Goom Gooruduron - Yeran Camping Area (Greater Bendigo National Park, Sandhurst Reference Area)

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Goom Gooruduron - Yeran Camping Area (Greater Bendigo National Park, Sandhurst Reference Area)

Goom Gooruduron-Yeran Camping Area is situated along the Goldfields Track in the Big Hill section of Greater Bendigo National Park, surrounded by large eucalypts, rock escarpments, and incredible wildflowers in spring. The area is of high cultural significance to Djaara people – please show respect to Country and leave everything as you find it.

This is a remote, walk-in camping area with no facilities. The maximum stay is one night only. No bookings or fees apply. Please bring everything you need for your stay, including drinking water, food and a portable camping stove. Toilet waste should be hiked out or buried at least 15cm deep and 100m away from water or dry creeks. All rubbish should be taken away with you. Campfires and firewood collection are prohibited.

Visitor Safety

Greater Bendigo National Park is in the Northern Country fire district. Bushfire safety is a personal responsibility. Do not camp here on days of higher fire danger or when storms are forecast. Trees and branches may fall at any time and swing away from the tree.

The park will be closed on days of Catastrophic fire danger. If you are already in the park, leave the night before or as early as possible in the morning. Download the VicEmergency app, visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au, call 1800 226 226 or tune into ABC Central Victoria on 91.1FM for the latest forecasts and warnings. In case of an emergency dial 000 or 112 (to access any available mobile network). However, this is a remote area and you may not get a mobile phone signal. In this case, seek assistance along Mandurang South Rd.

How to get there

Goom Gooruduron - Yeran Camping Area (Greater Bendigo National Park, Sandhurst Reference Area)

Need to know

Goom Gooruduron - Yeran Camping Area (Greater Bendigo National Park, Sandhurst Reference Area)

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

  • No horses
  • No dogs allowed
  • No firearms allowed
  • No vehicles

Warnings

  • Other warnings
    • Trees may fall take care
    • Unpatrolled area
  • Terrain hazards
    • Uneven ground
  • Animals and pests
    • Snakes

Be Prepared

Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care. Find out more.

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.

Planned burn near Big Hill

Planned burning operations are scheduled in the Greater Bendigo National Park which will result in part of the park being closed from the time the burn is approved for ignition until the area is declared safe. 
 
Burn name:               LM-MGF-ING – 0466 – Big Hill High Level Track. Size: 68ha. Location: 1.5km SW of Big Hill   
Scheduled date:      Sunday 4 May – Sunday 11 May, subject to favourable weather conditions.
 
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