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Neds Gully Camping Area
Pitch a tent in the open woodlands of Neds Gully. Wake to the calls of lyrebird and the Little River babbling in the background.
Set in open woodland by the Little River, Neds Gully is the perfect spot to escape and unwind with the family. Follow the Little River Trail for your chance to spot koalas.
For experienced hikers, it’s a great base to hike up to Neds Peak for panoramas across the Cathedral Range or to explore the challenging hikes throughout the park.
Neds Gully is suitable for walk-in tent camping only and is accessible via a short walk across a pedestrian bridge over Little River.
The campground is equipped with basic facilities including pit toilets, and fireplaces. Individual campsites cannot be reserved, please select your campsite(s) within the campground on arrival. Sites are not marked but are large enough for tents.
Things To Do
Easy walks for families - The Friends Nature Walk, Little River Walk, Messmate Walk, St Bernards Track
Short steep walks - Neds Gully Track, Neds Peak Track, Cathedral Peak Walk, Little Cathedral Track, Jawbone Creek Track
More challenging hikes - Cathedral Range Circuit Walk, Cathedral Range Northern Circuit Walk, Cathedral Range Southern Circuit Walk, South Jawbone Peak Walk, North Jawbone Peak Walk, Razorback Track. The Canyon Track and Wells Cave Track are not recommended for children, or anyone with a fear of heights and exposed cliffs.
Canyon Walk

Friends Nature Trail
Razorback Trail
Sugarloaf Saddle

The Farmyard
Wells Cave Track
How to get there
Neds Gully Camping Area
From Melbourne follow the Maroondah Highway to Buxton. Continue past Buxton for 9.5km and turn right into Cathedral Lane to find the park entrance 2.5km on your right.
Turn right again on to Little River Road, continue for 2.5km and Neds Gully Camping Area is on your right.
Facilities
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When you're there
Download the Cathedral Range State Park visitor guide for more information about the park and the plethora of experiences to be had within its borders.
Cathedral Range State Park is in the North Central fire district. Bushfire safety is a personal responsibility. Anyone entering parks and forests during the bushfire season needs to stay aware of forecast weather conditions.
Check the Fire Danger Rating and for days of Total Fire Ban in the ‘Prepare and Get Ready’ tab at emergency.vic.gov.au, on the VicEmergency smartphone app or call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226.
Need to know
Neds Gully Camping Area
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
Cathedral Range State Park is in the Central fire district. Bushfire safety is a personal responsibility. Anyone entering the park during the bushfire season needs to stay aware of forecast weather conditions. 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.
No fires may be lit on Total Fire Ban days. On Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating days this park will be closed for public safety. Closure signs will be erected but do not expect an official warning.
Change of Conditions
Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.
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Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
Arborist works at Cathedral Range State Park
Contractors will be undertaking tree works during the week of 10th December to 15th December within the the Cathedral Range State Park.Affected areas include:- Neds Gully Camping Area- Cooks Mill Camping Area- Jawbone CarparkSome campsites will be closed off however the Campgrounds will remain open during this time. Please be aware there will be increased traffic and noise from machinery during the hours of 8am - 5pm. -
Cathedral Range State Park
Tweed Spur Road, to Messmate Walking Track and Blue Range Road
Tweed Spur Road, to Messmate Walking Track and Blue Range Road, is closed to vehicles due to storm impacts.It will remain closed to vehicles until road repairs are made.Walkers are permitted, and are advised to use caution due to changed road conditions.Cerberus Road, to Sugarloaf Saddle Carpark and Jawbone Carpark
Cerberus Road, to Sugarloaf Saddle Carpark and Jawbone Carpark, is currently in very poor condition.It is not recommended for two-wheel-drive, or low-clearance all-wheel-drive, vehicles.Little River Road
Little River Road has been impacted by flooding. The edges of the road are soft, with deep gutters in places. Please drive with caution.