RV TRAVEL
WALHALLA NORTH GARDENS, VIC
Not everyone wants to go to
the beach, with its salt, flies
and sand, Instead, if you are
in Victoria, head for the hills
to the old gold mining town
of Walhalla in sub-Alpine
Victoria, where you will find
the Walhalla North Gardens
free camp on the north side
of the heritage-listed town.
While this large and grassy
campground is very popular
during the warmer months,
there is plenty of room, but
the best advice still is to
arrival early.
Flushing toilets and free gas
barbecues are provided,
non-potable water may be
available and fires are allowed
in formed fire places (subject
to prevailing local fire bans),
so what’s not to like? All the
locals ask is that you leave
it clean.
Walhalla itself is a
fascinating town, with
wonderful history, plenty to
see and some nice cafes at
which you can kick back, so
it’s worthwhile spending a
couple of nights there.
To help you do this, there is a
good pub, a general store and
a petrol station for restocking
your supplies, but you’ll have
to drive to get river access
for a dip. We recommend
following your nose to nearby
Coopers Creek, which is a
popular place to laze about
on an inflatable tyre – just be
careful, as it’s also popular
with four-wheel-drivers who
tend to use the creek as a
4WD playground.
WALHALLA
NORTH GARDENS
CAMPING:
Free. Twenty sites available.
FACILITIES:
Flushing toilets, free
gas barbecues and
non-potable water.
CAMP FIRES:
Yes, in designated places.
STAY LIMIT:
No specific limit.
CARAVAN ACCESS: Good.
GETTING THERE:
Walhalla is 182km east of
Melbourne on the Princes
Highway (exit at Moe and
head in via Erica). The free
camp is easy to find – just
follow the signs.
DOG FRIENDLY:
Yes, provided they are
restrained and quiet.
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Nearby Coopers Creek
is a 4WD playground.
SWANS CREEK
CROSSING, NSW
Popular with both the locals
and visitors, the Swan Creek
Crossing free camping ground
is a real New South Wales find.
The large, open, grassy area
is surrounded by native forest
and hardwood plantations and
is suitable for tents, caravans
and campervans provided
they are self-contained, with
nearby Upsalls Creek a popular
swimming spot.
Located in the Kerewong
State Forest, the camping
ground is peaceful, a short
drive from Kew (halfway
between Taree and Kempsey).
With toilets, water and camp
fires permitted, the area is worth
a couple of nights’ break and if
sitting around is not your thing,
there are a number of walking
trails at the campsite, while
Longworths Tramway Heritage
Walk is a short drive away.
SWANS CREEK CROSSING
CAMPING: Free
FACILITIES : Toilets, water
CAMP FIRES : Yes
STAY LIMIT:
No limit we are aware of
CARAVAN ACCESS : Good
DOG FRIENDLY: Yes
GETTING THERE:
Turn north 4km west of
Kendall, off Kendall-Lome
Road onto Upsalls Creek
Road and drive for 12km –
10km on a good dirt road.
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