Camping has gradually become a way of life in Victoria. Especially in Australia`s most beautiful season, the gradual return of spring so that those who love outdoor activities and wild exploration began to struggle to start dressing up on the road.
Compared with hotels and hotels, camping is very affordable, but some commercial campsites are expensive. Especially is in some very popular national and state parks, and quality campsites are usually in short supply during peak season.
The good news is that there are a lot of free campsites around Virginia, and you can set up tents under waterfalls or an old volcano for nothing at all. Next, let`s take you through some of the best free campsites in Victoria.
1, Stevenson Falls, Audway Forest Park
Stevensons Falls – Otway Forest Park
Escape from the city to the beautiful Stevenson Falls in Otwey (Otways). It is about 25 minutes inland from Ocean Road on the southwest coast, not far from the Glibrand River (Gellibrand River). There are towering beech and pine trees, with a total of 20 designated camping sites. Public facilities include bathrooms, picnic tables and barbecue ovens.
Address: Upper Gellibrand Rd, Barramunga
two. Gislan Reeves Beach Coast Reserve
Reeves Beach Coastal Reserve, Gippsland
The camp sits on (Ninety Mile Beach), a 90-mile beach three hours southeast of Melbourne, where you can fish, swim, surf, or try your luck to see dolphins or whales. There is no power supply in the camp, but there are restrooms, tables and chairs.
Address: Reeves Beach Road, Woodside
3. Disappointed Mountain Anderson Garden
Mount Disappointment – Andersons Garden
Anderson Garden is just an hour`s drive from Melbourne. This unique campsite is located on the Sunday Creek River and is a great place to go camping! There are wild tables, bonfires and bathrooms. For thrillers and jungle explorers, it is an ideal place for hiking, mountain cycling, horseback riding and four-drive driving. Don`t forget to bring your own firewood and water.
Address: drive along Hume Expressway and turn to Clonbinane Rd. at the bottom of Clonbinane
4. Gislan Poplar Reserve
Poplars Reserve, Gippsland
Put your phone down! Two hours east of Melbourne, surrounded by green grass and poplar, there is no mobile phone signal. At this time, please close your eyes and quietly enjoy the wonderful feeling of the flow of the Loch River and the cackling sound of the cackling birds overhead. Public facilities include bathrooms, cloaks and barbecue stoves, and you can also bring dogs on holiday.
Address: eight kilometers north of Noojee via Loch Valley Road
5. Granger plantation campsite.
Plantation Campground, Grampians
Grand Ping National Park is the most popular resort in the whole state of Victoria, about 3 hours drive from Melbourne. There are many campsites and holiday parks everywhere in Grand Ping. The plantation campsite is the largest free campsite in the whole park. There are many interesting places around the camp, such as rock cave exploration area, grand canyon and magnificent waterfall, panoramic view, view of sunrise and sunset, etc. There are up to 30 non-electric campgrounds, bathroom, table, picnic, fireplace and so on.
Address: Mt Zero Rd, Halls Gap
6. Franklin Mountain Reserve.
Mt Franklin Reserve
Franklin Mountain Reserve is located north of the town of Daylesford. The most amazing thing about Franklin Mountain Reserve is that it has a small crater, so it has an amazing landscape. The quiet crater lake, special geology and pleasant jungle environment give a primitive and calm feeling. It is worth mentioning that the campsite here is not only fully equipped, but also offers caravan and car homes that can be checked in, completely free but limited in number on a first-come-first-served basis.
Address: Powells Lane, Mount Franklin
7. Lake Corak Meredith Park
Meredith Park, Lake Colac
Lake Colac, about two hours` drive south-west of Limo, is a great place to ride a bike to enjoy a suburban outing. The biggest feature of Meredith Park, in the camp by the lake is the beauty of sunset, the tranquility of the lake and the changing colors of sunset, which makes it difficult to find a thousand gold. It is also a very popular fishing spot with picnic areas, bathrooms and barbecue stoves in the camp.
Location: 175 Meredith Park Road, Ondit
