Camping GUiDE - Visit Greater Hamilton

Email: tourism@sthgrampians.vic.gov.au
www.VisitSouthernGrampians.com.au
1800 807 056
Rockland’s Reservoir
Bike Riding, Dunkeld
Gem Fossicking
Gas Supply
UHF Channel Guide
Claude Austin State Forest - Hallam’s Rd
(North of Cavendish)
> Balmoral Caravan Park, Glendinning Street, Balmoral
>McDonald Rural Services, Glendinning Street, Balmoral
>McDonald Rural Services, Whyte Street, Coleraine
> Kelly & Henson Mitre10, Parker Street, Dunkeld
>Robco’s Convenience Store, Parker Street, Dunkeld
>BP Service Station, Lonsdale Street, Hamilton
>Mitre10, Coleraine Road, Hamilton
>Robco’s Petroleum, Cox Street, Hamilton
>Shell Service Station, Thompson Street, Hamilton
> Kelly’s Merchandise, Bell Street, Penshurst
> Channel 1 - Repeaters (these can also be referred to
DUPLEX use). Each repeater needs a pair of channels to
work.
Fuel
> Channels 15 & 18 - Used by caravans and campers.
>Balmoral Caravan Park, Glendinning Street, Balmoral
>Balmoral Central Garage, Stirling Street, Balmoral
>Robco’s Convenience Store, Whyte Street, Coleraine
>Robco’s Convenience Store, Parker Street, Dunkeld
>Mobil Service Station, Cnr French & Cox St, Hamilton
>BP Service Station, Lonsdale Street, Hamilton
>Robco’s Petroleum, Cox Street, Hamilton
>Safeway Petrol Plus, French Street, Hamilton
>Shell Service Station, Thompson Street, Hamilton
> Page AJ, Bell Street, Penshurst
> Channel 10 - Used for 4WDrivers. (By courteous agreement)
Caravan & Marine Services
Riding your motorbike through the forest is a popular pursuit
and there are many areas of State forest where riders can
enjoy Victoria’s great outdoors. Roads open to the public in
Victoria’s national parks and reserves are also available for
use by motorbikes. Riders must be fully licensed and the
bike roadworthy and registered. For more details contact the
Hamilton and Grampians Visitor Information Centre on
1800 807 056.
Motorbikes
A Fossicking Licence can be purchased from the
Department of Primary Industries. Phone 13 61 86.
Fossicking is not permitted in the Grampians National Park or
Black Range State Park.
Hamilton & Grampians Visitor Information Centre
(Allocated by law)
> Channel 5 - Used for emergency repeaters.
(By courteous agreement)
(Firmly established by tradition)
> Channel 40 - Used by highway vehicles and trucks.
> Channels 22 & 23 - Are signaling and telemetry channels
only. No voice is allowed. (Allocated by law)
> Channel 11 - This channel is used to call any other user
who may be listening. After contact you must move to
another channel. (Allocated by law)
Caravan & Camping
> Donehue’s Leisure, Coleraine Rd, Hamilton 03 5571 1033
>Precision Marine, Hammond St, Hamilton 03 5571 2115
>Radley’s of Hamilton, Glenelg Hwy, Hamilton 03 5572 2564
Wannon Falls
www.genesiscreative.com.au
It is important that all vessel operators, whether
recreational or commercial, hold the appropriate
qualification for the activity they are undertaking on
Victoria’s waterways. To make a booking for a licence test,
contact VicRoads on 13 11 71.
Boating Licence
> Konongwootong Reservoir - Non powered vessels only
> Lake Hamilton - Powered - odd calendar days,
non-powered - even calendar days
> Rocklands Reservoir
Boating
> Balmoral General Store, Balmoral
> Ballart Road Milk Bar, Hamilton
> Robco’s Convenience Store, Hamilton
Bait Supply
> Balmoral Caravan Park, Glendinning St, Balmoral
> Coleraine Newsagency, Whyte St, Coleraine
> Dunkeld Newsagency, Parker St, Dunkeld
> Robinson’s Sportscene, Gray St, Hamilton
> Robco’s Convenience Store, Cox St, Hamilton
> Quinn’s Sportspower, Gray St, Hamilton
> Penshurst Newsagency & Takeaway, Bell St, Penshurst
Any person aged between 18 and 70 is required to hold a
fishing licence. A fishing licence can be obtained from:
Fishing Licence
Southern Grampians
For a full list of Angling Clubs across the region please
contact the Hamilton and Grampians Visitor Information
Centre on 1800 807 056
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Konongwootong Reservoir Redfin, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
Glenelg River, Balmoral - Redfin, Carp
Lake Hamilton - Redfin, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
Old Reservoir, Hamilton - Redfin
Rocklands Reservoir - Redfin, Brown Trout, Yabbies
Wannon, Cavendish - Redfin, Blackfish, Brown Trout
Wannon, Nigretta Falls - Redfin, Rainbow & Brown Trout
Caravan &
Camping GUIDE
Fishing
Settlers Walk, Cavendish
Wannon Reserve Campground
WELCOME TO OUR SHIRE
WELCOME TO OUR TOWNS
Welcome to the spectacular Southern Grampians, a landscape
dominated by the Grampians mountain range, ancient
volcanoes, tranquil rivers and waterfalls. The undulating
pastoral land dotted with majestic red gums provides the ideal
setting for you to explore this unique region.
Hitting the open road with a caravan or heading off on a
camping or fishing trip are perennial favourites for visitors
to our region. With the Southern Grampians compact size,
accessibility and excellent road network, a diverse range of
camping opportunities is offered at over 20 locations. Many
visitors return again and again for the personal, friendly and
secure atmosphere that is offered. First time campers meet
new friends whilst others return to catch up with old friends
each year.
Pop 450; 32km E Hamilton.
A beautiful destination from which you can explore the
stunning Grampians National Park. Dunkeld has an
extensive range of accommodation including a community
caravan park. Activities include fishing, bush walking, golf,
bowls, horse racing, swimming, tennis, picnic facilities and
bike riding.
Rocklands Reservoir is renowned as the best redfin fishing
in Victoria with trout also in good supply. Boat ramps are
located at various points around the reservoir as well as
camping, barbeque and picnic facilities, provisions for
caravans and many bush walking trails.
Dunkeld
Rocklands Reservoir
Pop 1100; 34km NW Hamilton.
Historic township situated on the Wannon River featuring
specialist chocolate factory, eucalypt arboretum, historic
railway station and a caravan park. Activities include
fishing, golf, swimming, tennis, horse racing, bowls and
croquet.
Pop 200; 65km NW Hamilton.
Ideally located within a few minutes of Rocklands Reservoir,
Balmoral is surrounded by State forests and the nearby
Black Range State Park. There is a caravan park and
activities include camping, fishing, boating, bush walking,
golf and tennis.
Pop 10,450; 295km W Melbourne, 500km E Adelaide.
Hamilton, the retail and service centre of the Southern
Grampians is situated on the intersection of 3 major
highways and is serviced daily by V-Line coaches, a regional
airline, several car hire companies and 2 caravan parks.
Hamilton has major chain stores and many boutique stores
offering visitors an enjoyable shopping experience with all
you need to make the most of your caravanning or camping
experience. Activities include fishing, boating, sailing, rowing,
water skiing, lakes & waterfalls, indoor leisure & aquatic
centre, galleries, gardens, golf (2 courses), tennis, bowls,
croquet and horse racing.
Balmoral
Hamilton
Tarrington
The Southern Grampians is ideally located between Melbourne
and Adelaide and is well serviced by major highways, a
regular air service to and from Melbourne and daily coach
services.
Pop 90; 6km SE Hamilton.
Located only 6km from Hamilton, Tarrington is a small village
renowned for its German heritage, fine wine and famous
restaurant/cafe. Offering picnic facilities, wineries, walks,
weekend antiques and bike riding.
With many activities on offer including, bush walking, cultural
heritage, fishing, gem fossicking, pastoral heritage, scenic
drives, wineries, art galleries, bird watching and 4WD options,
you are sure to find what you’re looking for.
Penshurst
Coleraine
Cavendish
Pop 120; 26km N Hamilton.
Cavendish offers ideal camping amongst giant red gums
along the Wannon River. Activities include fishing, tennis,
historic town walks, picnic facilities and gem fossicking.
The picturesque ‘Settlers Walk’ brings the past to life.
Glenthompson
Pop 170; 50 km E Hamilton.
Agricultural and pastoral community, the home to
Glenthompson bricks and Grampians Pure Sheep Dairy.
Swimming, tennis and picnic facilities are all available.
Pop 485; 33km SE Hamilton.
Penshurst, the village at the foot of Mt Rouse, is steeped
in volcanic features, showcased at the Volcanoes
Discovery Centre. The caravan park is located near the
Wetland Gardens and activities include swimming, horse
racing, tennis, historic town walks, antiques and picnic
facilities
Branxholme
Pop 120; 25km SW Hamilton.
Branxholme is an agricultural community situated on the
Henty Highway providing picturesque picnic facilities,
fishing, swimming and tennis.
Byaduk
Pop 50; 25km S Hamilton
The site of Australia’s most recent volcanic eruptions
some 8000 years ago. Byaduk features include the
Byaduk Caves, Tumuli and Harman’s Valley. All are easily
accessible.
Located in the heart of the CBD, 50m North of the
Post Office. Rain water available. Bookings through the
Lady Julia Percy Island
Coleraine Post Office.
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Wannon River Holiday Park
33 McGregor’s Road, Wannon
P. 03 5570 8226
www.wannonriverpark.com.au
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Sites
Map Ref.
Coragulac
Facilities
Brookes
Camping
Reserve
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Mountain
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Camp
Ground
Gellibrand
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West Barwon
Reservoir
Carlisle
River
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Lorne
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Wannon
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Falls
River
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Forrest18
Barramunga
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Wye
Mt Eccles
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Bush
State
Park
Wannon Reserve
Beech Forest
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State Park
Cavendish
Port Campbell
National Park
Colac
Elliminyt
Irrewillipe
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Birregurra
and spectacular wildflower displays.
Lake
Pirron
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Murdeduke
Mount
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BBQ
Road Reserves
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Cherrypool - Henty Highway - B6
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Dunkeld/Glenthompson - Glenelg Highway - G7
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Mooralla - Henty Highway - E5
Key:
Situated on the Upper Glenelg River between the
Grampians National Park and the Black Range State
Park. A perfect base for overnight, weekend or stress
relieving getaway
Comfortable affordable accommodation situated by
the Wannon River. Ideal location for rallies and groups,
functions or overnight stays.
Timboon
Bay of Islands
a quiet residential location near the Hamilton Indoor
Leisure and Aquatic Centre and showgrounds. 1, 2 & 3
bedroom cabins available.
Keep the Southern Grampians beautiful.
Lake
Please dispose
of all rubbish responsibly.
Red Rock
Brody’s Marsh
Swan
C4
9
Childers Cove
Wingeel
For further information about camping in the
Southern Grampians contact the Visitor Information
Hesse
Centre on 1800 807 056.
Beeac
Pomborneit
Cobden
Panmure
B100
Nullawarre
Located adjacent to the Botanic Wetland Gardens, in the
heart of town. Swimming pool and tennis facilities close
by. Booking through the Penshurst Post Office.
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03 5572 1999
03 5571 1157
0418 528 313
03 5551 8222
03 5553 2000
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Rocklands Reservoir Colac
Rocklands Reservoir is one of Victoria’s most popular camping and
A1
fishing locations, surrounded by state parks.
Naringal
Superbly appointed accommodation on the banks of
the Grange Burn. Quiet parkland, close to the lake and
shopping precinct. Free broadband internet.
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Framlingham
Winslow
Corangamite
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Ideally located in the centre of Dunkeld, this community
park offers great facilities in a beautiful setting only a
short distance from some of the Grampians National
Parks best sites and walks.
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Rocklands Caravan Park
1446 Rocklands Road,
Balmoral
P. 03 5570 1438
Set by the banks of the river in the heart of Balmoral.
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Penshurst Caravan Park
Cox Street, Penshurst
P. 03 5576 5220
Tower Hill
Cape Nelson
www.hamiltoncaravanpark.com.au
Lake Hamilton Motor
Village & Caravan Park*
8 Ballarat Road, Hamilton
P. 03 5572 3855
www.lakehamilton.com.au
Toolong
Koroit
Port Fairy
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Hamilton Carvan Park
Cnr Shakespeare & Dickens
Streets, Hamilton
P. 03 5572 4235
Warrong
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Cressy
Please make every effort to protect the local
Shelford
environment.
Only camp in designated camp grounds.
Sites
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Camping fees apply throughout the Grampians National
Park, Mt Eccles National Park and the Cavendish on
Wannon Camp Ground. Free camping is available at
Wannon Falls (1 night only) and Rocklands Reservoir.
Map Ref.
BBQ
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Lawrence Rocks
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Dunkeld Caravan Park*
Glenelg Highway, Dunkeld
P. 03 5577 2578
Narrawong
Allestree
PRIN
F3
Unpowered
Sites
4 Winter Street, Coleraine
Cape
Bridgewater
P.
03 5575
2268
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Sites
Cape Bridgewater
Coleraine Caravan Park
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1 5 Glendinning Street, Balmoral
Discovery P.Bay
03 5570 1400
Marine National
Park
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Mt Richmond
National
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Balmoral Caravan
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Map
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There are many Camp Grounds in a variety of settings.
Mount National Park camp sites listed in this
The Grampians
brochureMercer
include only those in the Southern Grampians.
For further information on all Grampians National Park
camp sites and permits please contact Brambuk - The
National Park and Cultural Centre - Ph. 03 5361 4000.
outdoors - this includes gas barbeques and portable
camping stoves.
Darlington
Hexham
MOORALLA
TO CAVENDISH,
A300
HAMILTON
Camp Grounds
Lismore
Derrinallum
>Total Fire Ban days mean that no fire can be lit in the
Caramut
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Lake
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Penshurst
Mount
Helen
Fossicking Reserve
Enfield
> If you’re planning to go bush walking check weather and
fire restrictions. Details are available by phoning the
Victorian Bushfire Information line on 1800 240 667.
Being aware of Total Fire Ban days is your responsibility.
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Mt Napier
State Park
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> Carry plenty of water. Drinking water is not always
provided.
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Coleraine
B160
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2
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Hynes
Camping
Reserve
Kingston
CLAUDE
AUSTIN
STATE
FOREST
Burrumbeet
HWY
YARRAMYLJUP RD
Cavendish
14
Waubra
Glendinning Camp
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Casterton
C188
Beaufort
Maroona
18
Trawalla
13
Smeaton
Brody’s
Camp
B220
Learmonth
UK
HWY
WES
TER
TO COLERAINE
N
Clunes
Mountain Dam Camp
9
Waterloo
Brookes Camping Reserve
• Mt Bepcha
7
Rockland’s
Dam Wall
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RaglanROCKL
10
TY
23
TO HARROW
Buangor
BROOKS RD
HEN
Dundas Range
Reserve
Mooralla
BALMORAL
BLACK
RANGE
STATE
FOREST
GRAMPIANS
NATIONAL
PARK
A200
OLD
River
1
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Talbot
ROCKLANDS-CHERRYPOOL RD
TM
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Discovery
Coastal Park
TO HORSHAM
Langi Ghiran
Mt Buangor
State Park State Park
A8
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C188
Nareen
Wando Vale
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HENTY
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Ararat
Moyston
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Dergholm
State Park
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Rocklands
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Reservoir
Elmhurst
B180
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ROCKLANDS-CHERRYPOOL RD
Paddys Ranges
State Park
Secondary Gravel Road
ENE
PYR
Ararat
Regional
Park
Pomonal
Lake
Bellfield
Crowlands
To Ballarat,
Melbourne
7
1
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elg
10
River
B180
Sealed Road
Great Western
Halls Gap
Moora Moora
Reservoir
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Avoca
Highway / Main Road
Gravel Road
A200
State Park
Harrow
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Wartook
Stawell
21 Cherrypool
Black Range
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Lake
Wartook
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Edenhope
Lake
Lonsdale
CHERRYPOOL
Carisbrook
Maryborough
IA
HW
Toolondo
Reservoir
AY
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21
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Range
Shelter
CKLANDS
RD
NR
HWY
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Landsborough RESERVOIR
HALLAMS
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Wombelano
TO HORSHAM
Moonambel
ROCKLANDS
A
River
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Redbank
ER
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Glenorchy
Dadswells
Bridge
To HORSHAM
on
A
To HORSHAM
TELANGATU
K EAST - RO
C240
HWY
Dump Point
Swimming Pool
Picnic Tables
Bike Riding
Shower Facilities
Camp Fires
Bush
Bush Shower
KIOSK Kiosk Onsite
Toilet Facilities
Camp Kitchen
Playground
Boat Ramp
Laundry Facilities
BBQ Barbeques
Caravan Access
Pets Allowed (Cond. Apply)
Rock Art