01 Ref 427 Warnings May be flooded after heavy winter rain.

Site description Pleasant grassed and treed river flats extending about 1k along the King River. Most sites are visually secluded from the Wangaratta-Whitfield Rd by trees. Backed by state forest across the road. Good shade to most sites from Manna Gums and wattles. Internal roads are unmaintained and have some low wet spots but are firm. Kookaburras, wrens and tree climbers are common. May be crowded in holiday periods, although many sites are screened by wattles and shrubs.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

17. Alpine NP (Wabonga): - Bennies Type National Park, Camp Ground Situated on the northern edge of the Alpine (Wabonga) NP, in the headwaters of the Rose River. Access from Whitfield [C521]: South 16k on the King Valley Rd and Rose River Rd (gravel 8.5k), right (south) 11k up the Upper Rose River Rd to Bennie, on the left just after the Rose River

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Activities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic CFA District N. East Visit 22/10/2005 Ref 328 Site description A rather poor camp. A level, road-side creek flat, boggy if wet. Well grassed, occasionally slashed. BBQ broken. Good shade from surrounding

Peppermint, Messmate and white trunked Mountain Gum. Backed by steep, forested slopes, facing open paddock over rushing river. Warnings Boggy if wet.

18. Alpine NP (Wabonga):- Lake Cobbler Type National Park, Camp Ground Situated in the headwaters of the Buffalo Rv below the Cobbler Plateau, south east of Whitfield. Access from Whitfield [C521]: South 16k on the King Valley Rd and Rose River Rd (gravel 9k), right (south) 11k up the Upper Rose River Rd to Bennie, left (south east) 20k up the Lake Cobbler Rd (closed in snow season). VicRoads 64 C2 Hema 43 F8 Other Mansfield-Mt Howitt Adventure Map Access Conventional Height 1090

Facilities: Activities Site description "A pleasant location beside a small lake under Snow Gums. Hut” Gas fires preferred Once a sub-alpine wetland the lake was created by saw millers as an alternative to building a dugout. Waterfalls are spectacular in spring as they stream down the sedimentary cliffs. Dandongadale Falls, Victoria's highest at 255m is 1.5k NW (no track or lookout) can be viewed from the road about 4k N. Warnings Access roads may be closed by snow. A remote area Contact Parks Vic CFA District N. East Visit not yet Ref 325

19. Buffalo River State Forest :- Rose River Type State Forest, Informal/unofficial Situated 38k SW of Myrtleford on the Rose River. Access off the Great Alpine [B500] Rd at Myrtleford: South 31k on the Buffalo River Road to Dandongadale. Right (east) following the power transmission lines up the Rose River Road (gravel) to the transmission line access bridge (gate) on right. Alternatively, 28k S and E of Whitfield.

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Site description Small, treed river flats both sides of the rushing Rose River. One is a bit scruffy, becoming overgrown by blackberries. Over the 7 tonne bridge (if gate open) is a short grassed, secluded, pleasant flat. Both well shaded by Messmate, Peppermint and Manna Gum.

20. Buffalo River State Forest :- Buffalo River Type State Forest, Camp Ground Situated south of Myrtleford on the Buffalo River. Access off the Great Alpine [B500] Rd at Myrtleford: South 31k on the Buffalo River Road to Dandongadale. Continue south 2.8k up the Abbeyard Road (gravel, potholed). 5 dispersed camp sites between the road and river over the next 19k.

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Ovens (03) 5731 1222 CFA District N. East Visit 12/10/2005 Ref 354

Site description 5 designated, dispersed camps between the road and Buffalo River over 20k:- Blade, Tea Tree, Manna Gum, Abbeyards, McIver All level, grassed, and reasonably well shaded by Peppermint, Prickly Tea Tree and Manna Gum

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1 Myrtleford Apex Park 3.8

2 Myrtleford Nug Nug Reserve 3.7

3 Mt Buffalo National Park Lake Catani Camp Ground

4 Buckland Valley State Forest Buckland River Camp Ground 4.2

5 Buckland Valley State Forest Beveridges Station

6 Bright State Forest Roberts Creek

7 Bright State Forest Racecourse Plantation -

8 Bright State Forest Alpine Park 4.1

9 Ovens River (upper) Freeburgh -

10 Alpine NP (Bogong) Mountain Creek Camp Ground 4.3

11 Alpine NP (Bogong) Langford West Camp Ground 3.8

12 Alpine NP (Bogong) Buckety Plain Camp Ground 4.4

13 Alpine NP (Bogong) Raspberry Hill Camp Ground 4.1

14 Alpine NP (Bogong) JB Plain 2.5

16 Mitta Mitta Lightning Creek Camp Ground 4.4

17 Mitta Mitta The Walnuts 3.6

18 Mitta Mitta Snowy Cr Camp Ground 3.8

1. Myrtleford Apex Park

Type Reserve, Picnic Ground Situated By the Ovens River on the outskirts of Myrtelford [B500]. Access from Myrtelford: South-west 0.9k on the Buffalo River Rd [C526] (before crossing the Nimmo Bridge), right 200m on Apex Lane (gravel). VicRoads 49 D3, 326 A11 Hema 43 D8 Access Conventional Height 200

Facilities: Activities Pleasant riverside grassed & shaded flat Signed NO CAMPING Oct 2005. CFA District N. East Visit 10/10/2005 Ref 786

2. Nug Nug Reserve Type State Forest, Camp Ground Privacy Good: well off main roads but can be popular

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Activities Boundary Specific sites Firewood NO-BYO Fees $3.50 per person per night Contact Nug Nug Management (03) 9798 1672, (03) 5754 2208 CFA District N. East Visit19/10/2005 Ref 388

Situated south of Myrtleford by the Buffalo River, downstream of Lake Buffalo, below Mount Buffalo. Access from Myrtleford [B500]: South west 14k on the Buffalo River Rd [C526], left (east) 1.2k on Jurisichs Rd (0.5k gravel), follow camp signs Site description A large, level grassed reserve by the Nug Nug Wa Creek, well shaded by large plane trees and other exotics. A semi-informal caravan park with bush camping over Creek. Controlled by a local committee who may collect fees. Maintenance declines over winter (grass may be long). Tennis Courts. Showers cold

3. Mt Buffalo National Park - Lake Catani Type National Park, Camp Ground

Situated south of Myrtleford, west of Bright Mount Buffalo dominates the Ovens Valley. Access off the Great Alpine Road [B500] at Porepunkah; West 28k up Mt Buffalo Road [C535]. On reaching the plateau pass the access road to The Chalet (on left), NP Office on right and around lake on left, take next road left (signposted) (gravel) 1k to camping ground. Privacy: Good: off roads, but popular. Many sites semi-secluded VicRoads 49 E5 Hema 43 E8 Other Mount Buffalo Plateau Access Conventional Size 57 Height 1400

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Boundary Specific sites Firewood NO-BYO Fees $14+ pn per site Bookings Advised Contact Parks Vic Mt Buffalo (03) 5756 2328 CFA District N. East Visit 12/03/07 Ref 373 Site description Pleasant camping under Snow Gums overlooking a lake and alpine scenery. Can be crowded in holiday periods. Fires only in fireplaces, which are shared between sites. 15 of 57 sites suit caravans and motorhomes to 7m long Rosellas, cockatoos, parrots, yellow robins,

honeyeaters and kookaburras are common, as are wombats. Swamp wallaby and lyrebirds can be sighted. Mount Buffalo is a granite plateau at about 1,400m, an alpine island separated from the main ranges by low valleys. Roads and a multitude of trails makes this a 'civilized' way to view alpine scenery, flora, fauna and vegetation. Warnings Blizzards at any time. Camp closed May-October inclusive. Books required in holiday periods

4. Buckland Valley State Forest - Buckland River Type State Forest, Bush Camping Situated by the Buckland River, south of Mt Buffalo, south east of Bright. Access off the Great Alpine Rd [B300] at Porepunkah (at the Mount Buffalo Rd [C535] junction): South west 12.1k up the Buckland Valley Rd. to Buckland Rv bridge (picnic gr, info board). Continue on 2k (gravel) scattered bush camp sites between the road and river (except on private land) over next 20k (Most small, either boggy or steep slopes - best for 4 wheel drive) At 5.8k south of bridge is the formal camp ground.

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Site description A very pleasant camp on a wide, level ridge perched 20m above river. Lush green grass, slashed. Shade from white trunked Mountain Gum, wattles and an apple tree. Surrounded by steep forested slopes. 6 new BBQ. Magpie, kookaburra, cockatoo, rosella, wren & wallaby are common.

5. Buckland Valley State Forest :- Beveridges Station Type State Forest, Bush camp Situated in the headwaters of the Buckland River, south of Bright. Access off the Great Alpine Rd [B300] at Porepunkah (at the Mount Buffalo Rd [C535] junction): South 40k up the Buckland Valley Rd (mostly gravel – possibly 4 wheel drive). Keep left at Buckland Junction (21k) and again at the Alpine National Park boundary, approx 3k up the Selwyn Creek Rd VicRoads 49 H9 Hema 43 F9 Access Conventional Height 560

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Contact DSE Ovens (03) 5731 1222 CFA District N. East Visit not yet Ref 353

6. Bright State Forest - Roberts Creek Type State Forest, Informal bush camp Situated North of Bright towards Mt Porepunkah. Access from Bright [B500]: North over the Ovens River (Star Rd), right (east) 500m on Toorak Rd (Back Germantown Rd), left (north) 4k up the Mt Porepunkah Rd (gravel) over Quin Gap and down (right) to Roberts Creek, short track on the left. VicRoads 49 H5 Hema 43 E9 Other Forest Commission 'Bright Forest Map' Access Conventional Size 2 Height 400 Privacy: Reasonable: overlooked by a low use forestry/tourist road

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Site description Grassed, treed small creek flats surrounded by steep forested hills. Bush camping - no facilities. Informal camping/picnic area, overlooked by Mt Porepunkah Rd. Alternatively continue on up Mt Porepunkah Rd (steep, narrow) 13k to Mt Porepunkah (1194m) - stunning alpine views, small flat car park on summit Contact DSE Ovens (03) 5731 1222 CFA District N. East Visit 1989 Ref 426

7. Bright State Forest - Racecourse Plantation

Type State Forest, Picnic Ground Situated just east of Bright by the Ovens River in a pine plantation. Access from Bright: E 2k on the Great Alpine [B500] Rd, left (north) (gravel) 200m into Racecourse Pine Plantation to the Ovens River, turn left or right VicRoads 49 H5 Hema 43 E3 Other F.C. 'Bright Forest Map' Access Conventional Height 320

Facilities: Activities Site description Four picnic grounds spread over 2k along Ovens River backed by pine plantation. Plantations recently sold to private enterprise - now no public access Contact DSE Ovens (03) 5731 1222 CFA District N. East Visit 15/10/2005 Ref 425

8 Bright State Forest - Alpine Park

Type State Forest, Picnic Ground Situated south of Bright near Wandiligong, by Morses Creek. Access from Bright [B500]: South 5k along Wandiligong Rd, right (west) on Cemetery Lane across creek, right again (north) on White Star Road 300m, picnic ground on right by creek VicRoads 49 H6 Hema 43 E9 Other F.C. 'Bright Forest Map' Access Conventional Height 360

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9 Ovens River (upper) - Freeburgh Situated By the Ovens River upstream of Bright Access from Bright: South east 10k up the Great Alpine [B500] Road VicRoads 50 B6 Hema 43 E9 Access Sealed Road Height 400 Privacy By main road - poor Site description "Several small sites by Ovens River between Freeburgh and Harrietville" Only two small, exposed, poor rest areas found between Bright & Harrietville, between road and river. CFA District N. East Visit 15/10/2005 Ref 434


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



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.

10. Alpine NP (Bogong):- Mountain Creek Type National Park, Camp Ground Situated on the northern edge of the Alpine National Park, below Mt Bogong

Access from Mount Beauty: North 7k on the Kiwa Valley [C531] Hwy, right (east) 10k on the Mountain Creek Rd to the second crossing of Mountain Creek and start of gravel.. Privacy Reasonable; glimpse from forestry road VicRoads 50 E5 Hema 43 E10 Access Sealed road Size 6+ Height 490

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Boundary Parking fences Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Site description Pleasant creek side camping at the foot of Mt Bogong. 5 level grassed terraces (old sawmill building sites) with adjacent parking bays. Surrounded by steep forested slopes - Peppermint, Mountain Ash, Victorian Blue Gum - with wattles and tree ferns by rushing Mountain Creek. Currawongs, wrens, crows and cockatoos are common. Spring wildflowers. Short term use preferred because of popularity with bush walkers. Contact Parks Vic CFA District N. East Visit 18/10/2005 Ref 318

11. Alpine NP (Bogong) :- Langford West Camp Ground Type National Park, Camp Ground Situated on the Bogong High Plains. Access from Falls Creek: South 15k on the Bogong High Plains Rd (gravel, closed in snow season), 100m left on signposted gravel track just before second crossing of the Langford aquaduct

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Activities Boundary not constrained Firewood Very Limited Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic CFA District Eastern Visit 16/2/06 Ref 319 Warnings Bogong High Plains Rd closed in winter. Expect blizzards at any time.

Site description A popular camp situated on the edge of the snow plain escarpment by the Langford West Aqueduct. Thin Shade from scattered snow gums over short alpine grass. Most sites slope and scattered trees make them difficult for motorhomes. Horse yards nearby = flies. Gas stoves preferred. Spring wildflowers.

12. Alpine NP (Bogong) :- Buckety Plain Camp Ground Type National Park, Camp Ground Situated off the eastern edge of the Bogong High Plains Access from Falls Creek: South 18k on the Bogong High Plains Rd (gravel, closed in snow season), left (north) 200m on signed gravel track (narrow, twisty, level) Site description A pleasant, quiet, green, alpine camp on a level, low ridge with semi-dispersed clearings surrounded and shaded by tall snow gums over short alpine grass. Distant alpine ridges. Spring wild flowers. Our favorite of the three high plains camps. Warnings Roads closed in winter. Expect blizzards at any time.

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13. Alpine NP (Bogong) - Raspberry Hill Type National Park, Camp Ground

Situated on the eastern edge of the Bogong High Plains

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Access from Falls Creek: South 17k on the Bogong High Plains Rd (gravel, closed in snow season), right (south) 20m on signed, gravel track. Privacy Reasonable: Passing glimpse from low use tourist road Site description A popular, open, ridge-top clearing with short alpine grass. Many sites unshaded and/or slope. Surrounded by snowgums with good views to south. 3 BBQs & tables. Gas stoves preferred. Popular. Warnings Road closed in winter. Expect blizzards at any time.

14. Alpine NP (Bogong): - JB Plain Type National Park, Camp Ground

Situated on the Alpine Rd between Hotham Heights and Dinner Plains Access from Hotham Heights: S E 8k on the Alpine Rd [B500] (1.6k W of Dinner Plains Ski Village) Privacy Very poor for vehicle based camping, very good for walkers

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Facilities: Activities Mt Tabletop 20k 8hr return Boundary Parking fence Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Warnings Very cold nights possible; snow in winter. Contact Parks Vic CFA District N. East Visit 19/02/02 Ref 322 Site description

A main road-edge car park with a 100m walk across a snow plain to the open Snow Gum woodland camp ground - suitable for car camping and walkers only. No vehicle access to sites. On the Great Dividing Range. JB Plain named after stockman Jim Brown credited with discovery of the Bogong High Plains in 1851. JB hut located nearby (south) The Alpine Rd is the highest all-year road in Australia, one of Victoria's best scenic roads.

16 Mitta Mitta :- Lightning Creek Camp Ground Type State Forest, Camp Ground Situated south of Mitta Mitta by junction of Snowy and Lightning Creeks. Access 22k S from Mitta Mitta via Omeo Hwy [C543] (10k gravel), on right over creek just before Lightning Creek bridge. Privacy Good: Camp area secluded from low use highway. Site description A very pleasant, green, quiet camp situated on a large extended level creek-side flat. Short green grass (mown), some shade from willows, black wattles and gums. Located in a narrow mountain valley surrounded by steep sclerophyll forested slopes - mainly peppermint and white trunked Manna Gum. An old forestry and road camp site. Very clean with new facilities - 6 BBQs and tables plus separate picnic area. 200m upstream on a narrow, gravel track is another creek-side clearing with no facilities

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Activities Boundary not constrained Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Mitta Mitta 02 6072 3524 CFA District N. East Visit 14/2/2006 Ref 371

17. Mitta Mitta - The Walnuts Type Road Rest Area, Camp Ground

Situated South of Mitta Mitta, by the Omeo [C543] Hwy & Snowy Crek Access from Mitta Mitta: South 13.6k up the Omeo Hwy [C543] (some gravel), on the right after Snowy Cr bridge Privacy Reasonable: Most sites visually secluded from little used road

VicRoads 50 H4 Hema 43 E10 Access Conventional Size 10+ Height 380

Suit: Facilities:

Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck CFA District N. East Visit 14/2/2006 Ref 403 Site description A large, level, creek flat, much of which is planted with walnuts which provide good shade over short grass. A couple of informal

creek-side sites Bins not often emptied - TYO rubbish. Surrounded by steep slopes and dry sclerophyll forest.

18. Mitta Mitta - Snowy Cr Camp Ground

Type State Forest, Camp Ground Situated 12k south of Mitta Mitta by Snowy Creek. Access from Mitta Mitta: South 11.6k up the Omeo Hwy [C543], left down Holloways Rd (dry weather only, little gravel) to Snowy Creek bridge and gate

Privacy Good: off main roads, open to low use track (seasonally closed) VicRoads 50 H3 Hema 43 D10 Access Dry weather Size 2 Height 320

Suit: Facilities: Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Site description Two small, level creek-side flats, 1 each side of the bridge, each with a BBQ & table. Light shade from surrounding dry sclerophyll forest and steep slopes. Good swimming hole. Goldmine water race and relics. Contact DSE Mitta Mitta 02 6072 3524 CFA District N. East Visit 14/2/2006 Ref 372

Lightening Creek camp

Mountain Creek camp

6.4 Eastern Alps


1 Lake Dartmouth Eustance Creek

2 Alpine NP (Lake Dartmouth) Quarterpot Flat Hut

3 Alpine NP (Lake Dartmouth) Wombat PO

4 Alpine NP (Lake Dartmouth) Gibbo River 3.9

5 Alpine NP (Lake Dartmouth) Buenba Flat

6 Pendergast State Forest Wheelers Creek Hut

7 Pendergast State Forest O'Hagans

8 Nariel Staceys Bridge Reserve 3.9

9 Alpine NP (Cobberas) Buckwong Creek

10 Alpine NP (Cobberas) Davies Plain Hut

11 Alpine NP (Cobberas) Charlies Creek Hut

12 Alpine NP (Cobberas) McCarthys

13 Nariel Crawford Crossing 3.3

1. Lake Dartmouth:- Eustance Creek Type Reserve, Camp Ground Situated on the Mitta Mitta Arm of Lake Dartmouth, N of Omeo, W of Mitta Mitta. Access 85k NW of Omeo via Benambra Rd [C545] to Sassafras Gap, left (W) down Eustance Gap Track (4 wheel drive) for 30k (follows Alpine Walking Track for 10k) to the Lake VicRoads 51 C4 Hema 43 E11 Access 4 wheel drive Height 500

Suit: Facilities: Activities: Site description On lake edge near Eustance Gap Creek, surrounded by Peppermint forested steep slopes. A popular fishing camp (boat accessible). Technically part of the Lake Reserve but surrounded by the Alpine National Park Contact Goulburn-Murray Water 03 6072 4411 CFA District N. East Visit not yet Ref 370


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



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. No vehicle accessible camp sites are known within The Bluff/ Howitt Rv area of the Alpine National Park 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 (Lake Dartmouth) :- Quarterpot Flat Hut Type National Park, Camp Ground Situated in the headwaters of Lake Dartmouth, N of Omeo, beside Wombat Creek below Limestone Gap. Access from the Omeo [C543] Hwy 67k N of Omeo (43k S of Mitta Mitta), E down Razorback Track towards Mt Cooper (?k), right (E) down Wombat Cr Track (?10k). (Alternatively continue on the Razorback Track over Mt Cooper then E down Limestone Gap Track to the creek) VicRoads 51 B5 Hema 43 E11 Access 4 wheel drive Height 550

Suit: Facilities: Activities: Site description "Creek flats in a small clearing surrounded by steep forested slopes." Warnings Access may be restricted by snow Contact Vic Parks CFA District N. East Visit not yet Ref 338

3. Alpine NP (Lake Dartmouth) :- Wombat PO Type National Park, Camp Ground Situated in the headwaters of Lake Dartmouth, N of Omeo, beside Wombat Cr by the junction with One Mile Cr Access from the Omeo [C543] Hwy 67k N of Omeo (43k S of Mitta Mitta), E down Razorback Track towards Mt Cooper (?k), right (E) down Wombat Cr Track (?6k). VicRoads 51 B6 Hema 43 E11 Access 4 wheel drive Height 600

Suit: Facilities: Activities: Site description "Creek flats in a small clearing surrounded by steep forested slopes, near the old Wombat PO Hut." Warnings Access may be restricted by snow Contact Parks Vic CFA District Eastern Visit not yet Ref 337

4. Alpine NP (Lake Dartmouth) - Gibbo River Type National Park, Bush camp Situated north east of Omeo by the Gibbo River and the Benambra-Corryong Rd. Access from Omeo B500]: North 4k on the Omeo Hwy [C543], right (north east) 18k on the Benambra Rd [C545] through Benambra, 27k north on the Corryong Rd (gravel). Between Japan and Exhibition Creeks there are a few dispersed sites on the left.

Privacy Good: able to get out of view of road (low use) VicRoads 51 D5 Hema 43 E12 Access Conventional Height 510

Suit: Facilities: Activities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic CFA District Eastern Visit 18/11/04 Ref 395 Warnings Access tracks un-maintained - check first.

Site description Just past Japan Creek is an open paddock on Gibbo Rv flats - private land popular with canoeists. Further up the narrowing Gibbo valley are a couple of small, sloping clearings (gradually becoming overgrown) with secluded old house sites shaded by exotics and surrounded by steep forested slopes. Pleasant bush camping by the rushing Gibbo Rv.

5. Alpine NP (Lake Dartmouth) - Buenba Flat Type National Park, Bush camp Situated north east of Omeo by Buenba Creek, near the northern edge of the Alpine NP" link". Access from Omeo [B500]: North 3k on the Omeo Hwy [C543], right (north east) 15k on the Benambra Rd [C545], continue north east 3k on the Old McLainster Rd (gravel), continue north east 12k on the Limestone Rd (sealed), left (north) 28k up the Beloka Rd (gravel) to eventually enter the Alpine NP, cross the Buenba Gap and descend to the Buenba Creek. VicRoads 51 G5 Hema 43 E12 Access Conventional Height 680

Facilities: Activities: Site description "Remote alpine valley flats clearing. Old hut site. Australian Alps Walking Track passes through. Forested NP hills to south, steep Pendergast State Forest hills to north. No facilities" Contact Parks Vic Swifts Creek (03) 5159 4344 CFA District Eastern Visit not yet Ref 396

6. Pendergast State Forest :- Wheelers Creek Hut Type State Forest, Camp Ground Situated north east of Omeo, south of Corryong, deep in state forest. Access east off the Benambra-Corryong Rd [C545] (10k north of Sassafras Gap): 11.5?k down Wheeler Creek Rd (gravel)(log trucks). VicRoads 51 F2 Hema 43 398 Access Conventional Height 745

Facilities:

Site description "Near hut on horseshoe bend of Wheeler Creek" "pleasant flats" Contact DSE Corryong 03 6076 1655 CFA District N. East Visit not yet Ref 398

7. Pendergast State Forest: - O'Hagans Type State Forest, Camp Ground "Located along Wheeler Creek logging Road, off Benambra-Corryong Rd" ? Before or after Wheelers Creek Hut ? VicRoads 51 F2 Hema 43 D12 Access Conventional

Facilities: Contact DSE Corryong 03 6076 1655 CFA District N. East Visit not yet Ref 397

8. Nariel :- Staceys Bridge Reserve Type State Forest, Camp Ground Situated south of Corryong by the road to Omeo and the Nariel Creek Access from Corryong: West 7k on the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] to Colac Colac, left (south) 33k up the Corryong-Banambra Rd [C545] over Staceys Bridge, signed on right and left. Privacy Reasonable: passing glimpse from low use road.

VicRoads 37 F9 Hema 43 D12 Access Sealed Road Size 8+

Suit:

Facilities:

Activities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Corryong (02) 6067 1655 CFA District N. East Visit 2005 Ref 401

Site description Attractive camp by the bubbly Nariel Creek on small, grassed, flats shaded by Manna and Peppermint Gums, surrounded by steep forested slopes. A couple of secluded creek-side sites.

9. Alpine NP (Cobberas) :- Buckwong Creek Type National Park, Bush camp Situated NE of Omeo, north of the Davies High Plain, 5k S of the NSW border. Access via Davies Plain Track from the Tom Groggin boarder ford. VicRoads 52 C3 Hema 43 D13 Access 4 wheel drive Size Height 540

Suit: Activities: Site description "bush camping by creek" ?Buckwong Cr? Contact Parks Vic CFA District N. East Visit not yet Ref 332

10. Alpine NP (Cobberas) :- Davies Plain Hut Type National Park, Camp Ground

Situated NE of Omeo, on the Davies High Plain, near the NSW border S of Tom Groggin. Access via Davies Plain Track from the Tom Groggin boarder ford. VicRoads 52 C4 Hema 43 E13 Access 4 wheel drive

Suit: Facilities: Activities Site description "horse yards" Warnings Access may be closed by snow in winter. Remote Contact Parks Vic CFA District N. East Visit not yet Ref 333

11. Alpine NP (Cobberas) :– Charlies Creek Hut

Type National Park, Bush camp Situated NE of Omeo, on the Davies High Plain, by Charlies Creek. Access via Davies Plain Track from the Tom Groggin boarder ford. Alternatively NE of Omeo through Benambra, Beloka Rd ??? VicRoads 52 C5 Hema 43 E13 Access 4 wheel drive

Suit: Activities Site description "by Charlies Creek, no facilities: bush camping" Warnings Access may be closed by snow: Remote Contact Vic Parks CFA District Eastern Visit not yet Ref 334

12. Alpine NP (Cobberas) :- McCarthys Type National Park, Camp Ground Situated NE of Omeo, on the upper Murray Rv. Access via McCarthys Track off Limestone Creek Track, NE of Omeo through Benambra, Beloka Rd ??? Alternatively via Davies Plain Track from the Tom Groggin boarder ford. VicRoads 52 C6 Hema 43 E13 Access 4 wheel drive Height 900

Suit: Facilities: Activities Site description "by Murray Rv" Warnings Access may be closed by snow. Remote Contact Parks Vic CFA District Eastern Visit Ref 335

13. Nariel :- Crawford Crossing Type Reserve, Camp Ground Situated south of Corryong by the road to Omeo and the Nariel Creek Access from Corryong: West 7k on the Murray Valley Hwy [B400] to Colac Colac, left (south) 26.5k up the Corryong-Banambra Rd [C545] on the right. Privacy Poor: Open to road (low use)

VicRoads 37 E7 Hema 43 C12 Access Sealed Road Size 4+

Suit: Facilities:

Activities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Warnings Check grass if wet - might be boggy. Contact DSE Corryong (02) 6067 1655 CFA District N. East Visit 2005 Ref 1024 Site description A broad, level, well grassed (slashed) reserve by the bubbly Nariel Creek. Edged by willows, facing forested ridges. There are a couple of secluded creek-side sites

if the short access tracks are dry. Two tables, 2 bins.

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