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Plenty Gorge - Nioka Bush Camp
Nioka Bush Camp is a fantastic group camping spot, which will make you feel far away from civilisation - even though you are just 20km north of Melbourne. Roofed accommodation, camp kitchen and hall are all available to book. Enjoy the beautiful Plenty River and awesome Plenty Gorge.
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Nioka Bush Camp is only available to school groups and incorporated community organisations. Covering approximately 1.2 hectares, it's perfect for large groups to stay in the bush overnight and enjoy the natural beauty of Plenty Gorge Park.
You can book the campground only, the campground with camp kitchen and hall, bunkhouse only or bunkhouse and campground. The bunkhouse comes with the camp kitchen.
Facilities include toilets, hot showers, hall, kitchen, bunked accommodation as well as a camping area for tents. It's a short walk to Hawkstowe Picnic Area with the historic Le Page Homestead as well as Morang Wetlands.
There is limited firewood available for the indoor wood heater. Firewood is not provided for the outdoor fireplace.
Bring your own bedding, crockery and cooking utensils.
You can book the campground only, the campground with camp kitchen and hall, bunkhouse only or bunkhouse and campground. The bunkhouse comes with the camp kitchen.
Facilities include toilets, hot showers, hall, kitchen, bunked accommodation as well as a camping area for tents. It's a short walk to Hawkstowe Picnic Area with the historic Le Page Homestead as well as Morang Wetlands.
There is limited firewood available for the indoor wood heater. Firewood is not provided for the outdoor fireplace.
Bring your own bedding, crockery and cooking utensils.
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.
All accommodation
Find where to stay in nature from remote camp sites off the beaten track to wilderness retreats or beach campgrounds.
Wildlife viewing
Get up close and personal with some of Australia's shy native wildlife or look up to spot tree-dwelling mammals and flocks of colourful birds,
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
Plenty Gorge - Nioka Bush Camp
Access to Nioka Bush Camp is off Gordons Road via Plenty Road in South Morang.
Sites
When you're there
Download the Plenty Gorge Park map before you go.
Camping & accommodation
Nioka Bush Camp is a fantastic group camping spot, which will make you feel far away from civilisation - even though you are just 20km north of Melbourne. Roofed accommodation, camp kitchen and hall are all available to book. Enjoy the beautiful Plenty River and awesome Plenty Gorge.
Need to know
Plenty Gorge - Nioka Bush Camp
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.
Changes 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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