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Camping in Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park
Mount Arapiles is a spectacular feature, rising sharply from the Wimmera plains to form part of the Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park.
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Centenary Park Campground is the only place to camp in the park. There are three camping areas here with toilets and picnic tables. The Lower Gums Camping Area is set among Yellowgum planted in the late 1980s and is popular with school groups. Upper Gums Camping Area is set among remnant Yellowgum woodland and is the smallest of the three campgrounds. The Pines Camping Area is set among tall pine trees. The Upper Gums and Pines camping areas have fireplaces but please note firewood is not supplied and firewood collection is prohibited. Wood fires are not permitted in the park from 1 November to 30 April. Gas or fuel stoves are recommended .
Camping fees apply.
Camping fees apply.
Things to do in the area
Picnics
Centenary Park picnic area has a shelter, picnic tables, toilets and wood barbecues (bring your own firewood). The Bluff and Summit picnic areas have tables and spectacular views but no toilets.
Facilities
Visitors should bring their own drinking water. The Bluff and Summit picnic areas do not have toilets. Collection of firewood is prohibited in the park – please bring your own wood, or preferably a gas or fuel stove. Please take all rubbish away for disposal or recycling
Aboriginal heritage
Learn more about the culture, history and contemporary aspirations of the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of our land.
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.
Walking
Whether you’re after a gentle stroll or something long-distance, there are walking trails to suit all levels of fitness and ability.
Picnics
Head outdoors for lunch in the warmer months and enjoy a picnic in some of nature's most relaxing and inspiring settings.
How to get there
Camping in Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park
Mt Arapiles-Tooan State Park is 334km northwest of Melbourne, with access via the Wimmera Highway and Centenary Park Road. The nearest town supplies are Natimuk and major town is Horsham.
Sites
Camping & accommodation
Three camping areas are located in Centenary Park, Mount Arapiles. A combination of non-flush and flush toilets are available for campers to use. The site has communal fireplaces at some sites in the camping areas.
Need to know
Camping in Mount Arapiles-Tooan State 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.
