Thanks - another question

I thought all the Melburnians would have jumped in with a response but you have heaps of options. Sheepyard Flat in the Howqua Valley is a great spot and so is Woods Point both of which are not too far away. The Ottways is another nice spot and if you want to go a little further, the Big Desert and Wyperfield Nat Park are a little more arid but well worth the visit.
Don't stress out if things don't quite go as planned as after a few trips, you will be experts like the rest of us. LOL

You after a day trip ? weekend away ? you want beach camping ? bush camping ?

Hard core ? Soft core ?

Work with me Charley

Hi Mustang Sally

Is it bush camping you're after? If so, then I agree with Des' suggestion, Wood Point is a great place, Sheepyard Flat, Granny's Flat in Jamieson, or what about Kurth Kiln in Gembrook, which probably isn't too far away from you, Toolangi has campsites as does Kinglake, depends on what sort of area you'd like to go to, mountains, beach or desert areas, remembering that this time of year alot of the tracks in the Mountain areas will be closed, check out the Parks Vic web site which lists camping areas and area closures, also available on here are camping guides which are great references as they list what facilities are available at campsites, such as toilets, firepits etc, I reccommend the Camps3 book which is Australia wide and has some great data.

I'm sure other's will suggest some great places for you to start.

Lyn

Hi Sally

So mny choices..... Try the high country around my buller and mt stirling for starters, then you have toolangi state forest, gembrook... heaps and heaps of places to go.

The High country is an awesome place and plenty of variation in tracks.

cheers
Crazie

Hi Mustang Sally. My first trip was to Wombat State forest. 1 hr 20 away. Camped where we found a spot. Heaps of marked and unmarked logging tracks. It was a fantastic time. Small enough also not to worry about getting majorly lost either if you don't have the gear. The tracks start closing for winter soon however.