Vol 1 Oasis Book

8/9/2019 Vol 1 Oasis Book

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1.1(a) Desert (northern) .................................................................................................................................... 2

1.1(b) Desert (southern) ................................................................................................................................... 10

1.2 Mallee ........................................................................................................................................................ 19


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1.1(a) Desert (northern)

Ref Site Sub Site Rating1 Murrayville Ngallo Park

2 Murrayville Murrayville Town

3 Murrayville 4 km E

4 Boinka

5 Murray-Sunset National Park Pink Lakes - Lake Becking

6 Murray-Sunset National Park Pink Lakes - Lake Crosbie

7 Underbool

8 Walpeup

9 Walpeup Lake

10 Wyperfeld National Park Casuarina

11 Wyperfeld National Park Wonga 3.312 Big Desert Wilderness Park Big Billy Bore

13 Big Desert Wilderness Park The Springs

14 Big Desert Wilderness Park Moonlight Tank

15 Big Desert Wilderness Park Broken Bucket

16 Lake Albacutya Regional Park O.T.I.T. 3.7

17 Lake Albacutya Regional Park Yaapeet Beach 3.8

18 Lake Albacutya Regional Park Western Beach 3.8


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1.Murrayville :- Ngallo ParkType Reserve, Camp Ground

Situated south-west of Murrayville near the SA border, north of the Big Desert Wilderness Park.Access from Murrayville: West 11k on the Mallee Hwy [B12] (9k from the SA border), left (south) (signposted) 7.5k on the Ngallo

Tennis Court Road (gravel).

VicRoads 9 C7 Hema 40 F1 Access Conventional Height 90Privacy Well away from main roads, near low use farm roads.

Suit: Facilities:Firewood NO-BYOBookings Possible

Site descriptionOld tennis court site developed by the local community as a camping area to encourage tourists.Contact Thurlows Newsagency (03) 5095 2181 CFA District N. WestVisit not yet Ref 659

2.Murrayville :- Murrayville TownType LG Reserve, Car Park

On the Mallee Hwy [B12] in Murrayville town centre (110 W of Ouyen)

VicRoads 9 D6 Hema 40 F2 Other VicRoads 206J8 Access Sealed Road Height 70Privacy On Highway in small town centreFacilities:Site description"Large town park"CFA District N. West Visit not yet Ref 125

3.Murrayville :- 4 km EType Road Rest Area, Roadside

On Mallee Hwy [B12] 4k east of Murrayville (106 west of Ouyen)VicRoads 9 E6 Hema 40 F2 Access Sealed Road

Privacy Just off Mallee HighwayFacilities:Site description"Large area among some trees"CFA District N. West Visit not yet Ref 126

4.BoinkaType Road Rest Area, Roadside

In Boinka on the Mallee Hwy [B12], 70k west of Ouyen, 60k east of SA borderVicRoads 10 B5 Hema 40 E3

Facilities:!Site description

Rest Area

CFA District N. West Visit not yet Ref 867

5.Murray-Sunset National Park :-Pink Lakes - Lake Becking

Type National Park, Camp Ground Situated near the southern edge of the Park, south-west of Mildura, west of Ouyen.Access from Ouyen [A79]: West 59.5k on the Mallee [B12] Hwy almost to Linga, right (north) 11k on the Linga-Lakes Rd (gravel) to

the Park boundary, west then north 5k following signposts around Lake Hardy and past Lake Crosbie to the southern edge of Lake


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Becking

VicRoads 10 D2 Hema 40 E4 Access Conventional Height 70

Suit: Facilities:Firewood LimitedBookings No: pot luck

Site descriptionLocated on the edge of Lake Becking (salt), fringed by Mallee Gum backed basalt tolerant grassed and heath covered sand dunes.Although best known for the red colour of the lakes in late summer (secreted from alga, brightest on a cloudy day), there is prolific

bird life (emus, parrots and cockatoos), kangaroos are common and a wide variety of wildflowers in spring.Can be very hot and dry in summer, winter nights may be cold.

Activities(there are a number of camp sites with facilities further into the Park).Contact Parks Vic (03) 5094 6267 CFA District N. West Visit not yet Ref 667

6.Murray-Sunset National Park :-Pink Lakes - Lake Crosbie

Type National Park, Camp Ground Situated near the southern edge of the Park, south-west of Mildura, west of Ouyen.Access from Ouyen [A79]: West 59.5k on the Mallee Hwy [B12] almost to Linga, right (north) 11k on the Linga-Lakes Rd (gravel) to

the Park boundary, west then north 2.5k following signposts around Lake Hardy to the southern edge of Lake Crosbie.VicRoads 10 D2 Hema 40 E4 Other Westprint "Outback Victoria" 1:450,000Access Conventional Height 70Suit: Facilities:Firewood LimitedBookings No: pot luck

Site descriptionLocated on the edge of Lake Crosbie (salt), fringed by Mallee Gum backed by salt tolerant grassed and heath covered sand dunes.Although best known for the red colour of the lakes in late summer (secreted from alga, brightest on a cloudy day), there is prolific

bird life (emus, parrots and cockatoos), kangaroos are common and a wide variety of wildflowers in spring.Can be very hot and dry in summer, winter nights may be cold.

ActivitiesWarnings Extremes of temperature.

Lack of landmarks makes bush wandering potentially dangerous.

Contact Parks Vic (03) 5094 6267 CFA District N. West Visit not yet Ref 666

7.UnderboolType LG Reserve, Car Park

On the Mallee Hwy [B12] in Underbool town centre (50k west of Ouyen)VicRoads 10 E4 Hema 40 E4 Other VicRoads 207R7Access Sealed Road Height 65Privacy On Mallee Highway in small town centreSuit:Facilities:

Site description"Town park"CFA District Eastern Visit not yet Ref 127

8.WalpeupType LG Reserve, Car Park

On the Mallee Hwy [B12] in Walpeup town centre (30k west of Ouyen)


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VicRoads 11 B4 Hema 40 E5 Other VicRoads 207R10 Access Sealed RoadPrivacy On Mallee Highway in small town centre

Suit:Facilities:

Site description"Town park, power available for feeSee also Apex Caravan Park - Toilet, $5pn, shower $1, power


9.Walpeup LakeType Reserve, Camp Ground

Situated south-west of Ouyen, north of the Wyperfield National Park.Access from Ouyen [A79]: West 2k on the Mallee Hwy [B12], left (south then south-west) 15k on the Ouyen-Patchewollock Rd,

continue on south-west 2.8k on the Yellumjip Connection Rd (gravel), right (north) 0.4k, left (west) 3.5k to and around Walpeup Lake.Alternatively, 3.5k gravel on signposted road from the Hopetoun-Walpeup Rd [C247] just north of Timberoo South.

VicRoads 11 D5 Hema 40 E5 Other Westprint "Outback Victoria" 1:450,000 Access Conventional Height 70

Suit: Facilities:

Site description"Bush camping on the shore of a lake which normally contains water"The lake is fed from the Mallee irrigation systemThe adjoining Timberoo Flora & Fauna Preserve protects a stand of pine-buloke woodland - rare as it normally grows on fertile soil

and so was generally cleared.

ActivitiesContact Walpeup General Store (03) 5094 1210 CFA District N. WestVisit not yet Ref 665

10.Wyperfeld National Park :- CasuarinaType National Park, Camp Ground

Situated on the north-eastern side of the Park, south-west of Ouyen, north-west of Hopetoun.Access from Ouyen [B12, A79]: South 38k on the Calder & Sunraysia Hwys [A79 & B222] to Speed, right (west) 23k on the

Patchewollock-Sea Lake Rd [C248] to Patchewollock, continue west 18k on the Baring Rd which becomes the Pine Plains Rd to thePark boundary, left (south) 5.8k on Meridian Track (gravel) along the Park boundary, right 250m.

VicRoads 10 H8 Hema 40 F4 Other Westprint "Outback Victoria" 1:450,000 AccessConventional Height 70Suit: Facilities:

Firewood LimitedSite description

Pine-buloke(Casuarina) woodland.Best in spring - flowers

and birds. Hot anddry in summer

ContactParks Vic (03) 53957221

CFA District N. West

Visit not yetRef 661


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11.Wyperfeld National Park :- WongaType National Park, Camp Ground

Situated near Lake Brimin on the eastern side of the Park, north-west of Hopetown, north of Horsham and Rainbow.Access from Hopetown [B200]: West 30.5k on the Hopetown-Yaapeet Rd, right north 21k on Park Rd.VicRoads 17 B3 Hema 40 G5 Other Westprint "Outback Victoria" 1:450,000Access Sealed Road Size 65Privacy Reasonable: Well off main roads but the site is very open and is open to day visitors

Suit: Facilities:

Boundary Not controlledFirewood NO-BYOFees $10.20 per site/day

Bookings Advised

Site descriptionA large extended site shaded by very open Black Box and River Red Gum woodland on short grassed flood plains (very rarely

flooded). Twenty five tables and fireplaces.. Popular at peak periods. Emus, kangaroos and lizards are common. Parrots,cockatoos, galahs, wrens and robins are also common, especially in spring when wildflowers abound.

Nearby Lake Brimin is one of a string along Outlet Creek - all normally dry - the end of the Wimmera River. Cyprus-pine woodlandsgrow on the dunes near the lake, merging with mallee then heathlands to the west.

Can be hot and dry in summer, winter nights can be cold. Bring your own water and firewood - supplies are uncertain.

Activities Two nature trails through two different environments, each 6k 3hr return, easy. Other walks from3hrs to 3 days. Eastern Lookout nature drive, 15k (gravel).

Warnings Take water and firewood.Contact Parks Vic (03) 5395 7221 CFA District N. West Visit 27/08/00Ref 660

12.Big Desert Wilderness Park :- Big Billy BoreType Reserve, Camp Ground

Situated between the Western and Mallee Highways on the Murrayville Track, between the Big Desert and Wyperfield National Parks,towards their northern boundary.

Access from Nhill [A8]: West then north-west 30k on the Yanac Rd [C225], 3k south of Yanac continue on the left fork on the Nhill-Murrayville Rd (gravel) for 86k (about 15k north of The Springs camp).

Alternatively, from Murrayville on the Mallee Hwy [B12], 36k

VicRoads 15 G2 Hema 40 G2 Other Westprint "Outback Victoria" 1:450,000 Access Dry weather onlyFacilities:

Site descriptionLocated on crown land outside both the Big Desert and Wyperfield Parks Heath growing on infertile sands, with some Mallee,


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desert banksia, scrub cypress pine with wildflowers in spring supports a wide variety of reptiles and birds. Very hot in summer. Winter nights can be very cold.Warnings Access is dry weather only with sandy sections treacherous for trailers. Check conditions locally.Contact Parks Vic (050) 22 3000 CFA District N. West Visit not yet Ref 658

13.Big Desert Wilderness Park :- The SpringsType National Park, Camp Ground

Situated between the Western and Mallee Highways on the Murrayville Track, near the Big Desert Wilderness Park on the western

edge of the Wyperfield National Park.Access from Nhill [A8]: West then north-west 30k on the Yanac Rd [C225], 3k south of Yanac continue on the left fork on the Nhill-Murrayville Rd (gravel) for 71k (about 13k north of the Moonlight Tank camp), on the right.

Alternatively, from Murrayville on the Mallee Hwy [B12], 51kVicRoads 15 G4 Hema 40 G2 Other Westprint "Outback Victoria" 1:450,000Access Dry weather only

Facilities:Site descriptionLocated on the western boundary of the Wyperfield Park. (No pets, gas fires preferred, note: no water)Very hot in summer. Very cold winter nightsWarnings Access is dry weather only with sandy sections treacherous for trailers. Check conditions locally.Contact Parks Vic (050) 22 3000 CFA District N. West Visit not yet Ref 657

14.Big Desert Wilderness Park :- Moonlight TankType National Park, Bush camp

Situated between the Western and Mallee Highways on the Murrayville Track, near the Big Desert Wilderness Park on the westernedge of the Wyperfield National Park.

Access from Nhill [A8]: West then north-west 30k on the Yanac Rd [C225], 3k south of Yanac continue on the left fork on the Nhill-Murrayville Rd (gravel) for 59k (about 30k north of Broken Bucket camp, 5k north of Chinamans Well Track), on the right.

Alternatively, from Murrayville on the Mallee Hwy [B12], 63k

VicRoads 15 G5 Hema 40 H3 Other Westprint "Outback Victoria" 1:450,000 Access Dry weather onlyFacilities:

Site descriptionLocated on the western boundary of the Wyperfield Park. (No pets, gas fires preferred) Bush camping - no facilities, no water.Very hot in summer. Very cold winter nightsWarnings Access is dry weather only with sandy sections treacherous for trailers. Check conditions locally.Contact Parks Vic (050) 22 3000 CFA District N. West Visit not yet Ref 656

15.Big Desert Wilderness Park :- Broken BucketType Reserve, Camp Ground

Situated between the Western and Mallee Highways, on the Murravyille Track between the Big Desert and Wyperfield National Parks,on the southern edge of the parks.

Access from Nhill [A8]: West then north-west 30k on the Yanac Rd [C225], 3k south of Yanac continue on the left fork on the Nhill-Murrayville Rd (gravel) for 29k (about 5k north of Netting Fence Rd), on the right.

Alternatively, from Murrayville on the Mallee Hwy [B12], 93k.VicRoads 15 H9 Hema 40 J3 Other Westprint "Outback Victoria" 1:450,000 Access Dry weather onlyFacilities:

Site descriptionAn historic watering point on the Murravyille Track. Located on crown land outside both the Big Desert and Wyperfield Parks.

"Secluded sites set in Mallee bushland". "A feature is a stand of rare Bull Mallee"Very hot in summer. Winter nights can be very cold.Warnings Access is dry weather only with sandy sections treacherous for trailers. Check conditions locally.Contact Parks Vic (050) 22 3000 CFA District N. West Visit not yet Ref 655

16.Lake Albacutya Regional Park :- O.T.I.T.Type State Park, Camp Ground

Situated on the south-western edge of the Wyperfield National Park, north of Dimboola and Rainbow, west of Hopetoun.Access from Hopetoun [B200]: West 30.5k on the Hopetoun-Yaapeet Rd, continue west 2.5k on the O.T.I.T. Track (unformed sand).

VicRoads 17 A5 Hema 40 G4 Other Westprint "Outback Victoria" 1:450,000


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Access Dry weather only Size 5+ Height 70Privacy Good: Quiet, well off main roads with reasonable internal privacy

Suit: oFacilities:

Boundary Not controlledFirewood LimitedBookings No: pot luck

Site descriptionSituated in open woodland by the Lake

shoreline, shaded by Slender cypress(Murray) pine backed by buloke, mallee andheathland. Well off main roads withreasonable internal privacy. Kangaroos andemus abound

Lake Albacutya fills about once every 20years, is currently dry and salt bush isflourishing. Dispersed bush camping ispermitted around the lake but tracks aresandy and may require 4-wheel drive.

ActivitiesHunting (rabbits, foxes, duck) in specific areas in season

Warnings Can be hot and dry in summer. Winter nights can be cold. Bring your own water.Contact Parks Vic (03) 5395 7246 CFA District N. West Visit 27/08/00 Ref 662

17.Lake Albacutya Regional Park :- Yaapeet BeachType State Park, Camp Ground

Situated on the south-western edge of the Wyperfield National Park, north of Dimboola and Rainbow, west of Hopetoun, on theeastern edge of Lake Albacutya.

Access from Hopetoun [B200]: West 27.5k on the Hopetoun-Yaapeet Rd, left south 3k to Yaapeet, right west 4.5k on Frew street (3kgravel).

VicRoads 17 B6 Hema 40 H5 Other Westprint "Outback Victoria" 1:450,000Access Conventional Size 5+ Height 70Privacy Good: Well off main roads.

Suit: oFacilities:Boundary Not controlledFirewood LimitedBookings No: pot luck

Site descriptionLocated in a thin band of

Red Gum and Black Boxopen woodland by the Lakeshoreline. Two fireplaces

and tables. Kangaroos andemus abound.

Lake Albacutya fills aboutonce every 20 years, iscurrently dry and salt bushis flourishing. Dispersedbush camping is permittedaround the lake but tracksare sandy and may require4-wheel drive.

Can be hot and dry insummer. Winter nights canbe cold.


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Activities Sunbathe on the beach and wait for the tide to come in.Warnings Can be very hot in summerContact Parks Vic (03) 5395 7246 CFA District N. West Visit 27/08/00Ref 663

18.Lake Albacutya Regional Park :-Western Beach

Type State Park, Camp Ground Situated south the Wyperfield National Park, north of Dimboola and Rainbow, west of Hopetoun, on the western edge of Lake

Albacutya.Access from Hopetoun [B200]: South-west 39k on the Hopetown-Rainbow Rd [C277], right (north) then west 6k on the Albacutya Rd,

right [north-west] 3k on the Western Beach Rd.

VicRoads 16 G6 Hema 40 H4 Other Westprint "Outback Victoria" 1:450,000Access Sealed Road Size 15+ Height 70Privacy Good - a large, scattered camping area at road end.

Suit: oFacilities:

Boundary Not controlledFirewood Limited

Bookings No: pot luck

Site description Locatedabove the Lake shoreline inopen Black Box woodlandwith no understory, backedby cypress pine, buloke,mallee and heathland.Thousands of trees havebeen planted to saveeroding dunes.

This camp ground has theadvantage of sealedaccess and a considerabledepth of vegetation but can

be popular and potentially crowded. Sites are well grassed. 10+ fireplaces and tables dispersed over a considerable area. Birds areprolific. Scarlet cockatoos, black crows, kangaroos and emus are common.

Lake Albacutya fills about once every 20 years, is currently dry and salt bush is flourishing. Dispersed bush camping is permittedaround the lake but tracks are sandy and may require 4-wheel drive.

Activities hunting (duck, fox, rabbit)

Warnings Can be hot and dry in summer. Winter nights can be cold. Wasps may be present.

Contact Parks Vic (03) 5395 7246 or (03) 5395 7221 CFA District N. West Visit 27/08/00Ref 664


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1.1(b) Desert (southern)

Ref Site Sub Site Rating19 Lake Hindmarsh The Wattles 4.220 Lake Hindmarsh Williamsons Beach 3.521 Lake Hindmarsh Schulzes Beach22 Lake Hindmarsh Picnic Point23 Glenlee Forest Reserve 2.824 Servicetown Tolmer Rest Area25 Camerons Reserve26 Little Desert National Park Kiata 4.327 Dimboola Lochel Bridge 3.428 Wimmera River Picnic Bend 2.829 Little Desert National Park Horseshoe Bend 4.330 Little Desert National Park Ackle Bend 4.231 Wail Rest Area 2.3


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19.Lake Hindmarsh :- The WattlesType State Park, Camp Ground

Situated on the northern shore of Lake Hindmarsh, north of Dimboola, south-west of Rainbow.Access from Rainbow [C227]: South-west 15k on the Nhill Rd. About 500m after entering the Park and just before the Outlet Creek

bridge turn left (signposted) 400m down a graveled track over a sand hill to the Lake.VicRoads 16 G9 Hema 40 H4 Other Westprint "Outback Victoria" 1:450,000

Access Sealed Road Size 10+ Height 70Privacy Good - well off the Nhill Rd and plenty of scrub provides internal privacySuit: Facilities:

Boundary Not controlledFirewood AvailableBookings No: pot luck

Site descriptionPleasant, quiet lakeside camping on white sand, shaded by a fringe of mature River Red Gums backed by white trunked Yellow

Gums with a thick understory of wattles and wildflowers.The largest freshwater in Victoria it is currently [August 2000] nearly dry and the remaining water contains blue-green algae. Thus

there are now few water-birds but parrots, white cockatoos and kookaburras abound.Dispersed bush camping is permitted anywhere around the lake although soft sand limits access.

Just over the entry sand hill there is a graveled track to the left leading to a couple of dispersed sites. Opposite the entry road is agood track following the Outlet Creek (dry) downstream (north) with many sites shaded by open Black Box.

ActivitiesWarnings May be hot and dry in summer. Bring own water.Contact Parks VicHorsham (03) 5381 1255 CFA DistrictN. West Visit 26/08/00Ref 731

20.Lake Hindmarsh :- Williamsons BeachType State Park, Bush camp

Situated on the northern shore of Lake Hindmarsh, north of Dimboola, south-west of Rainbow.Access from Rainbow[C227]: South-west 18.5k on the Nhill Rd. (3.5k past Outlet Creek and south of theBirdcage Flora Reserve access road) turn left (signposted) 200m down a graveled track to the Lake (the gravel soon turns to sand -

take care)

VicRoads 16 F9 Hema 40 H4 Other Westprint "Outback Victoria" 1:450,000Access Sealed Road Size 5+ Height 70Privacy Reasonable - secluded from the Nhill Rd and some low scrub provides reasonable internal privacy


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Suit: Facilities:


Site descriptionLakeside bush camping on white sand, shaded by a fringe of mature River Red Gums backed by white trunked Yellow Gums with ascattered understory of wattles and wildflowers. Secluded from the Nhill Rd and low scrub provides reasonable internal privacy

The largest freshwater in Victoria it is currently [August 2000] nearly dry and the remaining water contains blue-green algae

ActivitiesWarnings May be hot in summer, take own waterContact Parks VicHorsham (03) 5381 1255 CFA District N. WestVisit 28/08/00Ref 732

21.Lake Hindmarsh :- Schulzes BeachType State Park, Camp Ground

Situated on the western shore of Lake Hindmarsh, north of Dimboola.Access from Jeparit [C227]: West 6k on the Nhill-Jeparit Rd [C223], continue west 9k on the Lorquon Rd, r ight (north) 7k on the

Rainbow-Nhill Rd, right (east) 2k on Schulzes Beach Rd (gravel).VicRoads 25 F3 Hema 40 J4 Other Westprint "Outback Victoria" 1:450,000Access Conventional Height 80

Facilities:Site descriptionLakeside camping on white sand, shaded by a fringe of mature Red River Gums backed by white trunkedYellow Gums with a scattered understory of wattles and wildflowers.The largest freshwater in Victoria Lake Hindmarsh is currently [August 2000] nearly dry and the remaining water is suspected to

contain blue-green algae. Thus there are few water-birds but parrots, white cockatoos and kookaburras abound.

ActivitiesWarnings May be hot in summer, take own waterContact Parks VicHorsham (03) 5381 1255 CFA District N. WestVisit not yet Ref 733

22.Lake Hindmarsh :- Picnic PointType State Park, Bush Camp

Situated on the south-east shore of Lake Hindmarsh, north of Dimboola.Access from Jeparit [C227]: West 1k on the Nhill Rd [C223] almost to the Wimmera Rv, right north 6.3k on the Lake Rd (gravel),

left 0.5k to the lake.

VicRoads 25 H3 Hema 40 J4 Other VicParks pamphlet Height 80


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Site descriptionLakeside bush camping on white sand, shaded by a fringe of mature Red River Gums backed by white trunked Yellow Gums

with a scattered understory of wattles and wildflowers.Dispersed bush camping is permitted anywhere around the dry lake although soft sand limits access. Fuel stoves or bring your own

firewood is preferred.

ActivitiesWarnings May be hot in summer, take own waterContact Parks VicHorsham (03) 5381 1255 CFA District N. WestVisit not yet Ref 734

23.Glenlee Forest ReserveType State Forest, Informal/unofficial

Situated north-west of Dimboola, north-east of Nhill.Access from Dimboola: North-west 18k on the Western Hwy [A18] to Gerang Gerang, right (north) 13k on the Gerang-Glenlee Rd, on

the left after passing Reserve Rd.

VicRoads 25 F6 Hema 40 K4 Other Westprint "Outback Victoria" 1:450,000Access Dry weather only Size Height 110Privacy Reasonable, depending how far you can get off the roads.

Suit: Facilities:

Site descriptionThe reserve occupies the triangle between the Nhill-Jeparit [C223], Gerang-Glenlee and Reserve Roads, an area of 600 ha of bush

with plantations - rich in native flowers and shrubs. Its rich black soil was highly prized by settlers so only a few un-cleared examplesremain, of which this is the largest.

Access into the reserve is limited and difficult -the few access tracks are not developed or maintained.No signs, no facilities.

ActivitiesCFA District N. West Visit 28/08/00 Ref 671

24.Servicetown :- Tolmer Rest AreaType Road Rest Area, Roadside

On the Western Hwy [A8] by the SA/Vic border.VicRoads 24 A7 Hema 40 K2 Access Sealed Road Size Height 95Privacy Just off the Western Hwy

Suit:Facilities:

Site descriptionPleasant area with shade treesCFA District N. West Visit not yet Ref 51

25.Camerons ReserveType Road Rest Area, Roadside

On the Western [A8] Hwy ?10k west of NhillVicRoads 25 B7 Hema 40 K3 Access Sealed Road

Privacy Just off Western Hwy

Suit:BiFacilities:Site descriptionLarge area, some good shade treesCFA District N. West Visit not yet Ref 52


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26.Little Desert National Park :- KiataType National Park, Camp Ground

Situated on the northern boundary of the Eastern Block of the Park, west of Dimboola, south-west of Nhill.Access from Dimboola: North-west 26k on the Western Hwy [A8] almost to Kiata village, left (south) 7k on the Kiata South Rd,

left (south and east) 4k on a signposted gravel road to its end.

VicRoads 25 E9 Hema 38 A4 Other Westprint "Outback Victoria" 1:450,000Access Conventional Size 24 Height 110Privacy Good: Well off main roads but with little internal privacy.

Suit: Facilities: $

Boundary Not controlledFirewood SuppliedFees $10.20night/siteBookings No: pot luck

Site description

An extended level site with scattered white trunked Yellow Gum and Black Box providing light shade over short "golf link" grass(kangaroo mown). There are 20 well spaced open sites plus 4 fenced sites in a bushy area well separated with semi-arid shrubs(banksia and Broom-bush) between. Each site has a bench, fireplace and waste bin. Kangaroos, emus, parrots, wrens, honeyeaters,currawongs, stumpy tailed lizards and bearded dragons are all common. Flies and magpies are friendly.

Firewood is supplied - railway sleepers and fence posts require a log splitter. Water tanks are signposted "not for drinking".Best from late winter to early summer when wildflowers abound. Can be hot and dry over summer.

ActivitiesWarnings Hot and dry over summer. Bring drinking water.Contact Parks Vic Wail (03) 5389 1204 CFA District N. WestVisit 28/08/00Ref 613

27.Dimboola :- Lochel BridgeType Road Rest Area, Roadside

Situated on the Western Hwy [A8] 5k nor-west of Dimboola by the Wimmera Rv (Lochel) bridge. Signposted.VicRoads 25 H8 Hema 40 K4 Other Westprint "Outback Victoria" 1:450,000Access Sealed Road Size 10+ Height 90Privacy Reasonable: Although the formal rest area is near the Western Hwy tracks follow the river bank further into the bush.

Suit: o


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Facilities:

Boundary Not controlledFirewood Available

Bookings No: pot luck

Site descriptionA large level reserve by the shallow Wimmera Rv. Open with some shade from mature River Red Gum and Black Box with a

scattered understory of wattle and brush, 50-100m off highway. Ducks, kookaburras, magpies and cockatoos are common.It is possible to get further off the highway by following tracks downstream (north) towards the distant railway bridge (1k). Warnings Bring your own drinking water.CFA District N. West Visit 29/08/00 Ref 53

28.Wimmera River :- Picnic BendType Reserve, Informal/unofficial

Situated on the western bank of the Wimmera Rv just south of Dimboola.Access from Dimboola [A8] town centre: South-west 500m on Wimmera St across the river, left (south) 1k on the Riverside Rd, left atthe T junction 1k, track to the river on the left just before the road ends.

VicRoads 26 B9 Hema 38 A5 AccessConventional Size 3+

Height 100Privacy Reasonable:

Well off but observablefrom a low use countryroad.

Suit:

Facilities:



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Site descriptionRiverside bush camping by the tranquil Wimmera River, shaded by River Red Gums and Yellow Box, with some Tea-tree and wattle

scrub understory. Waterbirds as well as kookaburras, parrots, wrens, honeyeaters and currawongs are all common.Popular local swimming and fishing spot. Probably suites overnight stay only.

ActivitiesCFA District N. West Visit 30/08/00 Ref 616

29.Little Desert National Park:- Horseshoe Bend

Type National Park, Camp Ground

Situated by the Wimmera River on the eastern boundary of the Park, near Dimboola.Access from Dimboola [A8] town centre: South-west 500m on Wimmera St across the river, left (south) 1k on the Riverside Rd, right

at the T junction (signposted) 5k on the Horseshoe Bend Rd (2.5k gravel), signposted short track (gravel) on the left about 0.5k afterentering the Park.

VicRoads 40 B2 Hema 38 A5 Other Westprint "Outback Victoria" 1:450,000Access Conventional Size 14 Height 100Privacy Reasonable: Well off main roads but sites are close together and open to day visitors.

Suit: oFacilities:

BoundaryNot controlledFirewood SuppliedFees $10.20Bookings No: pot luck

Site descriptionAn attractive, popular

camp by the tranquilWimmera River, shaded byRiver Red Gums and BlackBox, with scattered Tea-tree and banksia scrubunderstory. Situated in a

large U bend, sites arespread along the circuitroad with a grassedbillabong depression in thecentre and day areas onthe river banks.

Each site has a fireplace,most have a table andrubbish bin. Sites are inclose proximity to eachother and, as this is apopular local swimminghole, could be crowded atpeak periods.

Firewood is limited and

the railway sleepersprovided need a logsplitter. Water tanks aremarked "not for drinking".

The river height ismaintained by a weir,features a small swimmingbeach and faces sandybluffs and the WhailState Forest. The limitedgrass is mown daily bywallabies and inspectedregularly by emus. Kangaroos, ducks and


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waterbirds as well as emus, kookaburras, parrots, wrens, honeyeaters, currawongs, stumpy tailed lizards and bearded dragons are allcommon.

ActivitiesWarnings Bring drinking water and firewoodContact Parks Vic Wail (03) 5389 1204 CFA District N. WestVisit 29/08/00Ref 614

30.Little Desert National Park :- Ackle BendType National Park, Camp Ground Situated near the Wimmera River on the eastern boundary of the Park, near Dimboola.

Access from Dimboola [A8] town centre: South-west 500m on Wimmera St across the river, left (south) 1k on the Riverside Rd, rightat the T junction (signposted) 5k on the Horseshoe Bend Rd (2.5k gravel), right at the T junction (signposted) 0.5k along the river bank(gravel).

VicRoads 40 B2 Hema 38 A5 Other Westprint "Outback Victoria" 1:450,000Access Conventional Size 4+ Height 100Privacy Good: Well away from main roads, off a tourist track and separated from day area.

Suit: oFacilities:

BoundaryNot controlledFirewood LimitedFees $10.20 site/dayBookings No: pot luck

Site descriptionPleasant dispersed sites on low sand ridges above small flood-plain billabongs. Situated between the tranquil Wimmera River and the

Little Desert. Shaded by juvenile River Red Gums and Black Box, with some Tea-tree and banksia scrub understory assisting privacy.Four fireplaces, tables and rubbish bins. Shelter and WC in the day area by the river. Water tanks signed "not for drinking".The river features a small swimming beach (height is maintained by a weir) facing the Whail State Forest.Kangaroos and waterbirds as well as emus, kookaburras, parrots, wrens, honeyeaters, currawongs, stumpy tailed lizards and

bearded dragons are all common.Best from late winter to early summer when wildflowers abound.

ActivitiesWalking and nature trails along the river and into the adjacent "desert".Warnings Bring drinking water and firewoodContact Parks Vic Wail (03) 5389 1204CFA District N. West Visit 30/08/00Ref 615


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31.Wail :- Rest AreaType Road Rest Area, Roadside

Situated on the Western [A8] Hwy 8k south east of Dimboola (25k north of Horsham), by the railway overpass. Duplicated onboth sides of the highway.

VicRoads 40 C2 Hema 38 A5 Access Sealed Road Size 2+ Height 130Privacy Poor: Overlooked by the Western Hwy and adjacent to the railway.

Suit: oFacilities:


Site descriptionSmall, level, graveled circuit, surrounded and shaded by a range of planted semi-arid trees. Grassed after rains. Overlooked by the

highway as it crosses the adjacent railway. Surrounded by flat, semi-arid farmland.

Duplicated on both sides of the highway.Warnings Bring own water, firewoodCFA District N. West Visit 30/08/00 Ref 54


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1.2 Mallee

Ref Site Sub Site Rating1 Ouyen Wild Dog Tank Bushland Reserve2 Ouyen Recreation Reserve3 Lake Tyrrell Lookout4 Hopetoun Lake Lascelles5 Brim Redda's Park6 Yarriambiack Creek7 Barrabool Forest Reserve8 Marnoo East Avon Rv9 Lake Watchem

10 Tchum Lake South Bush Camp 3.911 Tchum Lake South Caravan Park 4.012 Torneys Tank Bushland Reserve13 Wooroonook14 Charlton Rest Area15 Durham Ox Loddon River 3.716 Jarklin Camping Ground Rest Area 3.817 Terrick Terrick National Park Terrick Terrick 4.2


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1.Ouyen :- Wild Dog Tank Bushland ReserveType Reserve, Bush camp

Off the Mallee Hwy [B12] 7k west of OuyenVicRoads 11 E3 Hema 40 E5 Access Dry weather only Height 55Site description Large area of Mallee scrub with plenty of shade but no facilities. Boggy if wet.CFA District N. West Visit not yet Ref 124

2.Ouyen :- Recreation ReserveType LG Reserve,

Situated on the southern edge of Ouyen near the Calder Hwy [A79] and Mallee Hwy [B12] junctionVicRoads 11 G3 Hema 40 E5 Other VicRoads 208 C6Suit: oFacilities:

Site description "Rest area, toilets, water"CFA District N. West Visitnot yet Ref 865

3.Lake Tyrrell :- LookoutType Reserve, Picnic Ground

By the southern shore of Lake Tyrrell, just north of Sea Lake.Access from Sea Lake: North 7k on the Calder Hwy [A79], right (north) 1k on Baileys Rd

VicRoads 12 F9 Hema 40 F7 Access Sealed Road Height 70Facilities:

Site description "large open area well of highway with a few trees. Salt lake


4.Hopetoun :- Lake LascellesType Reserve, Picnic Ground

Around Lacselles Lake on the eastern edge of Hopetoun.Access from the Henty Hwy [A300] in Hopetoun: East 400m on Austin St.

VicRoads 17 G5 Hema 40 G6 Other VicRoads 209U3 Access Sealed Road Height 70Privacy Well off highwayFacilities:

Site description "large areas around lakeCFA District N. West Visit not yet Ref 185

5.Brim :- Redda's ParkType Reserve, Picnic Ground

Park on the western edge of Brim, by the weir on Yarriambiack Creek.Access from the Henty Hwy [A300] at Brim (21k north of Warracknabeal, 41k south of Hopetoun): West 1.5k via Swann St.

VicRoads 26 H3 Hema 40 J6 Other VicRoads 214F3 Access Sealed Road Height 95Privacy Well off highway on town edgeFacilities:

Site description"large secluded area on the banks of the Yarriambiack Cr in a shady bush setting" ?Swimming pool



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6.Yarriambiack CreekType ?Check

Just north of Warracknabeal.Access from Warracknabeal [B200]: North-west 1.5k on the Jeparit-Warracknabeal Rd [C245] to the Yarriambiack Cr bridge. Tracks

head north 12k on both sides of the creek, parallel to the Henty Hwy [B200].

VicRoads 26H5 Hema 40J6 Height 105Site description

"A pleasant drive on both sides of the stream. Boat ramp and water sports"CFA District N. West Visit not yet Ref 670

7.Barrabool Forest ReserveType State Forest, ?Check"7k south of Murtoa" west of Horsham, by the Wimmera Rv. Accessed off the Longerenong Road

VicRoads 40 H5 Hema 38 B6 Other Westprint "Outback Victoria" Height 140CFA District N. West Visit not yet Ref 654

8Marnoo East :- Avon RvType Road Rest Area, Roadside

On the Wimmera Hwy [B240] by the Avon Rv bridge, 27k west of St Arnaud, 80k east of Hamilton, 3.5k north of Marnoo East

VicRoads 41 H4 Hema 39 A8 Access Sealed Road Height 145Privacy "just off road"

Suit:Facilities:

Site description "small area with shady trees on the river bank". Check access roads on north bank


9Lake WatchemType Reserve, Caravan Park

By Lake Watchem, nor-east of Warracknabeal, north of Donald.Access from Watchem on the Sunraysia Hwy [B220]: West 1.5k on the Warracknabeal Rd.

VicRoads 27 F4 Hema 40 J7 Access Sealed Road Height 105Privacy Well off highway

Suit: oFacilities:

Site description "small campground on the lake shore. Only limited shade"CFA District N. West Visit not yet Ref 181

10.Tchum Lake South :- Bush CampType LG Reserve, Camp Ground

Situated by the southern shore of Tchum Lake South, east of Brichip.Access from Birchip [B220]: East 8k on the Wycheproof Rd [C268], Lake signposted on the right, south 0.5k on Lees Rd past day

only areas to the southern end of the lake, right a few metres.

VicRoads 27 H2 Hema 41 J8 Access Conventional Size 10+ Height 90


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Privacy Good: Well off main road and secluded from day areas

Suit: oFacilities:

Boundary Not controlled

Firewood LimitedFees $5 per site/nightSite descriptionDispersed bush camping

in an extensive forested

area south of Tchum Lake

South. Shaded by Long-

leaved Box (Bundy) over

short grass on sand.A welcome site in the

semi-arid dry-farming

area. Amenities block is

usually locked. Locating

the caretaker somewhere

in Birchip may be a

problem (ask at Hotel).

Activities

Warnings Floods if very wetContact Buloke Shire CFA District N. WestVisit 25/08/00 Ref 730

11.Tchum Lake South :- Caravan ParkType LG Reserve, Caravan Park

Situated on the northern shore of Tchum Lake South, east of Brichip.Access from Birchip [B220]: East 8k on the Wycheproof Rd [C268], Lake signposted on the right, through the day area.VicRoads 18 H9 Hema 41 H8 Access Sealed Road Size 8 Height 100

Privacy Reasonable:Secluded by trees from nearby

road but with limited internal

privacy

Suit: Facilities:`

Boundary Specific sites

Firewood LimitedFees $12 per site/nightBookings PossibleSite descriptionA small country caravan park

overlooking attractive Tchum

Lake South. Limited shade from a

few scattered trees, well

screened from the nearby road.

Mown grass. Amenities block

locked.


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The only problem is locating the caretaker somewhere in Birchip. Signposted phone numbers are out of date - enquire at the pub.The adjacent day area has a sandy swimming beach, electric BBQ, shelters, tables and an adventure playground.

Activities

Contact Buloke Shire CFA District N. WestVisit 25/08/00Ref 729

12.Torneys Tank Bushland ReserveType Reserve,

By Calder Hwy [A79] 34k N of Wycheproof [?near the 320 km post. There is a rest area near the 325 km post] VicRoads 19 D6 Hema 41 H8

Access Dry weather only Height 80Privacy ? Location to HwySite description "large area with some reasonable shade. No sign. No facilities"CFA District N. West Visit not yet Ref 192

13WooroonookType ?Check

Situated just west of Wooroonook on the Borung Hwy [C239] 28k nor-east of Donald [B220], 14k west of

Charlton [A79].

VicRoads 28 E6 Hema 41 K8 Height 110Site description WC, Shower, Water $2 per nightCFA District N. West Visit not yet Ref 885

14.Charlton :- Rest AreaType Road Rest Area, Roadside

In Charlton on the Calder Hwy [A79]VicRoads 28 G6 Hema 41 K9 Other VicRoads 216 C9 Access Sealed Road Height 120

Suit:o

Site description "Town rest area" "also west of town." "Two ensuite units for overnight stays." "Travellers rest area in CBD"CFA District N. West Visit not yet Ref 937

15.Durham Ox :- Loddon RiverType Reserve, Bush camp

By the Loddon River between Durham Ox and Boort.Access from Durham Ox [B250]; west 7k on the Boort-Pyramid [C267] Rd, immediately over the Loddon Rv bridge turn right (north)

20m on a farm access track

VicRoads 29 F3 Hema 41 J10 Access Dry weather only Size 1+ Height 90Privacy Poor: overlooked from main road

Suit: Facilities:Boundary Not controlled Firewood Available Bookings No: pot luck

Site descriptionReasonable riverside camping beside the sluggish Loddon River, shaded by River Red Gums over green grass, surrounded by

stunted Black Box. A small level site on a farm access road with occasional traffic noise from the nearby main road.


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Activities


Visit 2/06/02

Ref 754

16.Jarklin Camping Ground :- Rest AreaType Road Rest Area, Roadside

By the Bannacher Cr off the Loddon Valley Hwy [B260], Jarklin.Access from Jarklin: West 1.2k on the West Jarklin Rd to the first bridge, on the left

VicRoads 29 H6 Hema 41 K11 Access Conventional Size 4+ Height 105Privacy Reasonable: overlooked by a low use country road

Suit:

o

Facilities:

Boundary Not controlledFirewood AvailableBookings No: pot luck

Site descriptionA reasonably large,

pleasant, level, graveled

reserve in a loop of the

Bannacher Cr, near theLoddon River, well

shaded by River Red

Gums and Yellow Gums.

A convenient overnight

stop off the Loddon Valley

highway. BBQ broken.

Activities


Visit 2/06/02

Ref 755


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17.Terrick Terrick National Park :- Terrick TerrickType National Park, Camp Ground

Situated north of Bendigo, east of Echuca, just north of Mitiamo.Access from Mitiamo (at the junction of the Echuca-Mitiamo Rd [C334] and the Bendigo-Pyramid Rd [C366]): North 4k on the Forest

Rd (gravel starts just before the Park boundary), at the Park boundary right (east) on Cemetery Track (natural gravel, graded) along the

boundary then left (signposted "picnic ground") 1.8k towards Mt Terrick Terr ick.

VicRoads 30 E4 Hema 41 J11 Other Park pamphletAccess Dry weather only Size 5+ Height 165

Privacy Good: Well off main roads in open woodland but open to the occasional day visitor.

Suit: oFacilities:


Site descriptionA pleasant quiet site in open woodland at the foot of the only protruding hill on a flat landscape. The trees and rolling hills are

welcome after driving miles over flat farmland.There are two designated, graveled sites (only 1 level) but with free access to the surrounding flats. All are open to the occasiona

day visitor.The granite soils support White cypress pine (rare), stunted Manna (Ribbony) Gum and Grey and Yellow Box to provide open shade.

Much of the Park to the north has been largely undisturbed, resulting in a rare example of native grasslands, supporting kangaroos and

birds. In spring there are masses of wildflowers: yellow native daisies, red and purple Swainson peas, blue-purple blue bells.

Activities Moderate 0.5hr (return) walk up Mt Terrick Terrick for stunning views.

Warnings Hot in summer. Bring own water and f irewoodContact Parks Vic Kerang (03) 6452 1237 or (03) 5450 3951, (03) 5450 1237CFA District N. West Visit 23/08/00 Ref 647

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