Vol 3 Grampians

Contents
3.1 Wimmera ................................................................................................................................................................. 2

3.2(a) Grampians (north) ................................................................................................................................................ 8
3.2(b) Grampians (south) .............................................................................................................................................. 20
3.3 Great Western ........................................................................................................................................................ 28
3.4(a) Western District (west) ....................................................................................................................................... 36
3.4(b) Western District (east) ........................................................................................................................................ 40
3.1 Wimmera
Ref Site Sub Site Rating

1 Lake Bringalbert
2 Dergholom State Park Baileys Rocks 4.1
3 Harrow Johny Mullagh Park 4.1
4 Kanagulk Streamside Reserve
5 Jane Duff Highway Park 4.0
6 Mt Arapiles-Tooan Park Centenary Park 2.8
7 Sherwoods Dam Rest Area 2.8
9 Horsham Burnt Bridge
9 Horsham Lake Green

1. Lake Bringalbert
Type ?Check Class
Situated near the SA border, south of the Little Desert NP, west of Horsham.
Access from Apsley on the Wimmera Hwy [C240]: North 15k to Bringalbert, ?? (lake nearby)
VicRoads 38 D7 Hema 38 B2 Height 120
Site description "A good picnic spot with a boat ramp, providing for all water sports"
CFA District N. West Visit not yet Ref 669
2. Dergholom State Park:- Baileys Rocks

Type State Park, Camp Ground  
Situated by Rocky Creek, south of Edenhope, nor-west of Casterton
Access from Casterton [B160]: Nor-west 45k on the Casterton-Naracoorte Rd (11k past Dergholm), right (east)
3.5k on Baileys Rocks Rd (gravel, signed)
Privacy Very good: off a cul-de-sack well off main roads.
Warnings Other roads in Park are natural gravel and sand
VicRoads 53 D6 Hema 38 D2
Access Conventional Size 5+
Height 100
Suit: 
Facilities:
Activities  Short
circuit walk through the Rocks
(one of only three locations in
the world where green granite is
found, the oldest granite in
Victoria) plus a 5k trail.
Boundary Specific sites
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot luck
Site description
A pleasant, quiet site in a
Yellow Gum, Brown
Stringybark and wattle forest
over short grass on a level,
broad ridge above Rocky Cr
(seasonal). Sites are well
spaced with space for 2 or 3
rigs each. Emus, kangaroos,
parrots, kookaburras and
wildflowers are common (best
in spring).
The Park (in two sections)
protects one of the few stands
of untouched Brown
Stringybark (E. baxteri) left in
the State plus other unique
vegetation. The largest River
Red Gum in the world stands
just outside the Park.
Contact Parks Vic CFA
District N. West Visit 29/11/01
Ref 143
3. Harrow - Johny Mullagh Park
Type LG Reserve, Camp Ground  
VicRoads 54 B4
Hema 38 D3
Access Sealed Road
Size 50+
Height 100
Suit:

Facilities:
 
Activities
Walk to historic hotel
and shops.
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Limited
Fees $5 ($10 power)
Bookings Possible
Situated beside the Glenelg Rv on the southern

edge of Harrow village.
33k south-east of Edenhope via C208
55k north of Coleraine via C206
Privacy Reasonable: visible from a very low use
road and house
Site description
A very pleasant, large recreation reserve beside
the Glenelg River in an attractive, narrow valley
near historic Harrow village. An oasis in the dry
mallee plains. Reasonable shade from River Red
Gums over good grass. The reserve extends well
down along the river as slashed grass on level flats
with good shade. The small caravan park (4
powered sites) is on a low ridge by the facilities.
Pay fees at the nearby shop.
Potentially noisy on sports days or Harrow's
"Sound & Light" historical shows (most Saturdays).
Harrow was the first Victorian village.
Johny Mullagh was the captain of the first
aborigine cricket team to England.
Contact (03) 5588 1242
CFA District N. West
Visit 28/11/01
Ref 859
4. Kanagulk Streamside Reserve
Type Reserve, Bush camp 
Situated on the banks of the Glenelg River, south west of Horsham, north of Hamilton.
Access from Cavendish on the Henty [A200] Hwy; North-west 51k on the Natimuk-Hamilton Rd (C214) through
Balmoral, signposted sandy access track (4 wheel) on the right beside river just north of the bridge.
VicRoads 54 F4 Hema 38 C4 Access 4 wheel drive Height 155
Suit: Facilities:  Boundary Not controlled Bookings No: pot luck Activities
Site description "Bush camping beside Glenelg River".
Access may be possible off the gravel road on the southern side of the river?
Warnings Sandy track may be difficult
Site is on boundary of CFA Fire Ban N.West and S.West: observe either
Contact Parks Vic Hamilton (03) 5581 2427 CFA District S. West Visit not yet Ref 608
5. Jane Duff Highway Park

Type Road Rest Area, Hwy Park  
Situated west of Natimuk and Mt Arapiles, south of the Little Desert National Park.
Access from Natimuk: West 21k on the Natimuk-Frances Rd [C213], signposted on the right just past the
Arapiles Bushland Reserve.
Privacy Good: Some sites are close to the road but others are 400m off the road and gravel tracks lead even
further back into the reserve.
VicRoads 39 D5
Hema 38 B4
Access Sealed Road
Size 10+ Height 160
Suit: 
Facilities:

Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Warnings Bring own
water
Contact Parks Vic
Visit 30/08/00
Ref 679
Site description
A very large reserve (28ha) with dispersed sites shaded by a woodland of Yellow Gum (White Ironbark), Brown
Stringybark and Long-leaved Box (Bundy) with a thin understory of wattles and some grass over gravel. There
are 4 very dispersed fireplaces and tables, a couple well off the road. The dam is empty except for a couple of
tadpole puddles. Kangaroos are common and bird life is prolific and varied.
Originally a water catchment reserve the vegetation has been little disturbed. To the north is mallee and
wildflower heathland typical of the Little Desert. A walking circuit wanders through that scrub, at its best in
spring.
At the entrance to the Reserve is a memorial to Jane who kept her two brothers alive for 8 days while lost in the
bush in the winter of 1864.
6. Mt Arapiles-Tooan Park - Centenary Park
Type State Park, Camp Ground  
Situated off the Wimmera Hwy, west of Natimuk and Horsham, north-west of the Grampians, south of the Little
Desert National Park.
Access from Horsham [A8]: West 33.6k on the Wimmera Hwy [C240], right [north] 2k on Centenary Park Rd,
signposted access road on the left.
Privacy Reasonable: Well off main roads but with minimal internal privacy in a popular camp.
VicRoads 39 F6
Hema 38 B4
Other Westprint
"Outback Victoria"
Access Sealed Road
Size 50+ Height 140
Suit: 
Facilities:


Boundary Parking
fence
Firewood NO-BYO
Fees $2 per night per
person
Bookings No: pot
luck
Contact Parks Vic
Visit 30/08/00
Ref 617
Site description
A large site in a mature pine plantation, located on a hillside under the sandstone cliffs of Mt Arapiles.
The site is designed for car campers: a circuit road around the pines with fence posts preventing vehicle
access to camp sites, almost all parking areas slope, few are shaded. There are only two parking spots
suitable for caravans/motorhomes - level, shaded and proximate to fireplaces and tables. No wood fires
November to April. No firewood collection.
Surrounding vegetation is similar to that of the dryer north - low Long-leaved Box, Cypress-pine and many
shrubs. Spring is best for wild flowers - around 500 varieties, notably in the nearby Tooan bush. Kangaroos,
echidnas, honeyeaters and rosellas are common.
Public phone and shelter in the day area.
Warnings Can be hot
and dry in summer.
Activities Rock
climbing. Climb, walk
or drive (sealed road)
to summit of Mt
Arapiles (369m).
7. Sherwoods Dam – Rest Area
Type Road Rest Area, Roadside  
By the Wimmera Hwy [C240] 8k south-west of Natimuk, near Mt Arapiles
VicRoads 39 F6 Hema 38 B4 Access Sealed Road Size 4+ Height 130
Privacy Reasonable: Well off but observable from the highway
Site description
Large level rest area by Sherwoods Dam (green water). Well grassed over gravel with open shade from
scattered mature River Red gums and Yellow gums (White Ironbark). Pleasant outlook over treed farmland.
It is possible to park behind a grove of saplings near the rear of the rest area, access via the adjoining side
road.
Suit:

Facilities:

Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Warnings Bring your
own water
Visit 30/08/00
Ref 735
9. Horsham - Burnt Bridge

Type Road Rest Area, Roadside 
On the northern side of the Western Hwy [A8] 6k south-east of Horsham, just east of Burnt Creek bridge
VicRoads 40 E6 Hema 38 B5 Access Sealed Road Height 130
Suit:  
Site description "Large area with a few large shady trees" by small creek, bench
9 Horsham - Lake Green

Type Reserve, NO CAMPING
Situated on the Western Hwy [A8] 11k south east of Horsham on Western [A8] Hwy.
VicRoads 40 F6 Hema 38 B6 Access Sealed Road Height 130
Privacy Very poor: Adjacent Western Hwy
Site description "Large area between Hwy and Lake, some shade trees"
CAMPING NOT NOW PERMITTED, signed and enforced by local council.
CFA District N. West Visit 30/08/00 Ref 55
3.2(a) Grampians (north)

1 Black Range-Rocklands S Forest Brodies 4.0
2 Black Range-Rocklands S Forest Mountain Dam 3.8
3 Black Range State Park Rocklands 3.2
4 Rocklands Reservoir Hynes 3.4
5 Cherrypool Glenelg Rv 3.8
6 Wartook State Forest 3.8
Grampians N.P. General Description
7 Grampians N.P. - Northern Hollow Mountain 4.0
8 Grampians N.P. - Northern Stapylton 4.1
9 Roses Gap Recreation Centre
10 Grampians N.P. - Northern Troopers Creek 3.4
11 Grampians N.P. - Northern Smith Mill 3.8
12 Grampians N.P. - Central Forest Lodge 3.7
13 Grampians N.P. - Central Glenelg River 4.1
14 Grampians N.P. - Central Boreang 4.2
15 Grampians N.P. - Central Rosea 3.6
16 Grampians N.P. - Central Borough Huts 3.9
17 Grampians N.P. - Northern Plantation 4.1
1. Black Range-Rocklands S Forest :- Brodies
Type State Forest, Bush camp  
Situated on the northern shore of Rocklands Reservoir.
Access from Cavendish on the Henty Hwy [A200]; North-west 39k on the Natimuk-Hamilton Rd [C188] to
Balmoral, right (east) 12k on the Rocklands Rd, left (north-east) 1k, right (east) 4.4k on the Rocklands-
Cherrypool Rd (gravel), right (south) 3.2k down a signed narrow winding gravelled track.
Privacy Very good: well off main roads, can be popular at peak times
VicRoads 54 H5
Hema 38 D5
Other CFL "The
Grampians" Access
Dry weather only
Size unlimited
Height 200
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Contact DSE
Cavendish (03) 5574
2308
CFA District S. West
Visit 30/11/01 Ref 583
Site description
Reasonably pleasant lake-side bush camping in dry open woodland forest. An attractive site even if the
Reservoir is not full. Tracks follow around the lake for some distance. Many sites slope. Reasonable shade
provided by Yellow Gum and Box. Kangaroos, wildflowers, ducks and flies are common. Hot and dry in
summer, difficult access in winter.
Warnings Situated near the boundary of the CFA North Western and South Western Districts: observe
restrictions of either.
2. Black Range-Rocklands S Forest :- Mountain Dam

Type State Forest, Camp Ground  
VicRoads 55 C5
Hema 38 D5
Other CFL "The
Grampians"
Access Dry weather
only
Size unlimited
Height 200
Suit: 
Facilities:

Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck
Situated on the north-western shore of Rocklands Reservoir.
Balmoral, right (east) 12k on the Rocklands Rd, left (north-east) 1k, right (east) 12.5k on the Rocklands-
Cherrypool Rd (natural gravel), right (east) (signed, just after a ford) 800m.
Alternatively from Cherrypool on the Henty [A200] Hwy: West then south about 20k on the
Rocklands-Cherrypool Rd (natural gravel and sand).
Privacy Very good: well off main roads, can be popular at peak times (if Reservoir full)
Site description
Lake-side camping in dry open woodland forest, facing east to the Grampians. An attractive site if the
Reservoir is full. Facilities are restricted to a parking area but tracks follow around the lake for some distance.
Most sites slope. Reasonable shade provided by Yellow Gum and Box. Kangaroos, wildflowers, ducks and flies
are common. . Hot and dry in summer, difficult access in winter.
Warnings All natural gravel roads difficult if wet.
Situated on the boundary of the CFA North Western and South Western Districts: observe restrictions of either.
Contact DSE Cavendish (03) 5574 2308 CFA District S. West Visit 28/11/01 Ref 584
3. Black Range State Park - Rocklands

Type State Park, Bush camp  
Situated on the north-western shore of Rocklands Reservoir.
Balmoral, right (east) 12k on the Rocklands Rd, left (north-east) 1k, right (east) 14k on the Rocklands-
Cherrypool Rd (natural gravel), right (east) on tracks above the reservoir.
Alternatively from Cherrypool on the Henty [A200] Hwy: West then south about 18k on the Rocklands-
Cherrypool Rd (natural gravel and sand).
VicRoads 55 C3
Hema 38 D5
Other CFL "The
Grampians"
Access Dry weather
only
Size unlimited Height
200
Privacy Good: well off
main roads
Suit: 
Facilities:
Activities and, if
reservoir is full
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Site description
Lakeside bush camping in open dry sclerophyll forest. Thin shade provided by Manna and Yellow Gum over
short grass and gravel. Most sites slope. The water edge is remote unless the reservoir is full. Wildflowers in
spring, hot and dry in summer.
Warnings All natural gravel roads difficult if wet.
Situated on the boundary of the CFA North Western and South Western Districts: observe restrictions of either.
Contact Parks Vic CFA District N. West Visit 18/11/01 Ref 589
4. Rocklands Reservoir - Hynes
Type LG Reserve, Caravan Park  
Situated on the western shore of Rocklands Reservoir.
Access from Cavendish; North-east 41k on the Henty Hwy [A200] (2.4k past Glenisla), sharp left (south-west)
1k on the Old Henty Hwy, sharp right (north then west) 8k on Hynes Rd to the Reservoir.
Privacy Reasonable: at end of low use road but boat ramp access is through the reserve, = day tripper traffic.
VicRoads 55 C5
Hema 38 D5
Other CFL "The
Grampians"
Access Sealed Road
Size 44 Height 200
Suit: 
Facilities:


Activities
Watch
sunsets over the
Reservoir
Boundary Specific sites Firewood NO-BYO Fees $5.50, $11 per site/night Bookings Advised
Site description
A lakeside country caravan park, well grassed (mown) surrounded by shrubs with scattered Yellow Gum giving
shade to some sites. One electric BBQ (fee) and a few wood BBQs (BYO wood). Hot shower 10c slot. No
laundry. 16 powered sites. Surrounded by open farmland. Rosellas, cockatoos, ducks and flies are common.
Ranger tours to collect fees.
Popular for fishing - bookings required at peak holiday periods when the Reservoir is full; pleasant and quiet at
other times.
Contact Dundas Shire, Hamilton 0418 546028, 0353 801534
CFA District S. West Visit 27/11/01 Ref 588
5. Cherrypool - Glenelg Rv
Type Road Rest Area,
Hwy Park 

Highway Park off the
Henty Hwy [A300],
54k north of
Cavendish, 50k south
of Horsham, by the
Glenelg River.
Privacy Reasonable:
able to get well off
highway, occasional
traffic noise
VicRoads 55 D3
Hema 38 C5
Access Sealed Road
Size 50+ Height 205
Suit:  Facilities:  Activities A nature walk extends into the
marsh
Boundary Not controlled Firewood Limited Bookings No: pot luck
Site description
A pleasant, extended level reserve in open River Red Gum forest over good grass on the banks of the attractive
Glenelg Rv. Most of the 8 BBQs and tables are near the highway. More secluded bush camping possible
upstream. Kookaburras, cockatoos and ducks are common.
Warnings Situated on the boundary of the CFA North Western and South Western Districts - observe
restrictions of either
Contact Vic Roads CFA District N. West Visit 28/11/01 Ref 183
6.Wartook State Forest

Type State Forest, Bush camp 
Situated west of Wartook, south of Horsham.
Access from Horsham: South-east 17k on the Western Hwy [A8], right (south) 21k (almost to Wartook), right
(south-west) 5.5k on the Lah-arum Rd to the western boundary of the forest, left on an natural gravel track
about 300m, left across grass 200m towards the lake.
VicRoads 55 F2 Hema 38 C5 Other Vicmap "Northern Grampians" Access Dry weather only Size 3+ Height 200
Privacy Good: able to get well off main roads
Suit: Facilities: 
Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck
Site description
A pleasant bush camp in open River Red Gum forest by a shallow, reedy lake. Well grassed and level. Adequate
shade. Kangaroos and waterbirds are common. A quiet camp off the tourist routes.
Contact DSE CFA District N. West Visit 26/11/01 Ref 925
Grampians National Park - General

VicRoads 55 Hema 38 Other Vicmap "Northern Grampians" & "Southern Grampians"
The Grampian Ranges rise abruptly from the flat Wimmera plains to present serrated sandstone ridges and
some of the most spectacular and accessible mountain scenery in Victoria. Wild green gullies and waterfalls
(800mm rainfall per year), a vast range of wildflowers (best August-October), Aboriginal art sites, rock
formations and wild life.
The National Parks office and Brambuk Cultural Centre are located 2k south of Halls Gap - both provide
valuable introductions and details to the region.
Bush camping is allowed anywhere except in the Wonderland Range (near Halls Gap) and the headwaters of
Waratook Reservoir – the problem can be to find vehicle accessible tracks off the roads.
Activities (200km of maintained trails), scenic drives, rock climbing ,

Contact Parks Vic Halls Gap (03) 5356 4381 CFA District N. West Ref 590
7. Grampians N.P. - Northern :– Hollow Mountain

Type National Park, Camp Ground  
Situated at the very northern tip of the Park, near Mt Zero, in an old quarry.
Access from Horsham: South-east 23k on the Western Hwy [A8], right (south) 5.6k on the Flat Rock Rd
(opposite Fishers Rd) (gravel), sharp left (nor-west then south-west) on the Halls Gap-Flat Rock Rd 1.1k to a
short access road (at a sharp bend, just before a creek bridge).
Alternatively, access from Halls Gap: north 33k on the Halls Gap-Mount Zero-Flat Rock Rd (gravel).
VicRoads 40 H8 Hema 38 B6 Other Vicmap "Northern Grampians" Access Conventional Size 4+ Height 220
Privacy Good: Largely secluded from low use road by cliffs.
Site description
A compact level site located in a small quarry, screened from the country road by cliffs. Partially shaded by a
few Brown Stringybark, Yellow Gum, wattle trees and the sandstone rock walls. There is a short circuit road
and 4 parking bays with 2 fireplaces and tables behind rock barriers. Large rigs may have difficulty if others
are present. The adjacent small creek provides a cool shaded environment but cannot be depended on for
water. There is no drinking water or toilets and limited firewood - poor value for the $9.90 per site/night fees
charged.
An interesting, unusual site reminiscent of Central Australia.
Suit: 
Facilities:
 
Activities Walk to
Mt Zero, Hollow
Mountain, Mount
Stapylton and Flat Rock
(Gulgurn Manja)
Aboriginal shelter.
Boundary Parking
fence
Firewood Limited
Fees $9.90 night/site
Warnings May be hot
and dry in summer.
Contact Parks Vic
Halls Gap (03) 5356
4381
Visit 1/09/00 Ref 594
8. Grampians N.P. - Northern - Stapylton

Situated near the northern tip of the Park, near Toscana Olives.
Access from Horsham: South-east 18k on the Western Hwy [A8], left (south) 13.8k on the Northern Grampians
Rd [C222], left (west) 5k on (Olive) Plantation Rd (2.3k gravel)
VicRoads 40 H8
Hema 38 B6
Other Vicmap
"Northern
Grampians"
Access Conventional
Size 20 Height 260
Privacy Good - well
off main roads, sites
reasonably spaced
Suit: 
Facilities:

Boundary Specific
sites
Firewood Limited
Fees $9.90
Site description
An attractive, quiet well maintained camp, if rather formal.
Located on a former thryptomene farm many sites are shaded by 3 large pines, Yellow Gums or young wattles
and a field of thryptomene and wattle slopes up to sandstone cliffs behind the site. All roads are well formed
gravel, grass is mown each morning by wallabies.
The designated sites are generally well spaced with wattles and shrubs between, but mainly designed for car
camping (short depth, many not level, distant from fire place and table). The level bus park assumes tent
camping on the open common.
There are 20 designated parking bays, 25+ tent sites, 20 tables, 10 fireplaces (share) and 3 toilet blocks, a
shelter in the "common", limited tank and ample bore water. Five of the sites are in a "gas stove only" area,
with less shade or privacy..
Popular with school groups and likely to be crowded in peak periods. May be hot in summer.
Activities Walk to Cave of Ghosts (the Ngamadjidj Shelter) aboriginal rock paintings, wheelchair accessible on the
southern edge of the camp. Walk or drive to Mt Zero and Mt Stapylton.
Warnings May be hot and dry in summer.
Contact Parks Vic Halls Gap (03) 5356 4381 CFA District N. West Visit 31/08/00 Ref 595
9. Roses Gap - Recreation Centre

Type ?
At Roses Gap, on the edge of the Northern Grampians.
10.9k from the Western Hwy [A8] via the Roses Gap Rd (23.6k north-east of Stawell, 41k south-west of
Horsham.
VicRoads 40 J9 Hema 38 C6
Site description "Bush camp but power" Fees & facilities?
10. Grampians N.P. – Northern: - Troopers Creek

Type National Park, Camp Ground  
Situated on the north western slopes of the Mount Difficult Range.
Access from Wartook [C222]: North 1.4k on the Northern Grampians Rd [C222], right (east) 10.5k on the Roses
Gap Rd. Camp on both sides of the road.
Alternatively from Roses Gap on the Halls Gap-Flat Rock-Mt Zero Rd: south-west 8k up the Roses Gap Rd
(gravel)
VicRoads 55 H2
Hema 38 C6
Other Vicmap
"Northern
Grampians"
Access Conventional
Size 6+ Height 320
Privacy Poor: largely
open to low use
tourist road.
Suit: 
Facilities:

Boundary Parking
fence
Firewood Available
Fees $10.40 site/night
Activities 1k to
rock caves, 0.8k
upstream to Tilwinda
Falls, 4k to Mt Difficult 808m
Site description
A lightly treed, rocky site, backed by cliffs, near the small, bubbling Troopers Creek. Most sites slope (only 1 is
level and unfenced, but near the road). Designed for tent camping. Thin shade from Red Box and wattles,
surrounded by thin dry forest and thick scrub. Wildflowers and birds abound. Grass mown by wallabies.
11. Grampians N.P. – Northern: - Smith Mill

Type National Park, Camp Ground  
Situated in the centre of the northern Grampians, just below Lake Wartook dam.
Access from Halls Gap: West 15k up the Mount Victory (Northern Grampians) Rd [C222], right (north) 1k on the
Wartook Rd, right (east) 0.5k on the Old Mill Rd (gravel).
Privacy Reasonable: just off a low use road
VicRoads 55 H3
Hema 38 C6
Other Vicmap
"Northern
Grampians"
Access Conventional
Size 6+ Height 440
Suit: 
Facilities:

Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Site description
An old timber-mill site in the flat hung valley of the Mackenzie River, above Mackenzie Falls.
Good shade provided by pines and Stringybark, surrounded by a Stringybark forest with a thick understory of
tea tree. Can be popular, sharing of the 6 fireplaces may be necessary.
Activities 2.5k north to Lake Wartook:

12. Grampians N.P. - Central :- Forest Lodge

Type National Park,
Bush camp 

VicRoads 55 G4
Hema 38 C6
Other Vicmap
"Northern
Grampians"
Access Conventional
Size 5+ Height 235
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Situated in the centre of the Grampians, west of Halls Gap.
Access from Halls Gap: West up the Mt Victory (Western Grampians) Rd [C222] 8k to Valley Gap, left (south)
0.3k over the saddle (gravel), right (west) 11.5k down the Glenelg River (Victoria Valley) Rd, right (west) 4.5k
on Lodge Rd, clearing on the right just past the Sheet Water Creek.
Privacy Good: able to get out of view of low use country road
Site description
A pleasant, green bush camp by a large, grassed clearing, (mown by kangaroos) in the broad, lightly treed
valley of the Glenelg River. An old forestry camp site on a slight rise above flats subject to inundation. It is
possible to get shade and privacy under the trees behind the clearing. Surrounded by Red River and Yellow
Gums and wattles. Nearby creeks may be dry in summer. Wildflowers, kangaroos and ducks are common.
Warnings May have no water in summer
13. Grampians N.P. - Central :- Glenelg River

Type National Park, Bush camp  
Situated in the centre of the Grampians, west of Halls Gap.
0.3k over the saddle (gravel), right (west) 11.5k down the Glenelg River (Victoria Valley) Rd, right (west) 5.7k
on Lodge Rd, left (south) 4k on Syphon Rd to the Glenelg River - on the left just before the bridge.
Privacy Good: off a low use road, screened by bush
VicRoads 55 G5
Hema 38 D6
Other Vicmap
"Northern
Grampians"
Access Conventional
Size 2+ Height 215
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Contact Parks Vic
Halls Gap (03) 5356
4381
Visit 27/11/01
Ref 924
Site description
A pleasant riverside bush camp. Shade provided by a row of River Red Gums, Box, wattles and banksia over
bracken fern and scrub in which there are two small grassed clearings. The small Glenelg Rv is full of reeds in
a broad open woodland valley. Kangaroos, ducks and wild flowers are common.
14. Grampians N.P. - Central :- Boreang

Type National Park, Camp Ground  
Situated in the centre of the Grampians below Mount Victory, west of Halls Gap.
0.3k over the saddle (gravel), right (west) 8k down the Glenelg River (Victoria Valley) Rd, signed on the left.
VicRoads 55 H4 Hema 38 C6 Other Vicmap "Northern Grampians" Access Conventional Size 8+ Height 250
Privacy Good: Screened from the low use road by scrub.
Suit: 
Facilities:


Activities: Walk 2k
to Paddy Castle rock
outcrop
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Contact Parks Vic
Halls Gap (03) 5356
4381
Visit 23/11/01
Ref 599
Site description
Located on a slight rise above the White Bull Swamp, near Valley and Mt Rosea Creeks. Partially cleared, well
grassed (mown by kangaroos) with scattered shade by Yellow and Red River Gums. Sites are well spaced with
some scrub and re-plantings between. Most are reasonably level. Three are fenced for tent camping. A
pleasant, green and quiet camp surrounded by a large low forest of yellow gum. Wildflowers, kangaroos and
birds (wrens, magpies and kookaburras) are common.
15. Grampians N.P. - Central :- Rosea

Situated near Halls Gap high behind the Wonderland Range.
Access from Halls Gap: West 5.3k up Mount Victory Rd [C222], left (south) 3k along Silverband Rd to junction
with Stony Creek Rd and site.
Alternatively, south from Halls Gap 7k on Grampians Tourist Rd [C216], right (west) 5k up Silverband Rd.
(narrow, winding, no caravans)
VicRoads 55 J4
Hema 38 D6
Other Vicmap
"Northern
Grampians"
Access Sealed Road
Size 4+
Height 590
Privacy Poor: open to
tourist road
Suit: 
Facilities:

Boundary Parking
fence
Firewood Available
Site description
Situated on a mountain saddle this is the highest camp in the Grampians - expect cold mists.
Well shaded by and surrounded by tall open Stringybark forest. Designed for tent camping, although road-side
car parks are level.
Activities: Walk to Delleys Dell and Sundial Peak (View Point), Grand Stairway and Mt Rosea
16. Grampians N.P. – Central: - Borough Huts

Situated just south of Halls Gap and Lake Bellfield.
Access from Halls Gap: South 5.5k on the Grampians Tourist Rd C216], signposted on left. The access track
goes through the camp to a T junction to peripheral sites.
Privacy Reasonable: most sites reasonably secluded from nearby main road.
VicRoads 56 A5
Hema 38 D6
Other Vicmap
"Northern Grampians"
Access Sealed Road
Size 5 + 7 Height 300
Suit: 
Facilities:

Boundary Parking
fence
Firewood Available
Fees $10.40 per site/n
Activities 
Lake Bellfield 2k north:
Site description
Attractive green, semi-dispersed sites under Manna Gum and Mountain Grey Gum over short grass and
surrounded by forest, near the bubbling Fyans Creek. Most sites best suit tent camping. Most sites slope.
Grassed playing field adjoins. Popular, being close to Halls Gap, and a bit worn.
17. Grampians N.P. - Northern :- Plantation

Situated in a mature pine plantation on the north-east slopes of the Mount Difficult Range.
Access from Halls Gap [C216]: North 9k on the Halls Gap-Mount Zero Rd (gravel), right (east) 100m down Pines
(Fyans Cr) Rd, left 100m on signposted access road.
VicRoads 56 A2 Hema 38 C6 Other Vicmap "Northern Grampians" Access Conventional Size 50+ Height 215
Privacy Very good: Dispersed sites, most well off the low use tourist road and many separated by shrubs.
Site description
A large gently sloping old forestry camp shaded by Yellow Gum, Brown Stringybark or cypress pines and well
grassed. Other sites are within a mature pine plantation. Sites are well dispersed, some separated by
Thryptomene and Tea-tree. Facilities include 14 fireplaces, 16 tables, 3 toilet blocks, a grassed "common" and
taps supplied from a dam further up the Mt Difficult range. Grass is mown each morning by wallabies. Bird life
is plentiful and varied.
Although near Halls Gap there are less features to attract tourists. A quiet, pleasant camp.
Suit: 
Facilities:

Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Limited
Fees $9.90 per
site/night
Activities Walk up
to the Mt Difficult Range
(756m)
Contact State Forest
or Parks Vic Halls
Gap (03) 5356 4381
Visit 1/09/00
Ref 593
3.2(b) Grampians (south)

18 Black Range-Rocklands State Forest Glendinning 4.1
19 Black Range-Rocklands State Forest Henrys
20 Black Range-Rocklands State Forest Fergusons
Grampians N.P. General
21 Grampians N.P. - South-west Buandik 4.3
22 Grampians N.P. - South-west Chimney Pots 3.3
23 Grampians N.P. - South-west Strachans 3.5
24 Grampians N.P. - South-east Bomjinna
25 Grampians N.P. - South-east Mafeking 4.0
26 Grampians N.P. - South-east Jimmy Cr bush camp 4.5
27 Grampians N.P. - South-east Jimmy Creek Camp Ground 4.5
28 Grampians N.P. - South-east Wannon Crossing 3.0
29 Dunkeld Freshwater Lake 3.6
18. Black Range-Rocklands S Forest: - Glendinning
Type State Forest, Camp Ground  
Situated on the southern shore of Rocklands Reservoir.
Cadden Flat, right (east) 11k on the Glendinning Rd, right (east) 1k on the Yarramyljup Rd (gravel) to its end.
VicRoads 54 H6
Hema 38 D5
Other CFL "The
Grampians" Access
Conventional
Size 10+ Height 200
Privacy Good: Road
end
Suit: 
Facilities:

Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Contact DSE
Cavendish (03) 5574
2308
Visit 30/11/01
Ref 585
Site description
Pleasant lakeside camping in open dry sclerophyll forest. Reasonable shade provided by Manna and Yellow
Gum over short grass (slashed) and gravel. Most sites slope a little and have water views. The water edge is
close, even when the reservoir is only 25% full. This is the most attractive of the Rockland sites but is popular,
partially due to good access. Cockatoos are common.
Bush camping accessed by good gravely tracks along the reservoir edge.
Activities
19. Black Range-Rocklands State Forest :- Henrys

Type State Forest, Bush camp 
Access from Cavendish; North-east 20k on the Henty Hwy [A200], left (west) 8k on the East-West Rd, right
(north) on Hallam's Rd 11k (gravel) to the Reservoir (some through private property). ?Also know as Andersons
Camp (on map).
VicRoads 55 B7 Hema 38 D5 Other CFL "The Grampians" Access Conventional Height 200
Facilities: 
Site description "Bush camping without facilities in dry forest by lake"
Activities
Contact DSE Cavendish (03) 5574 2308 CFA District S. West Visit not yet Ref 586
20. Black Range-Rocklands State Forest: - Fergusons

Type State Forest, Camp Ground 
Access from Cavendish; North-east 27k on the Henty Hwy [A200] to Woohlpooer, left (west) 2.5k on Gartons Rd
(gravel), right (north) 1.4k on Craig's Rd, left (west) 9k on Shilcock's Rd to the Reservoir.
VicRoads 55 B6 Hema 38 D5 Other CFL "The Grampians" Access Conventional Height 200
Facilities: Activities
Site description "Lakeside camping in dry forest"
Contact DSE Cavendish (03) 5574 2308 CFA District N. West Visit not yet Ref 587
Grampians National Park. – General Description

VicRoads 55 Hema 38 Other Vicmap "Northern Grampians" & "Southern Grampians"
The Grampian Ranges rise abruptly from the flat Wimmera plains to present serrated sandstone ridges and
some of the most spectacular and accessible mountain scenery in Victoria. Wild green gullies and waterfalls
(800mm rainfall per year), a vast range of wildflowers (best August-October), Aboriginal art sites, rock
formations and wild life.
The National Parks office and Brambuk Cultural Centre are located 2k south of Halls Gap - both provide
valuable introductions and details to the region.
Bush camping is allowed anywhere except in the Wonderland Range (near Halls Gap) and the headwaters of
Waratook Reservoir – the problem can be to find vehicle accessible tracks off the roads.
Activities (200km of maintained trails), scenic drives, rock climbing,

Contact Parks Vic Halls Gap (03) 5356 4381 CFA District N. West Ref 590
21. Grampians N.P. - South-west :- Buandik

Situated on the western slopes of the Victoria Range, by the western boundary of the Park.
Access from Cavendish; North-east 38k on the Henty Hwy [A200] (to Glenisla), right (east) 4.9k on the Billywing
Rd, then 3.2k on Harrops Track past Billywing Pine Plantation, then left (west) 0.5k on the Goat Track and a
short access track back to Cultivation Creek (well signed).
VicRoads 55 F6 Hema
38 D6 Other Vicmap
"Southern
Grampians" Access
Conventional Size 5+
Height 225
Privacy Good: at end
of a low use road
Suit: 
Facilities:

Boundary Parking
fence
Firewood Available
Warnings Bring water
in summer
Site description
A pleasant, green creek side camp surrounded by rugged sandstone. Good shade provided by Grey Box,
Bundy, Stringybark, Yellow Gum and Red River Gum over bracken and grass (mown by kangaroos). Sites are
level but signed 'tents only'; the large gravel turning circle signed 'caravans and buses' has no tables or BBQs.
Cultivation Creek may be dry in summer.
Activities Walk to Glensla aboriginal shelter and Buandik Falls (1km, easy, 30min)
Walk to Cave of Hands (2km, easy, 1.5hr from car park on Harop Track, to the south)
Contact Parks Vic Halls Gap (03) 5356 4381 CFA District S. West Visit 27/11/01 Ref 600
22. Grampians N.P. - South-west :- Chimney Pots
Situated near the southern end of the Victoria Range at Chimney Pot Gap
Access from Cavendish; North-east 26k on the Henty Hwy[A200] Hwy (to Woohlpooer), right (east) 11.5k on the
Glenelg River Rd (Woohlpooer & Victoria Valley Rds) (gravel) (about 1.5k past the Chimney Pots car park), left
200m down a narrow access track
VicRoads 55 E8
Hema 38 D5
Other Vicmap
"Southern
Grampians"
Access Conventional
Size 3 Height 475
Privacy Good: well off
main roads
Suit:  Facilities:
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Activities Walk to
the rugged sandstone
stacks of the Chimney
Pots (2.5k, medium,
2hr from car park)
Site description
A poor little gravely ridge top site, well shaded by Stringybark. The quantity of trees would inhibit caravans and
big rigs. Only one site is level. Surrounded by rough, forested ridges and gullies. May be hot and dry in
summer.
23. Grampians N.P. - South-west :- Strachans

Situated near the southern end of the Victoria Range by the headwaters of the Glenelg Rv.
Access from Cavendish; North-east 26k on the Henty Hwy [A200] (to Woohlpooer), right (east) 14.5k on the
Glenelg River Rd (Woohlpooer & Victoria Valley Rds) (gravel) (6k past Chimney Pots car park, just after
Jensens Rd junction) left 200m down Sawmill Track.
Privacy Reasonable: adjacent to a very low use track
Site description
Located in a wide, lightly treed and gravely heathland valley of the headwaters of the Glenelg Rv, facing the
abutments of the Victoria Range.
A rather poor little site, emphasized by the brown trunks of Messmate which provide good shade. Level parking
bays are short (6m), designed for tent camping. Features an old tin timber-getters hut. Wildflowers and
kangaroos abound. May be hot and dry in summer
VicRoads 55 F8
Hema 38 D6
Other Vicmap
"Southern
Grampians"
Access Conventional
Size 4+ Height 385
Suit: 
Facilities:


Boundary Parking
fence
Firewood Available
24. Grampians N.P. - South-east :- Bomjinna

Type National Park, Camp Ground 
Situated near the eastern boundary of the Park on the slopes of the Mount William Range, west of Ararat.
Access from Ararat [A8]: West 15k on the Ararat-Pomonal Rd [C222] (starts as Barkly St) to Moyston, continue
straight on then south-west 9.5k on the Moyston-Dunkeld Rd, right (west) 5k on the Mt William Picnic Ground
Rd (gravel), right (north) 6.5k on the Mitchell Rd, access on the left just after crossing Bore Creek.
VicRoads 56 B6 Hema 38 D7 Other Vicmap "Southern Grampians" 1:50,000 Access Conventional Height 360
Privacy Quiet, remote area.
Facilities:  
Firewood Available Fees $10.40 night/site Bookings No: pot luck
Site description "Small secluded site in a scrub forested valley tucked in below the ramparts of the Mount
William Range. Creek may be dry in summer".
Activities Walk to Mt William (1168m): 16k, full day (return), steep; or 2k to a small waterfall.
Warnings Creek is seasonal, may be dry
Contact Parks Vic Halls Gap (03) 5356 4381 CFA District S. West Visit not yet Ref 603
25. Grampians N.P. - South-east - Mafeking

Situated near the eastern boundary of the Park below the Major Mitchell Plateau, west of Ararat.
Access from Ararat [A8]: West 15k on the Ararat-Pomonal Rd [C222] (starts as Barkly St) to Moyston, continue
straight on then south-west 9.5k on the Moyston-Dunkeld Rd, right (west) 3k on the Mt William Picnic Ground
Rd (gravel), left (south) 9.5k on the Mafeking Rd (to 0.6k after Y junction with Park Rd), left 0.6k to end of
narrow, winding access track.
Alternatively, from Halls Gap: South 29k on the Grampians Rd [C216] to Jimmy Creek, left (west) 4k up Jimmy
Creek Rd (gravel), left (north) at Y junction 3k on Park (Emmett) Rd, sharp right at the junction with Mafeking Rd
for 0.6k to access track on left.
VicRoads 56 B7 Hema 38 D6 Other Vicmap "Southern Grampians" Access Conventional Size 3+ Height 510
Privacy Very good: well off roads, surrounded by bush
Site description
A rather dry forested hillside site. The brown trunks of Messmate Stringybark (which provide reasonable
shade) add to the drabness. Thick understory of wattles, tea tree, bracken fern and wildflowers. The small
gravely parking areas slope - best for tent camping.
An historical gold mining area. Wallabies are common. May be hot and dry in summer.
Activities Circuit track to gold diggings 1hr return, easy

Warnings Water may be limited. Beware of mine shafts
Suit: 
Facilities:

Boundary Parking
fence
Firewood Available
Contact Parks Vic

Halls Gap (03) 5356
4381
Visit 23/11/01
Ref 604
26. Grampians N.P. - South-east :- Jimmy Cr bush camp

Type National Park, Informal/unofficial  
Situated in forest by the bubbling Jimmy Cr, south of Halls Gap.
Access from Halls Gap: South 29k on the Grampians Rd [C216], track on left opposite Jimmy Cr Camp access
road, 300m west to turning circle.
Also accessible from Dunkeld (36k) and also Ararat via Moyston .
VicRoads 56 A7
Hema 38 D6 Other
Vicmap "Southern
Grampians" Access
Dry weather only
Size 1 Height 300
Privacy Good: well
off roads
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Activities
Contact Parks Vic

Halls Gap (03) 5356
4381 CFA District S.
West
Visit 23/11/01 Ref 934
Site description
A pleasant, secluded bush camp, consisting of a small, level, grassed clearing on the banks of the bubbling
Jimmy Creek surrounded by lush green forest with an understory of bracken fern. Well shaded by wattles and
tall Southern Blue Gum. Plentiful bird life including rosellas and kookaburras. Kangaroos mow grass each
morning. Access track is gravelled but used irregularly (to access water gauge) and may be overgrown, check.
27. Grampians N.P. - South-east :- Jimmy Creek Camp Ground
Type National Park, Camp Ground  
Situated in forest by the junction of the Wannon Rv and Jimmy Cr, south of Halls Gap.
Access from Halls Gap: South 29k on the Grampians Rd [C216], camp on left just before Jimmy Creek bridge.
Also accessible from Dunkeld (36k) and also Ararat via Moyston .
VicRoads 56 A7
Hema 38 D6
Other Vicmap
"Southern
Grampians"
Access Sealed Road
Size 9+ Height 305
Privacy Good: 300m
off main road
Suit: 
Facilities:

Boundary Specific
sites
Firewood Available
Contact Parks Vic
Halls Gap (03) 5356
4381
Visit 23/11/01 Ref 605
Site description
Attractive forested valley camping near Jimmy Creek and the bubbling Wannon River.
Semi-dispersed sites (9) around a circuit road. Some sites are large, others best suit tent camping, all are level
with short grass. Good shade from tall Southern Blue Gum and wattles. Surrounded by lush forest. Plentiful
bird life including rosellas and kookaburras. Kangaroos mow grass each morning. The most attractive
Grampians camp and popular.
Activities Walk to McArthur Gap and Teddy Bear Gap on the Serra Range to the west
28. Grampians N.P. - South-east :- Wannon Crossing

VicRoads 55 J8
Hema 38 E6
Other Vicmap
"Southern
Grampians"
Access Sealed Road
Size 4 Height 285
Suit: 
Facilities:

Boundary Parking
fence
Firewood Available
Fees $10.40 Night/site
Situated in forest by the Wannon Rv, south of Halls Gap.
Access from Halls Gap: South 36k on the Grampians Rd [C216], camp on left just after crossing the Wannon Rv.
Also accessible from Dunkeld (25k) and also Ararat via Willaura (Yarram Gap Rd).
Privacy Poor: Parking area is just off the main road with regular traffic noise
Site description
An attractive forested valley site between the main road and the Wannon River (small, swampy). The fenced
car park is an old roadway, with level, grassed tent camping area extending away to the surrounding bush.
Reasonable shade from stunted Brown Stringybark, Manna Gum and white trunked Swamp Gum.
29. Dunkeld - Freshwater Lake

Type Reserve, Picnic Ground  
Situated just north of Dunkeld, west of Mt Abrupt on the southern edge of the Grampians.
Access from Dunkeld [B160]: North 2k on the Grampians Rd [C216], left (nor-west) at the Y junction 5k on the
Victoria Valley Rd [C217], on the left just past Bundol Rd junction, signposted.
Privacy Reasonable: close to the road, with passing glimpses through vegetation.
VicRoads 73 G3
Hema 38 E6
Other Vicmap
"Southern Grampians"
Access Sealed Road
Size 3+ Height 215
Suit: 
Facilities:
 
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Activities Nature study
Visit 9/11/01 Ref 607
Site description
A large reserve mostly occupied by the reedy, shallow Freshwater Lake.
The picnic area is small, level, grassed and well shaded by mature Manna Gum and wattles, with plantings of
shrubs. A little overgrown and appears rarely used. The toilets are 150m north beside Victoria Valley Rd.
Waterbirds, rosellas, cockatoos and honeyeaters and frogs are common.
Bush camping possible on sand hills on the northern edge of the lake shaded by pine and scrub, accessed via a
faint track directly on from the picnic area entrance.
3.3 Great Western

1 Lake Lonsdale 3.7
2 Deep Lead, Stawell Canadian Gully 3.3
2B Stawell Federation Park
3 Great Western Rest Area 2.9
4 Moyston Football Reserve 3.1
5 Ararat Cathcart 2.6
6 Ararat Hills McDonalds Park 3.2
7 Dunnworthy State Forest
8 Ararat Green Hill Lake 3.6
9 Ararat Hwy Park Dobie 3.5
10 Langi Ghiran State Park 4.0
11 Langi Ghiran Rest Area 2.2
12 Beaufort West 2.2
13 Beaufort East 2.3
1. Lake Lonsdale
Type Reserve, Bush camp  
Situated between Stawell and the northern Grampians.
Access from Stawell: North-west 6k on the Western Hwy [A8], left (west) 7.5k on the Stawell-Sandbar-Ledcourt
Rd. About 400m after crossing the Lake Lonsdale Rd (gravel) is the first of a number of sandy tracks on the left,
200m towards the Lake, extending over the next 4k, interlinked by sandy tracks
Privacy Good: Well
off low use road
VicRoads 56 C2
Hema 38 C7
Access Dry weather
only
Size 80+ Height 190
Suit:

Facilities: 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Fees ranger may
collect
Bookings No: pot
luck
Site description
Rather dry bush camping in open, level woodland near the lake. Reasonable shade from scattered Yellow
Gums and River Red Gums on grass covered sand with an understory of wattles.
Few sites overlook the lake which features white sandy beaches, reeds, plentiful bird life (including swans) and
views across the water to the Grampians. Lake is often dry
Toilets located at Sandbar (Lake Lonsdale Rd) and the boat ramp at the western end, no camping at either.
Warnings Big rigs and caravans should check the tracks first
CFA District N. West Visit 23/11/01 Ref 812
2. Deep Lead, Stawell - Canadian Gully

Type Road Rest Area, Picnic Ground  
By the Western Highway [A8] 9k north-west of Stawell, 1.5k nor-west of Deep Lead, signed on the north-east
side of the highway
Privacy Reasonable: up to 200m off hwy, partially screened
Site description
A large, level rest area with thin shade from Yellow Gum, overlooking a pleasant, historic dam and backed by a
large Bushland Reserve. Recent plantings will improve ambience. Ducks and wildflowers are common. A
pleasant overnight stop.
VicRoads 56 D2
Hema 38 C7
Access Sealed
Size 4+ Height 200
Suit: 
Facilities:

Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Visit 20/11/01 Ref 917
2B. Stawell - Federation Park

Type Road Rest Area, Picnic Ground  
By the junction of the Western Highway [A8] and Grampians Road [C216] on north-western edge of Stawell
VicRoads 56 D2
Hema 38 C7
Access Sealed
Size 4 Height 200
Privacy Reasonable
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Boundary Not
controlled
Bookings No: pot
luck
Activities wetland
walk
Visit 21/11/01
Ref 873
Site description A small, shaded rest area and tennis court at a major road junction.
3. Great Western – Rest Area

Type Road Rest Area, Roadside  
Situated on the Western [A8] Hwy 10k south east of Stawell, on the northern edge of Great Western village
Privacy Poor: open to the Western Highway.
Site description
A large gravelled area with some shade from scattered Manna (Ribbony) Gums.
More privacy from the highway might be achieved by using the grassed area on the right across the adjacent
Concongella Creek (intermittent). Pleasant aspect across creek to wooded farmland.
VicRoads 56 F4
Hema 38 C7
Access Sealed
Road
Size 5+ Height 235
Suit:

Facilities: 

Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Limited
Bookings No: pot
luck
Activities: vineyards
Visit 2/09/00
Ref 56
4. Moyston Football Reserve

Type Reserve, Picnic Ground  
Situated west of Ararat, south of Stawell, east of the Grampian Range.
Access from Ararat [A8]: West 15k on the Ararat-Pomonal Rd
Privacy Poor: exposed to roads and a few houses. Crowded on sports days
VicRoads 56 E6
Hema 38 D7
Access Sealed Road
Size 4+ Height 240
Suit:

Facilities:


Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Limited
Fees yes
Bookings No: pot
luck
Visit 23/11/01
Ref 876
Site description
A very large, open reserve. Level and well grassed. Some shade from pines, Manna Gum and Yellow Box.
Power behind score board, distant from BBQs.
Ask at BP garage/store for contact for fees and keys.
Moyston claims to be the source of Australian Rules Football.
5. Ararat - Cathcart
Type Road Rest Area, Roadside   
Situated by the Pomonal Rd [C222] 6k west of Ararat, on the left.
VicRoads 56 F6
Hema 38 D7
Access Sealed Road
Size 3+ Height 330
Privacy Poor:
roadside
Suit: 

Facilities:

Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Visit 23/11/01
Ref 922
Site description
A level roadside rest area backed by a tennis court, hall and play ground, providing good facilities. Reasonable
shade from Yellow and River Red Gums. White cockatoos are plentiful.
A gold discovery monument car park (Pinky Point, about 1k west at Carolls Lane junction) surrounded by bush
may provide more secluded bush camping.
6. Ararat Hills - McDonalds Park

Type State Park, Bush camp  
Situated just north-west of Ararat.
Access from Ararat [A8]: West 0.5k on the Ararat-Pomonal Rd [C222], right (north) 4.5k on Banfield St. Turn left
1k for One Tree Hill (steep) or continue on 500m (gravel) for Mc Donalds Park.
Privacy Reasonable:
off main roads,
expect day visitors
VicRoads 56 G6
Hema 38 D7 Access
Conventional
Size 3 Height 380
Suit: 
Facilities:
 
Activities
Boundary Parking
fence
Firewood Limited
Bookings No: pot
luck
Site description
Picnic grounds (WC, tables, wood BBQs) at McDonalds Park, H.J.Blackie (off One Tree Hill Rd, small, secluded
turning circle - photo) and Bridal Hill. Facilities suffer from vandalism. Dispersed bush camping encouraged
(tracks north of One Tree Hill).
Gravely, wooded hills with some old Messmate Stringybark but mainly Red Stringybark and Long-leaved Box,
with some Yellow Gum and Yellow Box. Wildflowers prolific in spring. Hot and dry over summer.
Gold mining relics, many forest roads and tracks
Contact ParksVic CFA District S. West Visit 22/11/01 Ref 811
7. Dunnworthy State Forest

Type State Forest, Picnic Ground 
Situated north east of Ararat
Access from Ararat [A8]: north-eastt 6k on the Pyrenees Hwy, left (north) ?2k on the Warrayatkin Rd (gravel)
VicRoads 56 H5 Hema 39 D8 CFA District S. West Visit not yet Ref 989
8. Ararat - Green Hill Lake

Type Reserve, Camp Ground  
Situated just east of Ararat
Access from Ararat: East 3.6k on the Western Hwy [A8], left (north) 0.8k to Green Lake camp ground (signed)
VicRoads 56 H6 Hema 39 D8 Other VicRoads 227N11 Access Conventional Size 5+ Height 290
Privacy Reasonable: near road end but open, expect day trippers
Suit:  Facilities: 
Boundary Not controlled
Firewood NO-BYO
Fees $5 per site/night Bookings No: pot luck
Site description
A disappointing camp consisting of a large grassed (mown) area by an attractive lake with very limited shade and backed by flat, open farmland with some traffic
noise from the highway. The ambiance may improve as recently planted shrubs grow. Maintenance is good. Fires in fireplaces (2, near Rotary BBQ shelter) only.
Showers cold. Water birds plentiful. Pleasant walking trail.
Fees collected by Local Government ranger.
Activities
9. Ararat Hwy Park - Dobie

Type Reserve, Bush camp  
Situated off the Western Hwy [A8] 9k east of Ararat, by the Hopkins Rv.
Access from Ararat: 9k east on the Western Hwy. Right (south) (just east of the Hopkins Rv bridge) 400m down
Dobie Rd (not signed). Access road on right.
Privacy Good: Able to get out of view of country road, distant traffic noise
VicRoads 57 B7
Hema 39 D8
Access Sealed Road
Size 5+ Height 300
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Site description
Pleasant riverside camping in open River Red Gum woodland, well grassed over basalt. This was a Highway
Park but all facilities have been removed due to vandalism. A well formed road circuit and some shrubs remain.
All sites are level. White cockatoos are common.
Given proximity to the Highway this is a good alternative to rest areas.
Warnings River may be dry in summer CFA District S. West Visit 22/11/01 Ref 57
10. Langi Ghiran State Park

Type State Park, Camp Ground  
Off the Western Hwy [A8] east of Ararat, west of Mt Buangor and Mt Cole.
Access from Ararat: South-east 13k on the Western Hwy [A8], left (north) 4.5k up the Langi Ghiran Picnic
Ground (Kartuk) Rd (corrugated gravel) to its end.
Privacy Very good: Forested gully well off highway
VicRoads 57 C6
Hema 39 D8
Access Conventional
Size 5+ Height 390
Suit: 
Facilities:

Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Contact Parks Vic
Visit 22/11/01 Ref 611
Site description
Situated in a protected broad valley in open savannah woodland with thin shade from stunted Yellow Box and
River Red Gums, backed by scrub and rugged granite outcrops. The camping area is level and partially
grassed over granite sand. Fires in fireplaces (3) only. Wildflowers, kangaroos and cockatoos are common.
Can be hot and dry in summer.
Langi Ghiran Reservoir is 1.7k up the track to the right (south, then east).
Activities Short walks to unused reservoirs. Longer walks to Mounts Gorrin and Langi Ghiran (922m) with
stunning views west to the Grampians.
11. Langi Ghiran – Rest Area

Type Road Rest Area, Roadside  
Situated on the Western Hwy [A8] 16k east of Ararat, north side (not accessible by west bound traffic)
VicRoads 57 C7 Hema 39 D8 Access Sealed Road Size 5+ Height 390
Privacy Poor: Constant traffic noise.
Suit: Facilities: 
Site description
An extended level section of old highway, shaded by and separated from the highway by a narrow row of
stunted Messmate Stringybark, Manna Gums and shrubs. Mt Langi Ghiran rises to 950m in the State Park over
the adjacent railway.
Not accessible by west bound traffic.
Contact VicRoads CFA District S. West Visit 22/11/01 Ref 58
12. Beaufort – West *
Situated on the Western Hwy [A8] 6k west of Beaufort, north side of hwy (access by west bound traffic is
difficult, discouraged)
Privacy Reasonable: a line of trees limits observation from the noisy highway and railway.
VicRoads 57 G8
Hema 39 D9
Access Sealed Road
Size 3+ Height 450
Suit: 
Facilities:

Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Contact VicRoads
Visit 17/03/03 Ref 59
Site description
A section of the old highway extending downhill by a gully. Most of the rest area slopes, although there are a
couple of level, semi-secluded spots on an even older gravel road further from the highway in the gully. Thin
shade from Peppermints. A reasonable aspect across the forested gully. Dam located towards the head of the
gully.
13. Beaufort – East *

Situated on the south side of the Western Hwy [A8] 4k east of Beaufort. (Access by east bound traffic is
difficult, discouraged.)
VicRoads 57 H9 Hema 39 E9 Access Sealed Road Size 5+ Height 390
Privacy Poor: exposed to the highway. Constant noise.
Suit: Facilities: 
Site description
A large, level, gravel area off the highway, facing state forest which provides afternoon shade.
Contact VicRoads CFA District S. West Visit 17/03/03 Ref 60
* NOTE
It is understood (June 2009) that both Beaufort Road Rest Areas have been closed and replaced with a larger
Rest Area in a wooded State Forest gully about 3k west of Beaufort. All facilities in a pleasant setting, although
still open to the Highway.
3.4(a) Western District (west)

1 Roseneath Picnic Gr
2 Tahara Bridge 3.00
3 Wannon Falls 4.10
4 Nigretta Falls 4.40
5 Cavendish 3.90
1. Roseneath Picnic Gr
Type Road Rest Area, Roadside 
On the Casterton-Naracoorte [C211] Rd, 29k NW of Casterton, midway between Red Cap Creek and Dergholme
VicRoads 53 F9 Hema 38 E2 Height 120
Site description "Roseneath Picnic Gr approx 25k from Casterton on Dergholme Rd. No booking rqd. Facilities
avail." ?By theGlenelg Rv? CFA District N. West Visit not yet Ref 296
2. Tahara Bridge
Type Road Rest Area, Roadside   
Situated south of Coleraine, west of Hamilton.
Access from Coleraine [B160]: South 9k on the Coleraine-Merino Rd [C196] just south of the Wannon Rv bridge,
on the left
Privacy Reasonable, open to a very quiet country road over 100m of grass.
VicRoads 72 C4
Hema 38 F4
Access Sealed
Size 3+ Height 70
Suit:

Facilities: 
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Activities

Visit 8/12/01 Ref 929
Site description
Open, level, well grassed (occasionally slashed) quite large reserve near the placid Wannon River. Scattered
shade from River Red Gum. Surrounded by grassed farmland hills. The track continues towards the river - a
little more privacy and shade.
3. Wannon Falls
Type Road Rest Area, Hwy Park   
Situated Near the Wannon River off the Glenelg Hwy [B160] just east of Wannon (18k west of Hamilton).
Signposted to the south, 600m (gravel)
Privacy Good: Off the highway, visually secluded but with some traffic noise, on a through access road
Site description
A pleasant, secluded camping area in a large reserve of dry sclerophyll open forest over short grass on a level,
gravely plateau above the Wannan River. The camping area is distant from the day area, next to a small cricket
ground but open to the through access road. A circuit road with 6 large parking bays and BBQs surrounds a
large shelter with fire places and an oven. Almost unlimited opportunity for bush camping. Thin shade from
stumpy Manna Gum with a scattered understory of wattles. Rosellas, cockatoos, wrens, tree-climbers and
honeyeaters are common. Can be dry and brown in late summer Activities
Wannon Falls
lookout, 600m
through day area
VicRoads 72 F4
Hema 38 F4
Access Sealed Road
Size 6+ Height 158
Suit:

Facilities: 
Boundary Specific
sites
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Visit 8/12/01
Ref 166
4. Nigretta Falls
Type Reserve, Picnic Ground   
Situated by the Wannon River, nor-west of Hamilton.
Access from Hamilton: North west 7k on the Glenelg Hwy [B160], right (north) 4.2k on the Nigretta Rd, left
(west) 3.5k on the Wannan-Nigretta Falls Rd, right (north) 400m into the reserve.
Alternatively; 7.7k from Wannon Falls [B160]
Privacy Good: Well off roads, although much of the reserve is open park-land and popular at weekends
VicRoads 72 G4 Hema
38 F5
Access Sealed Road
Size 4+ Height 170
Suit:  
Facilities:  
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Site description
A scenic reserve on the
Wannon Rv, popular
local swimming and
fishing hole. The picnic
area is well developed
and maintained with
green mown grass with
a few level spots, good
shade from a mature
pine and other exotics,
shelter and gas BBQ
(free) (no wood fires).
Riverside bush camping under Manna Gums is possible east of the toilet.
Activities (below the falls)
5. Cavendish
Type Reserve, Picnic Ground   
Situated on the northern edge of Cavendish (25k north of Hamilton)
Access from the Henty Hwy [A300]: West 300m on Cadden St to near the Cavendish Recreation Reserve.
Privacy Good: well off highway on town (small) edge, beside the recreation reserve
VicRoads 73 B2
Hema 38 E5
Other VicRoads 228J7
Access Sealed Road Size
6+ Height 210
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Boundary Not controlled
Firewood Available
Site description
A pleasant, level, grassed
(slashed) picnic area
above the placid Wannon
Rv. Regular shade from
Manna Gums.
Activities Walking
tracks along the Wannon
River
CFA District S. West Visit
9/12/01 Ref 182
Nigretta Falls
3.4(b) Western District (east)

6 Dunkeld Mt Sturgeon view 2.4
7 Nine Mile Cr Rest Area 1.9
8 Lake Bolac West Foreshore 3.1
9 Lake Bolac Road rest area 3.9
10 Lake Bolac South Beach 2.7
11 Lake Bolac East Beach 3.4
12 Streatham
13 Lake Goldsmith Steam Rally Centre 3.2
14 Maroona Recreation Reserve
15 Maroona Lake Buninjon

6. Dunkeld - Mt Sturgeon view
Situated on the Glenelg Hwy [B160] at the southern end of the Grampian Ranges.
Access: 2k west of Dunkeld, 25k east of Hamilton
VicRoads 73 G4 Hema 38 E6 Access Sealed Road Size 2 Height 230
Privacy Very poor: Adjacent to a busy highway
Suit: Facilities: 
Site description
A small, level, narrow rest area beside the highway with little shade and one broken table.
Good view of Mt Sturgeon and Mt Abrupt across farmland - the only reason for stopping.
7. Nine Mile Cr
Type Road Rest Area, Roadside   
Situated on the Glenelg Hwy [B160] 13k east of Dunkeld.
VicRoads 73 J4 Hema 38 E6 Access Sealed Road Size 3+ Height 250
Privacy Poor: near and open to a busy highway
Suit: Facilities: 
Site description
A small, level rest area open to the busy highway, with a couple of shady trees and a small dam, surrounded by
open farmland.
8. Lake Bolac - West Foreshore

Type LG Reserve, Camp Ground  
Situated on the edge of Lake Bolac town.
Access from Glenelg Hwy [B160] at Lake Bolac: South 1.1k on the Mortlake-Ararat Rd [C148] past the high
school, left 1k on Sago Rd past the caravan park, site extends between two toilet blocks.
Privacy Reasonable:
Near road end,
expect day trippers
VicRoads 74 F5
Hema 38 F7 Other
VicRoads 229 Q11
Access Sealed Size
40 Height 215
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood NO-BYO
Fees $10 night/site
Bookings No: pot
luck
Site description
Lakeside camping, some at the waters edge with some shade from cypress pines, others on Picnic Point with
shade from a stand of Yellow Gums. Access to the water-edge sites is steep. Rather scruffy camp and the toilet
block is old and dirty, but apparently popular (and crowded) at peak periods because of the good beach. Try
the nearby shaded caravan park @$14 pn with power.
Activities
Contact Ararat City Lake Bolac (03) 5350 2290 CFA District S. West Visit 9/12/01 Ref 858
9. Lake Bolac - Road rest area

Type Road Rest Area, Roadside  
Situated off the Glenelg Hwy [B160] 2.5k east of Lake Bolac town, by the north shore of the Lake.
Privacy Reasonable: 200m off highway with passing glimpses of traffic
VicRoads 74 F5 Hema
38 F7
Access Sealed Road
Size 3+ Height 215
Suit:  
Facilities:  
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Activities
Contact VicRoads, DSE
Visit 10/12/01
Ref 170
Site description
A small, level rest area overlooking Lake Bolac with access to shaded, grassed areas under a plantation of
Manna Gum. Bush camping with more privacy is possible by following the gravelled track south-west around
the lake (behind the cemetery).
One of the better rest areas (especially for the Western Plains) and a good alternative to Lake reserves for
overnight stops.
10. Lake Bolac - South Beach

Type LG Reserve, Camp Ground  
Situated on the southern shore of Lake Bolac, east of Hamilton, west of Ballarat.
Access from Lake Bolac township [B160]: South 1.7k on the Mortlake-Ararat Rd [C148], left (east) 2.8k on the
Westmere Rd to just past the boat ramp.
VicRoads 74 F6 Hema 38 F7 Access Sealed Road Size 10+ Height 215
Privacy Very poor: squeezed between a through road and adjacent lake edge
Site description
An extended, narrow area between the lake and a through road. Some shade from cypress pine. Toilet block
old and grubby. A poor but apparently popular camp
Contact Ararat City Lake Bolac (03) 5350 2290 CFA District S. West Visit 10/12/01 Ref 930
Suit: 
Facilities: 
 
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood NO-BYO
Fees $10 night/site
Bookings No: pot
luck
Activities
11. Lake Bolac - East Beach

Type LG Reserve, Camp Ground  
Situated on the eastern shore of Lake Bolac, east of Hamilton, west of Ballarat.
Access from Lake Bolac township: East 3k on the Glenelg Hwy [B160], right (south) 3k down the East Beach
Road.
Privacy Well off highway near end of access road
VicRoads 74 G5
Hema 38 F7
Access Sealed Road
Size 10 Height 215
Suit: 
Facilities: 

Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood NO-BYO
Fees $10 night/site
Bookings No: pot
luck
Activities
Contact Ararat City
Lake Bolac (03) 5350
2290
Visit 10/12/01
Ref 171
Site description
Extended, narrow campground among large pines between road and lake shore. Apparently popular at peak
times, presumably because of lake activities as the site is not very attractive. Toilet block old and dirty.
12. Streatham
Type Reserve, 
"near bridge, Glenelg Hwy"
VicRoads 75 C4 Hema 39 E8
Site description ? Fiery Cr 1k west of Streatham, or in Streatham, or bridge 1.5k east of Streatham?
CFA District S. West Visit not yet Ref 988
13. Lake Goldsmith - Steam Rally Centre

Type Private land, Caravan Park  
Situated 1k east of Lake Goldsmith on the Lake Goldsmith/Carngham Rd, 15k s of Beaufort [A8], 45k w of
Ballarat via Carngham [C296]
VicRoads 75 G2 Hema 39 E9 Access Sealed Road Size 20+ Height 350
Privacy Poor: exposed to the road
Suit: Facilities:  
Boundary Specific sites Fees $11 (power) $5.50 per site/weekend Bookings Possible
Site description
A caravan park within the Steam Rally Museum complex. Level and grassed, little shade. Attractive to steam
engine enthusiasts.
Steam rally is a 2 day event twice a year, usually the first weekend of May and November. Check:
http://lakegoldsmithsteamrally. homestead.com/index.html
Contact RMB 364 Beaufort 3373, (03) 5346 5566 CFA District S. West Visit 17/03/2003 Ref 765
14. Maroona - Recreation Reserve

Type Recreation Reserve,
Situated in Maroona, 19k south of Ararat via Mortlake-Ararat Rd [B180 & C148]
VicRoads 56 F9 Hema 38 E7 Access Sealed Road
Suit: Facilities: 
Site description "Maroona oval... No charge. Club Room facilities available including showers for small charge.
Contact Margaret Wilson, nearby Maroona Hotel, 03 5354 7580"
15. Maroona - Lake Buninjon

Type Rest Area, 
"By Lake Nuninjon, on Maroona-Glenthompson Rd [B180], 26 k south of Ararat"
VicRoads 56 E9 Hema 38 E7 Access Sealed Road
Suit: Facilities:
Site description "Wildlife Reserve and Parking Area"

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3.1 Wimmera ................................................................................................................................................................. 2

Ref Site Sub Site Rating

2 Dergholom State Park Baileys Rocks 4.1

3 Harrow Johny Mullagh Park 4.1

4 Kanagulk Streamside Reserve

5 Jane Duff Highway Park 4.0

6 Mt Arapiles-Tooan Park Centenary Park 2.8

7 Sherwoods Dam Rest Area 2.8

9 Horsham Burnt Bridge

9 Horsham Lake Green

2. Dergholom State Park:- Baileys Rocks

Situated beside the Glenelg Rv on the southern

5. Jane Duff Highway Park

9. Horsham - Burnt Bridge

9 Horsham - Lake Green

Ref Site Sub Site Rating

2. Black Range-Rocklands S Forest :- Mountain Dam

3. Black Range State Park - Rocklands

6.Wartook State Forest

Grampians National Park - General

Activities (200km of maintained trails), scenic drives, rock climbing ,

7. Grampians N.P. - Northern :– Hollow Mountain

8. Grampians N.P. - Northern - Stapylton

9. Roses Gap - Recreation Centre

10. Grampians N.P. – Northern: - Troopers Creek

11. Grampians N.P. – Northern: - Smith Mill

Activities 2.5k north to Lake Wartook:

12. Grampians N.P. - Central :- Forest Lodge

13. Grampians N.P. - Central :- Glenelg River

14. Grampians N.P. - Central :- Boreang

15. Grampians N.P. - Central :- Rosea

16. Grampians N.P. – Central: - Borough Huts

17. Grampians N.P. - Northern :- Plantation

Ref Site Sub Site Rating

19. Black Range-Rocklands State Forest :- Henrys

20. Black Range-Rocklands State Forest: - Fergusons

Grampians National Park. – General Description

Activities (200km of maintained trails), scenic drives, rock climbing,

21. Grampians N.P. - South-west :- Buandik

23. Grampians N.P. - South-west :- Strachans

Privacy Reasonable: adjacent to a very low use track

24. Grampians N.P. - South-east :- Bomjinna

25. Grampians N.P. - South-east - Mafeking

Activities Circuit track to gold diggings 1hr return, easy

Contact Parks Vic

26. Grampians N.P. - South-east :- Jimmy Cr bush camp

Contact Parks Vic

28. Grampians N.P. - South-east :- Wannon Crossing

29. Dunkeld - Freshwater Lake

Ref Site Sub Site Rating

2. Deep Lead, Stawell - Canadian Gully

2B. Stawell - Federation Park

3. Great Western – Rest Area

4. Moyston Football Reserve

6. Ararat Hills - McDonalds Park

7. Dunnworthy State Forest

8. Ararat - Green Hill Lake

9. Ararat Hwy Park - Dobie