Vol 5 Goulburn

Contents
4.1 Lower Goulburn ........................................................................................................................................................ 2

5.2 Mid Goulburn ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
5.3 Upper Goulburn ...................................................................................................................................................... 23
5.3.2 Cathedral Range State Park ............................................................................................................................ 28
5.3.3 Big River (Lower) State Forest ........................................................................................................................ 37
5.4 Goulburn Headwaters ............................................................................................................................................ 44
5.4.2 Upper Goulburn Historic Area ....................................................................................................................... 46
5.4.3 Big River State Forest (Upper) ........................................................................................................................ 53
4.1 Lower Goulburn
Ref Site Sub Site Rating

1 Aysons Reserve Elmore Old Field Day Site 4.00
2 Greens Lake Reserve
3 Lake Cooper
4 Shepparton State Forest 3.50
5 Nalinga 3.4
6 Murchison Andersons 3.90
7 Murchison McMillan 3.80
8 Waranga Reservoir -
9 Moira Park Scout Camp 3.82
1. Aysons Reserve - Elmore Old Field Day Site
Type Reserve, Camp Ground  
By the western bank of the Campaspe River between Rochester and Elmore.
Access from just south of Elmore [B75]: East 4.5k along the Midland Hwy [A300], at Y junction keep left
(north)4.5k up Bonn (Bumewang) Rd.
Alternatively, 11.4k south of Rochester via Bonn Rd.
Privacy Reasonable: open to but well of main country road
VicRoads 31 C9
Hema 41 K13
Access Sealed
Road
Size 80+ Height 100
Suit:

Facilities:
 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood NO-BYO
Bookings No: pot
luck
CFA District N.
East Visit 2/06/02
Ref 7
Site description
A large reserve by the Campaspe Rv. An old agricultural field-day area the site is open, level and grassed
(short) with gravelled access and some shade from a row of River Red Gums. Showers cold. The height of the
Campaspe Rv is maintained by a weir - fishing and boating is popular. A pleasant area but open to the country
road.
2. Greens Lake Reserve

Type Reserve, Camp Ground
By Greens Lake, south of Echuca.
Access from Elmore [B75]: East 25K on the Midland Hwy [A300], left (north) 2k on Greens Lake Rd
VicRoads 31 F9 Hema 41 K13 Access Sealed Road Size Height 100
Privacy Good: 2.5k off highway, dead-end road
Suit: Facilities:
Site description "large campground with few small trees by lake" Closed when lake level is low.
CFA District N. East Visit Not yet Ref 213
3. Lake Cooper
Type ?Check
By Lake Cooper, south of Corop, 20k east of Elmore.
Access from Elmore [B75]: East 20.2k on the Midland Hwy [A300], right (south) 3k on Lake Cooper Rd to the
Water-ski Club Caravan Park
VicRoads 31 E9 Hema 41 K13
Site description
"Full Caravan Park facilities. Swim & Fish in Lake" "Rec room with kitchen" Fees $5 pn pp
Also check Lake Rd around north and east shore
CFA District N. East Visit Not yet Ref 892
4. Shepparton State Forest

Type State Forest, Bush camp  
By the Goulburn River, just nor-west of Shepparton.
Access from Shepparton: East 4k on the Midland Hwy [A39] to Mooroopna, right (north) 4.6k on the Echuca-
Mooroopna Rd [C355], right (east) 1k on the Cemetery Rd (gravel) to the grid, 2.1k to a second grid on a formed
track (some deep ruts) to the Goulburn River, follow the river upstream on Stock Route Tk for 2k to the Midland
Hwy with various dispersed sites.
Privacy : Reasonable – generally well off main roads but a popular recreational area
VicRoads 32 G7
Hema 42 C3
Other VicRoads
272F6
Access Dry weather
Size 10+ Height 95
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Warnings Tracks
may be seasonally
flooded.
Contact DSE CFA
District N. West
Visit 2/06/02 Ref 10
Site description
Riverside bush camping on high banks above the Goulburn Rv, well shaded by tall, immature River Red Gums,
generally open over grass with some wattle. Odd small, well dispersed sites along the river. Conveniently close
to Shepparton, which attracts trail bikes. Rather scruffy and worn, although some regeneration work is being
undertaken. Some distant traffic noise,
Constant traffic on the Midland Hwy makes it difficult to enter/leave Stock Route Tk just west of the Goulburn
Rv bridge.
5. Nalinga – Rest Area

Type Road Rest Area, Roadside 
By the Midland [A300] Hwy 33.7k NW of Benalla, 27.6k E of Shepparton
Privacy Poor: observable from adjacent highway
VicRoads 33 D8 Hema 42 C4 Access Sealed Road Size 5+ Height 140
Site description
A large, level, gravelled area with limited shade from River Red Gums.
A gravelled track leads down around billabongs to the small, muddy Broken Rv and a secluded, shaded but
scruffy bush camp
Access to Gowangardie Weir is located 1.6k to the west
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities
Boundary Not controlled
Bookings No: pot luck
CFA District N. East Visit 20/3/04 Ref 212
6. Murchison :- Andersons
On the Goulburn Rv downstream of Murchison (off the Goulburn Valley Hwy [A39]) 34k south of Shepparton,
52k north of Seymour.
Access from Murchison: north up the Murchison-Tatura Rd 3k, right (nor-east) up the Mooroopna-Murchison Rd
3.6k (1.8k past the plastic tunnel hot houses, immediately opposite Andersons Rd), right (south) 200m on a
formed clay track (may be rutted over irrigation channel) to a grid, forest and the Goulburn River. Select a
riverside site
Privacy Good: Well
off roads, little
distant traffic noise
VicRoads 46 F3
Hema 42 D3
Access Dry weather
only
Size 20+ Height 120
Suit:

Facilities: 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
CFA District N. East
Visit 19/11/01 Ref 163
Site description
Pleasant riverside bush camping by the Goulburn Rv on small scattered river flats, well shaded by Red River
Gums over short grass, below the escarpment. Sandy beaches.
There is similar access to the river 4k further along the River Road but the access track lacks a grid and there
are deep ruts at the gate.
Warnings Steep access track down the escarpment may be slippery if wet. River height may change rapidly.
7. Murchison :- McMillan
On the Goulburn Rv downstream of Murchison (off the Goulburn Valley Hwy [A39] 34k south of Shepparton, 52k
north of Seymour).
Access from Murchison: north up the Murchison-Tatura Rd 3k, right (nor-east) up the Mooroopna-Murchison Rd
a few metres, right (south) over grid into forest past fishing sign. Select a riverside site
Privacy Reasonable: secluded, some distant traffic noise
VicRoads 46 F3
Hema 42 D3
Access Dry weather
only
Size 10+ Height 120
Suit:

Facilities: 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Visit 19/11/01
Ref 919
Site description
Pleasant riverside bush camping by the Goulburn Rv on small scattered river flats, well shaded by Red River
Gums over short grass, below the escarpment. Sandy beaches. Popular fishing location.
There is second access gate/grid 200m further along the River Road, leading to a small site and beach.
Warnings Steep access track down the escarpment may be slippery if wet. Water height may change rapidly.
8. Waranga Reservoir
Type Reserve, NO CAMPING
Situated on the southern shore of the Waranga Reservoir, south west of Shepparton.
Access from Rushworth: East 9k on the Bendigo-Murchison Rd (10k west of Murchison), left (north) 2.8k on the
Harriman Rd (gravel) to the foreshore.
VicRoads 46 C3 Hema 42 D2
Site description
Lightly wooded reserve on a narrow point surrounded by Waranga Reservoir. No Camping sign at entry.
9. Jollys Bend State Forest :- Moira Park Scout Camp
Type State Forest, Bush camp  
On the Goulburn Rv 12k south (upstream) of Shepparton
Access from Kialla West: South
1k on the Goulburn Valley Hwy
[A39], right (west) 0.4k on Moira
Drive over grid into forest. Many
formed tracks. 1.3k on Jolly Tk
(partially gravelled) through
open Red Gum forest to Scout
Camp & river.
Privacy Reasonable:
secluded, some distant traffic
noise
VicRoads 46 F3 Hema 42 D3
Access Dry weather only Size
100+ Height 120
Suit:
 Facilities:
 Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Site description
Riverside bush
camping by the
Goulburn Rv in open,
level Red Gum forest
with short grass.
Steep river banks
limit access.
Shelter & BBQ at
Scout Camp (all other
facilities locked).
Convenient to
Goulburn Valley Hwy
and Shepparton.
Warnings Check tracks after rain
CFA District N. East Visit 19/11/01

Ref 1020
5.2 Mid Goulburn

1 Rushworth State Forest Whroo Historic Area 3.6
2 Rushworth State Forest Reedy Lake 4.4
3 Mitchellstown Major Creek Reserve 4.1
4 Mangalore Taungurung 2.8
5 Seymour North Old Coach Rd Rest Area 2.9
6 Seymour North Grass Tree Rest Area 3.3
7 Seymour New Crossing Reserve B 3.9
8 Broadford Weighbridge 2.7
9 Tallarook State Forest Flat Rock 2.9
10 Tallarook State Forest Freemans 3.6
11 Trawool Wildlife Reserve 3.8
12 King Parrot Creek 3.4
13 Hughes Creek Lower 3.8
14 Hughes Creek Upper 4.0
15 Gooram Falls Reserve 3.5
16 Strathbogie Polly McQuinnes Reserve 3.5
17 Strathbogie Seven Creeks 4.1
18 Strathbogie State Forest Kangaroo Creek 4.0
19 Strathbogie State Forest Lima East Creek 3.8
20 Strathbogie State Forest James 3.7
21 Euroa Balmattum 2.5
22 Seymour New Crossing Reserve 3.8
1. Rushworth State Forest :- Whroo Historic Area
Type Historic Area, Camp Ground  
Situated towards the northern edge of the Forest, south of Rushworth, west of Bendigo.
Access from Rushworth: South 7k on the Rushworth-Nagambie Rd. Just as the gravel starts left then right to
the signposted visitors centre, continue on 300m, left 200m on Green Rd then right 200m down the signposted
access road.
Privacy Good: Secluded from roads but with limited internal privacy (although many shrubs have been planted
recently)
VicRoads 46 B4 Hema
42 E2 Access
Conventional
Size 7 Height 180
Suit: 
Facilities:
Activities
historic relics, nature
study.
Boundary Specific
sites
Firewood Available
Warnings Can be very

hot in summer, cold in
winter.
Contact Parks Vic
Visit 22/08/00
Ref 633
Site description
Situated in open Ironbark forest with some wattle and shrub understory over gravel. The designated parking
areasare designed for car camping - some slope, all have limited vehicle length. "Fire in fireplaces only" signs
are obviously ignored in the absence of fireplaces.
Surrounded by a typical box-ironbark forest, mainly Red Ironbark, Grey Box and Yellow Gum with relatively
sparse undergrowth (wattles, grevilleas, hakeas) on the stony soil. Wildflowers, including terrestrial orchids,
are prolific in spring.
Once a town of 2,000 little remains of Whroo except peppercorn and pine trees, a large cemetery and the
gorge-like open-cut Balaclava Hill mine.
2. Rushworth State Forest:- Reedy Lake

Type State Forest, Bush camp  
Situated north-west of Nagambie, south-east of Rushworth.
Access from Nagambie [A39] at the northern edge of the town; left 4.9k on Lobbs Lane (Wine Tour 64) (Kirwans
Bridge 10 ton load limit), left 1.5k on Cettles Rd, right at the T junction 1.4k on Reedy Lake Rd (gravel) to the
start of the forest.
Alternatively, access possible from Rushworth via Whroo or from Murchison.
Privacy Good - it is possible to get well off the country road.
Site description
Very pleasant bush camping by a large lake, well shaded by young River Red Gum with a thin understory of low
scrub over short grass and wild-flowers. Plentiful bird life, including waterbirds. Yabbies in the lake.
Reedy Lake Rd runs round the western and north western edge of the forest for over 4k, with 4 access tracks
leading off to the lake. The first and last tracks offer the best opportunity for getting well off the road. The last
track has a BBQ by the gate and access to a low forested ridge (useful in wet weather). The middle 2 tracks are
short, the lake being within view of the Reedy Lake Rd.
Remnants of Carrows sawmill can be found, from which red-gum sleepers were taken by horse tramway to the
Goulburn Valley Railway, explaining the lack of mature River Red Gums.
VicRoads 46 C5 Hema
42 E2 Access Dry
weather only Size 50+
Height 130
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities
nature study.
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Warnings Tracks may
be flooded after
heavy rain
Contact DSE Seymour
(03) 5735 1240
Visit 12/11/00 Ref 778
3. Mitchellstown :- Major Creek Reserve

Type Reserve, Camp Ground  
Situated by the Major Creek, near the Goulburn River, north of Seymour, south-west of Nagambie.
Access from Nagambie: South 7k on the Goulburn Valley Hwy [A39], right (west) 8.5k on the Mitchellstown
Road (over the Goulburn Rv, past the vinyard) (gravel for the last 1k) towards Wattlevale. Signposted "Helltown
River Reserve".
Privacy Good: By a low use country road, some sites protected by shrubs, but popular.
VicRoads 46 C7 Hema
42 E2 Access Sealed
Road Size 50+ Height
135
Suit:

Facilities:

Activities .
vineyards.
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood NO-BYO
Contact DSE Seymour
(03) 5735 1240
Visit 21/08/00 Ref 640
Site description
Dispersed river-side bush camping between a low use country road and Major Creek near the Goulburn Rv
junction. A low river bank permits easy canoe launching, fishing and swimming. Juvenile River Red Gums, Tea-
tree and wattles with scattered Peppermint provide some shade and privacy. There is little grass - the bare
sandy silt soil may be dusty when dry, mushy when wet. Bench and fireplace facilities are available in the day
area only. Firewood is limited: the forest across the road is in a restricted Army area. Prolific bird life. Major
Mitchell Trail information board. Often empty but popular at peak periods.
4. Mangalore :– Taungurung Rest Area

Type Road Rest Area, Hwy Park  
Situated on the eastern side of the divided Goulburn Valley Fwy [F39], 18k south of Nagambie, 2.3k south of the
Mangalore Rd junction, about 3k north of the Hume Freeway [M31].
Privacy Reasonable - well off highway, traffic noise limited by terrain.
VicRoads 46 D9
Hema 42 F2
Access Sealed Road
Size 25 Height 170
Suit: 
Facilities: 

Activities
Boundary Specific sites

Contact VicRoads
Visit 3/06/02
Ref 779
Site description
A very new freeway park. Facilities include covered parking, street lights and 2 free electric BBQs. No natural
shade - it will be some years before plantings grow. Most parking areas (sealed) slope gently. Situated on a low
stony ridge there are good views east to the Strathbogie Ranges.
A flora reserve adjoins to the north, best in spring.
Not duplicated on the western side of the Freeway.
5. Seymour North - Old Coach Rd Rest Area

Type Road Rest Area, Hwy Park  
On Hume Fwy [M31] 33k
south of Euroa, 3k south
of Lambing Gully Rd,
south bound.
Privacy Reasonable:
200m off Fwy but with
background traffic noise
VicRoads 46 E9 Hema 42
F3 Access Sealed Road
Size 25+ Height 230
Suit: 
Facilities: 

Contact VicRoads CFA
District N. East Visit
31/10/02 Ref 119
Site description
A large, pleasant setting surrounded by dry sclerophyll bush - stunted Peppermint and Casuarina - but with
little shade to the sealed, slightly sloping car park. Street lights and free electric BBQs. It is possible to get off
the sealed car park, up the hill behind shrubs.
6. Seymour North :- Grass Tree Rest Area

Type Road Rest Area, Hwy Park  
By the Hume Fwy [M31] 104k north of Melbourne (4.2k north of the Goulburn Valley Hwy [A39] flyover), north
bound.
Privacy Reasonable: 200m off Fwy but with regular traffic noise
VicRoads 46 D9
Hema 42 F3
Access Sealed Road
Size 25+ Height 200
Suit:

Facilities: 
 
Activities
Boundary Specific
sites
Bookings No: pot
luck
Contact VicRoads
Visit 2/10/03 Ref 117
Site description
A large, pleasant setting surrounded by dry sclerophyll bush - Iron Bark, Peppermint and grass trees - but with
little shade to the sealed, slightly sloping car park. Street lights and free electric BBQs.
7. Seymour :- New Crossing Reserve B

Type Reserve, Bush Camp  
Situated on the west bank of the Goulburn River, just west of Seymour.
Access from Seymour [B340]: South 3k on the Seymour-Tooborac (Puckapunyal) Rd [C384] almost to the
freeway underpass, right [north] 1k on Northwood Rd (signed to Mitchelton Vineyard), on the right just past the
old (closed) bridge.
Privacy Reasonable: Most sites observable from country road, some tree screening
Site description
Canoe landing point situated between Northwood Rd and the Goulburn River. A well grassed, level area high
above the river, shaded by River Red Gums (mature and juvenile) and wattles. A pleasant camp, although most
sites are open to the country road. An easily accessible stop-off site for freeway travellers. Popular for fishing
and canoeing at peak times.
VicRoads 61 C2 Hema
42 F2 Access Sealed
Road Size 10+ Height
140
Suit:
Facilities:
 Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Limited
Visit 21/08/00 Ref 641
8. Broadford: - Weighbridge
Type Road Rest Area, Car Park  
On the Hume Fwy [M31] 76k north of Melbourne (up lane) between Broadford and Tallarook.
Access: 3k north of the Broadford flyover, signposted "Weighbridge".
Privacy Reasonable: Adjacent to freeway and railway; visual secluded by trees but subject to constant traffic
noise
VicRoads 61 C4
Hema 42 G2 Access
Sealed Road Size 4+
Height 200
Suit:
 Facilities:

Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Contact VicRoads
Visit 6/10/00 Ref 116
Site description
Sealed, level parking/unloading area behind the weighbridge in a bush setting. Adjacent to freeway and
railway; visual secluded by trees but subject to constant traffic noise. Some shade from large Peppermint. No
facilities. Suitable for a short rest on a rush trip, assuming weighbridge is closed.
9. Tallarook State Forest: - Flat Rock
Type State Forest, Bush camp  
Situated 80k N of Melbourne between Broadford and the Goulburn Rv.
Access from the Hume Fwy [M31] 8.7k north from the Broadford flyover; Right (east) 8.8k on Ennis Rd (1.4k
sealed then 4k narrow, winding and steep but good gravel) (becomes Main Road), left a 150 metres on Flat
Rock track (unformed, twisty but level).
Access also possible from the east off King Parrot Creek Rd at Draytons Bridge via Fairvew Rd.
Privacy Good: Well off main roads but popular with motor bikes and 4 wheel drivers
VicRoads 61 D4
Hema 42 G2
Other Rooftop
"Tallarook Forest
Activities Map"
1:30,000
Access Dry weather
only
Size 5+ Height 630
Suit: 
Facilities:
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No pot luck
Contact DSE
Broadford (03) 5784
1303 CFA District N.
East Visit 6/10/00 Ref
767
Site description
An informal bush camp located in a clearing on a broad ridge saddle. Most sites are shaded by Peppermint and
Stringybarks, grassed with little undergrowth. Surrounded by forest. A large granite outcrop (Flat Rock)
distinguishes the site. Some rubbish lying around.
10. Tallarook State Forest:- Freemans

Type State Forest, Camp Ground  
Situated 80k north of Melbourne in forest between Broadford and the Goulburn Rv.
Access from the Hume Fwy [M31] 8.7k north from the Broadford flyover: East 10.8k on Ennis Rd (1.4k sealed
then 4k narrow, winding and steep but good gravel) (becomes Main Road), left a few metres down Freeman Rd
to Mill Creek.
Access also possible from the east off King Parrot Creek Rd at Draytons Bridge via Fairview Rd.
Privacy Very good: Well of main roads, sites separated by grassed terraces. Popular over holidays
Site description
An old forestry camp converted into a picnic and camping area. The site consists of grassed terraces on a
steep hillside above the small Mill Creek, shaded by Blackwood wattle and surrounded by lush Messmate
forest. Only a couple of the fenced, level parking areas are large enough for campervans. Facilities (5 benches,
3 BBQs) suffer from age and lack of maintenance. Generally quiet, Freemans is popular with motor bike
campers so it could be crowded and noisy at weekends.
VicRoads 61 D4
Hema 42 G3
Other Rooftop
"Tallarook Forest
Activities Map"
1:30,000
Access Conventional
Size 2 vans +
Height 580
Suit: 
Facilities:

Activities
Boundary Parking
fence
Firewood Available
Bookings: No
Contact DSE
Broadford (03) 5784
1303
11. Trawool Wildlife Reserve

Type State Park, Camp Ground  
On the northern bank of the Goulburn River, between Seymour and Yea.
Access from Seymour: East 14k on the Goulburn Valley Hwy [B340] to just before the Goulburn Rv bridge, left
(north) through the rest area and gate 7.2k on Greenslopes Rd (narrow gravel), through a signed gate on the
right, 50m to the Reserve.
Privacy Isolated but occasional highway noise across the river.
VicRoads 61 E4 Hema 42 G3 Other Rooftop "Tallarook Forest Activity Map" 1:30,000
Access Conventional Size 5+ Height 150
Suit:  Facilities:  (canoe) Activities
Boundary Parking fence

Firewood Available
Bookings No
Contact Parks Vic
Visit 2/05/02 Ref 759
Site description
A riverside State Wildlife Reserve,
popular for fishing and canoeing.
Designed for walk-in tent camping,
the fenced car park is large and
level but unshaded overlooking
the pleasant grassed river flats
well shaded by River Red Gums.
Sheep may be present. Canoe
landing point.
Previously known as the
Horseshoe Lagoon Wildlife
Reserve.
12. King Parrot Creek Rest Area
Type Road Rest Area, Roadside   
Situated by the Goulburn Valley Hwy [B340] 23k
east of Seymour, 17 k west of Yea, by the King
Parrot Creek
Privacy Reasonable: Well off but within passing
view of Hwy.
VicRoads 61 F4 Hema 42 G3 Access Sealed Road
Size 5+ Height 150
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities
Firewood Available
Site description
A large creek flat, gravelled and well shaded by
gums and wattles. Adjacent to a pleasant creek but
within view of a reasonably busy highway as it
crosses the nearby bridge. As road rest areas go,
quite good.
13 Hughes Creek :- Lower

Type State Forest, Picnic Ground   
Situated about 20k east of Seymour by the Hughes Creek
Access from Seymour [M31, B340]: East 16k on the Highlands Rd, left (north-east) 3.7k on the Hughes Cr Rd to
the end of the tarmac and the day picnic area. Continue on good gravel to 4 zones over the next 3k. (The first is
small and has steep access).
VicRoads 61 G2
Hema 42 F3
Other Rooftop's
"Murrindindi-
Tallarook"
Access Conventional
Size 5+ Height 225
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Contact DSE
Broadford (03)5784
1303
Visit 19/08/00 Ref 300
Privacy Reasonable:
Most sites are visible
from the little used
Hughes Cr Road
Site description
Pleasant creek side
bush camping on
narrow flats between
the road and the
small creek, facing
steep wooded
slopes, backed by
rolling farmland. The
creek has small,
sandy ponds
separated by rocky
cascades. Open
shade provided by
white trunked
Victorian Blue Gum with an understory of wattles and creek scrub. Short grass covers granite sand. Each zone
has a couple of tables and fire places. All are overlooked by the little used Hughes Cr Road. White cockatoos,
wrens and kookaburras are common.
Possibly these sites, popular for summer picnics, may be designated day use only.
14. Hughes Creek :- Upper

Type State Forest, Camp Ground   
Situated about 30k east of Seymour by the Hughes Creek.
Access from Seymour [M31, B340]: East 16k on the Highlands Rd, left (north-east) 11.2k up Hughes Cr Rd
(gravel after 3.7k), over a grid, past a day picnic area and left over the bridge (signposted Longwood-Tarcombe
Rd), left 2.3k on Wicket Hill Rd ("camp 2k" & "dry weather only" signs) to follow the creek downstream through
a gate to the first toilet block, 300m to the second toilet.
Privacy Good: Visible from a very low use country road, large area but with limited internal privacy.
VicRoads 46 G9 Hema 42 F3 Other Rooftop's "Murrindindi-Tallarook" 1:100,000
Access Dry weather only Size 50+ Height 250
Suit:

Facilities: 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Limited
Bookings No: pot
luck
Contact DSE
Broadford (03)5784
1303 CFA District N.
East Visit 19/08/00
Ref 725
Site description
Bush camping on a large, extended reserve by the small Hughes Creek, surrounded by steep, grassed hills
with granite outcrops. The site consists of extended open grassed granite flats with some shade provided by
clumps of mature white trunked Victorian Blue Gum. Visible from a very low use country road with limited
internal privacy. Often empty but popular at peak periods. Potentially hot over summer. White cockatoos,
wrens and kookaburras are common.
The creek tumbles over granite boulders with sandy ponds and a large swimming hole.
Warnings Last 2k of access road may be washed out after rain
15. Gooram Falls Reserve

Type Reserve, NO CAMPING  
By Seven Creeks 18k SE of Euroa
Access off the Euroa-Mansfield [C366] Rd, 2.2k SE of the Galls Rd junction. Signposted
VicRoads 47 C8 Hema 42 F4 Other Benalla Mansfield Adventure Map Access Sealed Road
Facilities:   Activities Walk to the Gooram falls, 1k

Site description
A large reserve sloping steeply down to the Seven Creeks. Potential sites are limited to a couple of car park
circuits near a small picnic ground by the creek, surrounded by open Peppermint forest with an understory of
wattles and grass.
Facilities (access road, 1 BBQ and pit toilet) suffer from lack of maintenance. Long grass covers the small
picnic ground. The numerous "NO CAMPING" signs are in good repair.
There is a second parking and picnic area 1k further up the road near the falls - the car park circuit slopes, is
close to the road, has 2 BBQ and tables and many NO CAMPING signs.
Warnings No fishing allowed. No camping allowed
Contact ParksVic CFA District N. East Visit 6/11/00 Ref 346
16. Strathbogie :- Polly McQuinnes Reserve

Type Reserve, Camp Ground   
Situated just below Polly McQuinns Reservoir on the Strathbogie plateau.
Access from Euroa [M31]: south east 16k on the Euroa-Mansfield Rd [C366], left (east) 7k up the Galls Gap Rd.
Parking area on the right just before crossing Seven Creeks Ck.
Privacy Good - 150m off a low use country road, secluded by ridge line and trees.
VicRoads 47 C8
Hema 42 F4
Other Benalla
Mansfield Adventure
Map
Access Sealed Road
Size 4+ Height 445
Suit: 
Facilities: 

Activities
Boundary Parking
fence
Firewood Limited
Bookings No: pot
luck
Contact ParksVic
Visit 6/11/00 Ref 347
Site description
A pleasant bush camp in a gently sloping wide gully overlooking a very large rock pool in the Seven Creeks.
Good shade from mature Narrow-leaved Peppermint, with understory limited to a few shrubs and grass. Most
of the site slopes and the gate by the roadside car park may be locked - best for tent camping. The WC is above
the car park - 200m from the camping area.
Warnings No fishing (a wildlife reserve). Access gate may be locked
17. Strathbogie :- Seven Creeks

Type Reserve, Bush camp  
By the Seven Creeks on the Strathbogie plateau east of Euroa.
Access from Euroa [M31]: south east 16k on the Euroa-Mansfield Rd [C366], left (east) 10k up the Galls Gap Rd.
Access track on the left at a sharp right bend. Alternatively from Strathbogie: South 1k on the Merton Rd, right
(west) 1.5k on Polly McQuinns Rd, access on the right 200m past "Florence Vale" farm.
Privacy Good - 200m
off a low traffic road
screened by
vegetation.
VicRoads 47 D7
Hema 42 F4
Other Rooftop's
"Benalla-Mansfield"
Access Sealed Road
Size 8+ Height 455
Suit: 
Facilities: 

Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Limited
Visit 6/11/00
Ref 348
Site description
Pleasant bush camping on grassed, forested creek flats by the Seven Creeks facing forested rolling granite
hills and backed by farms.
Camping on the extended reserve between Polly McQuinns Rd and the creek is restricted to a couple of
horseshoe bends 100-200m off the road. Good shade is provided by Narrow-leaved and Broad-leaved
Peppermint. Wattles, apples and plums provide screening. Egg & Bacon and a carpet of buttercups provide
colour in late spring. Plentiful bird life including wrens, tree creepers, whip birds and kookaburras.
Warnings Site may flood, although normally well above the creek.
18. Strathbogie State Forest :- Kangaroo Creek

Type State Forest, Picnic Ground  
Situated deep in the Stratbogie State Forest, east of Stratbogie, on the Kangaroo Cr.
Access from Stratbogie: East 10.9k on the Tames Rd (4k gravel), right (south) 1.6 on the Dry Creek Rd, left
(east) 0.8k down the Goldworthys Tk (steep, dry weather gravel).
Site description
A very pleasant, quiet, small bush camp in a narrow forested gully by the Kangaroo Creek, deep in the state
forest.
The small clearing slopes steeply down to the gushing mountain stream but there are a couple of level, grassed
campsites. Well shaded by Narrow-leaved Peppermint and Mountain Ash with an understory of wattle, shrubs
and grass backed by steep, wet sclerophyll forested ridges.
See the Benalla-Mansfield Adventure Map for other bush camp sites
VicRoads 47 F8
Hema 42 F5
Other Benalla-
Mansfield Adventure
Map
Access Dry weather
only
Size 2+ Height 540
Privacy Good:
Adjacent to a very
low use forestry
access track.
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No pot luck
Contact DSE Mansfield (03)5733 0120 CFA District N. East Visit 7/11/00 Ref 774
19. Strathbogie State Forest :- Lima East Creek

Type State Forest, Picnic Ground  
Situated on the Lima East (Moonee Moonee) Cr about 1k upstream from James Camping Ground.
Accessed from Swanpool on the Midland [B300] Hwy (23k S of Benalla); West 1k on the Swanpool-Lima Rd,
left (south) 13k on the Lima East Road (5.4k gravel).
Privacy Poor: Adjacent to a low use forestry road.
VicRoads 47 G7
Hema 42 F5
Other Benalla-
Mansfield Adventure
Map
Access Conventional
Size 2
Height 310
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Contact DSE
Visit 7/11/00 Ref 773
Site description
A small, grassed, green picnic area with 1 table and 2 BBQs by a tumbling mountain stream. Half the clearing is
occupied by a gravelled parking area in a bend of Lima East Rd by the bridge. Good shade provided by Narrow-
leaved Peppermint and Mountain Ash with wattle and scrub understory. Surrounded by steep forested hills.
An alternative to the James Reserve if the latter is crowded.
There is another, smaller (1 BBQ) picnic area 3.7k further up the steep Lima East Rd by the small, cascading
Parlous Cr. Also exposed to the low use forestry road.
20. Strathbogie State Forest - James

Type State Forest, Camp Ground  
Located below the Strathbogie Ranges, on the eastern edge of the forest, south of Benalla.
Accessed from Swanpool on the Midland Hwy [B300] (23k S of Benalla): West 1k on the Swanpool-Lima Rd, left
(south) 11k on the Lima East Road (5.4k gravel). Signposted on the right.
Privacy Reasonable: Overlooked by the low use forestry road.
VicRoads 47 H7
Hema 42 E5
Other Rooftop's
"Benalla-Mansfield"
Access Conventional
Size 7+ Height 290
Suit: 
Facilities:
 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Contact DSE
Mansfield (03)5733
0120
Visit 7/11/00 Ref 350
Site description
A pleasant, reasonably large site on grassed creek flats sloping down to the Lima East (Moonee Moonee or
Black Charlie) Creek, surrounded by steep forested hills. Overlooked by the low use forestry road. Some shade
is provided by scattered Narrow-leaved Peppermint, Mountain Ash and Blackwood wattle. By late afternoon
the entire clearing is shaded by the forested ridge. Toilets are new, the information board has been vandalized
and there are only 2 benches and BBQs.
The tumbling, cascading nature of the creek precludes swimming but has fish and yabbies.
21 Euroa :– Balmattum Rest Area

Type Road Rest Area, Roadside  
On the Hume Fwy [M31] 158k north of Melbourne, 6k north of Euroa town flyover, on the northbound lane only.
VicRoads 47 C5 Hema 42 E4 Access Sealed Road Size 40+ Height 175
Privacy Observable from nearby freeway
Site description
A large, sealed, open rest area. Off the freeway but within view. Virtually no shade. Pleasant aspect of rolling
blue hills.
Suit: 
Facilities:

Firewood Limited
Contact Vic Roads

Visit 3/05/02 Ref 120
22 Seymour:– New Crossing Reserve

Type Reserve, Picnic Ground  
Situated on the western edge of Seymour, along the eastern bank of the Goulburn River.
Access off the Seymour-Tooborac Rd via Manners St. A second car park at Somerset Crossing.
Privacy Reasonably
secluded but
popular.
VicRoads 61 C2 (292
C8) Hema 42 F2
Access Conventional
Size 4+ Height 140
Suit: 
Facilities: 
 
Activities
a multi-purpose
trail links the two car
parks
Boundary Parking
Fence
Bookings No: pot
luck
Visit 19/03/04
Ref 1015
Site description
A pleasant riverside park. Yellow Box and River Red Gums provide good shade over mown grass.
Level gravel car parks are limited and constrained. Small boat ramp and jetty.
The car park upstream at Somerset Crossing, by the old bridge and vineyard, is more secluded but lacks WC
and BBQ.
5.3 Upper Goulburn

1 Yea Purts River Reserve 3.4
2 Yea Limestone Bridge 3.7
3 Caveat Bushland Reserve Reedy Cr Falls 3.6
4 Molesworth Sheepwash Lagoon 2.8
5 Black Range State Forest Stanley Homestead Site 3.4
6 Alexandra Brooks River Reserve 3.0
7 Taggerty Little River 4.3
8~11 Cathedral Range
12 Taggerty Rd Rubicon Bridge 3.0
13 Rubicon State Forest Kendalls A 4.2
14 Rubicon State Forest Kendalls B 4.2
15 Lake Eildon National Park Candlebark 3.5
16 Lake Eildon National Park Devils Cove 3.5
17 Lake Eildon National Park Lakeside 3.0
18 Lake Eildon Delatite Arm 3.2
19 Lake Eildon National Park Jerusalem Creek 3.6
20~28 Big River State Forest Lower
Lake Eildon National Park O'Toole Flat
29 4.4
Big River State Forest Running Creek

30 4.0
1. Yea - Purts River Reserve
Type Reserve, Bush camp  
By the Yea River upstream from Yea.
Access from Yea: South 7k on the Melba Hwy [B300], signed on the left. Access track is unformed, potholed
with detours. Warnings Walk access track if wet.
Privacy Reasonable:
it is possible to get
well off the Melba
Hwy, although traffic
noise is regular.
VicRoads 61 J5
Hema 42 G3
Access Conventional
Size 3+ Height 180
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities:
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Contact ParksVic
Visit 2/05/02 Ref 815
Site description
A bushy (mainly wattles) reserve between the Melba Hwy and Yea River. There is one grassy site near the river
shaded by an old pine and a higher level site nearer the Highway well shaded by gums. Other secluded, river-
side sites (well shaded and grassed) are walk-in or 4 wheel drive.
A convenient overnight stop, popular with fishing enthusiasts.
2. Yea :- Limestone Bridge

Type Reserve, Informal/unofficial  
Situated on the Yea River upstream from Yea.
Access from Yea: South 8k on the Melba Hwy [B300], left (east) 1k on the sealed Murrindindi Rd to the Yea
River. Access track on the right between the second and third bridge, about 50m to the camping 'circuit'.
Warnings Access tracks may be boggy if wet/flooded.
Privacy Good: Trees and scrub provide some visual privacy from the nearby but little used roads
Site description
A very large road reserve encompassing loops of the Yea River. Red Gums, wattle and scrub by the river
provide shade and privacy in a wide, farmed valley. A rather scruffy, informal bush camping and fishing area by
an old bridge site. A convenient overnight stop.
VicRoads 61 J6
Hema 42 G3
Access Sealed
Size 3+ Height 175
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities:
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Limited
Bookings No: pot
luck
Visit 2/05/02
Ref 94
3. Caveat Bushland Reserve - Reedy Cr Falls

Type Reserve, Informal/unofficial  
On the eastern edge of the Highlands near Caveat.
Access from Yea: North-east 14k up the Goulburn Valley Hwy B300, B340 (1k past Molesworth), left (north-
west) 13.5k up the Molesworth/Dropmore Rd (narrow, winding, good gravel), 800m from the junction with the
Highlands and Caveat Roads, in the trees on the right.
Privacy Reasonable:
Open to a little used
country road
VicRoads 62 A3
Hema 42 G4
Other Rooftop's
"Murrindindi-
Tallarook" 1:100,000
Access
Conventional
Size 2 Height 300
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Contact ParksVic
Visit 10/02/03
Ref 95
Site description
A small bush camp on a grassed treed knoll above a sparkling creek, surrounded and well shaded by tall white
trunked Mountain Gums and Messmate with a thin understory on steep, granite slopes. Plentiful bird life.
Koalas are common.
4. Molesworth - Sheepwash Lagoon
Type Road Rest Area, Roadside  
On the Goulburn Valley Hwy [B300 & B340] 2k west of Molesworth (11k NE of Yea)
Privacy Very poor: There is no visual or audio privacy from the adjacent highway
VicRoads 62 A4 Hema 42 G4 Access Sealed Road Size 3 Height 180
Suit:  Facilities: 
Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck
Site description A rather pretty site, if the adjacent highway can be ignored, adjacent to a lagoon with steep
hills beyond. A few large Red Gums provide shade to the level gravel.
5. Black Range State Forest - Stanley Homestead Site

Type State Forest, Bush Camp  
South-east of Yea, north-east of Murrindindi
Access from Yea: East 2k on the Goulburn Valley Hwy [B340], right (south east) 6k on the Limestone Rd to
Limestone, continue on 5.2k (gravel) to forest edge, continue on (now Ginter Rd) 2.5k, on the left (WP6 sign).
Privacy Reasonable:
glimpse from low use
forest road.
VicRoads 62 A6
Hema 42 G4
Other Rooftop's
Murrindindi-
Tallarook
Access:
Conventional
Size 4+ Height 390
Suit: 
Facilities:
Activities: Find
old sawmills and
tramways
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Contact DSE CFA
District N. East
Site description
An old house site clearing with a few exotics surrounded by Messmate Stringybark and Southern Blue Gum
forested slopes. An old picnic ground - there is a wood BBQ under oak tree. A quiet but rather scruffy bush
camp, popular at weekends by groups of trailbike riders. Most sites slope, some open. Dam muddy.
6. Alexandra :- Brooks River Reserve

Type Reserve, Camp Ground   
By the Goulburn River, downstream of Alexandra.
Access from Alexandra: North-west 2k on the Maroondah Hwy [B360, B340], left (south) 1.8k down Swan Rd,
right (west) 0.7k on Brooks (Binns-McCraes) Rd (gravel), past the day area, signposted on the left.
Privacy Good: Well
off main roads,
although overlooked
by distant farms and
the site is open.
VicRoads 62 C5
Hema 42 G4
Other Rooftop's
"Marysville-Lake
Eildon" 1:100,000
Access Conventional
Size 3+ Height 195
Suit: 
Facilities:

Activities:
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Limited
Bookings No: pot
luck
Site description
A canoe landing point on the Goulburn River, well off main roads although overlooked by distant farms.
The camping area is on a level, grassed ridge well above (but with limited views of) the river. Cleared and open
with only 2 mature Red Gums there is little shade or privacy. There has been extensive planting around the
boundary which will eventually improve the ambience. Backed by cleared farms and hills. A walking track leads
down to bush covered river flats and the river.
Contact Parks Vic CFA District N. East Visit 21/03/01 Ref 96
7. Taggerty - Little River

Type Road Rest Area, Picnic Ground  
Situated 200m south of Taggerty off the Maroondah Hwy [B360] (18k S of Alexandra, 52k N of Healesville), by
the Little River.
Privacy Good: Well
off Hwy, visually &
audio
VicRoads 62 D7
Hema 42 H5 Access
Conventional Size 2-
4 Height 250
Suit: 
Facilities: 

Activities:
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Limited
Bookings No: pot
luck
Contact Murrindindi
Shire CFA District N.
East Visit 20/03/01
Ref 79
Site description
An attractive reserve which extends well back from the Maroondah Hwy to the bubbling Little River. A road
reserve which has been developed into an informal park it is well shaded by Manna Gums and mature exotics
over mown lawn and surrounded by shady trees.
Toilets which were located near the Hwy have been removed. There is now a 100m walk to the public hall up
the road.
5.3.2 Cathedral Range State Park

8 Cathedral Range Neds Gully 3.8
9 Cathedral Range Blackwood Flat closed
10 Cathedral Range Cooks Mill 4.1
11 Cathedral Range Sugarloaf Saddle 3.4
8. Cathedral Range :- Neds Gully

Type State Park, Camp Ground  
Situated behind the Cathedral Range, east of the Maroondah Hwy [B360].
Access off the Maroondah Hwy [B360] 2k south of Taggerty (NP sign): East 2.5k on Cathedral Lane, right
(south) 2.7k on the Little River Rd (gravel) to the honesty box. Car park behind bush on the left, walk-in camp
ground over swing bridge on the right.
Privacy Reasonable: Well off main roads and secluded from the tourist road by scrub.
VicRoads 62 E7
Hema 42 H4
Other Rooftop's
"Marysville-Lake Eildon"
1:100,000
Access Conventional
Size 5+ Height 300
Suit: 
Facilities:

Activities: (many
designated tracks, most
hard to very hard and
steep), rock climbing.
Firewood NO-BYO
Fees $10.20 pn Bookings
No: pot luck
Contact Parks Vic
Visit 20/03/01 Ref 840
Site description
Basically a secluded, level car park for the nearby walk-in camp ground, but with a pit toilet.
Thin shade provided by Manna Gum, Peppermint and Tea-tree. Cleared farmland to the north and surrounded
by dry sclerophyll forested hills.
The walk-in tent camp ground across the suspension bridge over the bubbling Little River is large, attractive,
grassed and well shaded. Popular with bush walkers at peak periods.
9. Cathedral Range :- Blackwood Flat

Type State Park, NO CAMPING
(south) 2.7k on the Little River Rd (gravel) to the honesty box. Continue on 1k
VicRoads 62 E7 Hema 42 H5 Other Rooftop's "Marysville-Lake Eildon" 1:100,000
Site description This site, between Neds Gully and Cooks Mill, has been closed for re-vegetation.
10. Cathedral Range :- Cooks Mill

Type State Park, Camp Ground  
(south) 2.7k on the Little River Rd (gravel) to the honesty box. Continue on 3.7k south.
Privacy Good: Well off main roads, sites scattered and semi-secluded
Site description
A pleasant old sawmill clearing (partially re-vegetated) sheltered in a forested valley near the bubbling Little
River.
There are groups of scattered sites, semi-secluded by bush and distance, designed mainly for car/tent
camping. Most sites are reasonably well shaded by Peppermint, Blackwood and Red Stringybark. The valley
area is reasonably green and lush although the surrounding rocky hills are clothed in open, dry sclerophyll
forest - mainly Peppermint and Red Stringybark.
Popular with school groups and at peak periods.
Contact ParksVic CFA District N. East Visit 20/03/01 Ref 82

VicRoads 62 E8
Hema 42 H5
Other Rooftop's
"Marysville-Lake
Eildon" 1:100,000
Access
Conventional
Size 12+ Height 365
Suit:

Facilities:

Activities: , rock
climbing.
Boundary Parking
fence
Firewood NO-BYO
Fees $10.20 pn per
site
Bookings No: pot
luck
11. Cathedral Range :- Sugarloaf Saddle

Type State Park, Camp Ground  
Situated high up the Cathedral Range, east of the Maroondah Hwy [B360].
(south) 2.7k on the Little River Rd (gravel) to the honesty box. Continue south 3.7k then steeply up 2.4k.
Also from the Buxton-Marysville Rd via Mt Margaret and Cerberus Rds, 7k steep gravel through lush forest.
Privacy Poor: roadside parking by a little used tourist road
VicRoads 62 E8
Hema 42 H5
Other Rooftop's
"Marysville-Lake
Eildon" 1:100,000
Access Dry weather
only
Size 4+ Height 765
Suit: 
Facilities:

Activities: (many
designated tracks,
most hard to very
hard and steep),
rock climbing.
Boundary Parking
fence
Fees $10.20 pn per
site
Bookings pot luck
Site description
Situated on a ridge top saddle in sub-alpine forest on the southern edge of the National Park.
Basically a parking area for bush walkers. Old camping areas now signed "no camping". The constrained
roadside parking area slopes. Very well shaded by Mountain Ash, tall Peppermint and Blackwood. Surrounded
by wet sclerophyll forest, although this quickly changes to dry sclerophyll forest to the north. There is no space
for tents (except in the day area). There is a good shelter but no facilities for fires and the tank is marked "not
for drinking". Popular at weekends as a pick-up point for hikers. An attractive site but camping is discouraged.
Warnings Can be cold and wet
12. Taggerty Rd :- Rubicon Bridge

Type Road Rest Area, Roadside
On the Taggerty-Thornton Rd [C515], 3k south of Thornton by the Rubicon Rv bridge
Privacy Poor: Open to
Hwy, visually & audio
VicRoads 62 E6 Hema
42 G5 Access Sealed
road Size 10 Height 210
Suit: 
Facilities: 

Activities:
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Limited
Site description
Elongated flat between
river and road well
shaded by mature
willows over mown
grass.
Signed NO CAMPING by
Murrindindi Shire
Visit 20/2/06 Ref 861
13. Rubicon State Forest :- Kendalls A

Type State Forest, Camp Ground  
Situated by the Rubicon Rv, south of Eldon.
Access from the Goulburn Valley Hwy [B340] at Thornton: South 3k on the Taggerty-Thornton Rd [C515], left
(south east) 5.4k on the Rubicon Rd (gravel 0.6k), left at the WP44 sign 200m down to the river flats.
Privacy Good: Well of the Rubicon Rd, many dispersed sites separated by bush
Site description
Located on pleasant extended, semi-cleared flats by the bubbling Rubicon Rv, surrounded by state forest.
An extended, level area but most sites are fenced off - suitable only for car/tent camping. Some internal tracks
are not maintained and are a little eroded. Good shade provided by Manna Gum, Red Box, Blackwood and
wattles. Popular at peak periods.
VicRoads 62 F4
Hema 42 H5
Other Rooftop's
"Marysville-Lake
Eildon"
Access Conventional
Size 5+ Height 300
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities: 
Boundary Parking
fence
Firewood Limited
Contact DSE
Alexandra (03) 5772
0200
Visit 31/03/01 Ref 312
14. Rubicon State Forest - Kendalls B

Situated by the Rubicon Rv, south of Eldon.
Access from the Goulburn Valley Hwy [B340] at Thornton: South 3k on the Taggerty-Thornton Rd [C515], left
(south east) 7.5k on the Rubicon Rd (gravel 2.6k), left 100m (WP45 sign) to the river flats. (2k past Kendalls A)
Privacy Reasonable: Overlooked through trees by the Rubicon Rd.
VicRoads 62 F6
Hema 42 H5
Other Rooftop's
"Marysville-Lake
Eildon" 1:100,000
Access Conventional
Size 5+ Height 355
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities: 
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Contact DSE
Alexandra (03) 5772
0200
Visit 20/03/01 Ref 313
Site description
Situated on a creek flat by the bubbling Rubicon River, surrounded by state forest. The level grassed sites are
well shaded by Manna Gum, Blackwood and wattles, are open to the gravelled access track and overlooked
through trees by the Rubicon Rd. Popular at peak periods.
Situated in the midst of Australia's first public hydro scheme, selected because of the high rainfall in the
forested catchment, there is regular road traffic.
15. Lake Eildon National Park :- Candlebark

Type National Park, Camp Ground 
Situated on the western edge of Lake Eildon.
Access from Alexandra [B360, B340]: East 17k up the U.T. Creek Rd then 3k down Fraser Park Rd. Left at the
Park Entrance Station approx 1.5k.
Privacy Reasonable: Off main roads but sites in close proximity.
VicRoads 62 F4
Hema 42 G5
Other Vicmap "Lake
Eildon" 1:50,000
Access Sealed Road
Size 75 Height 285
Suit: 
Facilities:
Activities:
Boundary Specific
sites
Firewood NO-BYO
Fees $15+
Bookings No: pot
luck
Contact Parks Vic
Fraser NP (03) 5772
1293
Site description
Located near the shore of Coller Bay of Lake Eildon within a large National Park, the sites offer views over
grassed creek flats (kangaroos). Probably the best of the National Park's camps for motor homes - sites are
large and level, but all are in close proximity. Recent shrub plantings may improve ambience. Thin shade from
Messmate. 3 communal wood and 1 electric BBQ. Hot showers. Patrolling ranger may collect fees. Access to
lake difficult, especially when level is low. No generators or chainsaws.
Kangaroos abound and koalas, wombats and echidnas are common. There is a large number and a wide
variety of bird species, including kookaburras, rosellas, king parrots, cockatoos, eagles and water birds.
Previously subject to gold mining and clearing for farming, the regrowth forest is relatively dry Stringybark,
Peppermint, Red Box, Candlebark and wattle. Wildflowers are prolific in season.
Boat ramp, public phone and info near rangers office 3k south.
16. Lake Eildon National Park :- Devils Cove

Type National Park, Camp Ground 
Access from Alexandra [B360, B340]: East 17k up the U.T. Creek Rd, then 3k down Fraser Park Rd. Left at the
Park Entrance Station approx 2k.
Privacy Reasonable: Off main roads but sites in close proximity.
Site description
Located by the shore of Coller Bay of Lake Eildon within a large National Park, the lightly treed sites offer some
views of the lake (if full). Most sites are in close proximity to each other, with reasonable shade. Two wood & 2
electric communal BBQs. Hot showers. Patrolling ranger may collect fees. No generators or chainsaws.
CAMP CLOSED Jan 2005 -popularity of the camps has declined - possibly due to low lake level &/or fee
increases.
VicRoads 62 F4
Hema 42 G5
Other Vicmap "Lake
Eildon" 1:50,000
Access Sealed Road
Size 80 Height 285
Suit: 
Facilities:
Activities:
Boundary Specific
sites
Firewood NO-BYO
Fees $15+
Bookings No: pot
luck
Contact Parks Vic
Fraser NP (03) 5772
1293
17. Lake Eildon National Park :- Lakeside

Type National Park, Caravan Park 
Access from Alexandra [B360, B340]: East 17k up the U.T. Creek Rd then 3k down Fraser Park Rd. Right at the
Park Entrance Station 2.7k past Stockyard Bay to near the mouth of Coller Bay.
Privacy Reasonable: Road end, but sites in close proximity.
VicRoads 62 F4
Hema 42 G5
Other Vicmap "Lake
Eildon" 1:50,000
Access Sealed Road
Size 62 Height 285
Suit: 
Facilities:

Activities:
Boundary Specific
sites
Firewood NO-BYO
Fees $15
Bookings No: Pot
luck
Contact Parks Vic Fraser NP (03) 5772 1293 CFA District N. East Visit 4/2/05 Ref 305
Site description
Located by the shore of Coller Bay of Lake Eildon within a large National Park. Most sites slope, most are best
for tent camping. Thin shade from Messmate. Pleasant aspect over lake. 1 wood, 1 electric communal BBQ. Hot
showers. Boat ramp aids popularity. No generators or chainsaws.
18. Lake Eildon :- Delatite Arm Reserve

Type State Forest, Camp Ground  
32 signed zones scattered along the southern shore of the Delatite Arm of Lake Eildon.
Access from Mansfield [B320]: South 13k on the Mansfield-Woods Point Rd [C511], right 7k on the Goughs Bay
Rd, right (north) 5.5k on Walshes Rd (which develops into Plantation Rd) (4k gravel) to the first zone (The
Orchard), a further 15k to the last.
VicRoads 62 H4
Hema 42 G5
Other Vicmap "Lake
Eildon" 1:50,000
Access Conventional
Size 350 Height 295
Privacy Poor: Most
sites in close
proximity to road.
Suit: 
Facilities:
 
Activities:
Boundary Specific
sites
Firewood NO-BYO
Fees $8 per
site/night
Bookings Required
Site description
Zones are generally similar: situated between the road and lake high water mark, most slope, grassed
(slashed) with scattered shade from exotics and plantings giving a park-like ambience. About 30 numbered
sites per zone, some close to the road. Most have pit WCs over the road. All backed by pine plantations.
Attractive if lake full (currently lake 30%, mostly grassed and shrubbed), otherwise little to do or look at.
Popular, especially over Christmas-Easter when mail bookings are required.
Warnings No fires permitted November to April
Contact Parks Vic PO Box 159 Mansfield. DSE Mansfield (03) 5775 2788 CFA District N. East Visit 11/2/05 Ref
302
19. Lake Eildon National Park :- Jerusalem Creek

Type National Park, Camp Ground 
Scattered along the southern shores of Lake Eildon.
Access from Eildon [B340]: East 9k on Jerusalem Cr Rd (sealed 7k) (Gravel section has steep pinches, corners
- not recommended for caravans). 5 signed short gravel roads on left to camps over next 1.6k
VicRoads 62 H6
Hema 42 G5
Other Vicmap "Lake
Eildon" 1:50,000
Access Conventional
Size 73 Height 285
Privacy Reasonable:
Secluded from road
but many sites in
close proximity.
Suit: 
Facilities:
Activities:
Boundary Specific
sites
Firewood NO-BYO
Fees $11 per site per
night
Bookings No: pot
luck
Contact Parks Vic
(03) 5772 1293 CFA
5/2/05 Ref 306
Site description
8 dispersed zones perched on narrow ridges
above the upper reaches of Jerusalem Inlet of
Lake Eildon. About 10 sites per zone, cut into the
hillside, most are level but some are difficult to
access. Some have lake view (if full). Each has a
wood BBQ. Light shade from Southern Blue Gum
and Peppermint with an understory of tea tree.
Surrounded by forested ridges. Tanks signed "not
for drinking". Patrolling ranger may collect fees.
No generators or chainsaws. Zone 8 closed (Feb
2005) - popularity of the camps has declined -
possibly due to low lake level &/or fee increases.
Boat ramp at nearby marina.
5.3.3 Big River (Lower) State Forest

Big River State Forest
General
(Lower)
20 Burnt Bridge 4.4
(Lower)
21 Bulldog Flat 4.1
(Lower)
22 The Pines 3.4
(Lower)
23 Big River 3.5
(Lower)
Big River State Forest Jimmy
24 3.6
(Lower) Bullocks
25 Taponga Rv 4.4
(Lower)
Big River State Forest Old Coach
26
(Lower) Rd
27 Chaffee Ck
(Lower)
28 Railway Ck
(Lower)

(Lower) - General
Located 240k NE of Melbourne in the lower valley
of the Big River as it enters Lake Eildon, on the
northern slopes of the Great Dividing Range. Sites
are accessed via the Eildon-Jamieson Road, about
30k east from Eildon
Access Sealed Road
Privacy Good, being located in the centre of a
large State Forest. Sites are popular (crowded)
over school holidays.
Site description
The entire Big River valley is covered by some of
the finest eucalypt forests in Australia.
The foothill slopes of the lower Big River support
Messmate, Mountain Grey Gum and Peppermint
with relatively little undergrowth, principally wattle
around the watercourses. Most of the forest is
regrowth following the major wildfires in 1926 and
1939.
Alluvial gold mining attracted many prospectors
between the 1850s and 1900, activity extending as
far upstream (south) as Enoch Point.
Most camp sites are small, semi-cleared, grassy
river flats.
Activities:
Contact DSE Alexandra (03) 5772 0200 CFA
District N. East
20. Big River State Forest (Lower) - Burnt Bridge
Type State Forest, Camp Ground 
On the Big River off the Eildon-Jamieson Rd, in a large bend of the Big River.
Access from Eildon: South 2k on the Goulburn Valley Hwy [B340], left (south-east) 35k on the Eildon-Jamieson
Rd (the last 2k gravel) left 300m down a signposted, relativelysteep gravelled track.
Privacy Good: well off road, but popular. Warnings: Check steep access track if wet
VicRoads 63 B7
Hema 42 H6
Other Rooftop
"Marysville-Lake
Eildon"
Access Conventional
Size 15+ Height 290
Suit: Facilities:

Activities:
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Visit 8/02/05
Ref 266
Site description
Extended, narrow, level river flats by the Big River, well shaded by Southern Blue Gum and Peppermint with
tea-tree understory secluding many sites. Popular at peak periods. Surrounded by steep forested slopes.
21. Big River State Forest (Lower) :- Bulldog Flat

Type State Forest,
Camp Ground

VicRoads 63 B7
Hema 42 H6
Other Rooftop
"Marysville-Lake
Eildon"
Access Conventional
Size 8+ Height 300

Activities:
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Contact DSE Alexandra (03) 5772 0200 CFA District N. East Visit 8/02/05 Ref 267
Situated on the Big River off the Eildon-Jamieson Rd
Rd (the last 1k gravel) (2k past the Big Rv bridge), left 300m on a gravelled track (signed Horse Camp) which
loops back to the Eildon-Jamieson Rd (signed Bulldog Flat).
Privacy Good: dispersed sites secluded from road.
Site description
Pleasant dispersed sites near the Big River, secluded by scrub, well shaded by Southern Blue Gum and
Peppermint. Most sites slope, some are grassed. Surrounded by steep forested slopes.
Also known as Horse Camping Ground, being on the National Bicentennial Horse Trail - ?flies
22. Big River State Forest (Lower) :- The Pines

Type State Forest, Camp Ground 
On the Big River off the Eildon-Jamieson Rd
Rd (1.1k past the Big Rv bridge, just after the gravel starts), left on a short gravelled track (signed). Stay right
at Y junction.
Privacy Reasonable: passing glimpse from low use road.
VicRoads 63 B7
Hema 42 H6
Other Rooftop
"Marysville-Lake
Eildon"
Size 5+ Height 300
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities:
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Contact DSE
Alexandra (03) 5772
0200
Site description
A sloping clearing by the Big River, shaded by a row of mature pines, surrounded by Peppermint forest with
tea-tree understory. Only a couple of level sites. Warn and scruffy, a rather poor camp. Surrounded by steep
forested slopes.
23. Big River State Forest (Lower) :- Big River

Type State Forest, Camp Ground 
On a large bend of the Big River off the Eildon-Jamieson Rd
Rd, left on a short gravelled access track (signed) just after the Big River bridge.
Privacy Good: secluded from low use road but popular at peak periods.
Site description
Situated in a bend of the Big River with shelved, level sites well shaded by Peppermint and tea-tree facing
timbered cliffs over the river. Popular at peak periods: worn and a bit scruffy with some muddy potholes on
access tracks.
VicRoads 63 B7
Hema 42 H6
Other Rooftop
"Marysville-Lake
Eildon"
Size 10+ Height 300
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities:
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Contact DSE
Alexandra (03) 5772
0200
Visit 7/2/05
Ref 269
24. Big River State Forest (Lower) :- Jimmy Bullocks

Type State Forest, Bush camp 
Situated at the junction of the Taponga and Big Rivers.
Access from Eildon: South 2k on the Goulburn Valley Hwy [B340], left (south-east) 31.5k on the Eildon-
Jamieson Rd, right on a short gravelled access track (signed) just after the second Taponga Rv bridge, before
the Big River bridge.
Privacy Good: secluded from road by tea-tree, but popular.
VicRoads 63 B8
Hema 42 H6 Other
Rooftop "Marysville-
Lake Eildon" Size 8+
Height 300
Suit:  Facilities:

Activities:
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Warnings Access
track overgrown with
low branches.
Site description
Shelved flats by the junction of the Big and Taponga Rivers, well shaded by Peppermint and pines with tea-tree
understory. Popular at peak periods: a little worn and scruffy. Marked on some maps as 'Lions Club Camp'
25. Big River State Forest (Lower) :- Taponga Rv
Type State Forest, Bush camp 
Situated by the Taponga Big River off the Eildon-Jamieson Rd.
Rd, left 100m on a gravelled access track (not signed, opposite the road works camp, just before the second
Taponga Rv bridge).
Privacy Good: secluded from road by tea-tree.
VicRoads 63 B8
Hema 42 H6
Other Rooftop
"Marysville-Lake
Eildon"
Size 3+ Height 310
Suit:

Facilities: 
Activities:
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Warnings Access
track overgrown
with low branches.
Site description
A large, level, cleared circuit surrounded by Peppermint forest with tea-tree understory by the rushing
Taponga Rv. Short grass, well shaded. A pleasant camp, not as popular as the other Lower Big Rv sites
possibly because it is not on the Big Rv. The first (traveling from Eildon) of the Lower Big River sites.
26. Big River State Forest (Lower) :- Old Coach Rd

Type State Forest, Bush camp 
On the Big River
Access from Eildon: east 32k on the Eildon-Jamieson Rd, just over the Big River bridge, right (south) 3.5k on
the Big River Rd (gravel, narrow, twisty), access track on the right.
VicRoads 63 C8 Hema 42 H6 Other Rooftop "Marysville-Lake Eildon" Visit not yet Ref 271
27. Big River State Forest (Lower) :- Chaffee Ck

Type State Forest, Camp Ground 
On the Big River
Access from Eildon: east 32k on the Eildon-Jamieson Rd, just over the Big River bridge, right (south) 4k on the
Big River Rd (gravel, narrow, twisty), access track on the right.
Facilities: 
VicRoads 63 C8 Hema 42 H6 Other Rooftop "Marysville-Lake Eildon" Height 360 Visit not yet Ref 272
28. Big River State Forest (Lower) - Railway Ck
On the Big River
Access from Eildon: east 32k on the Eildon-Jamieson Rd, just over the Big River bridge, right (south) 10.5k on
the Big River Rd (gravel, narrow, twisty), access track on the right.
VicRoads 63 C8 Hema 42 H6 Other Rooftop "Marysville-Lake Eildon" Access 4 wheel drive
Suit: Visit not yet Ref 274
29. Lake Eildon National Park :- O'Toole Flat

Type National Park, Bush Camp 
Situated in the ranges midway between Eildon and Jamison.
Access from Eildon [B340]: South 2k on the Goulburn Valley Hwy [B340], left (south east) 20k up the Eildon-
Jamison Rd, left(north) 0.7k on Pinnacle Track (gravel, narrow, level) (WP39 sign). Short tracks on the left and
right 200m before O'Toole Cr bridge (track then becomes 4 wheel)
Privacy Excellent: Dispersed sites in dense forest. Our preferred bush camp in the Lake Eildon NP.
VicRoads 62 H7
Hema 42 H5
Other Vicmap "Lake
Eildon" 1:50,000
Access Conventional
Size 3+ Height 530
Suit: 
Facilities:

Activities: 3.5k to
The Pinnacle, easy
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Contact Parks Vic
(03) 5772 1293
Visit 6/2/05
Ref 224
Site description
A very pleasant, quiet, green bush camp on an extensive flat high in the Torbeck Range. 3 dispersed grassed,
shaded clearings (each with 1 BBQ) in a dense forest of Peppermint, Mountain Ash, Southern Blue Gum,
Blackwood and wattles. Orchids. Kookaburras. Water in nearby bubbling creek. No generators or chainsaws.
30. Big River State Forest :- Running Creek

Type State Forest, Bush Camp 
Situated in the ranges midway beteen Eildon and Jamison.
Access from Eildon [B340]: South 2k on the Goulburn Valley Hwy [B340], left (south east) 20k up the Eildon-
Jamison Rd, right (south) 0.5k on the 15 Mile Rd, over creek (WP82), left (north) 100m, short track on left.
Privacy Good: well off main roads, secluded by bush
VicRoads 62 H7
Hema 42 H5
Other Vicmap "Lake
Eildon" 1:50,000
Access Conventional
Size 2+ Height 550
.
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities:
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Contact DSE
Site description
A very pleasant, quiet, green, bush camp beside the bubbling Running Creek high in the Torbeck Range. A
small clearing in a dense forest of Peppermint, Mountain Ash, Southern Blue Gum, Blackwood and wattles.
Orchids. Kookaburras. Well shaded. Most of site slopes.
Forest on Torbeck Range, near O’Toole Flat and

Running Creek camps
5.4 Goulburn Headwaters

1 Mansfield State Forest Running Creek Reserve 4.18
2 Mansfield State Forest Grannys Flat 4.18
3~12 Upper Goulburn Historic Area
13~31 Big River State Forest (Upper)

32 Mansfield State Forest Buttercup Creek 3.82
33 Mansfield State Forest Carters Road 3.55
34 Mansfield State Forest Craigs Hut Picnic Gr 3.55
35 Mt Buller Alpine Resort Horse Hill
37~43 Howqua Hills Historic Area
44 Alpine NP (Wabonga) Howqua 7 Mile 4.09
45 Alpine NP (Wabonga) Howqua 8 Mile 4.09
46 Upper Goulburn Historic Area Knockwood Reserve 4.00
47 Upper Goulburn Historic Area Gaffneys Creek 3.64
48 Upper Goulburn Historic Area Scott Reserve 3.82
49 Upper Goulburn Historic Area Comet Flat

1. Mansfield State Forest :- Running Creek Reserve
Type State Forest, Camp Ground .
Situated on the lower Howqua River between Mansfield and Jamieson, upstream from Howqua.
Access from Mansfield [B320]: South 23k down the Woods Point Rd [C511] to just over the Howqua Rv Bridge
(9k N of Jamieson), left (east) up the Howqua River Rd (Howquadale Rd) 8k (gravel, increasingly narrow and
twisty) to bush camp site on right after entering State Forest by Running Creek bridge, 200m up to ridge and
down signposted track to left (300m, last 50m steep) (opposite Steiners Rd)
Privacy Good: Track end but popular at peak periods.
VicRoads 63 E5
Hema 42 G6
Other Mansfield-Mt
Howitt Adventure
Map 1:100,000
Access Dry weather
only
Size 40+ Height 330
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Contact DSE 33
Highett St Mansfield
(03) 5733 0120
Site description
Pleasant camping in State Forest by the Howqua Rv near its junction with Running Creek.
A large, level river flat in open forest of Narrow-leaved Peppermint, Candlebark, Blue Gum, Manna Gum and
Stringybark, surrounded by dry foothill forest on steep slopes. Some sites grassed, some worn. Wrens,
rozellas, kookaburras, magpies and ducks abound.
2. Mansfield State Forest :- Grannys Flat

Type State Forest, Camp Ground 
Situated east of Jamieson by the Jameson River
Access from Jamieson [C511]: East 7.5k up the Jameson-Licola Rd [C486], left (nor-east) 0.7k down a
signposted track (gravel, narrow, curves) to the Jameson River.
Site description
A very pleasant, level, narrow, grassed green flat extending along the rushing Jamieson River. Shaded by
poplar, Peppermint snd wattle, surrounded by steep slopes covered in dry foothill forests of Manna Gum,
Broad-leaved Peppermint, Blue Gum and Stringybark
Start of 2 day Mitchell's Bridle Track walk/ride upstream to Wrens Flat via Quicksilver Mine and Mitchell's
Homestead (DSE Forests Notes FS0030)
Warnings Access track's last drop is very steep, potentially eroded: stop at 'Trail Bike' sign and check.
Contact Parks Vic 33 Highett St Mansfield (03) 5733 0120 CFA District N. East Visit 9/2/05 Ref 405
VicRoads 63 E6
Hema 42 H6
Other Mansfield-Mt
Howitt Adventure
Map 1:100,000
Access Dry weather
only
Size 8+ Height 345
Privacy Good: Well
off roads but popular
at peak periods
Suit: 
Facilities:

Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
5.4.2 Upper Goulburn Historic

Area

3 Upper G H A Doctors Creek Reserve 3.91
4 Upper G H A Skipworth Reserve 4.18
5 Upper G H A Kevington Hotel 4.09
6 Upper G H A Flourbag Creek 3.91
7 Upper G H A Tunnel Bend Reserve 3.73
8 Upper G H A Twelve Mile Reserve 3.27
9 Upper G H A Blue Hole 4.00
10 Upper G H A Bush Camp 3.73
11 Upper G H A Picnic Point 3.91
12 Upper G H A Snakes Reserve 3.91
Skipworth Reserve
3. Upper Goulburn Historic Area - Doctors Creek Reserve
Type Historic Area, Camp Ground 
Situated south of Jamieson by the Goulburn River.
Access from Jamieson: South 4.8k on the Mansfield-Woods Point Rd [C511], signposted on the right.
Privacy Good: Secluded from road by terrain and bush.
VicRoads 63 D7
Hema 42 H6
Access Sealed Road
Size 15 Height 310
Suit: 
Facilities: 

Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Limited
Fees $6 site/ night
Bookings No: pot
luck
Contact Parks Vic

Visit 9/2/05
Ref 406
Site description
A very pleasant, grassed (mown) green reserve sloping down to the rushing upper Goulburn River. Well
shaded by Blue Gum, Blackwood and exotics (including apples) with a park-like atmosphere. Most sites slope.
Well maintained by local committee, visiting fee collector. Surrounded by steep forested slopes.
4. Upper Goulburn Historic Area - Skipworth Reserve

Type Historic Area, Camp Ground 
VicRoads 63 D7 Hema
42 H6
Access Sealed Road
Size 50+ Height 310
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Limited
Fees $6 site/ night
Contact Parks Vic

Visit 9/2/05
Ref 407
Access from Jamieson: South 7.5k on the Mansfield-Woods Point Rd [C511] , signposted on the left.
Privacy Reasonable: Passing view from road through vegetation.
Site description
A very pleasant, grassed (mown) green reserve on level flats by the rushing upper Goulburn River. Well shaded
by Peppermint, Blue Gum, Blackwood and exotics with a park-like atmosphere. Well maintained by local
committee, visiting fee collector. Surrounded by steep forested slopes.
5. Upper Goulburn Historic Area - Kevington Hotel

Type Private land, Camp Ground 
Situated south of Jamieson by the upper Goulburn River, behind the historic Hotel.
Access from Jamieson: South 10.8k on the Mansfield-Woods Point Rd [C511], gate on the left of the hotel
Privacy Good:
Passing glimpse
from road
VicRoads 63 D7
Hema 42 H6
Access sealed road
Size 10+ Height 330
Suit: 
Facilities:

Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Limited
Fees $6 per person
per night
Bookings Possible
Contact Kevington
Hotel (03) 5777
0543
Visit 12/2/05 Ref 240

Site description
A large paddock extending down to the rushing upper Goulburn River. Green mown
grass on terraced flats. All sites level, some shaded by tall Southern Blue Gums. Hot
shower @ $2. Swimming hole. Surrounded by steep forested slopes. Adjacent to
historic hotel (oldest continuous license in Victoria)
6. Upper Goulburn Historic Area :- Flourbag Creek

Type Historic Area, Informal 
Situated south of Jamieson by the upper Goulburn River.
Access from Jamieson: South 18.3k on the Mansfield-Woods Point Rd [C511] (gravel 6.3k), on the left either
side of the Flourbag Creek bridge.
Privacy Reasonable: Passing glimpse from road
Site description
Five dispersed, small, level clearings in thick river-side forest by the rushing upper Goulburn River. Well
shaded by Southern Blue Gum, Peppermint and wattles with a dense scrub undrestory. Surrounded by steep
forested slopes. Pleasant bush camp with WC.
Contact Parks Vic
Visit 12/2/05 Ref 263
VicRoads 63 E8
Hema 42 H6
Access conventional
Size 5 Height 370
Suit: 
Facilities: 

Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
7. Upper Goulburn Historic Area :- Tunnel Bend Reserve

Type Historic Area, Camp Ground 
Access from Jamieson: South 21.2k on the Mansfield-Woods Point Rd [C511] (8k gravel), 0.7k past Tunnel
Bend, signed on the left.
Privacy Reasonable:
Passing glimpse
from nearby road.
VicRoads 63 D7
Hema 42 H6
Other Rooftop's
Woods Point-Mt
Skene Adventure
Map
Access Conventional
Size 15 Height 340
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Contact Parks Vic
Visit 12/2/05 Ref 408
Site description
A level, well treed reserve just above the rushing upper Goulburn River, very good shade from Southern Blue
Gum and Peppermint. Most sites level. A bit rough and informal; there are many vehicle tracks. Surrounded by
steep forested slopes. River diverted to permit mining in the large U bend just downstream.
8. Upper Goulburn Historic Area :- Twelve Mile Reserve
Type Historic Area, Camp Ground 
Access from Jamieson: South 21.8k on the Mansfield-Woods Point Rd [C511] (8.8k gravel) signed on the left
down a short access track.
Privacy Poor:
overlooked by road
VicRoads 63 E8
Hema 42 H6
Other Rooftop's
Woods Point-Mt
Skene Adventure
Map
Access
Conventional
Size 15 Height 360

Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Contact Parks Vic
Visit 12//2/05
Ref 409
Site description
A large, level, well treed riverside flat beside the rushing upper Goulburn River. Good shade from Southern
Blue Gum and Peppermint. Well grassed (slashed). Surrounded by steep forested slopes.
9. Upper Goulburn Historic Area :- Blue Hole

Type Historic Area, Bush Camp 
VicRoads 63 E8
Hema 42 H6 Other
Rooftop's Woods
Point-Mt Skene
Adventure Map
Access Conventional
Size 5+ Height 360
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Limited
Bookings No: pot
luck
Contact Parks Vic

Visit 12/2/05 Ref 410
Access from Jamieson: South 23k on the Mansfield-Woods Point Rd [C511] (11k Gravel), short access tracks
on the left. Privacy Good: secluded from road by vegetation
Site description
A series of dispersed riverside clearings in dense bush beside the rushing upper Goulburn River. Well shaded
by Peppermint and wattles with an understory of broom. 4 pine trees. Some access tracks 4 wheel drive -
check. Most sites level. Surrounded by steep forested slopes.
10. Upper Goulburn Historic Area - Bush Camp

Type Historic Area, Bush Camp 
Access from Jamieson: South 24.8k on the Mansfield-Woods Point Rd [C511] (gravel 12.8k), sites on the left.
Privacy Reasonable:
Passing glimpse
from road
VicRoads 63 E8
Hema 42 H6
Access conventional
Size 10+ Height 370
Suit: 
Facilities: 

Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Contact Parks Vic
Visit 12/2/05
Ref 307
Site description
A string of bushy, informal, dispersed, sites between the road and the rushing upper Goulburn River. Most
sites level and shaded by Alpine Ash, Peppermint and wattles. Surrounded by steep forested slopes. Pleasant
bush camp with WC across the road.
11. Upper Goulburn Historic Area :- Picnic Point

Access from Jamieson: South 27.5k on the Mansfield-Woods Point Rd [C511] (gravel 15.5k), on the left (sign
missing).
Privacy Reasonable: Passing glimpse from road
Site description
A small, level flat in a U bend of the rushing upper Goulburn River. Adequate shade from large Alpine Ash.
Small gravel beaches and deep pools. Surrounded by steep forested slopes. A pleasant camp.
VicRoads 63 E8
Hema 42 H6 Access
conventional Size 5
Height 380
Suit: 
Facilities: 

Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
12. Upper Goulburn Historic Area :- Snakes Reserve

Access from Jamieson: South 29.4k on the Mansfield-Woods Point Rd [C511] (17.4 k gravel), signed on the left.
Privacy Reasonable: Passing glimpse from nearby road
VicRoads 63 E8 Hema
42 H6
Other Rooftop's Woods
Point-Mt Skene
Adventure Map
Access Conventional
Size 40 Height 380
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Limited
Contact Parks Vic CFA
13/2/05
Ref 411
Site description
A pleasant, large, flat, grassed (slashed) camp beside the rushing upper Goulburn River. All sites level, most
shaded by Mountain Ash, Blackwood and wattles. Popular at peak periods. Surrounded by steep forested
slopes. The last camp before the Woods Point Rd leaves the Goulburn River.
5.4.3 Big River State Forest (Upper)

Big River State Forest (Upper) General
13 Big River State Forest (Upper) Married Mens 4.3
14 Big River State Forest (Upper) Big River Camp 3.4
15 Big River State Forest (Upper) Reids 4.5
16 Big River State Forest (Upper) Petroffs 3.6
17 Big River State Forest (Upper) Fishbone Flat 3.5
18 Big River State Forest (Upper) Stockmans Reward 4.2
19 Big River State Forest (Upper) Snowy Road 4.1
20 Big River State Forest (Upper) Miners Flat 3.3
21 Big River State Forest (Upper) Dairy Flat 4.2
22 Big River State Forest (Upper) McClelland 4.2
23 Big River State Forest (Upper) Gang Gang Gully 3.7
24 Big River State Forest (Upper) Bobuck Ridge 4.2
25 Big River State Forest (Upper) Specimen Creek 3.3
26 Big River State Forest (Upper) Frenchmans Creek 4.2
27 Big River State Forest (Upper) Peppermint Ridge 3.2
28 Big River State Forest (Upper) Vennells 4.1
29 Big River State Forest (Upper) Big Bend Creek
30 Big River State Forest (Upper) Catford
31 Big River State Forest (Upper) 25 Mile Creek
Big River State Forest (Upper) - General

The Upper Big River valley is located about 130k NE of Melbourne, 30k east of Marysville.
From Marysville head east 19k up the Cumberland [C512] (Marysville-Woods Point) Rd to the Cumberland
Junction on the Great Divide ridge.
From Warburton head northeast 42k up the Reefton Spur [C511] (Warburton-Woods Point) Rd. to the
Cumberland Junction
Thence 0.7k east on the Woods Point Rd [C511] to the Mere Junction. Turn left (north) down the Eildon-
Warburton Rd (all weather gravel) 5.9k to the first camp site (Married Mens) and a Y road junction. The
remaining sites are off the Big River Rd to the right (east), which is all weather conventional gravel gradually
deteriorating to 4-
wheel standard.
VicRoads 80 &81
Hema 42 J5&6
Other Rooftop
"Marysville-
LakeEildon"
Privacy Very good: in
a large forest off a
little used forest road.
Sites can be popular
(crowded) in summer.
Activities
Contact DSE
Alexandra (03) 5772
0200
Visit Feb 2001
Site description
The entire Big River valley is covered by some of the finest eucalypt forests in Australia. The headwaters of the
Big River support magnificent stands of Mountain and Alpine Ash with lush undergrowth. Most of the forest is
regrowth following the major wildfires in 1926 and 1939. Cattle were grazed in the forest through to the 1960s.
The Big River Road runs 25k down the valley, descending from about 600m to 420m at 25 Mile Creek. The
vegetation becomes a little drier, the terrain rougher and the road gradually deteriorates eventually to a 4-
wheel track after 25 Mile Creek.
There are 19 recognised campsites, 2 of them with facilities. Most sites are small, semi-cleared river flats.
Alluvial gold mining attracted many prospectors after the 1850s. Deep lead mining was carried out near
Stockmans Reward. A large dredge operated there in the 1920s.The Yarra Track, the original access route to
the Woods Point goldfields, crossed the Big River at Stockmans Crossing (later renamed Stockmans Reward
after gold was found there).
13. Big River State Forest (Upper) - Married Mens

VicRoads 80 H2
Hema 42 J5
Access Conventional
Size 3+ Height 610
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities

Firewood Available
Visit 27/02/01 Ref 276
Warnings Parts of the
flat may be boggy if wet
Situated by the Arnold Creek
From the Mere Junction: Turn left (north) down the Eildon-Warburton Rd (gravel) 5.9k almost to a Y road
junction. Short gravelled access track on the left (west) just before the junction..
Privacy Good: Secluded by forest, although only 100m from the road junction.
Site description
A pleasant, small, level, grassed clearing by the bubbling Arnold Creek. Well shaded by Blackwood and
Mountain Ash with an understory of Tea-tree and tree fern, surrounded by Mountain Ash and Peppermint
forest. Wrens, tree climbers and kookaburras are common.
14. Big River State Forest (Upper) - Big River Camp

Type State Forest, Bush camp  
Situated near the Arnold Creek, surrounded by forest.
From the Eildon-Warburton & Big River Rd junction: Right (E) 0.4k on the Big River Rd, camp on both sides of
the road.
Privacy Reasonable: It
is possible to get well
off the road, especially
on the south side.
VicRoads 80 H2
Hema 42 J5
Other Rooftop
"Marysville-Lake
Eildon"
Access Conventional
Size 20+ Height 610
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Visit 27/02/01 Ref 277
Site description
A large bush camp site extending from grassed clearings on both sides of the road into the surrounding forest,
especially on the south side away from the creek. The gravely ground slopes gently. Well shaded by
Blackwood, Mountain Ash and wattle. Poplars and apples are remnants of the forestry camps. Wrens, tree
climbers and kookaburras are common.
Popular with trail bikers, especially at weekends. Parts of the area are worn, reflecting constant use.
15. Big River State Forest (Upper) - Reids

Type State Forest, Bush camp  
Situated near the Arnold Creek, surrounded by forest.
From the Eildon-Warburton & Big River Rd junction: Right (E) 1.2k on the Big River Rd, left (north) 800m down
the Reids Quarry Rd to its end (gravelled, a couple of wash-outs, signposted Reeds Rd).
Site description
An attractive bush camp - the most pleasant in the Upper Big River area.
A gently sloping, grassed and shaded clearing near the bubbling Arnold Creek. Being an old house site there
are a number of exotic plants including pines, oaks and plums as well as Blackwood, wattles and Mountain Ash.
Some sites are separated by shrubs. Wrens, tree climbers and kookaburras are common. Reids does not
appear to attract trail-bike or 4-wheel enthusiasts.
The old Reid Quarry
and a small grassed
clearing is across the
creek (bridge
demolished).
Privacy Good: Well
off Big River Rd
surrounded by forest
Suit: 
(Caravans and Big Rigs
might fit: walk down
and have a look)
Facilities: 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Visit 27/02/01 Ref 278
16. Big River State Forest (Upper) - Petroffs

Situated by the Arnold Creek, surrounded by forest.
From the Eildon-Warburton & Big River Rd junction: Right (east) 2.4k on the Big River Rd, left (north) 500m
down Petroffs Rd (not maintained, overgrown) to the river.
Privacy Good: Well off
Big River Rd on an
unused track
VicRoads 80 H2
Hema 42 J5
Other Rooftop
"Marysville-Lake
Eildon"
Access Dry weather
only
Size 2 + Height 560
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Visit 28/02/01 Ref 292
Site description
Two small quiet bush camp sites well off the Big River Rd on an unused track surrounded by dense wet
sclerophyll forest.
One site right beside the bubbling Arnold Creek is deeply shaded by Blackwood and surrounded by ferns. May
flood. Access requires negotiating a couple of deep pot holes - check if wet.
The other site is a little above the creek, grassed, well shaded by Peppermint and surrounded by scrub. It is
just possible to negotiate around 4-wheel drive ruts in the road gutter.
Wrens, tree climbers, kookaburras and wallabies are common.
Petroffs Road is currently closed and not maintained because the bridge (just beyond the sites) is suspect.
17. Big River State Forest (Upper) - Fishbone Flat

From the Eildon-Warburton & Big River Rd junction: Right (east) 5.4k on the Big River Rd, left (north) at the
WP8 sign 60m to the river.
VicRoads 80 H2
Hema 42 J5
Other Rooftop
"Marysville-Lake
Eildon"
Access Conventional
Size 1+ Height 555
Privacy Poor:
Observable from the
Big River Rd
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Visit 27/02/01 Ref 293
Site description
A poor little site, observable from the Big River Rd and with a rough gravel surface. Basically a fire- fighting
water road head, being adjacent to Arnold Creek. Well shaded by Mountain Ash, Peppermint and wattles with a
Tea-tree and fern understory. Wrens, tree climbers, kookaburras and wallabies are common.
18. Big River State Forest (Upper) - Stockmans Reward

From the Eildon-Warburton & Big River Rd junction: Right (east) 7.9k on the Big River Rd, on the left (north),
just before the Big River bridge.
Privacy Reasonable: Passing glimpse from low use forestry road.
Site description
The most formal, developed of the Upper Big River sites. A reasonably sized flat at the junction of the Arnold
Creek and Big River.
Dispersed, designated, fenced parking sites each with a BBQ and tent space. All sites are level and most are
separated by bush and fenced rejuvenation areas. All are well shaded by Mountain Ash and Blackwood,
backed by steep forested slopes. Most sites can be glimpsed from the low use forestry road. Wrens, tree
climbers, kookaburras and wallabies are common.
The Yarra Track, the original access route to the Woods Point goldfields, crossed the Big River at Stockmans
Crossing (later renamed Stockmans Reward after gold was found). Alluvial gold mining attracted many
prospectors after the 1850s. Deep lead mining was carried out nearby. A large dredge operated here in the
1920s.
Popular at peak periods.
VicRoads 81 B2
Hema 44 A6
Other Rooftop
"Marysville-Lake
Eildon"
Access Conventional
Size 7+ Height 510
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities
Boundary Specific
sites
Firewood Available
Visit 27/02/01 Ref 280
19. Big River State Forest (Upper) - Snowy Road

Situated by the upper Big River, surrounded by forest.
From the Eildon-Warburton & Big River Rd junction: Right (east) 7.4k on the Big River Rd, right (south) 1.6 k
(gravelled, level, a little overgrown) to just over the WP7 bridge. Better access to sites on the right a further 50-
100m further on.
Privacy Good: 50-100m off very low use forestry road well screened by shrubs
VicRoads 81 B2
Hema 44 A6
Other Rooftop
"Marysville-Lake
Eildon"
Access Dry weather
only
Size 5+ Height 515
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Warnings Check sites

and access if wet
Visit 1/03/01 Ref 279
Site description
A secluded bush camp well off main roads by the headwaters of the Big River. Well away from the other Upper
Big River camps, the Snowy Road flats are popular with 4-wheel drivers.
Dispersed level sites, well shaded and separated by Tea-tree and Peppermint Gum, backed by steep forested
slopes. The flats may flood and the black silt can be sticky if wet. Wrens, tree climbers and kookaburras are
common.
20. Big River State Forest (Upper) - Miners Flat

Situated by the Big River, surrounded by forest.
From the Eildon-Warburton & Big River Rd junction: Right (east) 8.4k on the Big River Rd (0.5k past
Stockmans Reward), left (north) 0.5k down the Miners Flat Track (steep, eroded, dry-weather only) to its end.
Privacy Good: Well off Big River Rd, surrounded by forest.
VicRoads 81 B2
Hema 44 A6
Other Rooftop
"Marysville-Lake
Eildon"
Access Dry weather
only
Size 2+ Height 510
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Warnings Access
and site may difficult
and boggy if wet.
Visit 27/02/01
Ref 281
Site description
A small forested flat by the Big River, well off the Big River Rd and surrounded by steep forested ridges. Well
shaded by Peppermint with an understory of wattle and scattered scrub. A rather scruffy site, rutted by 4-
wheel drive vehicles. Features an informal tin shelter. Wrens, tree climbers, kookaburras and wallabies are
common.
21. Big River State Forest (Upper) - Dairy Flat

From the Eildon-Warburton & Big River Rd junction: Right (east) 8.5k on the Big River Rd (100m past Miners
Flat Track), left (north) 0.5k down the Dairy Flat Track (steep, narrow, winding) to its end.
Privacy Good: Well off Big River Rd surrounded by forest
Site description
A small forested flat beside the Big River, well off the Big River Rd and surrounded by steep forested slopes.
Well shaded by Peppermint and scattered Mountain Ash with an understory of Tea-tree, wattle and scrub.
Wrens, tree climbers, kookaburras and wallabies are common.
VicRoads 81 B2
Hema 44 A6
Other Rooftop
"Marysville-Lake
Eildon"
Access Conventional
Size 2+ Height 500
Suit:  Facilities:

Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Warnings Check
access track if wet
Visit 27/02/01
Ref 282
22. Big River State Forest (Upper) - McClelland

Type State Forest, Bush camp  
From the Eildon-Warburton & Big River Rd junction: Right (east) 9.6k on the Big River Rd (1.6k past Stockmans
Reward), left (north) 0.4k down the McClelland Track (signposted WP5, graded natural gravel) to its end.
Privacy Good: Well off Big River Rd surrounded by forest.
VicRoads 81 B2
Hema 44 A6
Other Rooftop
"Marysville-Lake
Eildon"
Access Conventional
Size 4+ Height 497
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Warnings Check
internal site tracks if
wet.
Visit 27/02/01
Ref 283
Site description
Pleasant dispersed bush camps on forested creek-side flats by the bubbling Big River. Well shaded by
Peppermint and Mountain Ash with a dense understory of Tea-tree, wattle, ferns and some grass. Surrounded
by steep forested slopes. Wrens, tree climbers, kookaburras, flies and wallabies are common. Most sites are
separated by bush although access to the most distant is rutted - check if wet. One of 2 BBQs broken
23. Big River State Forest (Upper) - Gang Gang Gully
Stockmans Reward), left (north) 0.7k down the Gang Gang Track (graded gravel) to its end.
Privacy Reasonable: Well off Big River Rd, but exposed to any visitors.
VicRoads 81 B2
Hema 44 A6
Other Rooftop
"Marysville-Lake
Eildon"
Access Conventional
Size 2 Height 490
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Warnings Do not block
fire truck access to
the river
Visit 28/02/01 Ref 284
Site description
A gravel road-end turning circle right by the Big River. Good shade (except at noon) from surrounding
Mountain Ash and Blackwood with a dense understory of wattle, tree-fern and sedge. The scrub constrains off-
road bush camping. A good wet-weather camp, being well drained and gravelled. Wrens, tree climbers,
kookaburras and wallabies are common.
24. Big River State Forest (Upper) - Bobuck Ridge

VicRoads 81 B2
Hema 44 A6
Other Rooftop
"Marysville-Lake
Eildon"
Access Conventional
Size 4+ Height 490
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Visit 28/02/01
Ref 285
Stockmans Reward), left (north) 0.8k down the Bobuck Ridge Track (gravel, narrow) to its end.
Privacy Good: Well of Big River Rd, surrounded by forest.
Site description
Pleasant semi-dispersed bush camp sites by the Big River. Well shaded by Peppermint and Mountain Ash with
wattle and scrub understory. Well off the Big River Rd surrounded by forested slopes. One BBQ. Wrens, tree
climbers, kookaburras and wallabies are common.
25. Big River State Forest (Upper) - Specimen Creek

Situated near the Big River opposite the Specimen Cr junction, surrounded by forest.
From the Eildon-Warburton & Big River Rd junction: Right (east) 12k on the Big River Rd (4.1k past Stockmans
Reward), left (north) 0.7k down the Specimen Cr Track (steep, rough, dry-weather) to its end.
Privacy Good: Well off Big River Rd surrounded by forest.
VicRoads 81 B2
Hema 44 A6
Other Rooftop
"Marysville-Lake
Eildon"
Access Dry weather
only
Size 2 Height 480
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Visit 28/02/01
Ref 286
Site description
The quiet bush camp consists of couple of small terraces cut into a ridge-end nose perched about 50m above
the Big River. Sloping, tight turning areas. Best for car/tent camping. Good shade from Peppermint with an
understory of low scrub. Surrounded by forested slopes. Wrens, tree climbers, kookaburras and wallabies are
common.
26. Big River State Forest (Upper) - Frenchmans Creek

Stockmans Reward), on the left (north) just before Frenchmans Cr bridge.
Privacy Good: Most sites secluded from the Big River Rd by forest.
Site description
Pleasant, extended river flats with dispersed groupings of sites surrounded by forested slopes. Sub-sites are
separated from each other by scrub and fenced rejuvenation areas. Most sites are secluded from the nearby
Big River Rd by forest. All sites are grassed and well shaded by Mountain Ash and Manna Gum with an
understory of wattle and scrub. Facilities include 2 BBQs and 1 WC. Wrens, tree climbers, kookaburras and
wallabies are common.
VicRoads 81 B2
Hema 44 A6
Other Rooftop
"Marysville-Lake
Eildon"
Access Conventional
Size 12+ Height 478
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities
Boundary Specific
sites
Firewood Available
Visit 28/02/01
Ref 287
27. Big River State Forest (Upper) - Peppermint Ridge

Situated near the Big River, surrounded by forest.
From the Eildon-Warburton & Big River Rd junction:
Right (east) 14.6k on the Big River Rd (0.8k past
Frenchmans Creek), left (north) 800m down
Peppermint Ridge Tk (steep, narrow, eroded – 4
wheel).
VicRoads 81 C2
Hema 44 A6
Other Rooftop "Marysville-Lake Eildon"
Access 4 wheel drive
Size 2 Height 470
Privacy Good: Well off the Big River Road surrounded
by forest
Suit: Facilities:  Activities

Firewood Available
Site description
A small, sloping forested clearing on the nose of a
ridge, perched about 30m above the Big River on
gravely soil. Quiet, being well off the Big River Road
surrounded by forest, otherwise a poor little site.
Shaded by Peppermint with low, dry scrub
undergrowth. Wrens, tree climbers, kookaburras and
wallabies are common.
Visit 28/02/01
Ref 294
28. Big River State Forest (Upper) - Vennells
Frenchmans Creek), on the left (north) just before Vennells Cr bridge and Reefton Logging Rd junction.
Privacy Reasonable: Passing glimpse from Big River Rd (which has little traffic this far down)
VicRoads 81 C2
Hema 44 A6
Other Rooftop
"Marysville-Lake
Eildon"
Access Conventional
Size 2+ Height 470
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Visit 28/02/01
Ref 288
Site description
Two small dispersed river-side flats tucked in just below the Big River Rd. Well shaded and secluded by
Peppermint and Mountain Ash with thick scrub undergrowth. Backed by steep forested slopes. Each site
features water gauge equipment. Wrens, tree climbers, kookaburras and wallabies are common. Check the
short access tracks if wet.
29. Big River State Forest (Upper) - Big Bend Creek

From the Eildon-Warburton & Big River Rd junction: Right (east) about 19.6k on the Big River Rd, on the left
(north) just by the Big Bend Creek bridge.
VicRoads 81 C2 Hema 44 A6 Other Rooftop "Marysville-Lake Eildon" Height 440
Facilities:  Activities
Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Visit not yet Ref 289
30. Big River State Forest (Upper) - Catford

From the Eildon-Warburton & Big River Rd junction: Right (east) 21.6k on the Big River Rd, on the left.
VicRoads 81 C2 Hema 44 A6 Other Rooftop "Marysville-Lake Eildon" Height 420
Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Visit not yet Ref 290
31. Big River State Forest (Upper) - 25 Mile Creek
From the Eildon-Warburton & Big River Rd junction: Right (east) about 24k on the Big River Rd, left (north)
about 700m down a ridge top track towards the Big River.
VicRoads 63 C9 Hema 42 H6 Other Rooftop "Marysville-Lake Eildon" Height 420
Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck
Site description
Bush camping by the Big River and 25 Mile Creek junction.
The Big River Rd deteriorates to 4 wheel drive about 1k further on, after crossing the 25 Mile Creek.
Warnings Check access track, especially if wet. Visit not yet Ref 291
32. Mansfield State Forest :- Buttercup Creek

Type State Forest, Bush camp 
Situated by Buttercup Creek east of Mansfield.
Access from Mansfield [B320]: East from Mansfield 28.5k on the Mount Buller [C320] Rd through Merrijig and
just through Sawmill Settlement, left (north) 5.4k on Carters Rd (gravel), left (west) 0.7k down Buttercup Rd to
the first site, 4 more sites over the next 4k, all on the right.
The alternative access by turning left off the Mount Buller [C320] Rd at 15k up the Buttercup Rd for 9k to the
first site has 2 rough fords and the road is unmaintained, although base is firm.
Privacy Reasonable:
passing view from
very low use road.
VicRoads 63 G3
Hema 42 G7
Other Mansfield-Mt
Howitt Adventure
Map
Access Dry weather
only
Size 18 Height 550
Suit: 
Facilities: 

Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Contact DSE 33 Highett St Mansfield (03) 5733 0120 CFA District N. East Visit 5/3/04 Ref 485
Site description
5 small, pleasant, grassed (short), signed clearings within State Forest between the road and creek dispersed
over 4k, shaded by Peppermint, Swamp Gum, Candlebark, Manna Gum, and Stringybark. Facing steep forested
hills with most sites backed farmland across the road to the south.
Sites (distances and numbered from Carters Rd upstream):
#5 : 0.7k, 2 sites, secluded by bush
road deteriorates, large shallow wet pot holes
#4 : 2.2k, 4 sites, WC. The most attractive site
#3 : 2.3k, 6 sites, WC. Hillside - most sites slope.
#2 : 4.0k, 4 sites, WC. Narrow, extended along road
#1 : 4.7k, 3 sites, a small grassy clearing
Warnings: Creek is water supply for Mansfield - chemical toilets preferred, alternatively locate ground toilets at
least 100m away from creek
33. Mansfield State Forest:- Carters Road

Type State Forest, Camp Ground 
Situated by Plain Creek near its junction with the Delatite Rv, between Mansfield and Mount Buller.
Access from Mansfield [B320]: East 28.5k on the Mount Buller Rd [C320] just through Sawmill Settlement, left
(north) down Carter Rd (gravel) 300m over the Delatite Rv, through the day visitor area, cross Plain Cr, signed,
gravel track on right.
Privacy Good: secluded from roads by scrub.
VicRoads 63 G3
Hema 42 G7
Other Mansfield-Mt
Howitt Adventure
Map
Access Conventional
Size 3 Height 580
Suit: 
Facilities: 

Activities Walking
track up Plain Creek
to tramway bridge
ruins, 20 minutes
return.
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Site description
A reasonably pleasant hill side clearing surrounded and shaded by Peppermint, Candlebark, Blue Gum and
Stringybark forest with an under-story of scrub near the Delatite River and Plain Creek. Most sites slope, a bit
scruffy.
34. Mansfield State Forest - Craigs Hut Picnic Gr.

Type State Forest, Picnic Ground 
Situated north of Mt Buller, just east of Mt Stirling.
Access from Mansfield [B320]: East 30k on the Mount Buller Rd [C320] to Mirimbah, left 9k up the Stirling Rd
(gravel) to Telephone Box Junction, keep left 18k on Circuit Rd (closed June-November.
Privacy Reasonable: open to low use forestry/tourist road.
VicRoads 64 A3
Hema 42 G7
Other VicMap Buller-
Stirling 1:25,000
Access Conventional
Size 2 Height 1350
Suit: 
Facilities:
Activities walk to
Craigs Hut 1.2k,
reasonable. Road tour
around Circuit Rd
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Site description
A small, remote,
roadside picnic ground in dense Alpine Ash forest. Well shaded, level. About the only level spot on the 55k
Circuit Rd around Mt Stirling - an impressive tour through sub-alpine and alpine forest (see DSE Forest Note
PS0025).
Warnings Can be very cold. Roads closed June-November
35. Mt Buller Alpine Resort :- Horse Hill

Type Reserve, Car Park 
Situated just under Mt Buller peak, east of Mansfield.
Access from Mansfield [B320]: East 45k on the Mount Buller Rd [C320] to about 1k before Mt Buller Alpine
Village. 8 car parks, most around Horse Hill
VicRoads 63 J4 Hema 42 G7 Other VicMap Buller-Stirling 1:25,000 Access Sealed Road Size Height 1450
Site description
Distinctive Mt Buller at the head of the Delatite Valley offers views over Lake Eildon to the west and the Alpine
National Park to the east. Some Village facilities (restaurant etc) open over summer
Summer provides meadows of wildflowers. Winter brings parking fees and road toll at Mirimbah
Activities 
Warnings Can be very cold, even in summer
CFA District N. East Visit not yet Ref 802
44. Alpine NP (Wabonga) :- Howqua 7 Mile

Type National Park, Camp Ground 
Situated south east of Mansfield, south of Mt Buller, by the upper Howqua River.
Access from Mansfield [B320]: East 21k on the Mount Buller Rd [C320] through Merrijig, right (south) 18k on the
Howqua Hills Rd (gravel) to Sheepyard Flat, cross the Howqua River (road now called Brocks) a further 9.7k
(becomes narrow, winding), left down signed gravel track 100m to level parking and walk-in camps, right over
small ford 600m rough, narrow, gravel track.
Privacy Good:
secluded from road
by forest and terrain.
VicRoads 63 H5
Hema 42 G7
Other Rooftop's
Mansfield-Mt Howitt
Adventure Map
Access Dry weather
Size 8+ Height 570
Suit: 
Facilities:

Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Limited
Bookings No: pot
luck
Visit 8/3/05
Ref 311
Site description
A narrow, extended riverside flat, well treed with semi-dispersed level, short grassed sites. Good shade from
Peppermint, Manna Gum, Blackwood and wattle. Surrounded by steep forested slopes - almost a gorge. A
pleasant, quiet camp although access can be difficult.
45. Alpine NP (Wabonga) - Howqua 8 Mile

Type National Park, Camp Ground 
Situated south east of Mansfield, south of Mt Buller, by the upper Howqua River.
Access from Mansfield [B320]: East 21k on the Mount Buller Rd [C320] through Merrijig, right (south) 18k on the
Howqua Hills Rd (gravel) to Sheepyard Flat, cross the Howqua River (road now called Brocks) a further 11k
(becomes narrow, winding), left down signed, steep, narrow, gravel track (closed June-October) 600m to a
small flat walk-in camps, right over small rocky ford 60m.
Privacy Good: secluded from road by forest and terrain.
VicRoads 63 H5
Hema 42 G7
Other Rooftop's
Mansfield-Mt Howitt
Adventure Map
Access Dry weather
Size 8+ Height 570
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Limited
Bookings No: pot
luck
Contact ParksVic 33 Highett St Mansfield (03) 5733 0120 CFA District N. East Visit 8/3/05 316
Site description
A relatively large clearing (an old hut site) providing a level, grassed (wallaby mown), riverside circuit. Shaded
on the edges by Peppermint, Manna Gum, Blackwood and wattle. Surrounded by steep forested slopes -
almost a gorge. A pleasant, quiet camp although access can be difficult. 4 fire pits.
46. Upper Goulburn Historic Area :- Knockwood Reserve

Type Historic Area, Camp Ground 
Access from Jamieson: South 32k on Mansfield-Woods Point Rd [C511] (20k gravel) (1k south of Knockwood
town site).
Privacy Reasonable: Passing glimpse from low use road
VicRoads 63 E8
Hema 42 H6 Other
Rooftop's Woods
Point-Mt Skene
Adventure Map
Access Conventional
Size 50+ Height 390
Suit: 
Facilities:
 Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Limited
Bookings No: pot
luck
Contact Parks Vic
Visit 13/2/05 Ref 412
Site description
A pleasant, large, level, grassed (slashed) camp beside the bubbling Gaffneys Creek. All sites level, most
shaded by Mountain Ash Peppermint, Blackwood and wattles. Surrounded by steep forested slopes. On the
National Bicentennial Horse Trail, although little sign of horses. Not as popular as other Upper Goulburn sites -
possibly because of limited fishing.
Just south of the Reserve the Mansfield-Woods Point Rd [C511] narrows and climbs steeply with many sharp
bends - not recommended for caravans or big rigs.
47. Upper Goulburn Historic Area :- Gaffneys Creek

Type Historic Area, Recreation Ground  
Situated south of Jamieson by the Gaffneys Creek.
Access from Jamieson: South 39.7k on the Mansfield-Woods Point Rd [C511] (27k gravel, 7k steep, twisty)
Privacy Poor: Overlooked by low use road.
Site description
A very small cricket ground beside the bubbling Gaffneys Creek. Level, mown grass. Little shade. Surrounded
by steep mountains in a narrow valley.
Site of the first gold discovery in the Jamieson-Walhalla goldfields, in 1859. Historic buildings. Population 8.
VicRoads 63 E9 Hema 42
H6
Other Rooftop's Woods
Point-Mt Skene
Adventure Map
Access Conventional
Size 3+ Height 510
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities

Firewood Limited
48. Upper Goulburn Historic Area - Scott Reserve

Situated south of Jamieson by the upper Goulburn River, near Woods Point.
Access from Jamieson: South 54k on the Mansfield-Woods Point Rd [C511] (42k gravel, trailers not
recommended) (2kNW of Woods Point). Well signed.
Privacy Reasonable:
overlooked by a low
use country road
VicRoads 81 E2
Hema 44 A7
Other Rooftop's
Woods Point-Mt
Skene Adventure
Map
Access Conventional
Size 8+ Height 705
Suit: 
Facilities:

Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Fees $2 site/ night
Bookings No: pot
luck
Site description An attractive green camp by the upper Goulburn River (a rushing creek). Well shaded by tall
Mountain Ash and wattles. Surrounded by steep slopes forested with Messmate. A couple of open, sunny sites.
Some sites slope. Potentially cold. Kookaburras, rosellas, finches common; lyrebirds in area.
Currently (Feb 2005) clean but maintenance lacking - grass uncut, bins removed - but fees not being charged.
Contact Parks Vic Woods Point General Store (03) 5777 8220 CFA District N. East Visit 13/2/05 Ref 414
49. Upper Goulburn Historic Area - Comet Flat
Type Historic Area, Camp Ground
Situated south of Jamieson by the upper Goulburn River, just east of Woods Point.
Access from the eastern end of Woods Point: north east 1.7k on the Johnson Hill Track (fords the river twice,
thrice to WC)
VicRoads 81 F3 Hema 44 A7 Other Rooftop's Woods Point-Mt Skene Adventure Map Access 4 wheel drive only
Size 20 Height 630
Suit: Facilities:  Activities

Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Fees $2 per site, per night Bookings No: pot luck
Site description Riverside grassed flats by the upper Goulburn River (a rushing creek), surrounded by steep
forested slopes. Potentially cold.
Contact Parks Vic Woods Point General Store (03) 5777 8220 CFA District N. East Visit not yet Ref 415
Knockwood Creek

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4.1 Lower Goulburn ........................................................................................................................................................ 2

Ref Site Sub Site Rating

2. Greens Lake Reserve

4. Shepparton State Forest

5. Nalinga – Rest Area

Warnings Check tracks after rain

CFA District N. East Visit 19/11/01

Ref Site Sub Site Rating

Warnings Can be very

2. Rushworth State Forest:- Reedy Lake

3. Mitchellstown :- Major Creek Reserve

4. Mangalore :– Taungurung Rest Area

Boundary Specific sites

5. Seymour North - Old Coach Rd Rest Area

6. Seymour North :- Grass Tree Rest Area

7. Seymour :- New Crossing Reserve B

10. Tallarook State Forest:- Freemans

11. Trawool Wildlife Reserve

Suit:  Facilities:  (canoe) Activities

Boundary Parking fence

13 Hughes Creek :- Lower

14. Hughes Creek :- Upper

15. Gooram Falls Reserve

Facilities:   Activities Walk to the Gooram falls, 1k

16. Strathbogie :- Polly McQuinnes Reserve

17. Strathbogie :- Seven Creeks

18. Strathbogie State Forest :- Kangaroo Creek

19. Strathbogie State Forest :- Lima East Creek

20. Strathbogie State Forest - James

21 Euroa :– Balmattum Rest Area

Contact Vic Roads

22 Seymour:– New Crossing Reserve

Ref Site Sub Site Rating

Big River State Forest Running Creek

2. Yea :- Limestone Bridge

3. Caveat Bushland Reserve - Reedy Cr Falls

5. Black Range State Forest - Stanley Homestead Site

6. Alexandra :- Brooks River Reserve

7. Taggerty - Little River

5.3.2 Cathedral Range State Park

Ref Site Sub Site Rating

8. Cathedral Range :- Neds Gully

9. Cathedral Range :- Blackwood Flat

10. Cathedral Range :- Cooks Mill

Contact ParksVic CFA District N. East Visit 20/03/01 Ref 82

11. Cathedral Range :- Sugarloaf Saddle

12. Taggerty Rd :- Rubicon Bridge

13. Rubicon State Forest :- Kendalls A

14. Rubicon State Forest - Kendalls B

15. Lake Eildon National Park :- Candlebark

16. Lake Eildon National Park :- Devils Cove

17. Lake Eildon National Park :- Lakeside

18. Lake Eildon :- Delatite Arm Reserve

19. Lake Eildon National Park :- Jerusalem Creek

Ref Site Sub Site Rating

Big River State Forest

21. Big River State Forest (Lower) :- Bulldog Flat

22. Big River State Forest (Lower) :- The Pines

23. Big River State Forest (Lower) :- Big River

24. Big River State Forest (Lower) :- Jimmy Bullocks

26. Big River State Forest (Lower) :- Old Coach Rd

27. Big River State Forest (Lower) :- Chaffee Ck

Suit: Visit not yet Ref 274