Other Camping Areas in Wyperfeld National Park

A large river red gum tree on a mallee flood plain

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Other Camping Areas in Wyperfeld National Park

In addition to Wonga Campground, there are several locations for camping available in Wyperfeld National Park. 

Snowdrift Picnic and Camping Area

No booking, no fees. Camping is on a first in, first-served basis. Enjoy a picnic in the picnic area while four-wheel driving around the park. This camping area is set alongside one of the largest white sand dunes in the area. All campsites are unpowered. Campground facilities include non-flush toilets, picnic tables and fireplaces. Campfires are only allowed in the designated fireplaces. Firewood collection is not permitted, so please bring your own firewood. Located in the north area of the park, access is four-wheel drive only via Underbool along Gunners Track.

Casuarina Camping Area

No booking, no fees. Camping is on a first in, first-served basis. This camping area is set amid Pine-Buloke woodlands and vast open lake beds surrounded by Mallee sand dunes and a circular-walking track to Bracky Well. All campsites are unpowered. Campground facilities include non-flush toilets, picnic tables, fireplaces, on-site information and non-potable water. Campfires are only allowed in the designated fireplaces. Firewood collection is not permitted, so please bring your own firewood. Located in the north of the park, Casuarina Camping Area is accessible from Patchewollock by two-wheel drive. If coming from Underbool along Gunners Track or Wonga, four-wheel drive is required.

Northern Remote Hike-in Camping Area

No booking, no fees. Camping is on a first in, first served basis. This quiet and remote camping area is located 20km from Wonga Camping Area. Access is by walk-in only. All campsites are unpowered. Campground facilities include non-flush toilets, picnic table and fireplace.   

Limited phone reception in the park is a great excuse to switch off and enjoy nature. The Visitor Centre is the best place to start your adventures, with displays showcasing the park's diverse plants and animals and information about interesting features and activities in the region.

Things To Do

 
A dirt path weaves among trees and past a park bench at the Tyakil Nature Walk in Wyperfeld National Park.

Black Flat

Have a picnic at Black Flat and explore further afield on the Tyakil Nature Walk.
The view from the Eastern Lookout at Wyperfeld National Park

Eastern Lookout

Enjoy views over the vast landscape and see kangaroos and emus in the wild. Eastern Lookout is a great spot to watch the sunrise or sunset over the desert.
A Land Rover Defender attempts a river crossing in the Alpine National Park.

4WD

Enjoy a range of short and long 4WD trips in Victoria's parks. From the desert or mountains, to the rainforest or snow, 4WD tracks cater for all levels of skill and expertise.
Father and son bird watching on boardwalk

Bird watching

From bushland to wetlands and everything in between, parks provide habitat to an abundance of common and rare bird species. Go for a wander and see how many you can spot.

How to get there

Other Camping Areas in Wyperfeld National Park

Wyperfeld National Park is 450 km north-west of Melbourne and the main park entrance and visitor centre can be accessed via a sealed road from Rainbow or Hopetoun.

Some tracks in the park are narrow and have deep sand. These are suitable only for four-wheel drive vehicles with good ground clearance. Smaller four-wheel drives may have difficulty.

If you plan to explore the remote west of the park, check with rangers for current track conditions, especially after wet weather and during high fire danger periods.
Wyperfeld National Park Visitor Centre

Need to know

Other Camping Areas in Wyperfeld National Park

Accessibility

Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.

Be prepared and stay safe

Wyperfield National Park is in the Mallee fire district. Bushfires can occur during the warmer months. It is your responsibility to check current and forecast weather conditions. Campfires cannot be lit on days of Total Fire Ban, however gas cookers can be used for preparing food.

Check the Fire Danger Rating and for days of Total Fire Ban at emergency.vic.gov.au, on the Vic Emergency App or call the Vic Emergency Hotline 1800 226 226.

Similar experiences

 
The Wimmera River at Horsehoe Bend in Little Desert National Park

Horsehoe Bend Camping Area

Relax on the banks of the Wimmera River, also known to the Wotjobaluk Peoples, Traditional Owners of the area as Barringgi Gadyin. Set amongst ancient River Red Gums and surrounded by a variety of colourful birds you can enjoy fishing, swimming or canoeing or explore some of the easy walks nearby.
A large square grey tent pitched overlooking the water at Lake Hattah Campground at Hattah-Kulkyne National Park

Lake Hattah Camping Area

Unwind at camp after a day of walking, bike riding or canoeing.
A tent, fireplace and picnic table at Wonga Camground at Wyperfeld National Park

Wonga Camping Area

Pitch a tent or park your caravan or campervan at your own private bush oasis. There are 60 unpowered campsites spread across the spacious campground.
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