Wonga Camping Area

Large river red gums line a clearing next to a picnic table and facilities block.

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Wonga Camping Area

Wonga Camping Area is at the southern end of Wyperfeld National Park. Enjoy the privacy of this large campground with plenty of space and facilities for large or small groups. Set up your camp and go on a walk or scenic drive and enjoy the park's unique variety of plants and animals. 
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Pitch a tent or park your caravan or campervan at your own private bush oasis. There are 60 unpowered campsites spread across the spacious campground.

Each campsite has a fireplace with grill plates and there are plenty of shared picnic tables. Other facilities include a large shelter with gas barbecues and tables, pit-toilets and untreated water.

Make sure you book and pay for your campsite in advance.

Bring your own drinking water and firewood or barbecue coals. Firewood collection is not permitted around the campground.

Limited phone reception in the park is a great excuse to switch off and enjoy nature. The Visitor Centre is the best place to start your adventures, with displays showcasing the park's diverse plants and animals and information about interesting features and activities in the region.

Things to do in the area


A dirt path weaves among trees and past a park bench at the Tyakil Nature Walk in Wyperfeld National Park.

Black Flat

Have a picnic at Black Flat and explore further afield on the Tyakil Nature Walk.
The view from the Eastern Lookout at Wyperfeld National Park

Eastern Lookout

Enjoy views over the vast landscape and see kangaroos and emus in the wild. Eastern Lookout is a great spot to watch the sunrise or sunset over the desert.
A Land Rover Defender attempts a river crossing in the Alpine National Park.

4WD

Enjoy a range of short and long 4WD trips in Victoria's parks. From the desert or mountains, to the rainforest or snow, 4WD tracks cater for all levels of skill and expertise.
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.
Wildflowers

Wildflowers

Whether you’re surrounding yourself with carpets of colourful flowers, spotting rare orchids, or just enjoying the local native flowers, it’s a great way to immerse yourself in nature and help your spirits soar.

How to get there

Wonga Camping Area

Wyperfeld National Park is 450 km north-west of Melbourne.

Wonga Camping Area is in the south of the park and can be accessed via a sealed road from Rainbow or Hopetoun.
Some tracks in the park are narrow and have deep sand. These are suitable only for four-wheel drive vehicles with good ground clearance. Smaller four-wheel drives may have difficulty. 

If you plan to explore the remote west of the park, check with rangers for current track conditions, especially after wet weather and during high fire danger periods.
Wonga Camping Area

Sites

When you're there

Wyperfeld National Park is located in the flat, semi-arid north-western corner of Victoria. Visitors should be well prepared and bring their own drinking water.
Download the trip intention form here before you go.

Wyperfeld National Park is home to a wonderful diversity of birdlife, with over 230 species recorded in the park. Download the Birds of the Mallee Parks factsheet for a list of species found in Wyperfeld and other Mallee parks.

Need to know

Wonga Camping Area

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.

Be prepared and stay safe

Wyperfield National Park is in the Mallee fire district. Bushfires can occur during the warmer months. It is your responsibility to check current and forecast weather conditions. Campfires cannot be lit on days of Total Fire Ban, however gas cookers can be used for preparing food.

Check the Fire Danger Rating and for days of Total Fire Ban at emergency.vic.gov.au, on the Vic Emergency App or call the Vic Emergency Hotline 1800 226 226.

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.

  • Wonga Camping Area (Wimmera River Heritage River, Wyperfeld National Park)

    Safety Alert - Feral Bee Activity

    Safety Alert - Please be advised that due to the dry conditions we are experiencing an increased number of bee sightings and swarms gathering around water sources.  Be aware that there may be bees in the camping area and day use areas around the toilet blocks and water tanks.  The bees are feral bees such as the European Honey Bees and are therefore not native Australian bees.

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A grassy plain in front of a big gum tree at Wonga Campground in Wyperfeld National Park

Other Camping Areas in Wyperfeld National Park

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Relax at camp where the desert meets the river and watch colourful birds dart in and out of tree hollows, or come prepared to take a walk and discover the secrets of this river oasis and unique desert country.
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The Wimmera River at Horsehoe Bend in Little Desert National Park

Horsehoe Bend Camping Area

Relax on the banks of the Wimmera River, also known to the Wotjobaluk Peoples, Traditional Owners of the area as Barringgi Gadyin. Set amongst ancient River Red Gums and surrounded by a variety of colourful birds you can enjoy fishing, swimming or canoeing or explore some of the easy walks nearby.
A large Macpac tent set up next to a picnic table and a white ute with a mountain bike on the roof at Lake Mournpall Campground at Hattah-Kulkyne National Park

Lake Mournpall Camping Area

Relax at camp and enjoy the company of native wildlife, or set out and explore one of the nearby walking trails.
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