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This is one of my absolute favorite places to get away for a few days!
The Murrindindi Scenic Reserve is located approximately an hour and a bit from Melbourne, smack bang in the middle of the Toolangi State Forest between Healesville and Yea.
There are over 100 different camping spots to chose from, all of which have been separately fenced with most of them also having a fire pit and hot plate attached.
The fishing is good if you take the time to find a good spot, with blackfish almost a guaranteed catch, and rainbow trout around in good numbers. Using worms with a sinker would be the best method.
The walking tracks up thru the bush are spectacular, with tracks varying from a short 1 hour return walk to the Cascade Waterfall, to the 6 hour return walk along the Murrindindi River Walk.
If your into 4 wheel driving or dirt bike riding, this place is also for you!
The mornings are cold and crisp, but boiling some water in a billy or saucepan on the coals of the previous nights fire always makes for a good coffee.
Firewood is everywhere, just bring a chainsaw and you will get yourself enough to last a few nights.
There are 6 separate camping grounds to choose from, each of which consisting of between 10 - 25 camp sites.
Toilets are located at each camping ground, with flushable toilets located at the 'Ferns Camp'.
Between Monday to Thursday nights, you will find that there will generally be very few camping at the reserve. Friday thru to Sunday can be a bit busier, but there are always camping sites to find to occupy.
Financially, spending a few nights at the Murrindindi Scenic Reserve doesnt break the bank, as the cost is only $7 per car per night. An honesty box is placed at the entrance where you obtain your permit.
I have attached a link to both the Camping information, and the bushwalking tracks.
http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/__data/as...FS0010-Murrindindi-Scenic-Reserve-Camping.pdf
http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/__data/as...Murrindindi-Scenic-Reserve-walking-tracks.pdf
I have never thought about gold prospecting in the creek, however i have read that many moons ago the area was mined and gold was found. Maybe it would be worth the effort to run a sluice for a few hours!
This area was decimated by the Black Saturday Bushfires, and a ton of money has been spent to restore it to its original state. Although i would argue it is in much better condition now that it ever has been!!
If you live in Victoria, and your looking to get away for a few days - do yourself a favour and consider this wonderful place. I call it one of Victorias best kept secrets!
The Murrindindi Scenic Reserve is located approximately an hour and a bit from Melbourne, smack bang in the middle of the Toolangi State Forest between Healesville and Yea.
There are over 100 different camping spots to chose from, all of which have been separately fenced with most of them also having a fire pit and hot plate attached.
The fishing is good if you take the time to find a good spot, with blackfish almost a guaranteed catch, and rainbow trout around in good numbers. Using worms with a sinker would be the best method.
The walking tracks up thru the bush are spectacular, with tracks varying from a short 1 hour return walk to the Cascade Waterfall, to the 6 hour return walk along the Murrindindi River Walk.
If your into 4 wheel driving or dirt bike riding, this place is also for you!
The mornings are cold and crisp, but boiling some water in a billy or saucepan on the coals of the previous nights fire always makes for a good coffee.
Firewood is everywhere, just bring a chainsaw and you will get yourself enough to last a few nights.
There are 6 separate camping grounds to choose from, each of which consisting of between 10 - 25 camp sites.
Toilets are located at each camping ground, with flushable toilets located at the 'Ferns Camp'.
Between Monday to Thursday nights, you will find that there will generally be very few camping at the reserve. Friday thru to Sunday can be a bit busier, but there are always camping sites to find to occupy.
Financially, spending a few nights at the Murrindindi Scenic Reserve doesnt break the bank, as the cost is only $7 per car per night. An honesty box is placed at the entrance where you obtain your permit.
I have attached a link to both the Camping information, and the bushwalking tracks.
http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/__data/as...FS0010-Murrindindi-Scenic-Reserve-Camping.pdf
http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/__data/as...Murrindindi-Scenic-Reserve-walking-tracks.pdf
I have never thought about gold prospecting in the creek, however i have read that many moons ago the area was mined and gold was found. Maybe it would be worth the effort to run a sluice for a few hours!
This area was decimated by the Black Saturday Bushfires, and a ton of money has been spent to restore it to its original state. Although i would argue it is in much better condition now that it ever has been!!
If you live in Victoria, and your looking to get away for a few days - do yourself a favour and consider this wonderful place. I call it one of Victorias best kept secrets!
