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Camping in Wyperfeld National Park
There are several locations for camping available in Wyperfeld National Park.
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.
There are 60 unpowered campsites spread across the spacious campground. Pitch a tent or park your caravan or campervan at your own private bush oasis. Each campsite has a fireplace with grill plates and there are plenty of picnic tables. Campground facilities include a picnic shelter, tables, fireplaces, non-flush toilets and water for hand washing. Bring your own drinking water, as this is not supplied. Firewood collection is not permitted around the campground, so please bring your own firewood or barbecue coals.
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.
Book online for Wonga Camping Area.
Things to do in the area
In addition to Wonga Campground Wyperfeld National Park is also host to several other camping areas.
These camping areas do not have bookings or fees and are on a first in-first served basis.
Snowdrift Picnic and Camping Area
Enjoy a picnic in the picnic area while four wheel driving around the park. This camping area is set alongside one of the largest white sand dunes in the area.
Located in the north area of the park, access is four wheel drive only via Underbool along Gunners Track.
Bookings
No booking, no fees. Camping is on a first in, first-served basis.
Campsites
All campsites are unpowered.
Facilities
Non-flush toilets, picnic tables and fireplaces are provided.
Campfire
Only allowed in designated fireplaces – supply your own wood.
Casuarina Campground
The campground is set amid Pine-Buloke woodlands and vast open lake beds surrounded by Mallee sand dunes and a circular-walking track to Bracky Well.
Access
Located in the north of the park, Casuarina Camping Area is accessible from Patchewollock by two wheel drive. If coming from Underbool along Gunners Track or Wonga, four wheel drive is required.
Bookings
No booking, no fees. Camping is on a first in, first-served basis.
Campsites
All campsites are unpowered set amid Pine-Buloke woodlands surrounded by Mallee sand dunes.
Facilities
Non-flush toilets, picnic tables, fireplaces, on-site information and water are provided. A circular walking track to Bracky Well is also available.
Campfire
Only allowed in designated fireplaces – supply your own wood.
Remote Camp
Access
Access is by hike-in walkers only. This camping area is 20km from the Wonga Camping Area.
Bookings
No booking, no fees. Camping is on a first in, first-served basis.
Campsites
Basic camping only is available. All campsites are unpowered.
Black Flat
Eastern Lookout
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How to get there
Camping in Wyperfeld National Park
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.
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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.
Need to know
Camping in Wyperfeld National Park
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