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The Gums Campground
A destination for both rookies and seasoned campers, the small and popular campground contains 18 campsites, with five suitable for camper vans and caravans. Each site is clearly defined and separated by native vegetation, featuring shared picnic tables and wood fireplaces.
If you don't feel like cooking over the open fire at your campsite, there is also a free communal gas barbecue and picnic table near the toilet facilities.
From the campground, the Cicada Circuit offers a short walk through the tall eucalypts and dense ferns, hugging the bends of Island Creek.
Venture a little further along Blackfish Way to the Island Creek Picnic Area. Here, you can listen to the soothing sounds of the creek while relaxing and feasting with family and friends in the shade of tall manna gums.
Spot the many birds and mammals who call the regenerating forest home. Wallabies are known for surprising walkers, while lyrebirds are often scratching around for food in the new growth.
Visit nearby Wombelano and Mason Falls for scenic walks and stunning views, spend your days bushwalking, horse riding and cycling through the forest, or simply sit back and enjoy the effortless serenity at camp.
Things to do in the area
Masons Falls
Bowden Spur Mountain Bike Area
Wombelano Falls
How to get there
The Gums Campground
Kinglake National Park is 65km north‐east of Melbourne. Access from Melbourne is by three main routes: the Melba Highway from Yarra Glen or Glenburn, the Heidelberg‐Kinglake Road from St Andrews and the Whittlesea ‐Yea Road from Whittlesea.
The Gums Camping Area is 10km north of the Kinglake township on the Glenburn/Eucalyptus Road. Glenburn Road runs off the main Whittlesea-Kinglake Road near the Kinglake Hotel. Alternatively, if you are travelling from Yea and Glenburn down the Melba Highway, turn off onto West Bridge Road and continue approximately 4km to The Gums.
Sites
When you're there
Please always take your rubbish with you, only light fires in the fireplaces provided with firewood you bring yourself. You'll also need to bring your own water.
The campground is closed each year during the Victorian 3rd school term (dates vary each year).
Camping & accommodation
With great facilities in a delightful bush setting close to Melbourne, The Gums camping area is a popular base for relaxing and exploring the northern section of Kinglake National Park.
Need to know
The Gums Campground
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 Parks
Take care while driving on wet tracks
This summer weather is predicted to be wet. Roads and tracks are easily damaged during wet weather and can only be repaired once the weather clears up and the roads are well dried out. When visiting parks keep an eye out for temporary track closures and if it’s raining or the track looks soft find an alternative route.When driving your car or four-wheel drive in a park keep in mind these basic tips:- stay off wet tracks or recently graded roads- drive only on formed roads- take notice of signage and only use roads that are open to the public and safe to do so- avoid wheel spin and churning up track surfaces- remove fallen trees or limbs from roads; don’t create new tracks by driving around them -
Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
Fire Preparedness Works
Selected trees and vegetation will be removed along the fuelbreak network in Kinglake National Park to reduce bushfire risk to the community. Park users may experience short delays while works are carried out.Attachments: Fuelbreak works Kinglake Summer 20_21 (510KB)
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