Wonga Camping Area

Wonga Camping Area

Wonga Camping Area

Wonga Camping Area

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    Wonga Camping Area

    Wonga Camping Area is at the southern end of Wyperfeld National Park. Enjoy the privacy of this large campground with plenty of space and facilities for large or small groups. Set up your camp and go on a walk or scenic drive and enjoy the park's unique variety of plants and animals. 
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    Pitch a tent or park your caravan or campervan at your own private bush oasis. There are 60 unpowered campsites spread across the spacious campground.

    Each campsite has a fireplace with grill plates and there are plenty of shared picnic tables. Other facilities include a large shelter with gas barbecues and tables, pit-toilets and untreated water.

    Make sure you book and pay for your campsite in advance.

    Bring your own drinking water and firewood or barbecue coals. Firewood collection is not permitted around the campground.

    Limited phone reception in the park is a great excuse to switch off and enjoy nature. The Visitor Centre is the best place to start your adventures, with displays showcasing the park's diverse plants and animals and information about interesting features and activities in the region.

    Things to do in the area


    A dirt path weaves among trees and past a park bench at the Tyakil Nature Walk in Wyperfeld National Park.

    Black Flat

    Have a picnic at Black Flat and explore further afield on the Tyakil Nature Walk.
    The view from the Eastern Lookout at Wyperfeld National Park

    Eastern Lookout

    Enjoy views over the vast landscape and see kangaroos and emus in the wild. Eastern Lookout is a great spot to watch the sunrise or sunset over the desert.
    A Land Rover Defender attempts a river crossing in the Alpine National Park.

    4WD

    Enjoy a range of short and long 4WD trips in Victoria's parks. From the desert or mountains, to the rainforest or snow, 4WD tracks cater for all levels of skill and expertise.
    Father and son bird watching on boardwalk

    Bird watching

    From bushland to wetlands and everything in between, parks provide habitat to an abundance of common and rare bird species. Go for a wander and see how many you can spot.
    Wildflowers

    Wildflowers

    Whether you’re surrounding yourself with carpets of colourful flowers, spotting rare orchids, or just enjoying the local native flowers, it’s a great way to immerse yourself in nature and help your spirits soar.

    How to get there

    Wonga Camping Area

    Wyperfeld National Park is 450 km north-west of Melbourne.

    Wonga Camping Area is in the south of the park and can be accessed via a sealed road from Rainbow or Hopetoun.
    Some tracks in the park are narrow and have deep sand. These are suitable only for four-wheel drive vehicles with good ground clearance. Smaller four-wheel drives may have difficulty. 

    If you plan to explore the remote west of the park, check with rangers for current track conditions, especially after wet weather and during high fire danger periods.
    Wonga Camping Area

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    When you're there

    Wyperfeld National Park is located in the flat, semi-arid north-western corner of Victoria. Visitors should be well prepared and bring their own drinking water.
    Download the trip intention form here before you go.

    Wyperfeld National Park is home to a wonderful diversity of birdlife, with over 230 species recorded in the park. Download the Birds of the Mallee Parks factsheet for a list of species found in Wyperfeld and other Mallee parks.

    Camping & accommodation

    Located in the south of the park is the popular and spacious bookable Wonga Camping Area. This large picnic and camping area provides a range of facilities including a picnic shelter, tables, fireplaces, toilets, and water for handwashing. Nearby within walking distance the Visitor Information Centre has displays and information about the park.

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    Need to know

    Wonga 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.

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    Relax on the banks of the Wimmera River, also known to the Wotjobaluk Peoples, Traditional Owners of the area as Barringgi Gadyin. Set amongst ancient River Red Gums and surrounded by a variety of colourful birds you can enjoy fishing, swimming or canoeing or explore some of the easy walks nearby.
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