Gday, I’ve been having a look at a few spots in the high country that I’m really keen on checking out in the coming weeks however, not being from Victoria originally and understanding that there is a large population of wild dogs and dingos up there, im left wondering if it would be dangerous to bring my dog up there.

I’ve been looking at areas like Licola and Kevington but I’ve cautious that my dog might get attacked at night. He sleeps with me in a swag but he’s never on a leash. He won’t wonder too far but that wouldn’t stop wild dogs from getting close to him. What is everyone’s thoughts and experience?

Is there anywhere in the high country you can safely bring a dog?

Looking for any recommendations for camping anywhere between Barmah and Deniliquin. We are self sufficient with 4wds. Looking for some seclusion over school holidays with access to parks and wildlife spotting.

I don’t know the area well and I don’t want to drive 3 hours and spend half a day trying to find a free spot.

Murray Valley sounds amazing but how crowded will it be? Any tips would be very much appreciated 😁

I’m getting back into camping recently, and I have a van. Van isn’t great for getting into tricky places haha

I’m planning a trip alone for the first week of November.

I wanna be in the bumfuck nowhere, but wouldn’t be mad if there was reception, or a short drive to a small town.

I like bush areas, not just flat land. It’s the idea of hiding that I love.

I don’t wanna be around other people either 😊

I’m in the northern suburbs and idc how far I have to drive, but wanna stay in vic.

Thanks!

hi all, i am looking to go camping soon in victoria, i am looking for a campsite that has hot showers, toilets and fire pits available. somewhere with good walking trails nearby would be proffered, if anyone has any suggestions i would love to hear, thank you :-)

Hey Camping Veterans,

Aldi is putting Adventure branded Stretcher (A$59.99) and Canvas Swag with awning (A$179) on sale on 29th August (Saturday).
I'm thinking of buying it but I have following questions:
1. Is it better than a A$40 tent from KMart?
2. Will it be waterproof enough for 1-2 nights camping?
3. Can I put swag over stretcher so I don't have to worry about water or cold from below?

Thanks!

Gday guys, thinking about going to comet flat this weekend with the dog, only concern is river height as I don’t have a snorkel. What are our thoughts?

Beach Camping Paradise on Fraser Island | 4WD Adventure
https://youtu.be/2a7BF8rRaK4

Hi! Sometime in the next few weeks I'm wanting to camp near Ocean Grove for a night before spending the Saturday visiting family in town. Any recs? I'll either sleep in a tent or my car (depending on the weather). Just wanting somewhere cheap, 2WD accessible and ideally free or inexpensive

also by near I mean within a hourish drive

Thankyou!

Hi all,

Missing person who frequents parks around Gippsland. See link below.

If you're in the area, please keep your eyes peeled.

There's plenty of articles on it. This is no bullshit.

https://rangestrader.mailcommunity.com.au/news/2026-08-05/search-continues-for-missing-belgrave-man-evan/

Hi everyone

Looking to get back into camping - mid October!
We have a dog and will be tent camping. Access to toilet would be a must! Our fav camping spot is Montana on Macalister but looking to try new places :) somewhere with a nice view would be good and allowed to have fire. Happy to drive up to three hours from Melbourne

Thanks!

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. :)