Camping – High Country
The campsites found in this region range from well maintained sites with full facilities to secluded clearings with nothing for miles except bushland and native animals. During winter, the Bogong High Plains from Mount Cope to Mount Nelse offer excellent opportunities for snow camping. In summer take advantage of the many sites that line the rivers and streams of the Kiewa Valley and the Alpine National Park, including Anglers Rest on the Mitta Mitta River. If you need to get away from it all, try the camp ground at Mount Buffalo. In the snow gum woodlands at Lake Catani the sites are well spaced to retain the natural atmosphere of this outstanding setting. Closer to Mount Buller, the remote areas of the Delatite, Howqua, Goulburn, Broken and Jamieson rivers lead to some of the best, isolated locations for camping that you'll find anywhere in the world, whilst the more popular campsites include Sheepyard Flat. Lake Eildon National Park offers a variety of settings from open bush on the northern side to dense vegetation on the southern and eastern sides. The Fraser Camping Grounds have large and very popular campsites with full facilities. South of the lake near Jerusalem Inlet, there is another smaller camping ground which is also very popular, as is the camping area along the Big River. Suggestions are listed below, but for a full list of campsites, contact an accredited visitor information centre. Bright and surrounds: Mansfield and surrounds: Wangaratta and surrounds: Eildon and Surrounds:
This beautiful setting beside the Mitta Mitta River can be reached from the Omeo Highway between Omeo and Glenvalley. Facilities include water, fireplaces, toilets, picnic tables.
Set amongst the snow gums, this campsite has a picturesque subalpine setting. Access to Lake Catani is via the Mount Buffalo Tourist Road. The campsite is open from the beginning of November until the end of April. In peak holiday periods, bookings must be made prior to arrival. Facilities include toilets, showers, drinking water, barbecues, picnic tables and shelters.
Ph 03 5756 2328
This popular natural camping spot is on the banks of the Howqua River. Reach Howqua Hills Historic Area from Mansfield via Merrijig and take the Howqua Track, a gravel road 3 kilometres past Merrijig on the Mount Buller Road. A 25 minute drive will bring you to Howqua Hills (Sheepyard Flat).
A pretty spot to stop when in Ned Kelly country, Stringybark Creek is 36 kilometres from Mansfield. To get there, take the Mansfield-Whitfield Road for 31 kilometres. Turn left down the Tatong-Tolmie Road and travel 9.5 kilometres to the campsite. Dogs are allowed at this campsite but must be kept under control.
A pleasant spot located on the King River. To get there from Mansfield via Mt Stirling, follow the Circuit Road, past the Number 3 Road intersection. The King Basin Road leads to Pineapple Flat, on the banks of the King River. This is an excellent place for trout fishing and there is a large camping area with toilet facilities. Four-wheel drive access only.
A popular and picturesque camping spot on the King River with pebble beaches and clear fresh water. Located at the Edi Cutting on the Whitfield Road, approximately 35 kilometres south of Wangaratta. Facilities include toilets, tables, chairs and a fire barbecue.
Ph 1800 801 065 (in Australia)
Set amongst bush beside Lake Eildon off Jerusalem Creek Road. Facilities include fireplace and toilets.
Natural bushland found beside the Big River, off Eildon-Jamieson Road. Facilities include fireplace and toilets.
This natural bush setting can be reached from UT Creek Road, off Skyline Road. Facilities include hot water, showers, toilets and fireplaces.
