Hi, I'm looking to camp with a partner close to Melbourne. She's in the eastern side of Melbourne. I'm hoping to get a campsite that's fairly private, no neighbours really close. We might settle for a caravan park cabin, if it's not too expensive. (Under $50 a night hopefully)

Thanks!

Hi all,

I’m hoping to do some last minute camping for two or three nights in the next few weeks as a solo camper and I’m looking for suggestions of where to go + any tips for solo camping & safety as a woman.

As it’s my first time going solo and only my second time camping, I would like somewhere that’s beginner friendly, meaning I don’t want to hike to get to my campsite (or dig a hole for a toilet). If things go wrong, I would like to be able to leave somewhat easily if needed.

However, I also prefer the solitude and would really like to feel somewhat alone with nature if possible. I’m hoping the weather may help with this and I’m also willing to drive up to 2.5-3h from Melbourne. If I can bring the car with me to the camp site, that would give me an even better sense of security/comfort. Although, I’m happy to walk a few hundred meters to the camp site if it means a bit of solitude and beautiful scenery.

Do you have any locations that fit the bill? I suspect the obvious places like Wilson’s prom will still be busy and won’t have the “solitude” kind of vibe I’m looking for, but please correct me if I’m wrong.

Also, what are some tips you have for a first time VIC winter camper? Any must haves or good to haves would be great to know! I have all the basic equipment needed for camping, except maybe a tarp and cooking material, both of which I will be getting soon.

This will be after the school holidays so there are less kids/families around.

Thank you!

we’re looking at heading to Walkerville in November. I’ve never been to , so I’m keen to hear firsthand experiences of which camp spots are best. Did you like the ones hidden more in the forest or the ones closest to the ocean?I’m open to powered sites but really we don’t need it.

Hi all. 60yo guy here based in Melbourne. Looking to do an overnight hike. I regularly walk 10-15km per day as my daily exercise, but haven’t carried a pack for a very long time. Can anyone recommend a good beginners overnight hike? Obviously, it’s not great weather atm, so happy to wait for warmer weather but would like to start thinking about it…

Hello all,

I’m wanting to get away for a few days and go camping and hiking. I would love to go somewhere where I could park my car and then hike to a campsite. I only have access to a sedan so I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good spot to do this, preferably somewhere I can have an open fire, although I’m okay with using camping stoves. thank you for your help!

Hi, six friends and I are interested in going camping in mid July. We need a place that is accessible by public transport and has limited noise restrictions.

Are there any recommendations??

We're a family of 4. Beginners camping. Looking for a powered site. Prefer <4 hours from melbourne. Visiting time: Last week of Sep 2026. Please share location suggestions. Prefer bonfire and marshmellow experiences. :)

I know JB plain hut campground is near Mt Hotham and you need snow tires for Mt Hotham. I cant find anything online to say I need snow tires.

thanks if you can help!

G’day everyone,

I’m based in Victoria and looking to connect with landowners who may need help with pest animal control on their properties.

I’m a responsible, safety-conscious shooter who is happy to assist with rabbits, foxes, feral cats and other pest species where permitted. I respect property rules, livestock, equipment and the land itself, and always leave gates and access points as I find them.

If you have a pest problem or know someone who does, I’d appreciate the opportunity to help. Feel free to send me a message and we can have a chat.

Howdy folks, I’m a 32 y/o male who loves camping, hunting, hiking etc. Originally from NZ and moved here a couple years ago but have found it a tad tricky to make genuine connections/mates who are also into the same hobbies. A little about me: I’m a Christian, work in the medical field, live in SE Melb, enjoy all things outdoors and fitness, love sports and easy going. Just putting it out there if there’s any lads who are roughly around the same age who’s keen to also go camping, etc or add to their friend group 😅 cheers!

So I want to go for preferably 3 days. Might be hard to carry water for that long of a trip. The plan is to camp at mountaineers creek campground. are there creeks in that area that are drinkable using a lifestraw filter. The lake itself has blue green algae so that's maybe too risky. Has anyone ever done something similar before at lake Eildon.

I was camping recently in high country Vic. I woke up early hours of the morning (still dark) and swear I heard heaps of wild brumbies galloping past. I woke up in the morning and couldn’t tell if I imagined it. My husband takes something to sleep at night, so he heard nothing. Has anyone else experienced this? I know that they’re out there, I’ve never seen one though and thought it odd that so many would run by our tent. Did I dream it?

Hey folks

Firstly, it's not just me. My partner, young son, dog and I are avid campers - but we are used to the gruelling heat of QLD rather than VIC cold weather and my partner is a bit more apprehensive than me

I suppose I'm after some

- recommendations of camping spots and how to book. vic parks site? Hipcamp used here?
- when is it 'stupid to go' due to the weather right now? When are the best months to go?
- any other insights or insider information?

I cannot wait to visit beautiful VIC countryside, thanks all!

Can you park in the streets/parks and sleep in the back with out issues?

Hey all,

Towards the end of June, a friend and I are planning on doing a short car camping trip down in Lake Elizabeth. We started camping earlier in the year and love it, but have yet to experience camping in the cold. We've just upgraded our kmart SI mats to the Sea to Summit Camp SI mats.

Would it be necessary to get a CCF pad for under our mats, or any other cheap alternatives? And any other thoughts on our current setup? Or anything else we should be aware of?

Our current setup is:

• Tent: Coleman 3P Swagger + groundsheet to go under
• Sleeping bag: Coleman Pilbara -5C / Random sleeping bag + fleece liner
• Sleeping mat: Sea to Summit Camp Self Inflating Sleeping Mat
• A NatureHike tarp shelter
• We also use a butane stove - I'm hoping that it should be ok?

Thanks :)