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The best waterfront Free Camping
« on: November 17, 2013, 05:40:35 PM »
Hi Everyone

We have recently picked up our new Jayco Penguin outback and over the Melbourne cup weekend we went free camping for the first time. We went to a place called Shaws Flat Road on the banks of the Murray roughly 12km north of Rutherglen (Vic) and we were able to set up camp just meters from the river. It was a really good spot, good for fishing, watersports and there was a small boat ramp there. We really enjoyed it.

Now, to get to the point of this thread, I would like to compile a list of what everyone thinks it the best waterfront free camping in Victoria (or for that matter in Australia but we'll start with Victoria because that's were we live). It can be along a creek, river, lake, or the sea, as long as its beside water and free  :D

We can start it off with No.1 on the list:

Shaws Flat Rd, Carlyle, Vic easy access for 4WD or 2WD, on or offroad vans (will try and get GPS co-ordinates)

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Re: The best waterfront Free Camping
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2013, 05:50:00 PM »
I really enjoyed Booky Cliffs just outside of Berri, SA

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Re: The best waterfront Free Camping
« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2013, 08:31:31 PM »
Hi,


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Re: The best waterfront Free Camping
« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2013, 09:08:50 PM »
The pines,lake eildon.The first place we will camp when our camper is ready in 12daysand 11hours but who's counting. Will post a couple of pictures tomorrow have to reduce size
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Re: The best waterfront Free Camping
« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2013, 09:29:47 PM »
Weary Bay just South of Cooktown (Qsld)


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Re: The best waterfront Free Camping
« Reply #7 on: November 18, 2013, 09:24:20 AM »
Tinaroo Dam FNQ.

Beautiful spot on the Atherton Tablelands. :cup:

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Re: The best waterfront Free Camping
« Reply #8 on: November 18, 2013, 11:55:35 AM »
Hi guys I found these on the net.

Rocklands Reservoir
A few boat ramps are about the most you can count on for 'facilities', but if you want a private getaway for some serious bush camping, this peaceful retreat on the edge of the Grampians National Park, about five hours from Melbourne, may well be the answer. While the area is known for its boating, fishing, yabbying and bird-watching opportunities, finding your own private place to pitch a tent is easy with over 400km of shoreline to choose from.

Lightening Creek
Make camp in mountain country at the Lightening Creek camp in Jarvis Creek Regional Park, a bit over four hours from Melbourne. There is a small BBQ area available in the middle of a secluded valley surrounded by lush vegetation and a forest of tall gums populated by native wildlife. The drawback is that the valley camp is small, making it hard to stake out your own turf if someone snags it first. Several other camps are nearby, including The Plateau, which are more established as rest-stops.

Johanna Beach
For a free holiday spot beside the seaside that's about 4 hours from Melbourne, try Johanna Beach in the great Otway NP, just off the Great Ocean Rd. This large, grassy site has toilet facilities and is located just behind the dunes for easy access to the beach and several bush-walking tracks.

Meredith Park
With plenty of free facilities, including shower blocks (no drinking water) on the banks of freshwater fishing haven, Lake Colac, this is the place to go for those wanting to explore Corangamite with its Lakes and Craters region, volcanic plains and floating islands.

Christie's Beach
At the top end of the state, Christie's Beach, near Echuca, around three hours north of Melbourne, provides a shady bush camp on the Murray River, with basic facilities such as toilets and fireplaces. While the camp itself may not be anything special, its setting in the Echuca Regional Park means that it's a peaceful, though popular, place to enjoy the river.

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Re: The best waterfront Free Camping
« Reply #9 on: November 18, 2013, 12:08:12 PM »
This is a thread to watch  8)
Mitchel's crossing Vis Nagambie  ( Home & birth place of Black Caviar ) On the creek   2 camp sites both with long drop . swing ropes & just up stream from the Goulburn river . A top spot for a catch up , ask anybody that's been to  1  before  :cheers:
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Re: The best waterfront Free Camping
« Reply #10 on: November 18, 2013, 01:55:33 PM »
Ya gotta include Pebbly Beach just north of Coffs Harbour in this list.



But then again Moreton Island is not bad either

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Re: The best waterfront Free Camping
« Reply #11 on: November 18, 2013, 01:59:15 PM »

For a free holiday spot beside the seaside that's only about an hour from Melbourne, try Johanna Beach, just off the Great Ocean Rd. This large, grassy site has toilet facilities and is located just behind the dunes for easy access to the beach and several bush-walking tracks.


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How do you get there in an hour??  ???

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Re: The best waterfront Free Camping
« Reply #12 on: November 18, 2013, 03:39:20 PM »
Hi guys
Here's a few more

O'Briens Crossing @ Lerderderg gorge
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Johanna Beach but take your own water (to drink)
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We always enjoyed Jimmy's Creek. Approximately halfway from Hall's Gap to Dunkeld. Confluence of two creeks. Small toilet block. Tank water available. Good spot to explore the Grampians without being near the shops - with all that entails.
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Sheep yard flats approx 3 hours from melbourne central closer from the eastern suburbs. Very popular in the usual holiday times of Easter and Christmas and most weekends in summer. Basic toilet facilities throughout the park. The Howqua river runs through the area popular for trout fly fishing, motorbike riding or just sight seeing. Very good allweather road access so 4 wheel drives not required. If you can get there during the week it's as peaceful as.

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Re: The best waterfront Free Camping
« Reply #13 on: November 18, 2013, 03:46:28 PM »


James Price Point


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Re: The best waterfront Free Camping
« Reply #14 on: November 18, 2013, 03:53:47 PM »
How do you get there in an hour??  ???

Drive very fast....obvious, I would have thought.

Also, it's most definitely not a beach for the kiddies to paddle in. Sand fun only.....
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« Reply #15 on: November 18, 2013, 04:05:21 PM »
How do you get there in an hour??  ???
sorry alan I missed that one. Fixed now ;D
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Re: The best waterfront Free Camping
« Reply #16 on: November 19, 2013, 09:32:26 AM »
Are these all "free" camps as the title suggests.........not likely.
I know tinaroo is not and I'm pretty sure most of the beach fronts are $$ too.

I was starting to write these ones down but they are not free camps, maybe post if it's free or not and some more info like pet friendly or don't go in the water .....lol
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« Reply #17 on: November 19, 2013, 09:37:09 AM »
Golden beach outside sale on the coast is a good spot and it's free.....just be wary of the mozzies....they can carry off a small child
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Re: The best waterfront Free Camping
« Reply #18 on: November 19, 2013, 10:28:28 AM »
My new favourite spot is Jeanneret Beach, Bay of Fires.  (Just above Binalong Bay - beach & township).

Here's a few pics I snapped on a recce a few weeks ago (yet to stay there).
Might be a bum-fight getting a prized position - first in, best dressed.  But what a view!

All free camping around here.  Safe for little kiddies (& big kiddies too :D)


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Re: The best waterfront Free Camping
« Reply #19 on: November 19, 2013, 11:55:56 AM »
This is a thread to watch  8)
Mitchel's crossing Vis Nagambie  ( Home & birth place of Black Caviar ) On the creek   2 camp sites both with long drop . swing ropes & just up stream from the Goulburn river . A top spot for a catch up , ask anybody that's been to  1  before  :cheers:
Can you be more specific speewa? I'd like to have a look! Only an hour up the road!
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^^^I got all excited thinking I've gotta check this place out.... I thought this was a Vic thread... :'(
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Re: The best waterfront Free Camping
« Reply #20 on: November 19, 2013, 12:28:57 PM »
Are these all "free" camps as the title suggests.........not likely.
I know tinaroo is not and I'm pretty sure most of the beach fronts are $$ too.

I was starting to write these ones down but they are not free camps, maybe post if it's free or not and some more info like pet friendly or don't go in the water .....lol
Yes sorry mate, didn't read the title right. >:(
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Re: The best waterfront Free Camping
« Reply #21 on: November 19, 2013, 06:21:32 PM »
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Meredith Park
With plenty of free facilities, including shower blocks (no drinking water) on the banks of freshwater fishing haven, Lake Colac, this is the place to go for those wanting to explore Corangamite with its Lakes and Craters region, volcanic plains and floating islands.

Christie's Beach
At the top end of the state, Christie's Beach, near Echuca, around three hours north of Melbourne, provides a shady bush camp on the Murray River, with basic facilities such as toilets and fireplaces. While the camp itself may not be anything special, its setting in the Echuca Regional Park means that it's a peaceful, though popular, place to enjoy the river.

Brian

Hey Brian,

We were in VIC in October, we went to Meredith Park after we were blown off the GOR, it looked really good but we were blown off there too!

We did stay at Chrisite's Beach, but the river was so high there was no beach! We managed to find a great camping spot nearby and were able to launch the kayaks but the upstream paddle was hard!

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« Reply #22 on: November 19, 2013, 06:40:37 PM »
Hey Brian,

We were in VIC in October, we went to Meredith Park after we were blown off the GOR, it looked really good but we were blown off there too!

We did stay at Chrisite's Beach, but the river was so high there was no beach! We managed to find a great camping spot nearby and were able to launch the kayaks but the upstream paddle was hard!
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« Reply #23 on: November 19, 2013, 07:05:27 PM »
Plenty of good spots around Cobram. Gets very busy though in holidays. If you drive in to the push past the race course you will find somewhere, though you may need to abseil to the water if you are not there a week before the holiday rush!

We take the dogs there and if you are there at the right time get a sandbar to ourselves. During holidays it can be full of bikes, boats and jet skis, but if you can put up with that then its great! I usually just let off a few shots out of the shotgun and we get left alone!! (Just kidding)  ;D ;D
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« Reply #24 on: November 19, 2013, 08:04:40 PM »
Are these all "free" camps as the title suggests.........not likely.
I know tinaroo is not and I'm pretty sure most of the beach fronts are $$ too.


i know Fraser, Moreton and Pebbly Beach mentioned above are all National Parks, so cross them off the free list
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