Victoria is lucky enough to be home to plenty of top-notch campsites, with beloved locations like Tidal River and Lake Catani popular for good reason. And while these tried-and-true spots are great, it’s always a joy to pitch a tent somewhere new. So if you're a camping enthusiast, you’ll want to add this just-opened campground in central Victoria to your list of where to go for your next outdoor adventure.
Located in Bendigo Regional Park, the new campsite is called Larni Yirrip – which means ‘home of the ironbarks’. It’s a fitting name, as it’s located by the Box Ironbark Forest on the outskirts of Bendigo. This area is one of the most diverse woodlands in the country, filled with flowering eucalypt trees that can grow up to 25 metres in height.
The new campground is also right next to Crusoe Reservoir and Number 7 Park, providing easy access to swimming holes, walking trails, birdwatching spots and more. There are 12 designated walk-in sites immersed among the forest for campers, as well as toilets, picnic facilities, two shelters, cultural artworks and even a frog pond.
It also offers a chance to connect with the Dja Dja Wurrung People’s history and learn more about the traditional culture of the region. The campground was built by the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation, who have interwoven cultural elements and storytelling into the campsite design.
You can find out more about the Larni Yirrip campground and make a booking via the Parks Victoria website.
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