Contents 8.1 Northern Ranges ...................................................................................................................................................... 2

8.1.2 Murrindindi Scenic Reserve ............................................................................................................................... 10

8.2 Mystic Mountains .................................................................................................................................................. 15

8.3 Yarra ...................................................................................................................................................................... 21

8.4 Upper Yarra ........................................................................................................................................................... 26

8.5 Southern Ranges .................................................................................................................................................... 32

8.5.2 Bunyip State Park ............................................................................................................................................... 40

8.1 Northern Ranges

Ref Site Sub Site Rating

1 Mt Disappointment State Forest Andersons Garden 4.2

2 Mt Disappointment State Forest Regular Camp 3.0

3 Mt Disappointment State Forest No 1 Camp 3.8

4 Mt Disappointment State Forest Blairs Hut 3.7

5 Mt Robertson State Forest Pheasant Ck

6 Mt Robertson State Forest Mount Robertson

7 Kinglake NP The Gums 4.6

8 West Bridge

3.2

9 Toolangi Camping & Rec Reserve

4.4

10 Toolangi State Forest Dindi Log

11 Toolangi State Forest Two Hills 3.2

12~19 Toolangi State Forest Murrindindi Scenic Reserve

Mt Disappointment State Forest :- General Situated 60k north of Melbourne via the Hume Fwy [M31], east of Wandong/Heathcote Junction via Main Mountain Rd. VicRoads 61 D7 Hema 42 H2 Access Conventional Site description Mt Disappointment (794m) was named by Hume & Hovell in 1824 after they were unable to sight Port Phillip Bay. On a clear day fine views of the Melbourne sky line are available. Mt Disappointment State Forest straddles the Great Dividing Range with a steep escarpment to the south and a descending horseshoe plateau to the north, drained by Sunday Creek to the north west. Rainfall also decreases from 1200mm per year at the Mountain to 650mm to the north. Pure stands of Mountain Ash occur in the high-rainfall high-altitude granite derived soil areas. Most of the forest is of mixed species with Mountain Grey Gum, and then Red Stringybark and Narrow-leaved Peppermint predominant as the rainfall decreases. A wide range of understory vegetation common to those species is present. Spring wildflowers are a feature.

Activities Warnings Can be cold, especially near the summit Contact DSE Broadford (03) 5784 1303 CFA District N. East Ref 73

1. Mt Disappointment S. F. :- Andersons Garden Type State Forest, Camp Ground

Situated in the Sunday Creek gully on the northern slopes of Mt Disappointment, north of Melbourne. Access from the Hume Fwy [M31] Kilmore East flyover (62k north of Melbourne, between Wandong and Broadford): East onto the Broadford-Wandong Rd, right (south) 1.5k on the Broadford-Wandong Rd, left (east) at the Waterford Park and Clonbinane signs 0.5k on Ryans Rd, right (south) 7.3k on the Clonbinane Rd (last 0.3k good gravel, now Westcott Rd), left a few metres down Harrys Nose West Rd across the bridge.

Privacy Good: Well secluded by bush and forest VicRoads 61 C7 Hema 42 H2 Other Esmap 601 C4 Access Conventional Size 5 vans, Height 310

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Boundary Parking fence Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Visit 5/10/00 Ref 77

Site description A beautiful old house site by Sunday Creek - a bubbling little stream – with grassed flats well shaded by tall white Mountain Ash surrounded by forested hills with an understory of wattle. Two level parking areas but most of the facilities (5 BBQs and 5 benches) are scattered away from the parking areas. There is a small site with 1 BBQ and a cement slab over Westcott Rd opposite the access road. Popular with motor bike campers at weekends.

2. Mt Disappointment S. F. :- Regular Camp Type State Forest, Camp Ground

Situated towards the northern side of the Mt Disappointment State Forest on the Main Mountain Rd. Access from the Hume Fwy [M31] Kilmore East flyover (62k north of Melbourne, between Wandong and Broadford): East onto the Broadford-Wandong Rd, left (north) then right (east) 12k up Spur Road (sealed 6k), (becomes the Main Mountain Rd) to site at junction with Flowerdale Road (Two Trees Rd). Alternatively, from King Lake West: North ?15k down Whittlesea Rd, about 1k past Silver Creek Rd turn left (west) about 15k up the Flowerdale Rd (gravel). Privacy Poor: constrained parking area is just off the forestry/tourist road only partially screened by trees. Best suites car/tent camping.

VicRoads 61 D7 Hema 42 H2 Other Rooftop's "Murrindindi-Tallarook" Access Conventional Size 1 van, Height 545

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Boundary Parking fence Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Visit 5/10/00 Ref 75

Site description A pleasant green grassy clearing (sloping) surrounded by Messmate, Peppermint, Mountain Ash and Blackwood forest. An old sawmill site 1890-1933.

3. Mt Disappointment S. F. :- No 1 Camp Type State Forest, Camp Ground Situated near the northern edge of the Mt Disappointment State Forest on the Flowerdale Rd. Access from the Hume Fwy [M31] Kilmore East flyover (63k north of Melbourne, between Wandong and Broadford): East onto the Broadford-Wandong Rd, left (north) then right (east) 12k up Spur Road (sealed 6k)(becomes Main Rd), left (nor-east) 1.7k on Two Trees Rd to site at junction with Flowerdale Road. Alternatively, from King Lake West: North 15k down Whittlesea-Yea Rd, about 1k past the Silver Creek Rd turn left (west) up the Flowerdale Rd (signposted Broadford Rd) 16.5k to Two Trees Rd junction. Privacy Reasonable: Off a forestry/tourist road, popular with motor bike campers Site description Three semi-dispersed large open areas on a broad plateau surrounded by forest. Extending well away from the forestry/tourist road, shaded by Messmate and Mountain Ash with wattle understory. Some large cement floor slabs remain from the old sawmill. A pleasant site but:

Facilities are limited (2 BBQ, 1 shelter).

Inter-site roads are unformed and may be boggy.

Popular with motor bike campers at weekends. Contact DSE Broadford (03)5784 1303 CFA District N. East Visit 5/10/00 Ref 74

VicRoads 61 D7 Hema 42 H2 Other Rooftop's "Murrindindi-Tallarook" Access Conventional Size 20+ Height 550

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck

4. Mt Disappointment S. F. :- Blairs Hut Type State Forest, Picnic Ground

Located north of Melbourne, east of Wandong, near Mt Disappointment. Access from the Hume Freeway [M31] Freeway Wandong flyover (55k north of Melbourne); South 2k on Epping-Kilmore Rd, cross railway line to Heathcote Junction, right (south) one block then left (east) 3k up North Mountain Rd, at Yabamac left (north-east) 7k up Main Mountain Rd, continue on 4k up Mt Disappointment Rd. Privacy Reasonable: Parking area is just off a low use forestry road.

VicRoads 61 D8 Hema 42 H2 Other Esmap 601 E11 Access Conventional Size 3 Height 705

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Boundary Parking fence Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Broadford (03)5784 1303 CFA District N. East Visit 5/10/00 Ref 76

Site description A small picturesque area, grassed and very well treed, surrounded by lush Mountain Ash forest with a thick understory of wattles. Popular picnic ground at weekends. Creek water is usually available just down the adjacent fire trail.

Blairs Hut picnic ground is near Mt Disappointment (named by Hume & Hovel in 1824 because they could not see Port Phillip Bay (Melbourne can be seen on a clear day). Being on the top of the Great Dividing Range it can be very cold at night. Warnings Situated on the boundary of the CFA Central and North Eastern Fire Ban Districts: observe restrictions of either.

5. Mt Robertson State Forest :- Pheasant Ck Type State Forest Informal/unofficial Situated North-east of Whittlesea, North-west of Kinglake, by the Pheasant Creek Access from Pheasant Cr [16k nor-west of Whittlesea, 8k nor-east of Kinglake]: 0.8k east on the Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd [C724], left (north) 2.5k on the Pheasant Cr Rd (keep left at O'Gradys Rd) VicRoads 61 F9 Hema 42 H3 Other Rooftop's "Murrindindi-Tallarook" 1:100,000 Site description "Small creek side informal site, crown land (? Mt Robertson State Forest?)" CFA District N. East Visit not yet Ref 896

6.Mt Robertson State Forest :- Mount Robertson Type State Forest, Picnic Ground

Situated North-east of Whittlesea, North-west of Kinglake, on the Mt Robertson ridge Access from Kinglake Central [20k nor-west of Whittlesea, 4k nor-east of Kinglake on the Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd [C724]: North 7k on Extons Rd (becomes Mt Robertson Rd), on the right just after entering the State Forest VicRoads 61 G9 Hema 42 H3 Other Rooftop's "Murrindindi-Tallarook" 1:100,000 Site description "Ridge top." "Large ?neglected SF, popular trail bike riding area" Historic gold mining battery 5k further north, just before Mt Robertson CFA District N. East Visit not yet Ref 897

7. Kinglake National Park :- The Gums Type National Park, Camp Ground

Situated on the northern slopes of the Great Dividing Range, north of Ringwood and Kinglake. Access: 43k north of Ringwood (32k south of Yea) via the Melba Hwy [B300], left (west) on West Bridge Rd 1.2k thence left (south-west) on Eucalyptus Rd (signposted Glenburn Rd) 2.5k (last 2k gravel). 50m after the NP northern boundary signs turn right (west) down a short narrow gravel drive to the camp. Alternatively from Kinglake (off the Healsville-Kinglake [C726] Rd): north 10k down the Glenburn Rd (6.6k gravel), (signposted as the gravel starts as Eucalyptus Rd). Privacy Very good: Very well screened by trees and thick bush from the little used forest road and other sites

VicRoads 61 H9 Hema 42 H3 Other Rooftop's "Murrindindi-Tallarook" Access Conventional Size 10 Height 295

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accessible Boundary Specific sites Firewood Available Fees $10.20 pn per site Bookings Required

Site description A very attractive green camping area by the Island Creek on the northern slopes of the Great Dividing Range. Dispersed sites around a circuit road. Good shade from tall stands of Peppermint, Alpine Ash (Woolybut) and Mountain Ash with a thick understory of wattle and sedges. The short length of parking bays restricts long rig access. Site#6 larger & near toilet. Warnings May be closed over winter. Contact Parks Vic Kinglake (03) 5786 5351 CFA District N. East Visit 18/03/00 Ref 87

8. West Bridge

Type Reserve, Bush camp

Situated by the Yea Rv at the northern base of the Great Dividing Range Access off the Melba Hwy [B300] near the 75km post, 43k N of Ringwood (32k S of Yea), turn west 100 metres on the West Bridge Rd, cross the bridge and right 5m down the access track.

Privacy Reasonable: Visually secluded from but very close to the rather noisy Melba Hwy just over the river. VicRoads 61 H9 Hema 42 H3 Other Esmap 627 A2 Access Dry weather only Size 3 Height 265

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck CFA District N. East Visit 19/03/00 Ref 242

Site description A small informal picnic/camping area on the level bank of the bubbling Yea River, with tall Mountain Ash providing ample shade. Surrounded by tall, thick wattle and Tea-tree scrub. Backed by State Forest but with a few houses nearby. Visually secluded from but very close to the rather noisy Melba Hwy just over the river. Warnings The steep, short gravelled access track may be difficult to exit if wet.

9. Toolangi Camping & Rec Reserve

Type Reserve, Camp Ground

Situated on the Great Dividing Range by the headwaters of the Yea River, just north of Toolangi Access: 400m north off the Healsville-Kinglake [C724] Rd at the Toolangi primary school, down a sealed, signposted road almost to the creek then right a few meters on good gravel to the sports reserve. Privacy Very good, unless there is a football or cricket match attracting traffic. Site description A pleasant shaded camp on creek flats by the bubbling headwaters of the Yea River. Surrounded by tall Mountain Ash forest and lush green scrub including wattles and tree ferns. Even the small oval is surrounded by dense forest. There are a couple of sites by the creek just outside the oval and a couple by the BBQ shelter shed. A very good short term camp site. An old sign suggests camping fees but phone numbers are out of date. Activities Visit nearby Forestry Discovery Centre, CJ Dennis Singing Gardens and forest

VicRoads 79 J2 Hema 37 A11 Other Esmap 627 F10 Access Sealed Road Size 4+ Height 415

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Fees $? Bookings No: pot luck Contact Toolangai Reserve Secretary (03) 5962 9282 CFA District N. East Visit 18/08/00 Ref 26

10. Toolangi State Forest :- Dindi Log Type State Forest, Bush Camp Situated East of Toolangi, south of Murrindindi Scenic Reserve Between Xylophone and Siberia Bridges, on the Dindi Log Rd. Also further east on the Survey Rd VicRoads 80 B2 Hema 42 J4 Other Rooftop's "Murrindindi-Tallarook"Height 620 Site description: "Creek-side bush camping in lush forest" Contact DSE Toolangi (03)5962 9203 CFA District N. East Visit not yet Ref 904

11. Toolangi State Forest :- Two Hills Type State Forest, Bush camp

VicRoads 61 J9 Hema 42 H3 Other Rooftop's "Murrindindi-Tallarook" Access Conventional Size 5+ Height 350

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Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Toolangi (03)5962 9203 CFA District N. East Visit 2/05/02 Ref 898 Situated on the

north-west edge of the Toolangi State Forest Access: 44k north of Lilydale via Melba Hwy [B300] (4k past Glenburn, 22k south of Yea), right (south) 5.5k up the Two Hills Rd, on the left 200m inside the State Forest, Privacy Observable from very low use forestry road Site description A reasonably level and gravelled forest clearing on a broad ridge, well shaded by Peppermint and Messmate with a low understory of scrub and bracken fern. Popular with trail bikers - can be crowded and noisy at peak periods. Some rubbish spoils a bushy site. There is a similar but smaller site 300m up Two Hills Rd just before the Marginal Rd junction. There are 3 other similar camp sites to the east- see Rooftop's "Murrindindi-Tallarook" map

The Gums camp

8.1.2 Murrindindi Scenic Reserve

Ref Sub Site Rating

12 Suspension Bridge 4.1

13 Blackwood & Pine Tree 4.1

14 SEC Bridge 4.4

15 Water Gauge 3.6

16 The Ferns 3.5

17 Bull Creek 4.0

Murrindindi Scenic Reserve :- General Situated towards the northern edge of the Toolangi State Forest, on the northern slopes of the Great Dividing Range, 80k NW of Melbourne. Access: 46k north of Lilydale via Melba Hwy [B300] to Devlin Bridge (20k south of Yea), then 5.2k east on the Murrindindi Rd, continue east then south 3.4k on the Wilhelmina Falls Rd (gravel) to the Information Board. VicRoads 62 A8 Hema 42 H4 Other Toolangi-Black Range Forest Map Access Conventional Privacy Good: State forest well off main roads but can be popular in school holidays Site description The Murrundindi Reserve features excellent bush, river-side camping, 2 waterfalls, walking tracks and saw milling relics. The Toolangi State Forest covers the northern slopes of the Great Dividing Range (Victoria Range) between the Melba [B300] and Maroondah [B360] Highways. Most of the forest was destroyed by the 1939 fires, but feature tall Mountain Ash and thick rainforest in the high-altitude high-rainfall granite derived soils, with Messmate, Mountain gray Gum, Red Stringybark and Narrow-leaved Peppermint on the dryer, lower, northern slopes. On the Southern edge of the Toolangi State Forest (access via the Healesville-Kinglake Rd) is:

A. Toolangi Village; strawberries, C.J.Dennis's (poet & saw miller) home 1908-1938 and Forest Discovery Centre

B. Wirrawilla Rainforest Walk: 15 minute wheelchair track through myrtle trees covered in moss and ferns, situated in green rainforest at about 900m under Mount Tanglefoot (located off Myers Creek Rd on Sylvia Creek Rd, 8k E of Toolangi). Access north to Murrindindi Reserve via forest drive (30k).

C. Mount St. Leonard (1028m) lookout: stunning views but involves a 1.6k (45min) walk up the access road from the locked gate on the Monda Road (located 12k from Toolangi, 4k S of Wirrawilla Rainforest Walk).

Activities Contact DSE Toolangi (03) 5962 9203 CFA District N. East Visit 18/08/00 Ref 89

12. Murrindindi Scenic Reserve :- Suspension Bridge Type State Forest, Camp Ground

Situated towards the northern edge of the Toolangi State Forest, Access: 46k north of Lilydale via Melba Hwy [B300] to Devlin Bridge (20k south of Yea), then 5.2k east on the Murrindindi Rd, continue east then south 3.4k on the Wilhelmina Falls Rd (gravel) to the Information Board, camp site behind the Information Board.

Privacy Reasonable VicRoads 62 A8 Hema 42 H4 Other Rooftop's "Murrindindi-Tallarook" Access Conventional Size 10+ Height 280

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to Mt Despair and Wilhelmina Falls Boundary Parking fence Firewood Available Fees $5.50 car/night Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Toolangi (03)5962 9203 CFA District N. East Visit 18/08/00 Ref 90

Site description River flats shaded by Messmate, Mountain Grey Gum, Red Stringybark, Narrow-leaved Peppermint, Blackwood and wattles. Surrounded by steep forested slopes. Much of the original camping area is now fenced off, providing grassed flats for games and wallabies. This is the most developed Murrindindi site and the only one with disabled facilities. Wombats, kookaburras, wrens and kurrajongs are common and friendly.

13. Murrindindi Scenic Reserve :- Blackwood & Pine Tree Type State Forest, Camp Ground

Situated towards the northern edge of the Toolangi State Forest, Access: 46k north of Lilydale via Melba Hwy [B300] to Devlin Bridge (20k south of Yea), then 5.2k east on the Murrindindi Rd, continue east then south 3.4k on the Wilhelmina Falls Rd (gravel) to the Information Board, then 0.2k to Blackwood and a further 0.2k to Pine Tree

VicRoads 62 A8 Hema 42 H4 Other Rooftop's "Murrindindi-Tallarook" Access Conventional Size 32+ Height 290

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to Wilhelmina Falls Boundary Specific sites Firewood Available Fees $5.50 car/night Bookings No: pot luck Privacy Good

Site description Semi-dispersed camping on narrow river flats well shaded by Messmate, Mountain Grey Gum, Red Stringybark, Narrow-leaved Peppermint, Blackwood and wattles. Sites are partially designated by logs and fences, to

provide some bush between groups of sites. Wombats, kookaburras wrens and kurrajongs are common and friendly. Pine Tree is named after 2 cypress pines near the entry track Visit 18/08/00 Ref 91

14. Murrindindi Scenic Reserve :- SEC Bridge Type State Forest, Camp Ground

Situated towards the northern edge of the Toolangi State Forest, Access: 46k north of Lilydale via Melba Hwy [B300] to Devlin Bridge (20k south of Yea), then 5.2k east on the Murrindindi Rd, continue east then south 3.4k on the Wilhelmina Falls Rd (gravel) to the Information Board, then 0.6k to the signposted access bridge (by a small picnic ground) across to the camp.

Privacy Good: VicRoads 62 B8 Hema 42 H4 Other Rooftop's "Murrindindi-Tallarook" Access walk-in only Size 10+ Height 310

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Fees $5.50 site/night Bookings No: pot luck Visit 18/08/00 Ref 721

Site description Semi-dispersed sites on attractive river flats well shaded by mature Messmate, Mountain Grey Gum, Red Stringybark, Narrow-leaved Peppermint, Blackwood and wattles. Dispersed sites are partially designated by logs and fences, to provide some bush between groups of sites. Wombats, kookaburras, wrens and kurrajongs are common and friendly. This site is across the river from the road. (The bridge is currently [August 2000] closed, forcing walk-in access only. There are no plans to repair the bridge.)

15. Murrindindi Scenic Reserve :- Water Gauge Type State Forest, Camp Ground

Situated towards the northern edge of the Toolangi State Forest, Access: 46k north of Lilydale via Melba Hwy [B300] to Devlin Bridge (20k south of Yea), then 5.2k east on the Murrindindi Rd, continue east then south 3.4k on the Wilhelmina Falls Rd (gravel) to the Information Board, then 3.3k to the signposted access track on the left. Privacy Good Site description Semi-dispersed sites on river flats shaded by mature Messmate, Mountain Grey Gum, Red Stringybark, Narrow-leaved Peppermint, Blackwood and wattles. Surrounded by steep forested slopes. Sites are grouped and partially designated by logs and fences, to provide some bush between groups. Some sites are overlooked by the adjacent forestry/tourist road. Wombats, kookaburras wrens and kurrajongs are common and friendly. Warnings Access tracks may be boggy when wet Visit 18/08/00 Ref 723

VicRoads 62 B8 Hema 42 H4 Other Rooftop's "Murrindindi-Tallarook" Access Conventional Size 8+ Height 330

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Fees $5.50 car/night Bookings No: pot luck

16. Murrindindi Scenic Reserve :- The Ferns Type State Forest, Camp Ground Situated towards the northern edge of the Toolangi State Forest Access: 46k north of Lilydale via Melba Hwy [B300] to Devlin Bridge (20k south of Yea), then 5.2k E on the Murrindindi Rd, continue east then south 3.4k on the Wilhelmina Falls Rd (gravel) to the Information Board, then

4.5k to the signposted access track on the left. Privacy Good VicRoads 62 B8 Hema 42 H4 Other Rooftop's "Murrindindi-Tallarook" Access Conventional Size 10+ Height 330

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Fees $5.50 car/night Bookings No: pot luck Visit 18/08/00 Ref 722

Site description Dispersed clearings on a thickly forested hillside slope above the Murrindindi Rv. Sites are scattered along a winding, narrow access track, to provide some bush between most. Many sites slope. All are well shaded by mature Messmate, Mountain Grey Gum, Red Stringybark, Narrow-leaved Peppermint, Blackwood and wattles. Tree ferns are found in the nearby gully. Wombats, kookaburras, wrens and kurrajongs are common.

17. Murrindindi Scenic Reserve :- Bull Creek Type State Forest, Camp Ground

Situated towards the northern edge of the Toolangi State Forest, Access: 46k north of Lilydale via Melba Hwy [B300] to Devlin Bridge (20k south of Yea), then 5.2k east on the Murrindindi Rd, continue east then south 3.4k on the Wilhelmina Falls Rd (gravel) to the Information Board, then 4.7k to the signposted access track on the left.

Privacy Good VicRoads 62 B8 Hema 42 H4 Other Rooftop's "Murrindindi-Tallarook" Access Conventional Size 20+ Height 340

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to nearby Murrindindi Cascades

Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Fees $5.50 car/night Bookings No: pot luck Visit 18/08/00 Ref 92

Site description Dispersed clearings on thickly forested hillside slopes above the Murrindindi River. Well shaded by mature Messmate, Mountain Grey Gum, Red Stringybark, narrow-leaved Peppermint, Blackwood and wattles. Sites are scattered along a winding, narrow access track, providing ample bush between most. The slope of many sites may limit use by campervans. Wombats, kookaburras, wrens and kurrajongs are common and friendly. This is the most remote and only Murrindindi site where dogs are permitted.

Blackwood camp

8.2 Mystic Mountains

Ref Site Sub Site Rating

1 Buxton Silver Gum Reserve

3.5

2 Marysville State Forest Keppels 3.8

3 Lake Mountain Snowy Hill Playground 3.8

4 Marysville State Forest Paradise Plains

5 Marysville State Forest Athols Abbey

6 Marysville State Forest Taggerty River Recreation Area

7 Marysville State Forest Wilkes Creek

8 Marysville State Forest Acheron 3.7

9 Marysville State Forest Feiglin 3.5

10 Marysville State Forest Somers Park 3.8

11 Dom Dom Saddle

3.8

1. Buxton Silver Gum Reserve

Type Reserve, Roadside Situated By the Maroondah Hwy [B360] 28k north of Healesville, 2.2k south of Buxton Privacy Poor: 100m off highway but within sight and sound through open woodland.

VicRoads 62 C9 Hema 42 H4 Other Rooftop's "Marysville-Eildon" Access Sealed Road Size 4+ Height 275

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Boundary Parking fence Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic CFA District N. East Visit 19/03/01 Ref 841

Activities An easy, level 10 minute walk to the stand of Buxton Silver Gum. An easy, level 10 minute walk through bush to the Acheron Rv. Site description A pleasant, level, gravelled and grassed (mown) road rest area, well shaded by Narrow-leaved Peppermint. This is a parking area to a large bushland reserve which incorporates a stand of the rare Buxton Silver Gum - a type of swamp gum. Consequently the outlook away from the road is quite pleasant.

2. Marysville State Forest :- Keppels Type State Forest, Bush camp

Situated by Keppels Creek just south of the Cathedral Range. Access from Buxton on the Maroondah Hwy [B360] (30k north of Healsville, 32k south of Alexandra): South-east 3.6k on the Buxton-Marysville Rd [C508], left (nor-east) 2.5k up Keppels Lane (Mt Margaret Rd) (gravel), left (north) 300 metres down the Cerberus Rd to a small, attractive picnic ground, cross the bridge, continue 200m to the old mill site on the right.

VicRoads 62 E9 Hema 42 H5 Other Rooftop's "Marysville-Lake Eildon" Access Conventional Size 2-6 Height 425

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Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck

Privacy Good: Adjacent to little used forest road (southern access to Cathedral Range SP). Site description A pleasant, small grassed clearing in lush, green forest near a clear mountain stream (Keppel Creek). Being an old hillside sawmill site the ground is broken - there are only a couple of level sites. Well shaded by wattles and surrounded by lush, wet sclerophyll forest - white trunked Manna Gum and Mountain Ash. A 4-wheel track at the back of the site leads 200m to a very secluded, small level site by an attractive dam and the bubbling Keppel Creek. Cerberus Rd climbs steeply through wet sclerophyll forest to Sugarloaf Saddle in Cathedral Range State Park. The Mt Margaret Road (dry weather gravel) eventually becomes the Lady Talbot Drive and descends to Marysville through beach forest, past waterfalls and picnic grounds. Contact DSE Marysville (03)5963 35555 CFA District N. East Visit 19/03/01 Ref 84

3. Lake Mountain :- Snowy Hill Playground Type Reserve, Car Park

Situated just below the Lake Mt summit, east of Marysville. Access from Marysville: East 10k up the Marysville-Woods Point Rd [C512, C513] to Snowy Junction , left (north-east) 8.2k up the Lake Mountain Rd [C512], signposted on the right. Privacy Good: The second, upper, car park is secluded from the tourist road by terrain and bush.

VicRoads 80 F2 Hema 37 A14 Other Vicmap "Marysville-Lake Mt" Access Sealed Road Size 20+ Height 1300

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: Contact Alpine Resort Commission (03) 5962 3242 CFA District N. East Visit 2/03/01 Ref 828 Warnings Expect cold weather, especially at night

Activities Bush walking on the various cross-country ski trails north of Gerratys. Walking trail from Snowy Hill - Lake Mt (1483) - Marysville Lookout - Gerratys (4k, 2hr; easy)

Site description Two large, sealed, level car parks surrounded by Snow Gums with a Visitor Shelter located between. Open with limited shade to a few sites provided by some large Messmate Stringybark. Surrounded by trees and bush. Rather disappointing, open sites in a very scenic alpine area. Camping is permitted (except at Gerratys) out of the snow season, but the Visitor Shelter may be locked.

4. Marysville State Forest :- Paradise Plains Type State Forest, Bush camp Situated high in the headwaters of the Stevenson River, south east of Marysville, just below the Great Dividing Range ridge. Access from Marysville: East 9k up the Marysville-Woods Point Rd [C511] (towards Lake Mountain). Just after crossing Tommys Bend Creek take Tommys Bend Rd right (south) ?6.5k(gravel). VicRoads 80 E2 Hema 37 A13 Access Dry weather only Size Unlimited Height 950 Privacy Excellent: Well off main roads high in a quiet forest

Facilities: Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Site description A high alpine plain surrounded by tall shining Gum, Mountain Ash forest and beech groves. "Many good camp sites in quiet serene beauty" "Lovely grassy flats sheltered by silver wattles and tall trees" Water is available in a creek to the south, but there is no track Warnings Closed by snow in winter Contact DSE Marysville (03)5963 35555 CFA District N. East Visit not yet Ref 419

5. Marysville State Forest :- Athols Abbey Type State Forest, ?Check In the Marysville State Forest by the Taggerty River. Access from Marysville [C512): North east ?6k up Lady Talbot Drive (gravel), on left VicRoads 80 E2 Hema 42 H5 Other Vicmap "Marysville-Lake Mountain" Access Conventional Height 520 Site description "A former logging campsite salvaging Mountain Ash after the 1939 fires. Now a pleasant picnic and camping ground" Contact DSE Marysville (03)5963 35555 CFA District N. East Visit not yet Ref 431

6. Marysville State Forest :- Taggerty River Recreation Area Type State Forest, ?Check In the Marysville State Forest by the Taggerty River. Access from Marysville [C512]: North east ?2.5k up Lady Talbot Drive (gravel), on the left VicRoads 80 E2 Hema 42 H5 Other Vicmap "Marysville-Lake Mountain" Access Conventional Height 400 Site description "Equipped with BBQ and picnic facilities on the banks of the Taggerty River. Camping is permitted" Contact DSE Marysville (03)5963 35555 CFA District N. East Visit Ref 432

7. Marysville State Forest :- Wilkes Creek Type State Forest, ?Check Situated just south of Marysville Access off the Marysville Rd [C512] via the Anderson Mill Rd, a short track upstream on the west bank of Wilkes Creek VicRoads 80 D2 Hema 37 A13 Other Rooftop's Yarra Valley-Bunyip Height 540 Site description "Bicentennial Trail designated horse camp area" Contact DSE Marysville (03)5963 35555 CFA District N. East Visit not yet Ref 903

8. Marysville State Forest :- Acheron Type State Forest,

Bush camp

VicRoads 80 D3 Hema 37 A13 Other Rooftop's "Marysville-Lake Eildon" Access Sealed Road Size 10 Height 390

Suit: Facilities:

Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck

Situated off the Acheron Way south-east of Marysville, north of Warburton. Access off the Maroondah Hwy [B360] at St Fillans (9k SW of Marysville, 25k N of Healesville): East 200m on the Marysville Rd [C512], right (south) 4k on the Acheron Way [C507], left (east) down the Granton Road (WP22 sign) (gravel) 300 metres almost to the Acheron River, clearing on the right. Privacy Good: Reasonably well off little used forestry/tourist road Site description Bush camping on flats near the little Acheron River. Located in a small clearing surrounded by lush forest. Well shaded by white trunked Manna Gum, Mountain Ash and a few Peppermint with a dense understory of wattles and ferns. The site may be muddy or wheel rutted. Located on the Bicentennial Horse Trail. The Acheron Way is a beautiful 38k forest drive over the Great Dividing Range, a good gravel road (narrow and twisty, well graded but not recommended for caravans or large rigs). Contact DSE Marysville (03)5963 35555 CFA District N. East Visit 20/03/01 Ref 88

9. Marysville State Forest :- Feiglin Type State Forest, Bush camp

Situated off the scenic Acheron Way south-east of Marysville, north of Warburton. Access off the Maroondah Hwy [B360] at St Fillans (9k SW of Marysville, 25k N of Healesville): East 200m on the Marysville Rd [C512], right (south) 8.3k on the Acheron Way [C507], left (east) 300m on Feiglin Rd (gravel) across the Acheron River, short track on the right. Alternatively: 26k from Warburton (14k gravel over the Acheron Gap): a very scenic, graded, but winding road; not recommended for buses or caravans. Privacy Reasonable: Passing glimpse from forestry road

VicRoads 80 D3 Hema 37 B13 Other Rooftop's "Yarra Valley-Bunyip" Access Conventional Size 2+ Height 450

Suit:

Facilities:

Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Marysville (03)5963 35555 CFA District Central Visit 2/03/01 Ref 826

Site description A rather scruffy site in a beautiful forest valley. An old sawmill site with many relics littering the area but providing a firm, bumpy gravelled circuit. Well shaded by Blackwood and wattles. Exotics include hydrangea. Most of the clearing is covered in long grass which is now being overgrown by blackberry. Looks out over Acheron River tree-ferns and surrounding forested slopes. Logs were originally winched down from the Great Dividing Range to the east (Lowering Gear Track). The Feiglin Road is new. The Feiglin campsite might be acceptable if log trucks are not operating and throwing up dust. Warnings On the boundary of the CFA Fire Ban North-East and Central Districts; observe restrictions of either

10. Marysville State Forest :- Somers Park Type State Forest, Bush camp

Situated by the scenic Acheron Way south-east of Marysville, north of Warburton. Access off the Maroondah Hwy [B360] at St Fillans (9k SW of Marysville, 25k N of Healesville): East 200m on the Marysville Rd [C512], right (south) 13k on the Acheron Way [C507], small clearing on the right. Alternatively: 23k from Warburton (14k gravel over the Acheron Gap): a very scenic, graded, but winding road; not recommended for buses or caravans. Privacy Poor: Adjacent to Acheron Way (low use tourist road) with minimal bush screening VicRoads 80 D4 Hema 37 B13 Other Rooftop's "Yarra Valley-Bunyip" Access Sealed Road Size 2+ Height 535

Suit: Facilities: Activities

Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Site description A small, grassed, level clearing in dense wet sclerophyll forest by the Acheron Way. Good shade. Short track to the tree-fern lined Acheron River across the road. An historic picnic area which now has no facilities and is overgrown. Contact DSE Marysville (03)5963 35555 CFA District Central Visit 2/03/01 Ref 827

11. Dom Dom Saddle

Type State Forest, Informal/unofficial

Situated on the Great Dividing Range between Healesville and Buxton. Access from Healseville: Northeast 15k on the Maroondah Hwy [B360] to the ridge top picnic ground. Follow Dom Dom Rd (gravel) east behind the day area to a small circuit drive on the right. Privacy Reasonable: secluded by distance and bush but traffic noise noticeable

VicRoads 80 C3 Hema 37 A12 Access Conventional Size 1 Height 520

Suit: Facilities:

Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Marysville (03)5963 35555 CFA District N. East Visit 19/03/01 Ref 757

Site description A small bush camp secluded by bush and distance from the open ridge-top picnic area on the Great Dividing Range. Well shaded and surrounded by forest. However, the nearby steep Highway ensures that trucks in low gear are obvious. The drive up the Black Spur to the Dom Dom Saddle is one of the most scenic in Australia -straight Mountain Ash with an understory of hundreds of tree ferns and Blackwood (sightseeing is best going south downhill, with the occasional chance to park)

8.3 Yarra

Ref Site Sub Site Rating

1 Whittlesea Lions Park 2.50

2 Wittons Reserve Yarra Rv 3.50

3 Chirnside Park Yarra Rv 3.80

4 Yarra Glen Reserve Yarra Rv 4.00

5 Tarrawarra Yarra Rv 3.20

6 Toolangi State Forest Chum Creek

7 Maroondah Yarra Rv 2.40

1. Whittlesea :- Lions Park Type Road Rest Area, Picnic Ground

Situated on the edge of Whittlesea 35k north of Melbourne), south off the Whittlesea-Yea Rd [C725], between Yarra Creek and the Plenty River.

Privacy Reasonable - 50m off main road but partially shielded by mature cypress and shrubs VicRoads 79 C2 Hema 37 A8 Other Melways 246H8 Access Sealed Road Size 5+ Height 190

Suit: Facilities:

Boundary Parking fence Bookings No: pot luck Contact City of Whittlesea CFA District Central Visit 5/10/00 Ref 770

Site description An extended car park established on the old roadway, by a well maintained park and playground. Limited shade from large cypress trees which also separate the site from the road. Pleasant outlook over a small lake and rolling, open parkland (Whittlesea Park). A convienient overnight rest spot, easy to find but with traffic noise. A potentially quieter site (with WC) is towards the southern end of Whittlesea Park off Forest Street (Walker Reserve)

2. Wittons Reserve :- Yarra Rv Type Reserve, Informal/unofficial

VicRoads 79 F5 Hema 37 C10 Other Melways 24K6 Access Sealed Road Size 5-10 Height 50

Suit: Facilities: (canoe)

Activities Well graded walking tracks and boardwalk along the Yarra river. Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck

Situated on the Yarra River north of Ringwood. Access from Ringwood: Nor-east 5.6k on the Maroondah Hwy, left (north) 6k on Yarra Rd to Wonga Park, right (east) 1k on Jumping Creek Rd, left (north) 1.7k initially on Homestead Rd then as Reserve Rd to its end. Privacy Good: Road end reserve. Expect day trippers and canoeists. Site description Popular canoe landing point and car park. A reasonably large car park and trailer turning area, generally grassed and with some riverside shade trees. Much of the reserve slopes down to the river. Adjacent to the Mt Lofty State Park, facing forested hills across the river. Warnings An entry gate may be installed CFA District Central Visit 8/11/01 Ref 104

3. Chirnside Park :- Yarra Rv Type Reserve, Informal/unofficial

Situated on the Yarra River north of Ringwood. Access from Ringwood: Nor-east 5.6k on the Maroondah Hwy, left (north) 6k on Yarra Rd to Wonga Park, right (east) 1k on Jumping Creek Rd, left (north) 0.2k on Homestead Rd, keep right at the Y junction on Lower Homestead Rd 3k to its end at the river (last 2k gravel). Privacy Good: Road end. Expect day trippers and canoeists.

VicRoads 79 F5 Hema 37 C10 Other Melway 279B4 Access Conventional Size 5 Height 55

Suit: Facilities:

(canoe)

Activities Well graded walking tracks and boardwalk along the Yarra river. through the Mt Lofty State Park (no dogs, bikes or fires).

Boundary Parking fence Firewood NO-BYO Bookings No: pot luck CFA District Central Visit 8/11/01 Ref 105

Site description Riverside canoe landing point. A pleasant, small reserve adjacent to the Mt Lofty State Park, facing forested hills across the river. Wattles and gum saplings provide some shade (especially in the afternoon) to the small, level, car park. Picnic bench well shaded and grassed. Warnings Big rigs may have difficulty turning if car park full.

4. Yarra Glen Reserve :- Yarra Rv Type Reserve, Informal/unofficial

Situated On the Yarra River upstream from the Melba Hwy [B300] bridge at Yarra Glen (13k N of Lilydale). Picnic area just inside the entry to the large reserve but there is a more secluded area by the canoe landing point 1.1k from the reserve entrance, accessed via the show grounds, south of the G.L. Chandler Pavilion and toilet block. Privacy Good: the canoe landing area is surrounded by trees and scrub. Some traffic noise from distant highway. Site description A grassed, large formal picnic area extending east along the Yarra to the showground with designated parking areas (locals drive on the grass). Some shade trees (weeping willow and poplars).

The canoe landing area is less formal but is private, quieter and surrounded by gums, wattles and scrub. A good informal, overnight camping site by the river. Grass is cut. Access road may be muddy but is firm.

VicRoads 79 H4 Hema 37 B10 Other Melways 275A2 Access Sealed Road Size 2+ Height 65

Suit:

Facilities: (canoe)

Activities 15 minute walk to Yarra Glen shops, pub and tourist railway

Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Contact Shire of Yarra Ranges (03) 1300 368 333 CFA District Central Visit 18/03/00 Ref 111

5. Tarrawarra :- Yarra Rv Type Reserve, Bush camp

Situated On the Yarra River upstream from Yarra Glen. Access from Yarra Glen: East 4.5k on the Healesville Rd [C726], right (south) 300m to the end of the Tarrawarra Rd (gravel) over the railway line to the river. Privacy Good: Well off main roads, visually & audio

VicRoads 79 H4 Hema 37 B11 Access Conventional Size 3 Height 75

Suit:

Facilities: canoe

Activities

Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Warnings Best camping site bogy if wet CFA District Central Visit 18/08/00 Ref 103

Site description A canoe landing point this is a small grassy site by the river with shade from wattle and scrub. When wet much of site may be bogy (access is gravel). There are two sites higher up with less shade. The one to the east (with a marvelous view up the Yarra) has quite a slope and may pose problems leveling. Well off main roads but a bit scruffy - there is quite a lot of rubbish around.

6. Toolangi State Forest :- Chum Creek Type State Forest, ?Check Situated Off Healesville- Kinglake Rd, via the Old Chum Creek Rd VicRoads 79 J3 Hema 37 B11 Other Rooftop's "Murrindindi-Tallarook" 1:100,000 CFA District Central Visit not yet Ref 902

7. Maroondah :- Everard Park

Type Reserve, Informal/unofficial

Situated By the Maroondah Hwy [B360] bridge over the Yarra Rv, south-west of Healesville. Access from Healesville: South-west 6k on the Maroondah Hwy [B360], signed gravel access track on the left just before the Yarra Rv bridge. [19k north-east of Lilydale]

Privacy Reasonable: 200m+ off the highway but with regular traffic noise. VicRoads 79 J4 Hema 37 B11 Other Rooftop's "Murrindindi-Tallarook" Access Sealed Road Size 10+ Height 75

Suit: Facilities:

canoe

Activities

Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck

Site description A large, pleasant but generally scruffy riverside reserve. Parking to the canoe landing and CFA water point is broad, level and gravel but is open and within sight of the highway. There are two secluded sites on the gravelled circuit track further upstream but the gates may be locked. Wattles, Manna Gums and Mountain Ash plus a few exotics provide good shade. CFA District Central Visit 24/11/05 Ref 895

8.4 Upper Yarra

Ref Site Sub Site Rating

1 Yarra Junction Reserve

4.20

2 Wesburn Park

4.10

3 Millgrove Yarra Rv 3.50

4 Yarra Ranges National Park Mt Donna Buang 3.50

5 Warburton East Rest Area 3.40

6 Yarra State Forest Big Pats Creek Recreation Area 3.70

7 Yarra Ranges National Park Little Peninsula 4.20

8 Upper Yarra Reservoir Park

3.60

1. Yarra Junction Reserve

Type LG Reserve, Informal/unofficial

Recreation reserve off the Warburton Hwy [B380] at Yarra Junction (30k E of Lilydale), by the Little Yarra River. Privacy Reasonable: off the highway in the centre of Yarra Junction village, shielded by distance and trees.

VicRoads 80 B6 Hema 37 C12 Melways 288D7 Access Sealed Road Size 5+ Height 110

Suit:

Facilities:

Activities Boundary Parking fence Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck Contact Yarra Ranges Shire CFA District Central Visit 28/02/01 Ref 112

Site description Large reserve with oval, bowling club, swimming pool etc. and sundry parking areas. Grassed, green, some shade trees (River Red Gum, Mountain Ash and Manna Gum). Relatively open but close to shops. Vehicle accessible grassed and shaded picnic area by the creek accessed around the right hand side of the oval, past the Senior Citizens Club, well off the highway, shielded by distance and trees. Noisy at weekends.

2. Wesburn Park

Type Reserve, Informal/unofficial

VicRoads 80 C6 Hema 37 C12 Other Melways 289C9 Access Sealed Road Size 5+ Height 165

Suit: Facilities:

Activities Boundary Parking fence Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck

Contact Yarra Ranges Shire CFA District Central Visit 28/02/01 Ref 113 Situated Off the Warburton Hwy [B380] at Wesburn (5k east of Warburton)(34k E of Lilydale). Located at the Warburton Hwy and Old Warburton Road junction. Privacy Reasonable: Well off the highway. Crowded at weekends. Site description Large recreation reserve in a bush setting with ovals, pony club, tennis courts and hall surrounded by Tea-tree and Peppermint. There is a reasonably secluded, shaded, grassed, sloping site near the tennis courts at the back of the reserve. Can be noisy at weekends. Good views of the Mt Donna Buang Range.

3. Millgrove :- Yarra Rv Type LG Reserve, Informal/unofficial Situated by the Yarra River downstream from Warburton. Access from Warburton: West 5k on the Warburton Hwy [ B380] almost to Millgrove, right (north-west) 1k on the Dee Rd almost to the bridge. Privacy Poor: Overlooked by Dee Rd

VicRoads 80 C6 Hema 37 C12 Other Melways 289 B3 Access Sealed Road Size 1+ Height 140

Suit: Facilities:

Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact Yarra Ranges Shire CFA District Central Visit 28/02/01 Ref 825

Site description A small site situated between the Yarra Rv and Dee Rd in a pleasant location. Well shaded by mature Manna Gums but overlooked by Dee Rd. Popular local fishing and picnic spot. Toilet across the road.

4. Yarra Ranges National Park :- Mt Donna Buang

Type National Park, Car Park Situated just below the Mt Donna Buang peak on the Great Dividing Range. Access from Warburton [B380]: North 9k up the Acheron Way [C507], left (west) 7.5k (past the first parking area), right (north) 1k to the car park. VicRoads 80 C5 Hema 37 C12 Other Melways 290 insert Access Sealed Road Size 5+ Height 1200 Privacy Poor: Car parks adjacent to dead-end tourist road.

Suit: Facilities: Boundary Parking fence Activities

Site description Snow season car park (sealed) - utilize only in off-season. Limited shade from Snow Gums.

On the ridge of the Great Dividing Range, just below the snow line. Majestic Alpine Ash dominate the lush green undergrowth. Visit the lookout on the peak of Mt Donna Buang for spectacular views of Melbourne, the Yarra Valley, Mt Baw Baw and Mt Buller. Visit the 16m high 40m long skywalk leading to 300 year old 60m Mountain Ash and take the stair case walk down to 400 year old myrtle beech forest, both located at Cement Creek, the junction of the Acheron Way and Donna Buang Road. Both the Acheron Way and Donna Buang Road are spectacular drives. Warnings May be cold at night Reserve has recently been transferred to National Parks: camping discouraged Contact Parks Vic CFA District Central Visit 2/03/01 Ref 756

5. Warburton East :- Rest Area Type Road Rest Area, Roadside

Situated Adjacent to the Woods Point Rd [C511] by the Yarra Rv, 4k east of Warburton. Privacy Poor: Adjacent to main road, trees provide limited visual privacy to a couple of sites

VicRoads 80 D5 Hema 37 C13 Other Melways 291A10 Access Sealed Road Size 5+ Height 180

Suit: Facilities:

Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact VicRoads CFA District Central Visit 1/03/01 Ref 114

Site description An extended, level, attractive green site by the bubbling Yarra River, but mostly open to the Highway. Good shade from Mountain Ash and Peppermint. Backed by farms, overlooking forested ridges. Street lights

6. Yarra State Forest :- Big Pats Creek Recreation Area Type State Forest, Camp Ground Situated just south-east of Warburton. Access from Warburton: East 1k on the Warburton Hwy [B380], just before the Yarra Rv bridge right 3.5k on Kellys Rd (Riverside Drive) along the south bank of the Yarra, right (south-east) 2.8k on Big Pats Creek Rd, just after the gravel starts cross the creek to a picnic ground, right (south) 0.9k on Smyth Creek Rd, short gravelled access track on right. Privacy Good: Off a little used forestry road, well secluded by dense forest Site description A small cramped site in an attractive green forested valley, best suited for car/tent camping. A small, gravelled, sloping parking area is situated 50m above a small creek flat by Big Pats Creek, just within the State Forest. Well shaded by Messmate and Silvertop with a dense understory of Tea-tree and tree fern. The nearby picnic area is adjacent to and open to the forestry road with limited parking

Activities The Walk into History walking track follows old timber tramlines from here to Starlings Gap and Powelltown (36k, 2 days) The Warburton Forest Drive up Smyth Creek Rd to Starlings Gap, down Britannia

Creek Rd to Yarra Junction is signposted. VicRoads 80 E6 Hema 37 C13 Other Rooftop's "Yarra Valley-Bunyip" Access Sealed Road Size 2+ Height 220

Suit: Facilities:

Boundary Parking fence Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Powelltown (03) 5966 7203 CFA District Central Visit 28/02/01

Ref 800

7. Yarra Ranges National Park :- Little Peninsula Type National Park, Picnic Ground

Situated by the Yarra River upstream from Warburton. Access from Warburton: East 14k on the Warburton-Woods Point Rd [C511], left 200m on a signposted access road (gravel) to its end

Privacy Good: Of main road, secluded by forest VicRoads 80 F5 Hema 37 C13 Access Conventional Size 2 Height 225

Suit:

Facilities:

Activities walk to Little Peninsula Tunnel Boundary Parking fence Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact ParksVic CFA District Central Visit 28/02/01 Ref 824

Site description An attractive, small, grassed picnic ground by the bubbling Yarra River surrounded by steep forested slopes. The adjacent parking circle is well gravelled and level. Well shaded by Alpine Ash, Manna and Blackwood with a Tea-tree understory. Warnings ParksVic may discourage camping in future

8. Upper Yarra Reservoir Park

Type State Park, Camp Ground

Located east of Warburton just below the Upper Yarra Dam. Access from Warburton: East 21k on the Woods Point-Warburton Rd [C511], right (east) 3k on the Upper Yarra Dam Road. Privacy Good: Off main road, but expect day visitors and school camping groups

VicRoads 80 G4 Hema 37 B14 Other Rooftop's "Yarra Valley-Bunyip" Access Sealed Road Size 40+ Height 285

Suit:

Facilities:

Activities tennis.

Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Fees $5.50 person/night Bookings Advised Site description Well maintained grounds and gardens surrounded by peaceful forested

hills, situated just below the Upper Yarra dam wall. The extensive camping area, without designated sites, is well grassed but generally slopes. Shade is provided to about half of the sites by oak, Mountain Ash and

Messmate. Facilities include a large hall, kitchen, electric BBQs, portable wood BBQs and laundry (all free). Firewood is charged for. Contact Parks Victoria 13 1963 CFA District Central Visit 28/02/01 Ref 107

Big Pats Creek

8.5 Southern Ranges

Ref Site Sub Site Rating

1 Gladysdale

2 Yarra State Forest Starlings Gap 3.4

3 Tarago La Trobe State Forest Latrobe River 4.2

4 Tarago La Trobe State Forest Ada Rd Bridge 3.8

5 Tarago State Forest Gentle Anne Gap 3.5

6 Bunyip State Forest Seven Acre Rock 3.9

7 Bunyip State Forest Beenak School Site 4.1

8 Bunyip State Forest Basin Corner 3.9

9 Kurth Kiln Park Ewart Park 3.8

10 Kurth Kiln Park Kurth Kiln 3.9

11~19 Bunyip State Park

20 Tarago State Forest Phasmid Track 3.6

1. Gladysdale

Type Road Rest Area,

Situated on the Yarra Junction - Noojee Rd [C425], 6k south of Yarra Junction, opposite CFA shed VicRoads 80 C7 Hema 37 D12 Height 140 Site description "No facilities" (toilets marked on Vic Rd) CFA District Central Visit not yet Ref 864

2. Yarra State Forest :- Starlings Gap Type State Forest, Camp Ground

Situated on the dividing ridge between the Yarra and Latrobe Rivers, sou-east of Warburton. Access from the Warburton Hwy [B380] at Yarra Junction: South-east 23k on the Yarra Junction - Noojee Rd [C425] through Powelltown, a few metres over The Bump, left (north) 11.3k up the Big Creek Road (gravel). Privacy Reasonable: Constrained parking area adjacent to a forestry road in dense forest, popular.

VicRoads 80 E7 Hema 37 D13 Other Yarra Valley & Gembrook Forest Map Access Conventional Size 3+ Height 760

Suit: Facilities:

Activities Boundary Parking fence Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Powelltown (03) 5966 7203 CFA District Central Visit 30/01/01 Ref 100

Site description An attractive ridge top site designed mainly for tent camping. The well grassed camping/picnic ground descends from the roadside parking area surrounded by lush green wet sclerophyll forest - large Mountain Ash with a dense understory of Blackwood, wattles and tree ferns. Shade to the parking area is limited until late afternoon. Facilities (4 fireplaces, 5 tables, shelter and WC) are new and the area is well maintained. Nearby are old sawmill sawdust heaps and tramway graded tracks. Starlings Gap is the centre of over 100k of walking trails. The Gap can be crowded with bush walkers at weekends. Warnings Situated on the boundary of CFA Central and Eastern Districts: observe restrictions of either.

3. Tarago La Trobe State Forest :- Latrobe River Type State Forest, Camp Ground

Situated Near the Latrobe River off the Ada River Road, between Powelltown and Noojee. Access from the Warburton Hwy [B380] at Yarra Junction: South east 32k on the Yarra Junction - Noojee Rd [C425] through Powelltown, left (east) 300m down the Ada River Rd (gravel, unsignposted), left (north) 200m on an unsignposted gravelled access road. Also accessible from Warragul and Robin Hood via Neerim South. West 7.5k from Piedmont on the Yarra Junction - Noojee Rd [C425]. Privacy Very good: Off a minimally used forest road, each site well screened VicRoads 80 G8 Hema 37 D14 Other Yarra Valley & Gembrook Forest Map Access Conventional Size 4 Height 280

Suit: Facilities: Activities Boundary Specific sites Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Site description A new camp ground established on a forested hillside well above the Latrobe River. Past the picnic area (1 shelter, BBQ, 4 benches) a gravelled circuit drive leads to 3 dispersed cul-de-sac clearings and a parking area. All sites are well shaded by very tall Narrow-leaved Peppermint and Mountain Ash with thick undergrowth and secluded by thick bush, but all slope. A short walking track leads down to the bubbling Latrobe River. Contact DSE Powelltown (03) 5966 7203 CFA District Central Visit 30/01/01 Ref 101

4. Tarago La Trobe State Forest :- Ada Rd. Bridge

Type State Forest, Bush camp

Situated By the Latrobe River on the Ada River Road. Access from the Warburton Hwy [B380] at Yarra Junction: South east 32k on the Yarra Junction - Noojee Rd [C425] through Powelltown, left (east) 1k down the Ada River Rd (gravel, not signposted) to the river. Also accessible from Warragul and Robin Hood via Neerim South. West 7.5k from Piedmont on the Yarra Junction - Noojee Rd [C425]. Privacy Poor: Adjacent to little used forestry road Site description This was the original Latrobe River camp ground. Vehicle access to the attractive, small grassed river flat has been blocked (good riverside tent camping), leaving a small gravelled road cul-de-sac by the river just over the bridge as the only vehicle camp spot. Good shade from the surrounding thick forest of Mountain Ash and Messmate with an understory of wattle, musk and Tea-tree along the bubbling river. A weir just upstream of the bridge maintains water level. The Latrobe River goes "underground" after being joined by the Ada River, 500m downstream. There are aged Beach trees by the roadside further up the Ada River Rd, which is [2001] blocked by a landslide.

VicRoads 80 G8 Hema 37 D14 Access Conventional Size 1+ Height 300

Suit: Facilities:

Activities Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Powelltown (03) 5966 7203 CFA District Eastern Visit 30/01/01 Ref 817

5. Tarago State Forest :- Gentle Anne Gap Type State Forest, Picnic Ground

Situated on the top of the forested range between Labertouche and Neerim. Access from the Princes Freeway [M1] 28k east of Pakenham: North at the Gourmet Deli turnoff, right a few metres then left (north) 4.5k on the Labertouche Road. At the Labertouche Y junction continue directly on north 18.8k up Forest Road (mostly gravel, narrow, twisty). Alternatively, from Neerim South: North 7k on the Main Neerim Rd [C426] almost to Neerim, left 17.9 on Elton Rd (which becomes the Tarago Rd) (gravel). Privacy Poor: Adjacent to junction of 4 forestry roads, though traffic is minimal unless there is logging nearby.

VicRoads 80 F9 Hema 37 E13 Access Conventional Size 5+ Height 437

Suit: Facilities:

Activities

Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE CFA District Eastern Visit 28/08/04 Ref 816 Site description A ridge-top grassed

clearing in dense, green, wet sclerophyll forest on Gentle Anne Gap. The original picnic ground has been destroyed but the bush behind is cleared. Well shaded by Alpine Ash and wattle with lush undergrowth. Unfortunately the entire site slopes and is adjacent to the junction of Forest, Bunyip, Tarago and Proposch Roads. Plentiful bird life, including kookaburras and rosellas.

6. Bunyip State Forest :- Seven Acre Rock Type State Forest, Car Park Situated in the Bunyip State Forest on the range between Powelltown and Gembrook. Access from Yarra Junction on the Warburton Hwy[B380]: South-east 21k on the Yarra Junction-Noojee Rd [C425], right (west) 3.7k up the Turner Road (gravel) which becomes the Learmonth Creek Road to the ridge top, left (sou-east) 0.4k on the Bunyip Road. Privacy Reasonable: Adjacent to low use forestry road. Quiet except for tourists, unless there is logging.

VicRoads 80 E8 Hema 37 E13 Other Yarra & Gembrook Forest Map Access Dry weather only Size 2 Height 720

Suit: Facilities: Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Powelltown (03)5966 7203 CFA District Central Visit 30/01/01 Ref 109

Activities View sunsets over the Bunyip River to Port Philip Bay Site description A small sloping, roadside car park and a small, secluded picnic area with one level car park at the start of a 700m walking track to Seven Acre Rock. Shaded and surrounded by dense, ridge top, tall wet sclerophyll forest - Mountain Ash, Mountain Grey Gum and Manna (Ribbony) Gum - with a dense undergrowth of wattle, musk and tree ferns.

7. Bunyip State Forest :- Beenak School Site Type State Forest, Bush camp Ridgetop bush camp between Gembrook and Poweltown. Access from Tims Corner on the Gembrook-Launching Place Road (11k north of Gembrook, 14k south of Launching Place): East 7.3k up the Beenak Rd to the junction with the East Beenak Rd, left (east) 1.4k on Beenak Rd (narrow, gravel), pine trees on right. Alternatively, 1.5k west from the Bunyip Rd, just below Mt Beenak. Privacy Good: Screened by bush from nearby little used forest road. Site description A small, green, ridge top grassed clearing shaded by a few large pines backed by lush green wet sclerophyll forest - large Mountain Ash, wattles and tree ferns - near a small dam. An old school site. A pleasant, quiet bush camp. Bird life is plentiful, including Kookaburras, Rosellas, Parrots and Lyrebirds. Contact DSE Powelltown (03)5966 7203 CFA District Central Visit 30/01/01 Ref 99

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8. Bunyip State Forest :- Basin Corner Type State Forest, Bush camp

Ridgetop bush camp between Gembrook and Poweltown. Access from Tims Corner on the Gembrook-Launching Place Road (11k north of Gembrook, 14k south of Launching Place): East 7.3k up the Beenak Rd to the junction with the East Beenak Rd. Privacy Good: Screened by shrubs from nearby little used forest roads.

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE Powelltown (03)5966 7203 CFA District Central Visit 30/01/01 Ref 98

Site description Two small, green, ridge top forested clearings on each side of the Beenak Rd at the East Beenak Rd junction. The northern site is shaded by large, old Blackwoods. The southern site features short grass and Tea-tree screening but access is being impeded by encroaching scrub. Both surrounded by lush green wet sclerophyll forest, with shade from large Mountain Ash and Blackwoods. Access to both sites may be difficult after heavy rain. Bird life is plentiful, including Kookaburras, Rosellas, Parrots and lyrebirds.

9. Kurth Kiln Park :- Ewart Park Type State Park, Bush camp

Situated just north of Tims Corner (Beenak Rd junction) on the Gembrook-Launching Place Road (11k north of Gembrook, 14k south of Launching Place) (sealed from Launching Place, 6k gravel from Gembrook), signposted about 300m to the west, through the picnic ground.

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck CFA District Central Visit 30/01/01 Ref 97

Site description Bush camping on a low ridge in dry sclerophyll forest behind the picnic ground. Good shade provided by Peppermint and Candlebark with thin undergrowth providing privacy between scattered clearings. Currently managed by the Yarra Ranges Shire it is likely the reserve will come within the adjoining Kurth Kiln State Park. The picnic area is currently scruffy and the toilets are closed as the water supply has been cut. Nearby is a waterfall on the bubbling McCrae Creek, overlooked from Ship Rock - a large granite outcrop in the form of a ships prow.

10. Kurth Kiln Park :- Kurth Kiln Type State Park, Camp Ground

Situated north of Gembrook on gentle forested hills. Access from Gembrook: North 2.7k on the Launching Place Rd [C424], keep left (north) 4.6k on the Beenak Rd (gravel). Alternatively, 1.8k west down Solders Rd off the Gembrook-Launching Place Rd [C424] about 8k north of Gembrook and 16.5k south of Launching Place. Privacy Good: off a low use tourist road. Site description Two pleasant camping areas separated by an old charcoal kiln.

The formal site west of the kiln has 4 well spaced parking areas each fenced but slightly sloping, with access to a grassed picnic area with 6 tables, 2 fire places (broken) and pit toilets.

To the east of the kiln is an informal open area with good horse yards and pit toilets. Both sites are surrounded and shaded by a dry sclerophyll mixed forest of Messmate Stringybark, Yellow Box, Narrow-leaved Peppermint with an understory of wattle, Tea-tree, heath, sedge and hakea. Birds are plentiful, including kookaburras and rosellas, as are flies. Koalas and wombats may be sighted. A small dam adds to attractiveness of this picnic and camping ground. Horses and trail bikes frequent the area especially at weekends

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Boundary Specific sites Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic 10 East Beenack Rd Gembrook, (03) 5968 1280 CFA District Central Visit 29/01/01 Ref 64

20. Tarago State Forest :- Phasmid Track

Type State Forest, Informal

Situated on the top of the forested range between Labertouche and Neerim. Access from Neerim South: North 7k on the Main Neerim Rd [C426] almost to Neerim, left 16.9 on Elton Rd (which becomes the Tarago Rd) (gravel), right 400m down Phasmid Tk (gravel, closed June-October).

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact DSE CFA District Eastern Visit 25/08/04 Ref 821

Site description A track-side bush camp on a very small clearing in dense, green, wet sclerophyll forest near the small Tarago River. Well shaded by Alpine Ash and wattle with lush undergrowth of tea-tree and tree ferns. Plentiful bird life, including kookaburras and rosellas.

8.5.2 Bunyip State Park

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11 Bunyip State Park Black Snake Camping Area 3.7

12 Bunyip State Park Dyers Picnic & Camping Ground 3.8

13 Bunyip State Park Nash Creek 4.4

14 Labertouche North 4.0

15 Bunyip State Park Rysons Ck (Forest Rd) 3.4

16 Bunyip State Park Camphore Camping & Picnic Ground 3.4

17 Bunyip State Park Old Tynong Camp 3.5

18 Bunyip State Park Mile Point 3.4

19 Bunyip State Park Mortimer Picnic Ground 3.5

Bunyip State Park :- General Type State Park, Hidden behind the Dandenong Ranges 65k E of Melbourne via the Burwood Hwy [C412] to Gembrook. Alternatively access from the Princes Fwy [M1] on the south or the Warburton Hwy [B380] from the north. VicRoads 80 C9 Hema 37 E13 Other Rooftop's Yarra-Bunyip 1:100,000 Access Conventional Site description The Park features a variety of vegetation, depending on soil, altitude and moisture.

Swampy heathland is common on the lower flats to the south.

Sandy granite soils on the lower foothills foster a wide range of wild-flowers, including hairpin banksia, furze hakea, boronia and grevillea as well as dense wattle and Tea-tree bush.

The foothill forests of Stringybark (Messmate) and Grey Peppermint extend up to tall, cool mountain forests (Mountain Grey Gum, Mountain Ash) on the higher ridges.

A feature of the understory throughout much of the park is a thick mass of sedge, coral fern and grass clumps. Picnic sites, being near creeks, are well grassed and feature tree ferns, wattles and Tea-tree. Most camping areas, generally being further from creeks, are dryer.

Activities Contact Parks Victoria 10 East Beenack Rd Gembrook, (03) 5968 1280 CFA District Central Ref 72

11. Bunyip State Park :- Black Snake Camping Area Type State Park, Bush camp

Situated just above the Black Snake (Back) Cr Rd, 11 east of Gembrook. Access from Gembrook: East 5.3k on the Beenak East Rd (1.6 sealed) to Whites Corner, right (south-east) 6k down Black Snake (Back) Cr Rd (gravel) (to just before Ash Rd junction) right 200m on Rankins Track to junction with Tramway Track. Privacy Good: Well secluded from low use tourist road, although trail bikes may use the Tracks.

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Warnings Check access track if wet. Bring drinking water.

Site description Bush camping on a gravely, broad level ridge in dry sclerophyll forest. Good shade from Mealy Stringybark and Peppermint with an understory of scrub including Tea-tree, hairpin banksia, furze hakea and wildflowers. Well secluded from the low use tourist road, although trail bikes may use the tracks. Nearby creek water may be seasonal. The nearby Link Rd leads up to wet sclerophyll (Mountain Ash) forest with a thick tree fern understory. Contact Parks Vic 10 East Beenack Rd Gembrook, (03) 5968 1280 CFA District Central Visit 15/02/01 Ref 66

12. Bunyip State Park :- Dyers Picnic & Camping Ground Type State Park, Camp Ground

Situated on the Black Snake Cr (Back Cr) Rd, 14k east of Gembrook (mostly gravel) Access from Gembrook: East 5.3k on the Beenak East Rd (1.6 sealed) to Whites Corner, right (south-east) 9k down Black Snake (Back) Cr Rd. Alternatively, 25k north of the Princes Fwy [M1] at the Gourmet Deli Trail exit via the Labertouche, and Bunyip Rv Rds (8.5k sealed). Privacy Poor audio and visual privacy as the constrained parking area is near and open to the Black Snake Cr Road, although that road has limited use. Car/tent camping could have good privacy.

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3hr, moderate) and Four Brothers rock outcrop (17k 4hr moderate+) Boundary Parking fence Firewood Available Bookings Advised Contact Parks Vic Gembrook, (03) 5968 1280 CFA District Central Visit 21/02/00 Ref 62

Site description A pleasant, green picnic and camping ground with a constrained parking area adjacent to the Black Snake Cr Rd. Best suited to car/tent camping, there is a large flat, grassed, shady clearing surrounded by forest (white trunked Manna Gum, Blackwood and Peppermint with a thick scrub understory including tree ferns), by the bubbling Black Snake (Back) Creek. Birds are plentiful, including Bell-birds and Kookaburras. Frequented by trail bikes, especially at weekends. Parks Victoria may close this picnic ground to camping.

13. Bunyip State Park :- Nash Creek Type State Park, Camp Ground Situated off the Black Snake (Back) Cr Rd, 16k E of Gembrook, signposted. Access from Gembrook: East 5.3k on the Beenak East Rd (1.6 sealed) to Whites Corner, right (south-east) 10.3k down Black Snake (Back) Cr Rd (gravel) (1.3k east of Dyers Cr), left (north) 200m. Alternatively, 24k north of the Princes Fwy [M1] at the Gourmet Deli Trail exit via the Labertouche, and Bunyip Rv Rds (8.5k sealed). Privacy Good: well off and secluded from Black Snake Rd with shrubs between sites Site description A small grassed clearing in a gully by little Nash Creek, well shaded by Manna Gum, Peppermint, Stringybark and Blackwood with Tea-tree scrub and tree-fern understory. This is the most attractive, green, private camp ground in the Bunyip State Park. Popular at peak periods. Facilities are new (under construction), consisting of a constrained parking/tent site with 2 secluded level sites beyond, each with a table and BBQ.

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic, (03) 5968 1280 CFA District Central Visit 15/02/00 Ref 67

14. Labertouche North

Type Reserve, Bush camp

Located by the Bunyip River north of Longwarry and Labertouche. Access: 14.8k north from the Princes [M1] Fwy (at the Gourmet Deli turnoff north of Longwarry) via Labertouche Road. After the North Labertouche Rd passes under the electricity transmission lines for the second time it follows the Bunyip Rv for about 0.5km

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Site description Dispersed bush camping in a wide roadside reserve on an escarpment above the small Bunyip River. Good shade from Messmate stringybark with screening from the Tea-tree and wattle understory. Grassed but not

maintained. Backed by farms and overlooking the forested ridges of the Bunyip State Park. A local swimming, fishing & picnic area. Warnings Situated on the boundary of CFA Central and Eastern Districts: observe restrictions of either.

15. Bunyip State Park :- Rysons Ck (Forest Rd) Type State Park, Camp Ground

Situated just off Forest Rd, 17k north from the Princes Fwy [M1] via Labertouche. From the Princes Freeway take the Gourmet Deli turnoff (north of Longwarry, 28k east of Pakenham), right a few metres then left (north) 4.5k on the Labertouche Road. At Labertouche Y junction continue directly on north 12.2k on Forest Road (gravel, twisty). Left a few metres down an unsignposted track (0.8k after Bullock Link Track and just before the Tea Tree Road turnoffs). Privacy Good: Well off roads, secluded by thick bush.

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Lawson Falls nature walk (750m, 1hr, easy) and Lawson Falls Circuit (5k, 2hr, moderate) (start 2.2k further up Forest Rd, no parking)

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Contact Parks Vic Gembrook, (03) 5968 1280 CFA District Central Visit 3/02/01 Ref 63 Site description A small, level, grassed clearing, shaded and surrounded by dense dry sclerophyll forest and Tea-tree scrub. The larger camp ground in the sand quarry has been closed. The nearby picnic ground has good shade but is overlooked by the Forest Rd. The quartz/granite soil supports a diverse range of wildflowers, including boronia, grevillea and hakeas.

16. Bunyip State Park :- Camphore Camping & Picnic Ground Type State Park, Picnic Ground

Situated by the Gembrook-Tonimbuk Rd, 11k south east of Gembrook (mostly gravel) at the junction of Camp Road, near the small Diamond Creek. Access from Gembrook: East 1.4k on the Beenak East Rd, right (south) 9.1k on the Gembrook-Tonimbuk Rd (gravel), on the right just past the Camp Rd junction. Alternatively 11.5k north of the Princes Fwy [M1] via Tynong North and Camp Rds (3k sealed). Privacy Poor: The fenced parking area is near and open to the Tonimbuk Rd with it's regular traffic. Site description

The road-side parking area faces an attractive small, level, grassy, well shaded clearing surrounded by large gums (Ribbony Manna, Messmate Stringybark and Silvertop) with an understory of wattle and tree fern scrub with sedge grass. A second shaded, sloping site across the Tonimbuk Road (Tonimbuk Trail Bike Unloading Area) also lacks privacy but is nearer the toilets. Both sites are designed for car/tent camping. North of Camp Road is a serge grassy swamp (complete with bunyips?)

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Boundary Parking fence Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic 10 East Beenack Rd Gembrook, (03) 5968 1280 CFA District Central Visit 15/02/01 Ref 61

17. Bunyip State Park :- Old Tynong Camp Type State Park, Bush camp

Situated off Camp Road 11k south east of Gembrook. Access from Gembrook: East 1.4k on the Beenak East Rd, right (south) 9.1k on the Gembrook-Tonimbuk Rd, right (south) 200m on Camp Rd, left 100m on Guide Track. Alternatively 11.5k north of the Princes Fwy [M1] via Tynong North and Camp Rds (3k sealed).

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uphill and round to Camp Rd through wildflowers. Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings no

Privacy Good: Secluded by bush from roads. Trail bikes common at weekends. Site description Bush camping on a gently sloping broad ridge in dry sclerophyll forest. Light shade from Mealy Stringybark and Peppermint with a thin understory of Tea-tree and wildflowers, backed by Hairpin Banksia, Furze Hakea and wildflowers. Secluded by bush from roads. Trail bikes common at weekends. Water available from the nearby small Diamond Creek. North of Camp Road is a serge grass swamp (complete with bunyips?). 200m south down Guide Track are 2 small dams. Warnings Guide Tk may be closed June-October Contact Parks Vic 10 East Beenack Rd Gembrook, (03) 5968 1280 CFA District Central Visit 22/02/00 Ref 69

18. Bunyip State Park :- Mile Point Type State Park, Bush camp

Situated by the Gembrook-Tonimbuk Rd, 9k south east of Gembrook. Access from Gembrook: East 1.4k on the Beenak East Rd, right (south) 7.5k on the Gembrook-Tonimbuk Rd (gravel), short access track on the right (not signposted) just after the second Triangle Rd junction. Alternatively 10k north of the Princes Fwy [M1] via Tynong North Rd (3k sealed), right (east) 1.5k on the Gembrook-Tonimbuk Rd. Privacy Reasonable: Visually secluded from the regularly used road by bush

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Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck Contact Parks Vic Gembrook, (03) 5968 1280 CFA District Central Visit 15/02/00 Ref 68

Site description Bush camping on a gently sloping broad ridge in dry sclerophyll forest. Good shade from Mealy Stringybark and Peppermint with an understory of thin scrub of Tea-tree and wildflowers. Creek water seasonal. Warnings The short, unformed access track is partially overgrown, may be difficult if wet.

19. Bunyip State Park :- Mortimer Picnic Ground Type State Park, Picnic Ground Situated off the Gembrook-Tonimbuk Rd at the junction with Link Road, 6k east of Gembrook. Access from Gembrook: East 1.4k on the Beenak East Rd, right (south) 4.5k on the Gembrook-Tonimbuk Rd (gravel), left a few metres on Link Rd. Alternatively 10k north of the Princes Fwy [M1] via Tynong North Rd (3k sealed), left (west) 1.5k on the Gembrook-Tonimbuk Rd. Privacy Poor: Limited audio & visual privacy as the controlled car park is adjacent to Link Road. Site description Set on creek flats the attractive picnic grounds are grassy (mowed), shaded (white trunked Manna Gum,

Silvertop Ash and Messmate Stringybark) clearings surrounded by wattle, thick scrub and tree ferns. Diamond Creek bubbles down one side of the clearings. The constrained, exposed, sloping parking areas suite car/tent camping rather than campervan/caravan. Vic Parks may ban camping at this picnic ground. Popular with trail bikers, especially at weekends

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Mortimer Circuit walk (9.5k 4hr, moderate); Mortimer Nature Walk (1.4k 45min return, easy)

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Contact Parks Vic 10 East Beenack Rd Gembrook, (03) 5968 1280 CFA District Central Visit 21/02/00 Ref 71

Kirth Kiln