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Last chance for camping at Point Nepean before break
Keen explorers have a few more weeks to try camping at Point Nepean National Park with the sparkling new campground soon to take a winter break.
The Lerderderg River has carved a deep and picturesque gorge through this rugged park located within easy reach of Melbourne, Bacchus Marsh and Ballarat. Follow an old water race and hike part of the Great Dividing Trail, or simply stroll along the river from Mackenzies Flat.
Going camping? Our rangers give us the low down
To help you, your friends and your family have a safe, stress-free, and well-planned stay in Victoria’s incredible parks and natural landscapes our rangers have shared their know-how in these handy tips.
Victoria's largest natural freshwater lake, Gurru (Lake Hindmarsh) can remain dry for years until the Barringgi Gadyin (Wimmera River) sufficiently floods. When flooded, the lake attracts fish, birds, mammals and holiday-goers keen to enjoy the spectacular waterside environment.
Lake Tyers State Park, on Krauatungalung Country, is highly significant to Gunaikurnai Traditional Owners due to its remarkable Aboriginal cultural heritage. The park protects impressive coastal scenery, serene rainforest gullies, tall eucalypt forests and fringing wetlands and provides plenty of choices for outdoor activities.
Situated on the Murray River in north central Victoria, the river bends and sandy beaches of Yarrawonga Regional Park provide an ideal setting for campers and day visitors alike.
Nestled within a pocket of the Brisbane Ranges National Park and once a thriving gold rush settlement, Steiglitz is almost a ghost town today.
Walk among the heathy woodland and teeming swamps at Holey Plains State Park to encounter all kinds of interesting characters. This scenic park with its many swamps and wetlands is home to an incredible diversity of native flora and wildlife, and is great for camping and picnicking.
Kurth Kiln Regional Park is popular for picnicking, camping, nature walking and horse riding. The park features a range of forest types awaiting exploration by foot, horse or bike. The park is mostly known for its kiln, used during the Second World War to make charcoal for gas producer units fitted to motor cars.
The jagged ridges of the Cathedral Range are home to the emblem of Victoria: the Leadbeater's possum. They also make for some of the best winter hikes in the state. Take a gentle walk along Friends Nature Trail or tackle the rugged Razorback Trail. Either way you won't forget the awesome views.