• Plenty Gorge - Nioka Bush Camp

  • Plenty Gorge - Nioka Bush Camp

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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.

Things to do in the area

Father and son bird watching on boardwalk

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.
One of the cabins available for public booking at Tidal River in the Wilsons Promontory National Park.

All accommodation

Find where to stay in nature from remote camp sites off the beaten track to wilderness retreats or beach campgrounds.
A couple looks on at a Wombat on Wilsons Promontory National Park,

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,
Two friends fish off the back a boat on a misty morning on Lake Eildon.

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. 
Nioka Bush Camp

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. 

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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.

Plenty Gorge Park upgrades

A project is underway to create the new Plenty River Trail, upgrade the Hawkstowe Picnic Area and make improvements to Nioka Bush Camp, to offer visitors new and accessible experiences to walk, ride, play and stay in Plenty Gorge Park. Find out more about the Plenty Gorge Park upgrades project.

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.

  • Nioka Bush Camp (Plenty Gorge Parklands)

    Camp Nioka extension of temporary closure.

    Camp Nioka is not available for any bookings while planning and maintenance continues.

  • Yarrambat Picnic Ground (Plenty Gorge Parklands)

    Restricted access to Yarrambat Park due to rabbit control measures

    Areas of Yarrambat Park will be closed from 8pm to 6am from 6/2/25 to 30/4/25 due to active shooting, as part of rabbit control program. Temporary signage has been installed and will advise visitors of specific areas affected.

  • Yellow Gum Recreation Area (Plenty Gorge Parklands)

    Blue Green Algae detected in Blue Lake - Yellow Gum Recreation Area (Plenty Gorge Park)

     
    Testing has confirmed the presence of Blue Green Algae in Blue Lake, Yellow Gum Recreation Area in the southern end of the Plenty Gorge Park.
     
    Contact with the water currently poses a health risk and visitors are advised not to swim, fish, touch the water until further notice.

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