Camp spots near melb

[loppa]

Hi Guys, I've been thinking of getting out of the city for a couple of days but dont know anywhere close to go camping. If anyone could tell me a spot i can go an camp for a couple of nights maybe do some fishing or do some shooting would be good. I live in the northern suburbs of melbourne but happy to travel at max 3 hours. Thanks guys

[bigjedd]

Loppa

When i lived in Thomastown I used to do all my camping and fishing along the sevens creek and around the Strathbogie ranges. Not sure what its like now but use to be great camping and you can get into the bush for some
4WDriving as well
If you go along the Maroondah hwy through Yea heading towards Mansfield and turn left at Merton and follow the road towards Euroa there are some nice camp sites along the creek with access of the road. Or follow the same road to the turn off to Polly McQuinns and camp at the dam. also can be accessed from Euroa if you travel up the Hume.

[zauronus]

i always love camping at the torongo falls at noojee, bout 1 hour from pakenham 2 from the city i guess. its free and a really nice spot for both the adults and the kids

[martz8]

Mt Dissapointment there are some spot around there. Just over anh hour from the city.

[GQANDGU]

Loppa

If you go along the Maroondah hwy through Yea heading towards Mansfield and turn left at Merton and follow the road towards Euroa .

Not trying to be smart, but don't you mean go along the Melba Highway to Yea and then toward Mansfield.

Despite the recent fires, don't dismiss the areas north of Mansfield. Locals are begging for tourists again, and with some advice from locals I am sure you will find some good spots. All less than 3 hours from Melbourne.

[grimage]

I am a big fan of the Howqua Hills area. I don't camp at Sheepyard Flat, but tend to camp down the road at one of the spots. For me, it is usually Pickerings Flat. Great spot on the river, with some fishing and 4WDing thrown in.

Have fun if you ever head that way (Through Mansfield, then towards Buller, and turn off just past Merrijig onto the Howqua Track).

[Troopy93]

What about the indigenous folks campground right in the city, see if you can last a couple of nights there. Already got a spot for a fire. Nice and close for ya....

[loppa]

i always love camping at the torongo falls at noojee, bout 1 hour from pakenham 2 from the city i guess. its free and a really nice spot for both the adults and the kids

I've been thinking about going to noojee a couple of blokes i work with go there and they say its good fun

[zauronus]

it is awesome up there, sooo many tracks to explore, nice and wet atm too i hear

[loppa]

i think i'll try and go next weekend if its not to hot

[TUFF IFS LUX]

have you thought about Barmah State Forest? Me and my boys try and go usually 2 or 3 times a year. Theres a nice camping spot we use there called "60 mile Bend". Just check the maps out on its location exactly and how to get there.

Its right on the edge of the Murray and you can do some fishing there, the camping spot is nice and clean, not much rubbish there and you can shoot pests and vermin there aswell. If you lucky, you might come across a pig or two in the swamps when wet.

Thou the pig population has been cleaned up heaps in recent years and the drought hasnt helped but there are signs of pigs still about.

[marty braj]

I am a big fan of the Howqua Hills area. I don't camp at Sheepyard Flat, but tend to camp down the road at one of the spots. For me, it is usually Pickerings Flat. Great spot on the river, with some fishing and 4WDing thrown in.

Have fun if you ever head that way (Through Mansfield, then towards Buller, and turn off just past Merrijig onto the Howqua Track).

i agree..i love howqua and good for motorbike riding too

[utedriver]

you can camp at the Upper Yarra Dam about 25 kms from Warbuton there are plenty of tracks around the area to be explored good after all the rain we have had in the last 24hrs!!

[loppa]

have you thought about Barmah State Forest? Me and my boys try and go usually 2 or 3 times a year. Theres a nice camping spot we use there called "60 mile Bend". Just check the maps out on its location exactly and how to get there.

Its right on the edge of the Murray and you can do some fishing there, the camping spot is nice and clean, not much rubbish there and you can shoot pests and vermin there aswell. If you lucky, you might come across a pig or two in the swamps when wet.

Thou the pig population has been cleaned up heaps in recent years and the drought hasnt helped but there are signs of pigs still about.

That sounds good to might have to talk to the boys and see if they want to go for a weekend