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Longridge Campground
Longridge Camping Area is a peaceful place to camp along the Yarra River. You will have exclusive use of the campground, suitable for a large group of up to 40 people. Relax in the quiet woodland setting, go for a swim or launch a canoe and explore the Yarra.
Longridge Camping Area is a peaceful place to camp along the Yarra River. The campground can only be used by one group at a time, giving you exclusive access to a private riverside retreat.
The quiet camping area at Longridge Park accommodates a large group of up to 40 people. Set among beautiful woodland in Warrandyte, it has all the space and facilities you will need for the perfect weekend getaway with family and friends.
Go for a swim in the river to cool down, or set off in a canoe to explore all that the Yarra has to offer. There is a canoe launching ramp only 100m from the campground. Cast a line and try your luck fishing in the river.
The campground is well-equipped for a cookout, with a wood BBQ, picnic tables, drinking water and a dishwashing area. There are toilets and hot showers, which are accessible for people with limited mobility.
Play and camp in the open space, or sit around the fire pit as you take in the sounds and serenity of the bush in Yarra Valley Parklands. Go for a morning stroll down to the river and you might be lucky enough to spot a platypus.
The quiet camping area at Longridge Park accommodates a large group of up to 40 people. Set among beautiful woodland in Warrandyte, it has all the space and facilities you will need for the perfect weekend getaway with family and friends.
Go for a swim in the river to cool down, or set off in a canoe to explore all that the Yarra has to offer. There is a canoe launching ramp only 100m from the campground. Cast a line and try your luck fishing in the river.
The campground is well-equipped for a cookout, with a wood BBQ, picnic tables, drinking water and a dishwashing area. There are toilets and hot showers, which are accessible for people with limited mobility.
Play and camp in the open space, or sit around the fire pit as you take in the sounds and serenity of the bush in Yarra Valley Parklands. Go for a morning stroll down to the river and you might be lucky enough to spot a platypus.
Things to do in the area
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.
Canoeing and Kayaking
Canoeing and kayaking are great ways to explore beautiful waterways. Enjoy the tranquility and spot wildlife that hikers don’t normally see.
Fishing
In quiet lakes and gently flowing rivers, in the pounding surf or in the depths beneath your boat – the waters of Victoria’s parks and reserves offer some prize catches.
How to get there
Longridge Campground
Longridge Park is beside the Yarra River in Warrandyte (Melway ref: 22 J10). Access to the camping area is off Alexander Road.
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When you're there
Campground access is restricted to booked campers via a locked gate. Advance bookings are essential so you can be given a permit and code to open the gate.
The period between 1.00pm on the first day and 12.00pm (midday) the following day constitutes a single day's booking.
The campsite is unpowered and suitable for tents only. There is a car park within the campground near the information shelter.
Limited wood is supplied and it is recommended that you bring your own wood splitter.
The period between 1.00pm on the first day and 12.00pm (midday) the following day constitutes a single day's booking.
The campsite is unpowered and suitable for tents only. There is a car park within the campground near the information shelter.
Limited wood is supplied and it is recommended that you bring your own wood splitter.
Need to know
Longridge Campground
Accessibility
The toilet and shower block have access for people with limited mobility..
Change of Conditions
Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.
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Yarra Valley Parklands
Yarra Valley Parklands night closures for deer control works
Parks Victoria will be undertaking deer control in the Yarra Valley Parklands. This program will be taking place between the hours of 5pm and 6am on the following nights 4, 5 and 6th of May, 15, 16 and 17th of June, 13, 14 and 15th of July, and the 10, 11, and 12th of August. These control works are being undertaken by accredited and authorised contractors.For reasons of public safety, various areas of the parklands will be inaccessible during the evening throughout this period. These areas include: Westerfolds Park, Montpelier Reserve, Birrarrung Park, Yarra Flats, Banyule Flats (both the Parks Victoria and Banyule council sections), Banksia Park, Yarook Tambore Wetland, and Murundaka Swamp.Signage will be in place at access points to the control zones, for your own safety do not enter the closed sections of the parklands between the hours of 5pm and 6am on the dates listed above.For further information please open the displayed QR code. If this does not answer your query, then call 131963.
Attachments: change of con YVP deer control zone map (709KB)