Gary Ayton's camping and photography wiki australia:vic

2019 camping trip

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 13:56:26 +0000

2019 camping trip see also: * southern coast of NSW - the Sapphire Coast * Snowy Mountains, NSW * Gippsland key dates * 16th, 17th wk end: sunny 27deg * 20th full moon * 2nd Mar - Georgia's 21st? * 7th Mar - new moon * 11th March return to work but Labour Day itinerary Ia via east Gippsland no van * bushfire north of Buchan has closed the Gelantiipy Rd to local traffic only

Aire River camp grounds

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:29:28 +0000

Aire River camp grounds see also: * photography and camping main index page * non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne * Johanna beach camp ground * Suggested short camping tours of Victoria's Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road Introduction * the main Aire River campgrounds are walking distance to a beach on the western part of Cape Otway near the Great Ocean Road (GOR) * there are two camp grounds near each other run by Parks Vic and each require online bookin…

Airey's Inlet

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:53:44 +0000

. Airey's Inlet see also: * Victoria's Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road introduction * ~30min from Geelong, Torquay or Lorne * Fairhaven surf beach * Split Point lighthouse c1891 * lovely beaches facing east and south * Eagle Rock * 17 hectare Eagle Rock marine sanctuary surrounds Split Point extending 300m offshore

Albury / Wodonga and district

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:40:07 +0000

Albury / Wodonga and district * * North: * to Wagga Wagga & Blue Mtns * to Canberra & Sydney * South: * * East: * * * * * * * * to Snowy Mtns via Khancoban & Thredbo * West: * see also -

Alexandra, Victoria

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 05:45:02 +0000

Alexandra, Victoria see also: * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne * photography and camping main index page Introduction * Alexandra is a central Victoria rural town on the Goulburn River just downstream of its outlet from Lake Eildon * the river is generally quite cold (as the outlet is from the deeper levels of the lake) and is often quite a fast current but one-way kayaking, small motor boats can be used

Allenvale camp ground, Lorne

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:21:17 +0000

Allenvale camp ground, Lorne see also: * photography and camping main index page * non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne * Victoria's Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road * Suggested short camping tours of Victoria's Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road Introduction * a fairly remote walk-in camp ground in a tall forest setting adjacent to a river, 230m from car park near Lorne in the Otways for those with hiking tents * bookings * ONLY for hikers, cyclists…

bushwalks in Victoria's alpine region

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 10:53:30 +0000

bushwalks in Victoria's alpine region see also: * bushwalking in Australia * Melbourne * lookouts around Melbourne * interesting heritage sites around Melbourne * Melbourne weather * bushfire safety * March flies * bush walks in the Grampians * Victoria planned burn offs - check before you go walking! * Where to walk in Victoria * selected short walks in Victoria by Bob Padula * * How far can an older person hike with average ability and a 12-14k…

Apollo Bay and the west Otway Region

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 03:04:59 +0000

Apollo Bay and the west Otway Region see also: * Victoria's Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road * waterfalls of the Otway Ranges * flora of the Otway ranges * bushwalking in Australia * Otway Ranges major weather events and floods * lorne * Airey's Inlet * short walks near the Great Ocean Road * wikipedia * introduction * 75min (90km) to the 12 Apostles * 60min (71km) to Colac * 150min (112km) to Geelong via coast or 120min (146km) via Cola…

camping options and issues for Australia Day 2026

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 07:55:37 +0000

camping options and issues for Australia Day 2026 see also: * photography and camping main index page Introduction * Australia Day 2026 public holiday falls on Monday 26th January 2026 and essentially is the last weekend of school holidays and a very popular weekend for camping although tends to be hot

Ayson's Reserve Camping Ground

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:55:50 +0000

Ayson's Reserve Camping Ground see also: * camp grounds in Victoria * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne * non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne * photography and camping main index page Introduction * large (could fit over 100 unmarked sites) free generally flat and treed camp ground along the Campaspe River suitable for tents and all vehicle types * NB. it gets quite full with grey nomads in air conditioned caravans with petro…

Ballarat and surrounds

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 04:21:13 +0000

Ballarat and surrounds * * Victoria's volcanoes * North: * see also: * Pyrenees * Bendigo & surrounds * Daylesford & surrounds * South: * see also: * Otway Ranges * East: * see also: * Melbourne * West: * * see also: * History of Australia * maps: * Ballarat region.pdf * Ballarat.pdf * Melbourne to Adelaide via Western Highway Ballarat: * official websites:

Mt Baw Baw plateau bushwalks

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 05:47:24 +0000

Mt Baw Baw plateau bushwalks see also: * best overnight bushwalks in Victoria * bushwalks in Victoria's alpine region * * * Parkweb National Park guide (pdf) introduction * Mt Baw Baw is a snow resort, the summit is 1564m * 120km east of Melbourne via Noojee either via Yarra Junction and Powelltown (takes 2hrs from Lilydale to Baw Baw) or from the south from Drouin

Beauchamp Falls camp ground

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:29:12 +0000

Beauchamp Falls camp ground see also: * photography and camping main index page * non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne * Aire River camp grounds * Victoria's Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road * Suggested short camping tours of Victoria's Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road Introduction * the Beauchamp Falls campground is an elevated site with some nice views to the west (but can be very windy) and a moderate 45min each way walk down to the Beauchamp Fall…

Bendigo and surrounds

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 06:07:18 +0000

Bendigo and surrounds * North: * * * Inglewood Wedderburn Charlton * see also - Echuca and Surrounds - distance from Bendigo: Echuca (~100km) * see also - Swan Hill & surrounds * South: * * * * see also - Daylesford & surrounds * East: * * * * see also -

Big Hill campground Otways

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:20:37 +0000

Big Hill campground Otways see also: * photography and camping main index page * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne * non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne * Victoria's Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road Introduction * well maintained 13 sites - best for overnight stays in tents and campervans - not great for caravans (Parks Vic booking required) * 430m elevation near the Mt Sabine Rd intersection with Deans Marsh-Lorne Rd

Blanket Bay camp ground, Cape Otway

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:17:08 +0000

Blanket Bay camp ground, Cape Otway see also: * non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne * Victoria's Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road * Suggested short camping tours of Victoria's Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road * photography and camping main index page Introduction * the Blanket Bay camp ground is a remote camp ground near a beach on the east coast of Cape Otway and is run by Parks Vic and thus requires Parks Vic bookings * it is likely to be very bus…

bushwalks in Victoria's Mt Bogong region near Mt Beauty and Tawonga

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 12:22:10 +0000

bushwalks in Victoria's Mt Bogong region near Mt Beauty and Tawonga see also: * bushwalking in Australia * Melbourne * lookouts around Melbourne * interesting heritage sites around Melbourne * Melbourne weather * bushfire safety * March flies * bushwalks in Victoria's alpine region * bush walks in the Grampians * Victoria planned burn offs - check before you go walking! * Where to walk in Victoria * selected short walks in Victoria by Bob Padula * …

Bright and surrounds

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 21:54:55 +0000

Bright and surrounds * * South: * * * * * East: * * * North-West: * * * see also - Wangaratta & surrounds * see also: * History of Australia * Albury-Wodonga & surrounds * Wangaratta & surrounds * maps: * Wangaratta region.pdf * Beechworth.pdf * Bright.pdf * Benalla.pdf * camping grounds: * Bright: *

Brisbane Ranges NP camping

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 02:05:13 +0000

Brisbane Ranges NP camping see also: * photography and camping main index page * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne Introduction * Brisbane Ranges National Park is a popular camping and hiking area close to Melbourne and Geelong * camp sites need to be booked online via Parks Vic website * no dogs allowed as it is a NP

Mt Buangor / Mount Cole / Langi Ghiran campgrounds and hikes

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 07:25:33 +0000

Mt Buangor / Mount Cole / Langi Ghiran campgrounds and hikes see also: * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne * non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne * photography and camping main index page Introduction * Mt Buangor State Park and Langi Ghiran State Park are north of the Western Highway just past Beaufort on the way to Ararat * in addition there is large Mount Cole State Forest with its high plateau which can be explored by overnig…

bushwalks on Victoria's Mt Buffalo

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 12:24:22 +0000

bushwalks on Victoria's Mt Buffalo see also: * bushwalking in Australia * Melbourne * lookouts around Melbourne * interesting heritage sites around Melbourne * Melbourne weather * bushfire safety * March flies * bushwalks in Victoria's alpine region * bush walks in the Grampians * Victoria planned burn offs - check before you go walking! * Where to walk in Victoria * selected short walks in Victoria by Bob Padula * * How far can an older person …

bushwalks in Victoria's Mt Buller region near Mansfield

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 11:05:12 +0000

bushwalks in Victoria's Mt Buller region near Mansfield see also: * bushwalking in Australia * Melbourne * lookouts around Melbourne * interesting heritage sites around Melbourne * Melbourne weather * bushfire safety * March flies * bushwalks in Victoria's alpine region * bush walks in the Grampians * Victoria planned burn offs - check before you go walking! * Where to walk in Victoria * selected short walks in Victoria by Bob Padula * * How far…

Maldon Mt Tarrengower Butt's Reserve camp ground

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 09:13:52 +0000

Maldon Mt Tarrengower Butt's Reserve camp ground see also: * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne * Newbridge Recreation Reserve camp ground - hot showers * Leanganook camp ground Mount Alexander * Longwood Recreation Reserve camp ground * Laanecoorie Reservoir * Cairn Curran Reservoir * Lake Eppalock Introduction * Butt's Reserve is a free campground with toilets at the base of Mt Tarrengower on the outskirts of the historic gold mining tourist town of M…

Cairn Curran Reservoir

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 06 May 2023 07:56:53 +0000

Cairn Curran Reservoir see also: * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne * Leanganook camp ground Mount Alexander * Longwood Recreation Reserve camp ground * Newbridge Recreation Reserve camp ground * Laanecoorie Reservoir * Lake Eppalock Introduction * Cairn Curran Reservoir is a water storage on the Loddon River in central Victoria up stream of the smaller Laanecoorie Reservoir * it is one of a chain of reservoirs along the Loddon River which also includ…

camp grounds in Victoria

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 11:05:49 +0000

camp grounds in Victoria see also: * photography and camping main index page * camping in Victoria * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne * non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne * non-commercial camp grounds for tents more than 4 hours from Melbourne * non-commercial camp grounds within 2 hours of Geelong Ferry to Tasmania * Victorian campgrounds allowing dogs * campgrounds near Melbourne accessible by public transport *

non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:58:57 +0000

non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne see also: * photography and camping main index page * camp grounds in Victoria * my favourite non-commercial camp grounds for tents in Victoria * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne * non-commercial camp grounds for tents more than 4 hours from Melbourne * waterholes for swimming in Victoria * Parks Victoria online booking site * photography and camping main index page * topographic maps *

non-commercial camp grounds for tents more than 4 hours from Melbourne

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 08:38:17 +0000

non-commercial camp grounds for tents more than 4 hours from Melbourne see also: * photography and camping main index page * camp grounds in Victoria * my favourite non-commercial camp grounds for tents in Victoria * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne * non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne * waterholes for swimming in Victoria * Parks Victoria online booking site * topographic maps * Melbourne's traffic conditions * Melbourne f…

non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:25:31 +0000

non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne see also: * photography and camping main index page * camp grounds in Victoria * my favourite non-commercial camp grounds for tents in Victoria * non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne * non-commercial camp grounds for tents more than 4 hours from Melbourne * campgrounds near Melbourne accessible by public transport * non-commercial camp grounds within 2 hours of Geelong Ferry to Tasmania * waterh…

non-commercial camp grounds within 2 hours of Geelong Ferry to Tasmania

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 06:28:53 +0000

non-commercial camp grounds within 2 hours of Geelong Ferry to Tasmania see also: * photography and camping main index page * camp grounds in Victoria * my favourite non-commercial camp grounds for tents in Victoria * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne * non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne * non-commercial camp grounds for tents more than 4 hours from Melbourne * campgrounds near Melbourne accessible by public transport Introduc…

Victorian campgrounds allowing dogs

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 21:23:20 +0000

Victorian campgrounds allowing dogs see also: * photography and camping main index page * camp grounds in Victoria Introduction * dogs are NOT allowed at all in most parts of National Parks and State Parks including: * Wilsons Promontory National Park - "The Prom" * Murrindindi Scenic Reserve camping * State Parks such as: * Mount Buangor and Langi Ghiran (but can take them to nearby Mt Cole eg. Chinaman's camp ground)

my favourite non-commercial camp grounds for tents in Victoria

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:01:35 +0000

my favourite non-commercial camp grounds for tents in Victoria see also: * photography and camping main index page * camp grounds in Victoria * non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne * non-commercial camp grounds for tents more than 4 hours from Melbourne * campgrounds near Melbourne accessible by public transport * bushwalks within 200km of Melbourne * best day walks in Victoria * camp fires and fire restrictions * photography and camping main index page * t…

campgrounds in Victoria with nearby MTB trails

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 14:49:19 +0000

campgrounds in Victoria with nearby MTB trails see alse: * camp grounds in Victoria * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne * non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne * non-commercial camp grounds for tents more than 4 hours from Melbourne Introduction * this is a short list of campgrounds which are near mountain track bike trails or parks Short list * Oak Forest * small camp ground adjacent to the Harcourt MTB

campgrounds near Melbourne accessible by public transport

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:31:50 +0000

campgrounds near Melbourne accessible by public transport see also: * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne * my favourite non-commercial camp grounds for tents in Victoria Introduction * this page highights camp grounds that can be walked to using public transport from Melbourne Melbourne suburbs * Discovery Park Braybrook (western suburbs)

summer holiday beach camping in Victoria

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 22:06:56 +0000

summer holiday beach camping in Victoria * see also: * camping in Australia in Summer (Dec-Feb) * camp grounds in Victoria * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne * non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne * non-commercial camp grounds for tents more than 4 hours from Melbourne * campgrounds near Melbourne accessible by public transport * camp sites with scenic views in Victoria * waterholes for swimming in Victoria * V…

camp sites with scenic views in Victoria

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 02:47:48 +0000

camp sites with scenic views in Victoria see also: * camp grounds in Victoria Introduction * most campgrounds are located in valleys adjacent to waterways or lakes, within dense forests, or in coastal areas * there are very few camp grounds in Victoria that offer a scenic mountain top view but some are listed here with variable quality views

camping in July in Victoria

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 15:00:32 +0000

camping in July in Victoria see also: * camping in Australia in Winter * keeping warm when camping or hiking Introduction * camping in July in Victoria does require some extra preparations given that: * maximum temperatures are likely to be around 8-10degC * minimum temperatures are likely to be minus 2 to plus 2degC

camping in Victoria

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 04:18:00 +0000

camping in Victoria see also: * photography and camping main index page * overnight hiking camping checklist (for hiking during daylight to a camp site, not hiking in the dark!) * best overnight bushwalks in Victoria * camping in Australia in Winter * camp grounds in Victoria * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne * non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne * non-commercial camp grounds for tents more than 4 hours from Melbourne * camp…

waterholes for swimming in Victoria

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:59:21 +0000

waterholes for swimming in Victoria see also: * heat injury, burns, heat rashes and heat illness * how to reduce your chance of drowning on your camping trip * staying cool while camping in summer * summer holiday beach camping in Victoria * photography and camping main index page Introduction * a nice waterhole or stream can really add to the camping experience, and this is why nearly all the beach camp grounds are fully booked out in summer school holidays and weekends many months in…

Cann River region - Croajingalong NP

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:48:42 +0000

Cann River region - Croajingalong NP see also: * Gippsland * Orbost region - Cape Conran, Snowy River, and Errinundra * Mallacoota and Croajingalong NP Introduction * Cann River is a small remote forest town on the Princes Highway in far east Gippsland * it is a great base to access the remote wilderness of Croajingalong National Park and local rainforests

Cumberland Falls, Otways, Victoria

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 10:31:48 +0000

Cumberland Falls, Otways, Victoria see also: * waterfalls of the Otway Ranges Introduction * these are accessed from the Cumberland River holiday park which is in a lovely setting * do not do this walk if river levels are high! * the 1st half of this walk is an easy lovely walk to Jebb's Pool - with 1-2 river crossings (you don't have to do the 2nd one to see the cascades)

Dandenong Ranges

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 07:06:03 +0000

Dandenong Ranges see also: * Yarra Valley * Warburton and surrounds * Montrose * Montrose Reserve * Kalorama * Kalorama Memorial Reserve * Forest reserve * Olinda Falls Reserve * access via Falls Rd north of Olinda from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd between Kalorama and William Ricketts *

Dandos camp ground Otways

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:29:03 +0000

Dandos camp ground Otways see also: * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne * non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne * Stevensons Falls camp ground Otways * Victoria's Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road * Suggested short camping tours of Victoria's Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road * photography and camping main index page Introduction * Dandos is a large free camp ground in a tall mountain ash forest setting on the Gellibrand…

Dargile camping ground, Heathcote-Graytown National Park

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 30 May 2024 10:44:52 +0000

Dargile camping ground, Heathcote-Graytown National Park see also: * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne * photography and camping main index page Introduction * relatively small generally sloping camp ground in a forest environment but close to a relatively busy local gravel road * 230m elevation; ~3km of good gravel road to access it;

Daylesford and surrounds

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:46:03 +0000

Daylesford and surrounds * * North: * * * see also - Bendigo & surrounds distances from Daylesford: Castlemaine, Maldon, Bendigo * South: * * * * * East: * * * * * * * * * see also - Eildon & surrounds * West:

best day walks in Victoria

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 01:37:44 +0000

best day walks in Victoria see also: * best overnight bushwalks in Victoria * photography and camping main index page Introduction * picking the best day walks is often a very individual aesthetic, however, I will try here to outline those that are reasonably accessible by car, are relatively short, and have something special to offer such as:

Delatite Arm campgrounds Lake Eildon

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 05:39:17 +0000

Delatite Arm campgrounds Lake Eildon see also: * Jamieson region camp grounds * Mansfield region campgrounds * non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne * non-commercial camp grounds for tents more than 4 hours from Melbourne * camp fires and fire restrictions * photography and camping main index page Introduction * a very popular area for campers, boating, jet skiers and fishing on the east side of Lake Eildon * its distance from Melbourne means you are more lik…

Echuca and surrounds

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 09:44:09 +0000

Echuca and surrounds * * North: * * * * South: * * * see also - Bendigo & surrounds - distance from Echuca: Bendigo (~100km) * East: * * see also - Goulburn Valley * West: * * see also - Swan Hill & surrounds - distance from Echuca: Kerang (~100km) & Swan Hill (~150km)

Edi Cutting camp ground, King River

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 10:52:50 +0000

Edi Cutting camp ground, King River see also: * photography and camping main index page * camp grounds in Victoria * my favourite non-commercial camp grounds for tents in Victoria * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne * non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne * non-commercial camp grounds for tents more than 4 hours from Melbourne * waterholes for swimming in Victoria * BOM 7 day weather for Edi Introduction * “Edi” is pronounced …

Eildon and surrounds

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:48:52 +0000

Eildon and surrounds Eildon & Surrounds * * North: * * see also - Wangaratta & surrounds * South: * Marysville and surrounds * East: * * * * West: * Goulburn Valley * see also: * History of Australia * maps: * Eildon National Park.pdf * Wangaratta region.pdf * Melbourne region.pdf Eildon: * rural town situated at the dam on Lake Eildon which is a dam of the Goulburn River

Lake Eppalock

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 06 May 2023 07:59:17 +0000

Lake Eppalock see also: * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne * Ayson's Reserve Camping Ground * Leanganook camp ground Mount Alexander * Longwood Recreation Reserve camp ground * Newbridge Recreation Reserve camp ground * Laanecoorie Reservoir * Cairn Curran Reservoir Introduction * Lake Eppalock is a very popular boating and fishing destination in central Victoria * camping is permitted only in caravan parks or on private land surrounding the lake wit…

bushwalks in Victoria's Falls Creek region

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 12:24:31 +0000

bushwalks in Victoria's Falls Creek region see also: * bushwalking in Australia * Melbourne * lookouts around Melbourne * interesting heritage sites around Melbourne * Melbourne weather * bushfire safety * March flies * bushwalks in Victoria's alpine region * bush walks in the Grampians * Victoria planned burn offs - check before you go walking! * Where to walk in Victoria * selected short walks in Victoria by Bob Padula * * How far can an older…

bushwalks in Victoria's Mt Feathertop region

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 05:04:48 +0000

bushwalks in Victoria's Mt Feathertop region see also: * bushwalking in Australia * Melbourne * lookouts around Melbourne * interesting heritage sites around Melbourne * Melbourne weather * bushfire safety * March flies * bushwalks in Victoria's alpine region * bush walks in the Grampians * bushwalks in Victoria's alpine region * Victoria planned burn offs - check before you go walking! * Where to walk in Victoria * selected short walks in Victoria by Bob Padula *

gemstone fields of Victoria

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:20:22 +0000

gemstone fields of Victoria see also: * Victoria's complex and fascinating origins and geology * photography and camping main index page * gemstones and other geological materials Introduction * if you have a Miner's Right $28pp and lasts 10 years, you can fossick in the areas outlined in note that there are a LOT of rivers and streams where you are NOT allowed to fossick according to

Gippsland

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:54:20 +0000

Gippsland * west: * * Melbourne * Mornington Peninsula * * north: * see also Warburton & surrounds * south: * east: * see also: * history of Gippsland * History of Australia * Victoria * Wilsons Promontory National Park - "The Prom" * Orbost region - Cape Conran, Snowy River, and Errinundra * The Snowy River and McKillops Bridge * Cann River region - Croajingalong NP * Mallacoota and Croajingalong NP * southern coast of NSW - the Sapphire Coast …

Goulburn Valley district

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:47:48 +0000

Goulburn Valley district * * North: * * * South: * * * * East: * see also - Wangaratta & surrounds * West: * see also - Echuca and Surrounds * see also: * History of Australia * maps: * Wangaratta region.pdf * Swan Hill region.pdf * Echuca.pdf * Yarrawonga.pdf * Melbourne to Brisbane via Newell Hway (most direct route).pdf Goulburn River * the upper Goulburn river is a lovely alpine stream which forms in the Victorian Alp…

The Grampians

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 06:59:26 +0000

The Grampians Hall's Gap township from Boroka Lookout - great spot to drive to just before sunrise! * see also: * camping in or near the Grampians * my blog post on my Grampians trip Sundial car park to Wonderland car park via The Pinnacle walk - Feb 2023 * my blog post on my Grampians trip Sundial car park to Sundial Peak lookout - Feb 2023 * my blog post on my Grampians trip Nov 2016 * my blog post on my G…

bush walks in the Grampians

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 12:41:52 +0000

bush walks in the Grampians * see also: * Grampians * camping in or near the Grampians * bushwalking in Australia * photography and camping main index page * Bush walk grading: * easy - a leisurely walk on level or undulating terrain * medium - may need to follow markers; may require some “rock-hopping” or strenuous long uphill or downhill sections

camping in or near the Grampians

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 01:38:25 +0000

camping in or near the Grampians * see also: * The Grampians * bush walks in the Grampians * my blog post on walk from Zumsteins car park to MacKenzie falls via Fish Falls * my blog post on my Grampians trip Sundial car park to Wonderland car park via The Pinnacle walk - Feb 2023 * my blog post on my Grampians trip Sundial car park to Sundial Peak lookout - Feb 2023 * my blog post on my Grampians trip Nov 2016 * my blog post on my Grampians trip Nov 2016 * Victor…

Green Hill Lakes Camping Reserve, Ararat

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:40:50 +0000

Green Hill Lakes Camping Reserve, Ararat see also: * camp grounds in Victoria * The Grampians Introduction * Green Hill Lakes camping reserve is a free camp (donation box provided at toilet block) with flush toilets, hot showers and on the southern shores of a large lake * main toilet block closed for cleaning 9-10am usually

Hammonds Road campgrounds near Aireys Inlet / Bambra

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:20:16 +0000

Hammonds Road campgrounds near Aireys Inlet / Bambra see also: * photography and camping main index page * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne * non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne * Tanners Road campground near Anglesea * Victoria's Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road * Suggested short camping tours of Victoria's Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road Introduction * there are two camp grounds in close proximity: * first fro…

bushwalks in Victoria's Mt Hotham region

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 11:19:40 +0000

bushwalks in Victoria's Mt Hotham region see also: * bushwalking in Australia * Melbourne * lookouts around Melbourne * interesting heritage sites around Melbourne * Melbourne weather * bushfire safety * March flies * bush walks in the Grampians * bushwalks in Victoria's alpine region * Victoria planned burn offs - check before you go walking! * Where to walk in Victoria * selected short walks in Victoria by Bob Padula * * How far can an older p…

bushwalks in Victoria's Mt Howitt region

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 10:39:38 +0000

bushwalks in Victoria's Mt Howitt region see also: * bushwalking in Australia * Howqua Hills / Sheepyard Flats camping area * Melbourne * lookouts around Melbourne * interesting heritage sites around Melbourne * Melbourne weather * bushfire safety * March flies * bush walks in the Grampians * bushwalks in Victoria's alpine region * Victoria planned burn offs - check before you go walking! * Where to walk in Victoria * selected short walks in Victoria by Bob Padula *

bushwalks in Victoria's Howqua Hills region near Mansfield

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 06 Feb 2016 00:32:19 +0000

bushwalks in Victoria's Howqua Hills region near Mansfield see also: * bushwalking in Australia * Melbourne * lookouts around Melbourne * interesting heritage sites around Melbourne * Melbourne weather * bushfire safety * March flies * bushwalks in Victoria's alpine region * bush walks in the Grampians * Victoria planned burn offs - check before you go walking! * Where to walk in Victoria * selected short walks in Victoria by Bob Padula * * How …

Jamieson region camp grounds

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 03:46:58 +0000

Jamieson region camp grounds see also: * non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne * non-commercial camp grounds for tents more than 4 hours from Melbourne * Mansfield region campgrounds * Delatite Arm campgrounds Lake Eildon * Howqua Hills / Sheepyard Flats camping area * camp fires and fire restrictions * photography and camping main index page Introduction * the Jamieson region is a very picturesque area south of Mansfied and offers some nice camp grounds a…

Jamieson Creek camp ground Wye River

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:16:12 +0000

Jamieson Creek camp ground Wye River see also: * photography and camping main index page * non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne * Victoria's Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road * Otway Ranges major weather events and floods * Suggested short camping tours of Victoria's Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road Introduction * the Jamieson Creek campground is an elevated site with some views over the sea from the lookout and a short drive to either Lorne or Wye Ri…

Johanna beach camp ground

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:26:04 +0000

Johanna beach camp ground see also: * photography and camping main index page * non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne * Aire River camp grounds * Victoria's Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road * Suggested short camping tours of Victoria's Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road Introduction * the Johanna beach campground is a very short walk to a wild surf beach on the western part of Cape Otway near the Great Ocean Road (GOR) * 25 camp sites run by Parks Vic …

Murray River / Gunbower Creek camping at Koondrook

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:42:11 +0000

Murray River / Gunbower Creek camping at Koondrook see also: * non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne * non-commercial camp grounds for tents more than 4 hours from Melbourne * Echuca and surrounds * Murray River camping * Murray River camping in the Tocumwal region Introduction * the small towns of Koondrook and Barham (not to be confused with Barmah Forest which is east of Echuca) lie on the Murray River almost mid-way between Echuca and Swan Hill and the area…

Kurth Kiln camp ground (not Kirth!)

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 06:30:39 +0000

Kurth Kiln camp ground (not Kirth!) see also: * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne * camp grounds in Victoria * * great Youtube overview of the camp ground * another youtube clip * a pictorial walk blog around Kurth Kiln area * Wilsons Promontory National Park - "The Prom" Introduction * 3 basic average camp areas within the Kurth Kiln Regional Park * this is the closes…

Kyneton

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 01:43:12 +0000

Kyneton see also: * Daylesford and surrounds Introduction * Kyneton is situated at an elevation of 514 metres above sea level and is located on the Calder Highway,85 kilometres from Melbourne. * train station is 91km from Melbourne on the Bendigo line * historic township - home to one of the best collections of bluestone buildings in Victoria

Laanecoorie Reservoir

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 06 May 2023 07:47:56 +0000

Laanecoorie Reservoir see also: * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne * Leanganook camp ground Mount Alexander * Longwood Recreation Reserve camp ground * Newbridge Recreation Reserve camp ground * Cairn Curran Reservoir * Lake Eppalock Introduction * Laanecoorie Reservoir is a small water storage on the Loddon River in central Victoria down stream of the large Cairn Curran Reservoir * camping is available at: * commercial camp grounds: *

Lake Elizabeth camp ground, Otways

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:41:35 +0000

Lake Elizabeth camp ground, Otways see also: * photography and camping main index page Introduction * campground on a naturally formed lake on the north side of the Otways * requires Parks Vic bookings * can have lots of mozzies and being in a rainforest, there are leeches Getting there * turn of from the tiny town of Forrest

Leanganook camp ground Mount Alexander

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:26:44 +0000

Leanganook camp ground Mount Alexander see also: * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne * Newbridge Recreation Reserve camp ground * * youtube clip * Youtube: Mt Alexander under snow Aug 2019 - an uncommon event Introduction * free camp ground near the Calder Freeway at the top of Mt Alexander, elevation 650m * 11min from Calder Freeway coming from Melbourne (take the Castlemaine …

Lerderderg campground

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 20:13:24 +0000

Lerderderg campground see also: * photography and camping main index page * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne * the Lerderderg Gorge is complex and can be formidable with many hikers getting lost if unprepared * get the new 2025 84km Daylesford to Bacchus Marsh guidebook from Introduction * free camp in a valley in a fairly remote tall forest

bushwalks in Victoria's Licola region

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:13:13 +0000

bushwalks in Victoria's Licola region see also: * bushwalking in Australia * Melbourne * lookouts around Melbourne * interesting heritage sites around Melbourne * Melbourne weather * bushfire safety * March flies * bush walks in the Grampians * bushwalks in Victoria's alpine region * Victoria planned burn offs - check before you go walking! * Where to walk in Victoria * selected short walks in Victoria by Bob Padula * Licola * 3hrs (242km) from …

Longwood Recreation Reserve camp ground

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 10 May 2024 13:27:28 +0000

Longwood Recreation Reserve camp ground see also: * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne * Leanganook camp ground Mount Alexander * Newbridge Recreation Reserve camp ground * Longwood as well as the local towns of Avenel and Euroa are subject to flooding from heavy rains in the Strathbogie Ranges which may impact the camp ground and road access in the region if major flooding occurs

Mallacoota and Croajingalong NP

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 10 Mar 2019 07:52:09 +0000

Mallacoota and Croajingalong NP see also: * Gippsland * Cann River region - Croajingalong NP * Orbost region - Cape Conran, Snowy River, and Errinundra * southern coast of NSW - the Sapphire Coast Introduction * Mallacoota is a small coastal town in far east Gippsland in Victoria of population 1,000 situated on an estuary and the eastern part of the remote wilderness of the 87,500ha Croajingalong National Park which not only consists of 100km of undeveloped remote coastline but cool tem…

Mansfield region campgrounds

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:20:02 +0000

Mansfield region campgrounds see also: * Jamieson region camp grounds * Delatite Arm campgrounds Lake Eildon * Howqua Hills / Sheepyard Flats camping area * Yea region camp grounds * non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne * non-commercial camp grounds for tents more than 4 hours from Melbourne * photography and camping main index page Introduction * Mansfield is the main regional town in this area * it is the gateway to Mt Buller snow fields as well as Mt Sti…

Marysville and surrounds

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 11:52:26 +0000

Marysville and surrounds * * north: * * see also - Eildon & surrounds * south & south-west: * see also - Yarra Valley * see also - Warburton & surrounds * see also - Dandenong Ranges * east: * * * west * see also: * History of Australia * forests * maps: * Marysville: * decimated by the Feb 2009 bushfires, much of Marysville has now been rebuilt and there is a lovely cafe and a large bakery cafe as well as a number of shops.

The Snowy River and McKillops Bridge

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 02:22:00 +0000

The Snowy River and McKillops Bridge see also: * Gippsland * Orbost region - Cape Conran, Snowy River, and Errinundra * Cann River region - Croajingalong NP * my blog post on this drive * see Introduction * 229km road tour (if you do the recommended drive circuit), full day, 4WD/AWD only but easy * this tour takes the scenic unsealed roads to Tulloch Ard (which adds an extra 1.5-2.5hrs to the trip to McKillops Bridge…

bushwalks within 200km of Melbourne

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 06:17:55 +0000

bushwalks within 200km of Melbourne see also: * best day walks in Victoria * bushwalking in Australia * short walks within 1 hour of Melbourne * short walks within 1-2 hours of Melbourne * short walks within 2-3 hours of Melbourne * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne * Melbourne * lookouts around Melbourne * interesting heritage sites around Melbourne * Melbourne weather * bushfire safety * March flies * bush walks in the Grampians * bushwalks in Vi…

Melville Caves campground, Kooyoora State Park

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:16:08 +0000

Melville Caves campground, Kooyoora State Park see also: * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne * non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne * photography and camping main index page * videos and photo blogs of Melville Caves and the walks: * my photos of the Southern Circuit walk in late August * my photos of the Eastern Circuit walk in late August * some of my infrared B&W photos of the Crystal Mine area in Sept * some of my infrar…

Melville Caves Barry's Rock area

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:26:34 +0000

Melville Caves Barry's Rock area see also: * Melville Caves campground, Kooyoora State Park * Melville Caves Southern Circuit walk * Melville Caves Eastern Circuit walk * Melville Caves Crystal Mine area Introduction * Barry's Rock is clearly signposted and adjacent to the bitumen road as you come in off the main highway * here are some infrared B&W photos to give you a taste Infrared B&W photos

Melville Caves Eastern Circuit walk

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:27:24 +0000

Melville Caves Eastern Circuit walk see also: * Melville Caves campground, Kooyoora State Park * Melville Caves Southern Circuit walk * Melville Caves Crystal Mine area * Melville Caves Barry's Rock area Introduction * eastern walk circuit * starts and finishes at the “eastern carpark” at the bottom the gravel Back Road east of the camp ground * do it CLOCKWISE for best views (the larger track at the car park)

Melville Caves Southern Circuit walk

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:27:16 +0000

Melville Caves Southern Circuit walk see also: * Melville Caves campground, Kooyoora State Park * Melville Caves Eastern Circuit walk * Melville Caves Crystal Mine area * Melville Caves Barry's Rock area * my short video on Youtube panoramic view from near McLeods lookout on the Southern walk Introduction * southern circuit track / erroneously marked Long Rock walking track (“Long Rock

Melville Caves Crystal Mine area

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:31:18 +0000

Melville Caves Crystal Mine area see also: * Melville Caves campground, Kooyoora State Park * Melville Caves Southern Circuit walk * Melville Caves Eastern Circuit walk * Melville Caves Barry's Rock area Introduction * the Crystal Mine car park is a 3min drive on a 2WD gravel road past the Melville Caves Lookout car park * in addition to the remains of the open cut quartz mine and the milky quartz tailings, there are a few unofficial unmarked and un-maintained walking tracks in the are…

Mildura and surrounds

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:02:34 +0000

Mildura and surrounds * North: * NSW * South: * Grampians * East: * Swan Hill * West: * Sth Australia * see also: * History of Australia * Murray River camping Mildura: * not many Victorians visit Mildura - it's just a bit too far from Melbourne for most and in summer it can have very hot prolonged heat waves averaging 45degC

campgrounds in Mt Disappointment / Clonbinane region

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 05:17:14 +0000

campgrounds in Mt Disappointment / Clonbinane region see also: * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne * photography and camping main index page * * Introduction * these are free camp grounds with drop toilets ~1 hour drive from Mel…

Mt Franklin reserve campground, near Daylesford

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:34:02 +0000

Mt Franklin reserve campground, near Daylesford see also: * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne * Daylesford and surrounds * Youtube: Mt Franklin under snow - an uncommon event although it does get cold there in winter! Introduction * the camp ground is a unique medium sized free camp ground inside the caldera of a dormant volcano just north of Daylesford, Vic. * as far as I am aware, it is the ONLY campground inside a well defined steep sided caldera in Vi…

Murray River camping

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:54:11 +0000

Murray River camping see also: * non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne * non-commercial camp grounds for tents more than 4 hours from Melbourne * Echuca and surrounds * Murray River / Gunbower Creek camping at Koondrook * Murray River camping in the Tocumwal region Introduction * the Murray River itself actually belongs to NSW as it forms the NSW-Vic border * Gunbower Creek is an anabranch of the Murray River which receives water from the Murray River when it …

Murrindindi Scenic Reserve camping

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:29:23 +0000

Murrindindi Scenic Reserve camping see also: * camp grounds in Victoria * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne * Yea region camp grounds * walks near Kinglake * Toolangi region * Introduction * Murrindindi Scenic Reserve is a very popular camp ground for long weekends, public holidays and school holidays - although many of the camp grounds are not great for kids as there is litt…

Newbridge Recreation Reserve camp ground

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:23:55 +0000

Newbridge Recreation Reserve camp ground see also: * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne * Leanganook camp ground Mount Alexander * Maldon Mt Tarrengower Butt's Reserve camp ground * Longwood Recreation Reserve camp ground * Laanecoorie Reservoir * Cairn Curran Reservoir * Lake Eppalock * photography and camping main index page * this camp ground on the banks of the Loddon River is subject to major flooding events from upstream heavy rainfall events * …

National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Melbourne

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 04:52:19 +0000

National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Melbourne * see also my photos of art works from: * Ian Potter Gallery NGV Federation Square - Australian painters of the 19th century * Australian art galleries * French art galleries * Danish art galleries * New York and Philadelphia art galleries * Sydney * see also my photos of Melbourne * web links: * http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/alteredland/resources/thealteredland_trail.pdf - pdf discussing landscape paintings of Victor…

National Gallery Victoria (NGV) - Ian Potter Centre at Federation Square, Melbourne

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 04:52:52 +0000

National Gallery Victoria (NGV) - Ian Potter Centre at Federation Square, Melbourne * see also my photos of famous art works from: * Art Gallery Victoria International Collection St Kilda Rd * Australian art galleries * French art galleries * Danish art galleries * New York and Philadelphia art galleries * Sydney * see also my photos of Melbourne * web links: * http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/alteredland/resources/thealteredland_trail.pdf - pdf discussing landscape…

Nillumbik - Eltham, Christmas Hills, St Andrews region

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 06:18:10 +0000

Nillumbik - Eltham, Christmas Hills, St Andrews region see also: * Victoria introduction * Nillumbik is the region north-west of Melbourne, east of Yarrambat, north of the Yarra River, west of Yarra Glen and south of the Kinglake ranges * it thus includes Eltham and north through Diamond Creek, Hurstbridge, the Christmas Hills district, St Andrews and Strathewen

birds making calls at night in Victoria

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 02:28:14 +0000

birds making calls at night in Victoria see also: * photography and camping main index page * nocturnal_animals * sound recorders * Australian bird calls: * * * Introduction * camping in Victoria can offer you are surprising variety of bird noises and calls at night which can at times interrupt your …

Notley camp ground, Whipstick, north of Bendigo

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:44:43 +0000

Notley camp ground, Whipstick, north of Bendigo see also: * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne * non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne * photography and camping main index page Introduction * free camp ground 14km north of Bendigo in the Whipstick Forest which is part of the Greater Bendigo National Park * hence horses and dogs not allowed and drones not allowed

Orbost region - Cape Conran, Snowy River, and Errinundra

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 10 Mar 2019 08:38:46 +0000

Orbost region - Cape Conran, Snowy River, and Errinundra see also: * Gippsland * The Snowy River and McKillops Bridge * Cann River region - Croajingalong NP * Mallacoota and Croajingalong NP * see Introduction * Orbost is a township 380km east of Melbourne and now bypassed by the Princes Highway in east Gippsland in Victoria * it is an important base for food, fuel, accommodation for tourists to explore the region wh…

Victoria's Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:27:55 +0000

Victoria's Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road * : * * * * * * * * Bellarine Peninsula) * * * * * * * Port Campbell, Port Fairy, Warrnambool and the famous 12 Apostles * see also: * Suggested short camping tours of Victoria's Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road * History of Australia * flora of the Otway ranges * waterfalls of the Otway Ranges * Otway Ranges major weather events and floods * websites: * Gre…

Suggested short camping tours of Victoria's Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:37:18 +0000

Suggested short camping tours of Victoria's Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road * see also: * Victoria's Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road * flora of the Otway ranges * waterfalls of the Otway Ranges * websites: * Great Ocean Road * Visit Surfcoast * Geelong information * Great Ocean Escapes * Great Ocean Road Accommodation Centre * visit Otways * Otway Coast * camping in the Otways * free camps or Parks Vic bookings: *

waterfalls of the Otway Ranges

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:24:40 +0000

waterfalls of the Otway Ranges see also: * Victoria's Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road * Apollo Bay and the west Otway Region * lorne * Otway Ranges major weather events and floods * bushwalking in Australia * how to blur water motion - waterfalls, seascapes, etc the main easily accessible waterfalls for tourists in a hurry * Erskine falls near Lorne * Hopetoun falls near Beech Forest * Triplet Falls near Beech Forest waterfalls by region

flora of the Otway ranges

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 03:32:49 +0000

flora of the Otway ranges see also: * Victoria's Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road * noxious weeds infesting Victoria introduction * the Otway Ranges is characterised by wet sclerophyll rainforests - see sclerophyll forests of Victoria for details on the types of trees wildflowers ground huggers * Acaena novae-zealandiae (Bidgee Widgee) * Billardiera longifolia (Purple appleberry)

Otway Ranges major weather events and floods

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:00:38 +0000

Otway Ranges major weather events and floods see also: * major weather events in Australia * Victoria's Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road Introduction * the highest major risks in the Otways are the frequent bushfires, mainly due to dry lightning strikes in Summer * nevertheless, the Otways are particularly exposed to incoming storms and weather systems from the Bass Strait, but the coastal areas around Lorne tend to be more impacted by Low pressure systems to the east bringing moist…

best overnight bushwalks in Victoria

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:30:29 +0000

best overnight bushwalks in Victoria see also: * bushwalking in Australia * Multi-day one way through hikes in Australia * camp sites with scenic views in Victoria * Melbourne * lookouts around Melbourne * interesting heritage sites around Melbourne * Melbourne weather * bushfire safety * March flies * bush walks in the Grampians * bushwalks in Victoria's alpine region * camping in Victoria * Victoria planned burn offs - check before you go walking! * Where to walk in Victoria *…

Parker Hill campground, Cape Otway

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:17:28 +0000

Parker Hill campground, Cape Otway see also: * non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne * Victoria's Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road * Suggested short camping tours of Victoria's Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road * photography and camping main index page Introduction * the Parker Hill camp ground is a remote camp ground near a beach on the east coast of Cape Otway and is run by Parks Vic and thus requires Parks Vic bookings * this is also part of the Gre…

bushwalks in Wilsons Promontory (The Prom)

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 14:34:56 +0000

bushwalks in Wilsons Promontory (The Prom) see also: * best overnight bushwalks in Victoria * Wilsons Promontory National Park - "The Prom" * Gippsland * Wilson's Promontory guide * Prom Country Tourism * Prom Accom * Prom Country * Parks Victoria's website * my blog post - Victoria’s famous Wilsons Promontory – the Prom – a mecca for nature tourists – an introduction * my blog post - Wilsons Prom and the Big Drift sand dunes – my first visit * my blog post - Wilsons Prom – …

a photo catalogue of selected sites at Wilsons Promontory Tidal River camp ground -

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 06:26:49 +0000

a photo catalogue of selected sites at Wilsons Promontory Tidal River camp ground - * see also: * camp grounds in Victoria * Wilsons Promontory National Park - "The Prom" * a photo catalogue of selected sites at Wilsons Promontory Tidal River camp ground - * Book a camp site at Tidal River Wilsons Prom Introduction * now that you have to CHOOSE a site when you book, you really do need to have a bit of knowledge of the site and the expected weather conditions which can make it d…

Pyrenees region

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 22:41:18 +0000

Pyrenees region typical rolling hills of the Pyrenees wine district in central west Victoria * * * * * * see also: * Victoria * Swan Hill & surrounds * Grampians * South-western Victoria * maps: * Melbourne to Adelaide via Western Highway.pdf * Horsham region.pdf * Hall's Gap.pdf * Horsham.pdf * Ararat.pdf all images on this website are copyright Gary Ayton 2006

campgrounds in Rubicon valley

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:49:46 +0000

campgrounds in Rubicon valley see also: * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne * photography and camping main index page Introduction * nice free campgrounds alongside a fast flowing mountain stream * drop toilets * limited mobile reception - may need to go back to main road * dogs allowed on leash * can be dusty in dry conditions in peak periods when there is lots of traffic on the access road

Howqua Hills / Sheepyard Flats camping area

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:43:37 +0000

Howqua Hills / Sheepyard Flats camping area see also: * non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne * * * camp fires and fire restrictions * Youtube clips: * * Youtube: The Wandering Newbie Jan 2026 * overnight hike to Bluff's Hut - 2…

short walks within 1-2 hours of Melbourne

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 06:16:49 +0000

short walks within 1-2 hours of Melbourne see also: * short walks within 2-3 hours of Melbourne * short walks within 1 hour of Melbourne * bushwalks within 200km of Melbourne * Melbourne * Melbourne weather * photography and camping main index page south-east * The Briars historic homestead and Park, Mount Martha * Mount Martha Park * Sunnyside Beach, Mornington - clothing optional * Arthur's Seat State Park, McCrae - great views and gardens, King's falls

short walks within 2-3 hours of Melbourne

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 06:17:17 +0000

short walks within 2-3 hours of Melbourne see also: * short walks within 1-2 hours of Melbourne * short walks within 1 hour of Melbourne * bushwalks within 200km of Melbourne * Melbourne * Melbourne weather * photography and camping main index page south-east * Cape Paterson beach * Eagles Nest, Inverloch * Point Smythe, Venus Bay * Walkerville * Wilsons Prom * The Big Drift sand dune east * Moondara State Park

short walks within 1 hour of Melbourne

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 02:02:10 +0000

short walks within 1 hour of Melbourne see also: * short walks within 1-2 hours of Melbourne * short walks within 2-3 hours of Melbourne * bushwalks within 200km of Melbourne * Melbourne * Melbourne weather * photography and camping main index page Most popular walks * Hanging Rock * Dandenong Ranges - Hamer woodlands, Sherbrooke forest * Mount Macedon / Camel's Hump * You Yangs * Werribee Gorge * Lerderderg Gorge

south western region of Victoria

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 10:11:05 +0000

south western region of Victoria * north: Grampians * south: * east: Otway Ranges, Anglesea, Lorne and Apollo Bay Ballarat and surrounds * west: Sth Australia see also: * History of Australia * Victoria * sites of geological significance on the Otway Coast and coast west of Cape Otway * tides are based on Portland times * accommodation: http://www.warrnamboolcam.com/portcam.htm This is the “ship-wreck coast”, where the onslaught of the Southern Ocean creates one o…

Stevensons Falls camp ground Otways

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:28:53 +0000

Stevensons Falls camp ground Otways see also: * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne * non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne * Dandos camp ground Otways * Victoria's Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road * Suggested short camping tours of Victoria's Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road * photography and camping main index page Introduction * a large free camp ground in a tall redwood tree setting on the Gellibrand River on the nor…

bushwalks in Victoria's Mt Stirling region near Mansfield

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 22:36:43 +0000

bushwalks in Victoria's Mt Stirling region near Mansfield see also: * bushwalking in Australia * Melbourne * lookouts around Melbourne * interesting heritage sites around Melbourne * Melbourne weather * bushfire safety * March flies * bushwalks in Victoria's alpine region * bushwalks in Victoria's Mt Buller region near Mansfield * bushwalks in Victoria's Howqua Hills region near Mansfield * bush walks in the Grampians * Victoria planned burn offs - check before you go walking! …

Swan Hill and surrounding areas

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 04:54:27 +0000

Swan Hill and surrounding areas * North: * nsw * South: * Bendigo & surrounds * Grampians * South-East: * Murray River / Gunbower Creek camping at Koondrook * Echuca and Surrounds * West: * Mildura and surrounds * see also: * History of Australia * Murray River camping * maps: * Wangaratta region.pdf * Swan Hill region.pdf * Echuca.pdf * Yarrawonga.pdf * Melbourne to Brisbane via Newell Hway (most direct route).pdf Swan Hill * a…

Tanners Road campground near Anglesea

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:20:06 +0000

Tanners Road campground near Anglesea see also: * photography and camping main index page * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne * non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne * Hammonds Road campgrounds near Aireys Inlet / Bambra * Victoria's Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road Introduction * Tanners Road Bend campground is in the NW part of the Otways, and 21km or 22min drive NW of Anglesea * 180m elevation; * it is one of the few f…

Teddington camp ground, Stuart Mill, Kara Kara NP

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 09:46:36 +0000

Teddington camp ground, Stuart Mill, Kara Kara NP see also: * photography and camping main index page * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne * non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne * Youtube of a caravanner at the camp ground for 2 nights (incl brief shot of Paddy Ranges camp ground) * Youtube of dirtbike riders Introduction * sits on the ban…

Murray River camping in the Tocumwal region

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 07:33:45 +0000

Murray River camping in the Tocumwal region see also: * non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne * non-commercial camp grounds for tents more than 4 hours from Melbourne * Echuca and surrounds * Murray River camping * Murray River / Gunbower Creek camping at Koondrook Introduction * the small town of Tocumwal lies on the NSW side of the Murray River almost mid-way between Echuca and Yarrawonga and the areas nearby are popular camping, fishing and boating destinati…

great holiday spots 2-4hrs drive from Melbourne

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 06:18:08 +0000

great holiday spots 2-4hrs drive from Melbourne see also: * Melbourne * bushwalks within 200km of Melbourne west * The Grampians * 252km (just under 3hrs) drive * main accommodation is at Halls Gap * great for mountain walks with views best in Spring (Sept-Oct) for wildflowers * regional wineries around Stawell, Avoca

Victoria

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 16 Feb 2020 10:39:39 +0000

Victoria * on this page: * * see also: * photographing Australian forests * western Victoria: * Ballarat and surrounds * Pyrenees * Grampians * South-western Victoria * north-western Victoria: * Swan Hill & surrounds * Mildura * northern Victoria: * Echuca and Surrounds * north-eastern Victoria: * Albury-Wodonga & surrounds * Wangaratta & surrounds * Bright & surrounds * central Victoria:

Victoria's volcanoes

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 08:49:46 +0000

Victoria's volcanoes * see also: * Daylesford and surrounds * Ballarat and surrounds * Victoria's Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road introduction * Victoria has one of the largest “young” volcano fields in the world, covering much of south-western Victoria, from the Hume Freeway region of northern Melbourne to Mt Gambier in South Australia in which there are 437 known volcanoes although all appear to be

Walhalla, Victoria

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:17:30 +0000

Walhalla, Victoria see also: * camp grounds in Victoria * Kurth Kiln camp ground (not Kirth!) Introduction * historic remote gold mining town Attractions * historic Long Tunnel gold mine with daily tours * historic buildings * start of the Australian Alps Walking Track (AAWT) which ends in Canberra

Wangaratta and districts

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:27:15 +0000

Wangaratta and districts * * North: * * * * see also - Albury-Wodonga & surrounds * South: * * * see also - Eildon & surrounds * East: * * see also - Bright & surrounds * West: * * * see also - Goulburn Valley * see also: * History of Australia * maps: * Wangaratta region.pdf * Beechworth.pdf * Bright.pdf *

Warburton and surrounds

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 06:27:42 +0000

Warburton and surrounds * * north: * * * see also: * Yarra Valley * Marysville & surrounds * south: * * east: * * west: * * see also - Dandenong Ranges * see also: * History of Australia * Wilson's Promontory guide / Prom Country Tourism Warburton: * bed & breakfast: * Forget Me Not Cottages - 5 star; 4 self-contained cottages; outdoor spa for stargazing; in-house masseuse;

Warburton's Bridge campground

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 22:14:46 +0000

Warburton's Bridge campground see also: * photography and camping main index page * non-commercial camp grounds for tents within 2 hours of Melbourne Introduction * picturesque free camp alongside the Loddon River * river can be fast flowing stream, or dry, or in flood * lots of grassy flat ground * large enough for some 30 or so sites

noxious weeds infesting Victoria

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 12:20:54 +0000

noxious weeds infesting Victoria see also: * flora of the Otway ranges * * * * * examples of common weeds in Victoria ground cover / prostrate plants * capeweed - ground cover, flowers Winter, early Spring * ca…

White womans waterhole camp ground Won Wron

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 22 May 2024 12:27:11 +0000

White womans waterhole camp ground Won Wron see also: * non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne * photography and camping main index page Introduction * nice gently sloping, slashed grass, forested (Yellow Stringybark and white trunked Mountain Grey Gums), relatively large camp site in a relative rain shadow region * 4km gravel road but 2WD accessible

Wilsons Promontory National Park - "The Prom"

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 23:32:54 +0000

Wilsons Promontory National Park - "The Prom" * see also: * camp grounds in Victoria * History of Australia * Victoria * Gippsland * photography and camping main index page * my blog post - Victoria’s famous Wilsons Promontory – the Prom – a mecca for nature tourists – an introduction * my blog post - Wilsons Prom and the Big Drift sand dunes – my first visit * my blog post - Wilsons Prom – you really need to stay overnight! Milky Way astroscapes, Mt Oberon summit sunsets…

Yarra Valley

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 11:11:12 +0000

Yarra Valley see also: * Nillumbik - Eltham, Christmas Hills, St Andrews region * Dandenong Ranges * Warburton and surrounds * Marysville and surrounds the Yarra Valley * rolling hills of wineries between the Eucalypt forests of the ranges * Yarra valley: * Visit Yarra Valley tourist information * list of wineries * weekend markets Yarra Glen / Yering / Coldstream * Yering Station winery * Victoria's 1st winery est. 1838; Yering;

Yea region camp grounds

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:29:36 +0000

Yea region camp grounds see also: * non-commercial camp grounds for tents 2-4 hours from Melbourne * non-commercial camp grounds for tents more than 4 hours from Melbourne * Murrindindi Scenic Reserve camping * Mansfield region campgrounds * Delatite Arm campgrounds Lake Eildon * Howqua Hills / Sheepyard Flats camping area * camp fires and fire restrictions * photography and camping main index page Introduction * Yea is a large regional town 1.5 hrs drive from Melbourne and is a …