Boar Gully Campground

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Boar Gully Campground

Enjoy a weekend getaway in nature - surrounded by kangaroos and sometimes elusive, koalas - on Wadawurrung Country.

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Boar Gully is a secluded campground in the Brisbane Ranges National Park. An easy drive from Melbourne, Boar Gully Campground is at the northern end of this national park known for its scenic walks and spectacular spring wildflowers. Boar Gully is a trailhead (start or finish) of the 3 day Burchell Trail hike.

There are six campsites suitable for tents with an additional campsite set aside for a camp trailer or caravan.

Each site can accommodate a maximum of six people and all campsites are unpowered. There are communal fireplaces and picnic tables throughout the campground, and non-flushing toilet facilities.

Things To Do

Burchell Trail

Little more than an hour's drive from Melbourne takes you to the state's richest wildflower habitat. Set in a low range of mountains dissected by rocky gullies, the unusual geology of Brisbane Ranges National Park has preserved plants that have long since vanished from the region, together with a correspondingly diverse bird population and the greatest density of koalas in Victoria.

Two women follow the path through scrub up Mt Bogong with mountain views in the distance.

Walking

Whether you’re after a gentle stroll or something long-distance, there are walking trails to suit all levels of fitness and ability.

Stargazing

Escape the city lights to remote nature locations to see the spectacular starry southern night sky.

Picnic areas in Brisbane Ranges National Park

There are a number of options for bushwalking ranging from short walks to three-day walks. This park is also popular for picnicking, scenic drives and camping.

How to get there

Boar Gully Campground

Easily accessible from Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat, Boar Gully Campground is the northern section of the Brisbane Ranges National Park. Head along Brisbane Ranges Road and turn south into the campground.

Boar Gully Campground

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When you're there

Basic camping facilities provided include non-flush toilets, picnic tables and fireplaces. Fires may be lit in the fireplaces provided by Parks Victoria. Firewood collection is not permitted. Campers should bring their own firewood or a fuel stove for cooking. Tank water is available but it is not suitable for drinking – supply your own drinking water.

Brisbane Ranges National Park Visitor Guide

Boar Gully Campgound (Brisbane Ranges National Park)

When to go

Summer in the Brisbane Ranges can be hot and dry. Carry lots of water with you're out walking in the park, and avoid walking during the hottest part of the day.

Cooler autumn days make for the perfect temperature to explore the park on foot. Anakie Groge Walk reveals signs of European occupation and practices in the Brisbane Ranges. Remains include dry stone walls, mullock heaps and hut foundations associated with mine workings. Flowering plants in autumn include Twisted Beard heath, Common Heath and the Autumn Bird Orchid.

Need to know

Boar Gully Campground

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.