Good camping spot for big group near Melbourne

Leo,

Given that your main priority is not to annoy anyone, private land is probably your only option.

Unless of course your planned date is New Year's Eve. Other than that people expect to be able to get a reasonable night's sleep in the bush and I can't think of anywhere that you could be far enough away from other campers so as not to annoy them. Loud music travels a long way in the bush.

Sorry I can't be much more help.

Jim.

Hi Leo

I think the place you need is about 6km SW of Glenburn at 55H 0366501E 5854475N

Its off marginal road and marked with tent symbol on the rooftop toolangi map available at glenburn united service station.

This area has been used for same before and is suitable - there are other camps areas 2-300m nearby but they are always only used in conjunction with trail bikes and noise is not a problem.

Just get everyone to take all rubbish home as its a great spot , I find that it helps to hand out rubbish bags.
No facilities , forrested with room for 25 cars and lovely creek nearby, and couple of serious tracks as well.

I'd get there early.

Thanks for the responses. I'll take a look at that Robin.

My only other thought was to book out the Cook's Mill campsite at Cathedral Ranges which I estimate would cost $250 to book every site. This might be the way to go, that way it is reserved for us.

try mount disappointment north of Melbourne out of king lake and whittlesea, at no1 camp is a large area with a number of camp spots,you don't need a 4wd but there are some good tracks around,
kevin

G'day Leo.

Murrindindi Scenic Reserve would not be any good if you do not want to disturb other campers and if you have 30 tents or camper trailers it wouldn't be suitable. Too many people get up there and the ranger takes exception to loud noise all night.

Upper Yarra Reserve might be large enough for you to take the group down onto the oval area far enough away from other campers and it has all facilities. Its at the bottom of the Thompson Dam. Might be worth investigating.

There are also a number of camping areas along the 90 mile beach which are isolated between Seaspray and Golden Beach where you wouldn't disturb anyone else. Camping areas 7 through to 18 would be suitable for what you suggest. Within about 2 hours from Melbourne.

Good luck with your search for a suitable site.

Gday
Try the Myer Music Bowl.
Murray