Good camping spot west of melbourne
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outback epicurean
Hi Looking for somewhere to go for a quick weekend
camping in mid to late november. We are coming from west, friends from
Melbourne so somewhere 100-150 west
Melbourne would be convenient.
On the Vic Parks site,
Brisbane Ranges Boar
Camp and Lederderg Gorge O'Briens Crosing
camping area look interesting. Can anyone tell me what these two
places are like, facilities etc. We will both have camper trailers.
Reply By: Barry 2 - Saturday, Oct 18, 2008 at 01:49
Saturday, Oct 18, 2008 at 01:49
Hi Outback epicurean
Re
Brisbane ranges we live near by and they are a great place to visit but being very close to civilisation, have the usual problems ??
Ok for a day trip or o'night at
places you mentioned.My advice would be to head for the Otway Ranges south of
Geelong get hold of the Meridian Map 2nd edition, it's great place to get lost ( have a great time ) Variety of things to do.If you really only have a quick w'end as mentioned the Wombat State
Forrest map covers the area you mentioned. O'Briens crossing is a nice spot but I'm tipping with the lack of rain the crossing will be dry and dusty.Hope this helps
Safe travels
Bazza
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Reply By: Member - JohnR (Vic) - Saturday, Oct 18, 2008 at 08:52
Saturday, Oct 18, 2008 at 08:52
Hey Outback Epicurian, i would hardly call you "Outback" 100-150 kms from
Melbourne, but you are coming from the West. I know it takes a lot to get people to drive further.
Just West of
Ballarat, before you get to
Ararat is
the Pyrenees and Mount Cole. Beautiful areas and satisfy your epcurian interest assuming the other part of the name stands true. LOL Waterfalls
Camping area, Camerons Track or Glenpatrick are three areas around
the Pyrenees. There is another to the North but unmarked. There are a couple around Mount Cole too. Glenpatrick has flush loos and the EO mob will have been there just a week or so before you.
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Reply By: outback epicurean - Saturday, Oct 18, 2008 at 14:55
Saturday, Oct 18, 2008 at 14:55
Hi
Thanks for ideas. Yes this is not outback but no time to go anywhere elase at the moment. Have camped in the Mt Cole area a few times and quite good, just looking for somewhere different. And the epicurean bit is the reason to go there, always good to
cook in the
camp oven
cheers
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Reply By: Best Off Road - Saturday, Oct 18, 2008 at 20:32
Saturday, Oct 18, 2008 at 20:32
O'Brien's...we camped there about three years ago.
It's OK, just. The "River" was as dry as a chip and the campground at the bridge was small, lacking in grass and quite small. Across the track was a larger dirt area, not at all attractive.
Back from the bridge a few hundred yards you'll find some tracks that lead into some reasonably flat aeas in between the trees that are quite nice.
You'll need to take a lot of
water unless the "river" is now flowing.
It's not a bad place, but there should be better.
We haven't been back.
Jim.
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