Fridays Campground

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Fridays Campground

The perfect base on Wadawurrung Country to explore Steiglitz Historic park or the unique plant communities throughout the Brisbane Ranges.

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Located in the south of the Brisbane Ranges, Fridays Campground is a great base to explore the historic gold mining area of Steiglitz Historic Park, hunt for orchids and other wildflowers and plant communities that make this park famous.

Fridays campground is popular with walkers - it's one of the trail heads for the 3-day 40km Burchell trail - and is great spot from which to explore on foot.

There are 10 campsites in total, 2 of which are suitable for suitable camper trailers or caravans. Each site can accommodate a maximum of 6 people. All campsites are unpowered and there are communal fireplaces and picnic tables throughout the campground, as well as non-flushing toilet facilities.

Things To Do

A building in Steiglitz goldrush era ghost-town

Steiglitz Historic Park

Little more than an hour's drive from Melbourne and set in the Brisbane Ranges National Park, Steiglitz Historic Park is a window back in time to Victoria's Gold Rush of 1850-90s.

Picnic areas in Brisbane Ranges National Park

There are a number of options for bushwalking ranging from short walks to three-day walks. This park is also popular for picnicking, scenic drives and camping.

Burchell Trail

Enjoy three days walking through Victoria's richest wildflower habitat with spectacular views across Wadawurrung Country.

How to get there

Fridays Campground

Friday's Campground is situated approximately 2km north of Steiglitz on Durdidwarrah Road.

Fridays Campground

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When you're there

Download the Brisbane Ranges National Park visitor guide for more information about the park and the experiences to be had within its borders.

Brisbane Ranges National Park Visitor Guide

Fridays Camping Area (Brisbane Ranges National Park)

When to go

Summer in the Brisbane Ranges can be hot and dry. Carry lots of water with you're out walking in the park, and avoid walking during the hottest part of the day.

Cooler autumn days make for the perfect temperature to explore the park on foot. Anakie Groge Walk reveals signs of European occupation and practices in the Brisbane Ranges. Remains include dry stone walls, mullock heaps and hut foundations associated with mine workings. Flowering plants in autumn include Twisted Beard heath, Common Heath and the Autumn Bird Orchid.

Need to know

Fridays Campground

Accessibility

Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.

Be prepared and stay safe

Brisbane Ranges National Park is in the Central fire district. Bushfires can occur during the warmer months. It is your responsibility to check current and forecast weather conditions. Campfires cannot be lit on days of Total Fire Ban, however gas cookers can be used for preparing food.

Check the Fire Danger Rating and for days of Total Fire Ban at emergency.vic.gov.au, on the Vic Emergency App or call the Vic Emergency Hotline 1800 226 226.

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