Howqua - Frys Hut to 8 Mile camping in winter.
Submitted: Monday, Jun 15, 2026 at 07:03
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Tony W
The Howqua is a beautiful river; that's the problem with
camping there in good weather.
I'm thinking of going up there in the next few weeks and wondering if it's possible to get a quiet spot without competing for campsites in Winter.
Any advice on how busy it is for
camping from Fry/s Hut to 8 Mile
camping over winter?
Reply By: Member - ValueRider - Tuesday, Jun 16, 2026 at 07:07
Tuesday, Jun 16, 2026 at 07:07
Yes, I would like to know this as
well, as we are planning pretty much the same thing. Synergy!
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Reply By: Member - ValueRider - Tuesday, Jun 16, 2026 at 09:11
Tuesday, Jun 16, 2026 at 09:11
After the
Sheepyard Flat camp area, Howqua Track turns into Brocks Road, which is gazetted as seasonally closed from mid June to late October. Not sure if the western section of Brocks Road is closed, but just take that into consideration.
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Follow Up By: Tony W - Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026 at 06:25
Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026 at 06:25
Thanks for the heads up. Indeed the track closure list includes Brocks Rd. But the maps show the road as open, with the entry tracks from Brocks Rd to
Noonans flat camping area
It looks like the road is open all the way to
Bluff Hut Track ( which is closed) or Upper Jamison ( 4wd)
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