Kaniva

Dimboola 72 km

At first sight the Wimmera River didn’t look special. Barely flowing, it consisted of sandbars and fallen trees interspersed with shallows and a few deeper holes below the timber. I was fishing with local anglers... Find out more

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Konong Wootong Reservoir 129 km

Coleraine in the Western District is in the heart of prime wool- growing country. The small town is famous for its chocolate factory, but less well known is the trout fishery in the picturesque 60 ha impoundment just out... Find out more

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Lake Wartook 133 km

Drought and changes to irrigation have left dry many of Victoria’s former favourite fishing lakes. Drive through the cropping plains of the Wimmera and you come across once-famous lakes, including Toolondo,... Find out more

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Nelson 187 km

The Glenelg River is situated at Nelson near the border with SA. The long river is one of the state’s premier fisheries for bream to 1.8 kg, estuary perch and mulloway to about 20 kg. Victoria has some excellent... Find out more

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Lake Bolac 208 km

One of my favourite fishing activities after a hot summer day is to wander along the banks of the Barwon River in Geelong, casting lures for redfin. Redfin are feisty, competitive fish that bite readily and taste great.... Find out more

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Portland 220 km

‘I reckon Portland is Victoria’s best kept angling secret,’ local angler Bob McPherson told me in 2004. At the time, I believed he was right. Within two years Portland was no longer a secret, becoming... Find out more

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Boyanda 224 km

The red ochre cliff near the Boyanda grape farm is a popular launch site for anglers fishing the Murray River midway between Robinvale and the small horticultural town of Wemen. A track follows the river from Happy... Find out more

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Port Fairy 240 km

Port Fairy is an unimposing historic seaport between Warrnambool and Portland. While it might come across as a sleepy, seaside resort, Port Fairy always seems to attract exciting piscatorial headlines. During the 1960s... Find out more

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Tol Tol 241 km

I made my first serious Murray cod trip on the Murray River near Robinvale and for years was asked not to write about such a special stretch of river that produces a higher-than-average proportion of big cod. It... Find out more

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Swan Hill 242 km

From Mulwala to Swan Hill there are excellent fishing opportunities. Some of the top spots along this stretch include Barmah, Echuca and the famous Torrumbarry Weir. The huge Murray cod mounted near the park in Swan... Find out more

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Little Desert National Park 35 km

This park contains one-fifth of all flowering plant species in Victoria. The elusive mallee fowl and rare scrub robin live amid the 600 kilometres of tracks that go out to remote sections of the park near the South... Find out more

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Grampians National Park 142 km

There are many, many reasons to go to this remarkable 1680-square-kilometre national park: its spectacular spring wildflowers, its dramatic cliffs and sandstone features, its bushwalking, the stunning views from its... Find out more

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Indigenous tours, Grampians National Park 144 km

Brambuk, the Grampians National Park and Cultural Centre, houses an Aboriginal cultural centre explaining much of the history and stories associated with the area. There is also a bushfoods cafe, where you can try emu,... Find out more

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Picnicking around Mount Gambier 166 km

Mount Gambier has some extraordinary picnic spots around collapsed caves that are now beautiful sinkhole gardens. Try Cave Gardens or the stunning Umpherston Sinkhole, which has free barbecues and good facilities.... Find out more

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Mount Eccles National Park 200 km

At Mount Eccles you can walk for 2 kilometres around the rim of a volcanic crater then descend for a swim in the lake at its heart. It is a great spot for a picnic, with koalas and kangaroos, and the camping facilities... Find out more

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Birdwatching around the Fleurieu Peninsula 242 km

Abutting the Coorong, and with wetlands, beaches and a wide variety of terrain, the Fleurieu Peninsula is a top spot for birdwatching. There is a hide off Barrage Road at Goolwa, and the Goolwa Effluent Ponds can have... Find out more

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Wine-tasting - Robinvale 243 km

Robinvale Wines, near Robinvale, produces a wide variety of wines, certified organic and biodynamic, with no chemicals used.... Find out more

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Picnicking at Lake Pertobe Reserve 248 km

Lake Pertobe Reserve on Warrnambool’s foreshore is known as one of the best adventure playgrounds around, with plenty for kids of all ages. There are paddleboats and canoes, a maze and flying fox, free barbecues... Find out more

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Whale-watching on the Fleurieu Peninsula 250 km

Between May and October, southern right whales often cruise right next to the shore of the Fleurieu Peninsula. Popular viewing spots include Port Elliot, Goolwa, Middleton and Victor Harbor, but your best starting point... Find out more

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Port Fairy Golf Club 238 km

An endearing quality of the great links layouts of Britain and Ireland is their natural setting. Wild, windswept holes rolling between sand dunes that have stood tall for centuries are the norm. The links of Port... Find out more

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Murray Downs Golf & Country Club Resort 243 km

What follows is one of the success stories of golf along the Murray River. Set in the heart of Kidman Reid’s historic Murray Downs sheep station, the Murray Downs Golf & Country Club Resort was constructed... Find out more

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The Steam Exchange Company 242 km

South Australia seems to have more than its fair share of craft breweries in significant historical locations, and The Steam Exchange Brewery is no exception. It’s housed in a heritage-listed former railway goods... Find out more

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Bush camping 28 km

Bush camping is allowed in the central and western blocks of the national park. You’ll need a 4WD to tackle the terrain away from the established campgrounds and picnic areas. Consult the park ranger about... Find out more

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Lake Charlegrark Holiday Cottages and Caravan Park 44 km

Among the activities hosted at Lake Charlegrark are fishing, swimming and boating. Campsite availability is generally not an issue here, a major exception being in late Feb when a popular, long-running country music... Find out more

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Broken Bucket camping area 49 km

Despite the name, bore water is available at Broken Bucket, and there are toilets here as well. It’s signposted some 53 km north of Nhill and almost 40 km south of The Springs camping area. Note: if you’re... Find out more

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Jimmies Waterhole camping area 49 km

Self-sufficient camping off the beaten track in the small settlement of Mundulla, just a few min drive from the busy Dukes Hwy. This site is beside Mundulla Swamp with access off Rowney Rd, 10 km west of Bordertown.... Find out more

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Kiata camping area 50 km

Kiata campground is in the eastern block of Little Desert National Park. It’s at the end of Kiata South Rd, which runs off the Western Hwy between Nhill and Dimboola. Head to the nearby picnic area to take the... Find out more

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Poocher Swamp camping area 51 km

In the Poocher Swamp Game Reserve, on Cannawigara Rd, 9 km west of Bordertown, large river red gums and abundant birdlife feature in this seasonal wetland camping area.... Find out more

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Schulzes Beach camping area 66 km

This campground is located on the western shore of Lake Hindmarsh, where it has some impressive red river gums for company. South of here, at Antwerp on the road to Dimboola, you’ll find what’s left of the... Find out more

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Padthaway camping area (bush camping) 68 km

Bush camping with no facilities and limited access is reached from the Padthaway–Bordertown Rd, 4 km north-east of Padthaway. Access is 4WD or on foot. Note: alternative accommodation and camping is available in... Find out more

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Four Mile Beach camping ground 68 km

Four Mile Beach has more facilities than any of the other campsites around Lake Hindmarsh, including powered sites and a kiosk selling basic foodstuffs; the trade-off is that this is the only place in the reserve where... Find out more

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Kaniva Caravan Park

This is a budget-priced, council-owned caravan park with no full-time attendee. Take a site and the caretaker will call by. The park, with basic facilities and nice grassy sites, is situated next door to the town pool;... Find out more

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Nhill Caravan Park 36 km

This is a convenient park on the Western Highway, on the western outskirts of Nhill. It has good basic amenities and is conveniently located midway between Melbourne and Adelaide.... Find out more

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Bordertown Caravan Park 43 km

This is a very tidy park with good facilities, right in the heart of town. It is budget priced and easily accessible from the Western Highway.... Find out more

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Horsham Caravan Park 94 km

Located on the banks of the Wimmera River, close to the town centre, this good quality park is council owned but operated by the YMCA. Bookings are required in peak periods and a minimum-length stay applies.... Find out more

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Wimmera Lakes Caravan Resort 96 km

This is a spacious park on the fringe of Horsham, 4 km south-east of town on the Western Highway. It has a range of facilities including a tennis court and spa. It is a good base for exploring the local area. Bookings... Find out more

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Parkgate Resort 142 km

This is a very good quality tourist park less than 1.5 km from Halls Gap. With great recreational facilities including a tennis court, this is a popular holiday destination and a great base from which to explore the... Find out more

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Halls Gap Caravan and Tourist Park 142 km

We find this large park ideal for a holiday at any time of the year and regularly stay here. Located in the centre of town, it is within easy reach of most of the area’s attractions and makes a good base for... Find out more

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Lake Fyans Holiday Park 151 km

This is a spacious waterfront park on the shores of Lake Fyans, a popular watersports area to the south-west of Stawell. The park has a cafe and also canoes for hire. It is just a short drive to nearby Halls Gap and is... Find out more

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Discovery Holiday Parks – Robe 157 km

This good quality park is an easy walk across the road from a popular beach, about 2 km from the centre of the coastal resort town. This is a great place to stay. Bookings are required at Christmas, Easter and long... Find out more

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Millicent Lakeside Caravan Park 157 km

This is a spacious, neat and tidy park with good basic facilities. A convenient, wellstocked shop is adjacent, at the town’s excellent swimming complex (an artificial lake). Bookings are required in peak periods,... Find out more

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Little Desert Nature Lodge, Nhill 39 km

Set on 117 hectares of bushland beside Little Desert National Park, the lodge has 24 rooms with ensuite bathrooms, or 16 bunkrooms with shared facilities. By staying here, you are helping support projects such as the... Find out more

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Grampians Eco YHA 142 km

At this eco-hostel you sleep under roof tiles that are actually solar panels. Any extra power generated is fed back to the electricity grid. The passive solar building, featuring rammed earth walls, also has solar... Find out more

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Coorong Wilderness Lodge 174 km

Opened early in 2009, the five beautiful cabins here on a limestone cliff on Aboriginal lands have 180-degree views over the Coorong, with pelicans, ducks and other birds flying past at window height. The cabins have... Find out more

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Camerons Reserve Rest Area 24 km

26 km E of Kaniva (R) or 14 km W of Nhill (L) Large area just off the highway. Good shade. GPS: S36 23.19 E141 30.34 ... Find out more

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Victorian-South Australian Border Rest Area 25 km

18 km E of Bordertown (R) or 25 km W of Kaniva (L) Large area just off the highway among the trees at the state border. Good shade and facilities. GPS: S36 20.40 E140 58.10... Find out more

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Bordertown Park Area 43 km

Middle of town Small town park off the highway on the main road through town. Good shade and facilities. GPS: S36 18.30 E140 46.31... Find out more

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Kiata Camp Area 50 km

T/O at Kiata: 14 km E of Nhill (R) or 24 km W of Dimboola (L) Large open area situated 12 kilometres south of the highway in a pleasant natural bush setting among numerous small trees in Little Desert National Park.... Find out more

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Native Waterhole Rest Area 52 km

16 km E of Nhill (R) or 22 km W of Dimboola (L) Small area just off the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S36 22.02 E141 49.08 ... Find out more

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Black Cockatoo Bush Camp 66 km

T/O at Naracoorte Large campground in a natural bush setting 14 kilometres north-east of Naracoorte via Cadgee Road and Chapples Road. Good facilities and shade. Some powered sites and other accommodation available.... Find out more

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Wimmera River Rest Area 66 km

32 km E of Nhill (L) or 6 km W of Dimboola (R) Large open area just off the highway near the river. Good shade and facilities. GPS: S36 25.07 E141 58.53  ... Find out more

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Morambro Creek Rest Area 69 km

83 km S of Keith (L) or 25 km N of Naracoorte (R) Large area just off the highway under some large trees at the junction with Bordertown Road. Good shade. GPS: S36 44.924 E140 37.724... Find out more

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Ackle Bend Camp Area 71 km

T/O at Dimboola Large area located 6 kilometres south of the highway on the banks of the Wimmera River with good facilities and shade in a natural bush setting in Little Desert National Park. NOTE: Access road part... Find out more

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Padthaway Park Area 71 km

South side of town Parking area just off the highway via the service road. Good facilities. GPS: S36 36.152 E140 29.734 ... Find out more

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Horseshoe Bend Camp Area 72 km

T/O at Dimboola Large area located 7 kilometres south of the highway on the banks of the Wimmera River with good facilities and shade in a natural bush setting in Little Desert National Park. NOTE: Access road part... Find out more

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Lake Hindmarsh Camp Area 74 km

T/O 36 km N of Warracknabeal (L) or 25 km S of Hopetoun (R) via Rainbow Large area in the scrub on the shores of the lake 16 kilometres south-west of Rainbow. Reasonable shade. NOTE: Access road part unsealed. GPS:... Find out more

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Winavon Rest Area 77 km

48 km S of Keith (R) or 60 km N of Naracoorte (L) Large area just off the highway around a few trees. Good shade. GPS: S36 30.399 E140 23.619... Find out more

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Wail Rest Area 79 km

10 km SE of Dimboola (L) or 26 km NW of Horsham (R) Small area just off the highway near the railway overpass. Reasonable shade. GPS: S36 30.25 E142 06.18  ... Find out more

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Willalooka Park Area 80 km

34 km S of Keith (R) or 74 km N of Naracoorte (L) Parking area adjacent to the highway opposite the roadhouse. Good facilities. GPS: S36 23.551 E140 21.032  ... Find out more

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Keith Park Area 86 km

South side of town Large parking area accessed via the service road. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S36 05.758 E140 21.172... Find out more

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Bool Lagoon Turnoff Rest Area 90 km

18 km S of Naracoorte (L) or 33 km N of Penola (R) Small area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S37 06.163 E140 47.576... Find out more

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Western Beach Camp Area 91 km

T/O at Hopetoun Large area among trees on the shore of the lake, 47 kilometres west of Hopetoun via Albacutya in Albacutya Regional Park. Good shade and facilities. NOTE: Access road part unsealed. GPS: S35 46.48... Find out more

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Bool Lagoon Camp Area 93 km

T/O 18 km S of Naracoorte (R) or 33 km N of Penola (L) Large open grassed camp area located 7 kilometres west of the highway at the lagoon. GPS: S37 06.333 E140 43.217... Find out more

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Yaapeet Beach Camp Area 97 km

T/O at Hopetoun Large area among trees on the shore of the lake, 35 kilometres west of Hopetoun via Yapeet in Albacutya Regional Park. Good shade. NOTE: Access road part unsealed. GPS: S35 46.00 E142 00.23... Find out more

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Father Woods Rest Area 97 km

31 km S of Naracoorte (L) or 20 km N of Penola (R) Large area just off the road. Good shade. GPS: S37 11.757 E140 50.645  ... Find out more

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Burnt Creek Rest Area 100 km

7 km SE of Horsham (L) or 60 km NW of Stawell (R) Large area just off the highway among a few large trees. Good shade. GPS: S36 45.38 E142 15.00  ... Find out more

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Lake Green Rest Area 104 km

12 km SE of Horsham (R) or 55 km NW of Stawell (L) Large parking bay adjacent to the highway overlooking Lake Green. Limited shade. GPS: S36 47.05 E142 17.38  ... Find out more

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Coonawarra Rest Area 105 km

38 km S of Naracoorte (R) or 13 km N of Penola (L) Large area just off the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S37 16.128 E140 50.215  ... Find out more

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Brim Rest Area 110 km

20 km N of Warracknabeal (L) or 41 km S of Hopetoun (R) Large secluded area located among numerous small trees 1 kilometre off the highway via the main street of Brim. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S36 04.32 E142... Find out more

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Wonga Camp Area 114 km

T/O at Hopetoun Large and open area scattered with a few large trees 43 kilometres west of the highway in Wyperfeld National Park. Good facilities. Limited shade. NOTE: Access road part unsealed. GPS: S35 35.12... Find out more

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Cherrypool Rest Area 117 km

82 km N of Hamilton (R) or 50 km S of Horsham (L) Large area just off the highway on the banks of the river. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S37 06.33 E142 11.11  ... Find out more

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Stapylton Camp Area 119 km

T/O 18 km SE of Horsham (R) or 49 km NW of Stawell (L) Large area located 15 kilometres south of the highway via Northern Grampians Road and Plantation Road in a natural bush setting in Grampians National Park. Good... Find out more

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Greenrise Lake Park Area 119 km

3 km S of Penola (R) or 48 km N of Mt Gambier (L) Large open grassed area around a few trees just off the highway on the shores of the lake. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S37 23.802 E140 50.194... Find out more

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Tintinara Park Area 120 km

South end of town Parking area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade.  GPS: S35 53.05 E140 03.25  ... Find out more

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