Camping Spots in South Gippsland?

Don't believe all you read or hear, we were at Omeo with a group of eight vehicles for three days in late January and there is plenty to see and do. The best thing is there are NO tourists because they all listen to the news. We did some day trips out from Omeo Caravan Park, very nice and economical park. The Coach Road, the loop though Falls Creek, Oriental Claims, Moscow Villa. Mark at Omeo Caravan Park went out of his way to help us plan some day trips and it was great.

There were some fires about and there is some blackened country, but there is still loads of places to go and things to see in the utmost safety.

We loved the town of Omeo, you can spend a day there and the Hilltop Pub has some fairly good meals, almost an outback pub to me.

After Omeo we headed East on the Blackmountaiun Road to McKillops Bridge but this may be a little out of your way. Let me know if you need more info.

Chris

Shaker,

When do you want to go? The DSE are flat out trying to clear tracks and make the camp sites safe. Their goal is to have it all done by the next long weekend/Easter.

If you don't mind paying a fee you could try Paradise valley camp. It's a privately owned place on the Mc Allister river about 20 mins out of Heyfield on the road to Licola. Put your camp wherever you want and all amenities.
Lindsay

Contact the Traralgon or Sale info centres. They have a leaflet that covers their shires plus Baw Baw Shire, listing heaps of free and cheap camping spots.

PeterD

Gday Shaker
Try TURTONS creek just up behind FOSTER..A creek and a bit of walking,town not far away...quiet ,,flat,,
Last time we were there , there was a small tent,and plenty of room.........

Mt Worth NP is not too far from you. Has some good walks, although a bit too busy on weekends.

Tarra-Bulga NP is a wonderful place. You can't camp in the park, but (assuming you don't want to camp at the Tarra Valley CP) you could pull up in a number of places off the Grand Ridge Rd.

Nooramunga M&CP has some good quiet bush camping spots. The Old Telegraph Rd from Welshpool to Gelliondale is worth the drive. Good views from lookout hill.

Another possibility is Won Wron State Forest, N-E of Yarram. There is a pleasant camping area at White Woman's Waterhole and some interesting tracks through banksia and grass trees.

North of there, Tom's Cap and nearby Mullungdung SF are worth a visit. More bush camping.

Holey Plains SP (between Yarram and Rosedale) is also worthwhile. Quiet and attractive camping (with toilets and tables) in various spots (e.g. Harrier Swamp and Clear Water Lake). Good birding sites too.

See Parks Vic website (www.parkweb.vic.gov.au) for info on Mt Worth, Tarra-Bulga, Nooramunga and Holey Plains. For the others, go to www.dse.vic.gov.au and go to Forests/Regional info. The info centres in towns like Traralgon, Foster and Yarram can also help.