Grampians Camping - Winging It

Tgb on 31/03/2015 - 21:10

Hi all,

After any and all advice on camping in the Grampians (not in a designated camping spot) just roughing it… Any tips/advice?

Thanks

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matt3 on 31/03/2015 - 23:31

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I've lived on the Eastern edge of the Grampians (two paddocks from the boundary) for over ten years.
You're probably aware that non-designated camping spots (aka: 'bush')don't officially exist in the park. Having said that, one spot I like is on Redman's Rd about a click East of Borough Huts campground. If you're looking for spots for this Easter you'll be competing with many others for this spot.

The following locations are a bit more remote. Head down into the Victoria Valley and look around Moora Moora Reservior. The Mafeking area is an interesting place to explore.

Did I mention how awesome the Mitchell Plateau walk is? It's an overnight walk - carry everything in, carry everything out.

There's been little rain here of late so expect to see dry creek beds. Best to use a camp stove rather than risk a camp fire that turns into a 1000ha bushfire & evacuates Halls Gap. For God's sake take all your rubbish out with you and non-designated camp sites have no dunnys so you need to dig, dig, dig when you crap, crap, crap.
[Deactivated] on 31/03/2015 - 23:37

Watch all 7 seasons of Man Vs Wild. You know what to do when you run out of water then :)