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Victoria specific bushwalking discussion. Please avoid publishing details of access to sensitive areas with no tracks.A weekend in Marysville
Sun 12 Apr, 2015 7:48 pm
Got back early today from a camping weekend in Marysville with my girlfriend. Walked the Keppel Lookout trail that takes in the Steavensons Falls and looks out over the Marysvilles area with views of the Cathedral Ranges. It was a good 12.5km walk from the car park and back again.
We ended up camping at Keppel Creek which is a 5 minute drive out of the Marysville town centre. I had read that there were 3 camping spots there, but that there was a secluded spot down a narrow track that overlooked a little creek. The track that ended up leading to the secluded area looked far too narrow to get a car down, so we decided we would camp at the front. On second thought, we decided to give the track a go and found that the car would fit down there. I'm glad we did. There was only room for one car spot and probably two tents, but the little river was brilliant and made for good recovery for myself and my girlfriend after our hike.
If anyone gets to Marysville, be sure to check out Keppel Creek camping ground. If you want the spot we had, be sure to get in quick. A 4WD came down the track but had to turn around as soon as he saw us setting up our tent.
Will put pics up of the campsite tomorrow.
We ended up camping at Keppel Creek which is a 5 minute drive out of the Marysville town centre. I had read that there were 3 camping spots there, but that there was a secluded spot down a narrow track that overlooked a little creek. The track that ended up leading to the secluded area looked far too narrow to get a car down, so we decided we would camp at the front. On second thought, we decided to give the track a go and found that the car would fit down there. I'm glad we did. There was only room for one car spot and probably two tents, but the little river was brilliant and made for good recovery for myself and my girlfriend after our hike.
If anyone gets to Marysville, be sure to check out Keppel Creek camping ground. If you want the spot we had, be sure to get in quick. A 4WD came down the track but had to turn around as soon as he saw us setting up our tent.
Will put pics up of the campsite tomorrow.
Re: A weekend in Marysville
Mon 13 Apr, 2015 12:37 am
Nice. Could you post some Google or other map references. Also, is the 2WD track good, i.e. you won't be scraping car on bottom or sides and you can turn around ok at end?
Re: A weekend in Marysville
Mon 13 Apr, 2015 3:46 pm
Hey David,
Here is the best map reference and information for the camp spot: http://www.findacamp.com.au/camp-site.p ... &camp=1349
The road to the camp spot at the back, while a little uneven and windy, allowed for my Toyota Camry to drive on it without doing damage. The camp site itself is big enough for two tents and one car, with plenty of room to back up and come back out again.
If you happen to go there and are wanting to use the back camp spot, go by foot to check if there is anyone there before you drive down the path. A 4WD drove up the track and then had to reverse all the way back out, which would have been a little difficult given it's a windy path.
Here is the best map reference and information for the camp spot: http://www.findacamp.com.au/camp-site.p ... &camp=1349
The road to the camp spot at the back, while a little uneven and windy, allowed for my Toyota Camry to drive on it without doing damage. The camp site itself is big enough for two tents and one car, with plenty of room to back up and come back out again.
If you happen to go there and are wanting to use the back camp spot, go by foot to check if there is anyone there before you drive down the path. A 4WD drove up the track and then had to reverse all the way back out, which would have been a little difficult given it's a windy path.
Re: A weekend in Marysville
Sat 09 May, 2015 8:53 am
Fond memories of camping there with my now gone mum 30 years ago. Must get back there soon. Thanks john for the pixs
Re: A weekend in Marysville
Thu 14 May, 2015 8:59 am
walkerchris77 wrote:Fond memories of camping there with my now gone mum 30 years ago. Must get back there soon. Thanks john for the pixs
You're welcome
It really is a fantastic place. Will be taking my two daughters (5 and 7 years old) up there to camp in the Spring.
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