I am again planning a trip, (to be done mid to late Jan 2020) this time to concentrate around the northern part of Victoria, Shepparton, Echuca etc.
I will be accompanied by (my wife) and Daughter and son-in-law, together with their 6 kids, ranging in age for 17 years down to 2 years old. 3 boys and 3 girls.
Does anyone have suggestions as to where we might camp (free to low cost) and what we might do entertain them for 4-5 days at low cost.
We are experienced campers so a bit of roughing will not hut, but need to focus on varied entertainment for the children. I will most assuredly appreciate any suggestions. With thanks, Keiron B
Dougwe said
09:16 PM Dec 16, 2019
Have you given 'GreenS Lake' near Corop VIC. About 50km from Echuca and Shepparton. Big lake for kids to play in too.
Little Briney said
08:28 AM Dec 17, 2019
WikiCamps lists a great free camping site on the lake at Moama, just over the bridge. We stayed there in October and it was great. Both towns have good Information Centres with lots of ideas to entertain the kids.
Possum3 said
09:04 AM Dec 17, 2019
Haven't camped in that part of Victoria for about 5 years - The used to be a nice (donations) camp:- Lake Batyo Catyo, near Donald/ St Arnoud - Don't know if it still has water or still being used.
JayDee said
05:11 PM Dec 17, 2019
Plenty to see and do around this area.
Rotary Park is where we stay when in this great town, but must be self contained as no showers or toilets.
Good bushcamp at Pianta bend, about 10ks out of Echuca on the murray river on the road to Turumbarry weir,
Joda.
Santa said
05:38 PM Dec 17, 2019
keiron wrote:
I am again planning a trip, (to be done mid to late Jan 2020) this time to concentrate around the northern part of Victoria, Shepparton, Echuca etc.
I will be accompanied by (my wife) and Daughter and son-in-law, together with their 6 kids, ranging in age for 17 years down to 2 years old. 3 boys and 3 girls.
Does anyone have suggestions as to where we might camp (free to low cost) and what we might do entertain them for 4-5 days at low cost.
We are experienced campers so a bit of roughing will not hut, but need to focus on varied entertainment for the children. I will most assuredly appreciate any suggestions. With thanks, Keiron B
Plenty of great free/low cost camps along the Murray Keiron, ask some friendly locals when you reach the area, kids love this area, just take care swimming in the river, particularly with younger ones.
Lots to do around Echuca and Swan Hill.
Dick0 said
06:19 PM Dec 17, 2019
Little Briney wrote:
WikiCamps lists a great free camping site on the lake at Moama, just over the bridge. We stayed there in October and it was great. Both towns have good Information Centres with lots of ideas to entertain the kids.
Hi LB,
Don't know that one. Just wondering what the name of the lake site is at Moama and directions to get there.
Dick0 said
06:32 PM Dec 17, 2019
Hey keiron,
As Dougwe suggests Greens Lake will keep the "Brady Bunch" entertained. Free, new amenities, park your rig on lake foreshore, short 15km drive to Stanhope to get yummy take-aways and get your fresh town water also. Great place for water sports. Beware...Aussie Day long weekend is chockers...get there earlier! Check out the comments on Wikicamps.
Aus-Kiwi said
07:59 PM Dec 17, 2019
Oh ho another victim ahaha
Plain Truth said
09:10 PM Dec 17, 2019
Hi,That time of the year could be quite busy,you could go further North to Mathoura.Go down to Edwards River Bridge free camp.
Rubbish bins, Gas BBQ'S,drop toilets. If that is full,lots of free camps along the Murray.
G'day Dick0
I think the camp is called Caths Barmah Getaway. No facilities. You need to be self contained.
It is northeast of Moama off the road to Mathoura.
You can free camp around Barmah, along the river BUT the mozzies around that area can be bad then
Have also camped at the earlier suggestion of Lake Cooper, no mozzies those times,
A kayak or canoe would be good, with the right gear too,
Lots of carp in both places, if you fish
Plain Truth said
09:06 AM Dec 18, 2019
You might even get a cod.Get a couple of shrimp nets and don't forget the Mozzarella cheese,good bait.
If you don't catch a fish you can still eat the bait.
I am again planning a trip, (to be done mid to late Jan 2020) this time to concentrate around the northern part of Victoria, Shepparton, Echuca etc.
I will be accompanied by (my wife) and Daughter and son-in-law, together with their 6 kids, ranging in age for 17 years down to 2 years old. 3 boys and 3 girls.
Does anyone have suggestions as to where we might camp (free to low cost) and what we might do entertain them for 4-5 days at low cost.
We are experienced campers so a bit of roughing will not hut, but need to focus on varied entertainment for the children. I will most assuredly appreciate any suggestions. With thanks, Keiron B
Plenty to see and do around this area.
Rotary Park is where we stay when in this great town, but must be self contained as no showers or toilets.
Here is a few site you can follow up on
Happy Family camping
Jay&Dee
https://www.google.com/search?q=lions+park+Euchae&oq=lions+park+Euchae&aqs=chrome..69i57j0.10786j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Plenty of great free/low cost camps along the Murray Keiron, ask some friendly locals when you reach the area, kids love this area, just take care swimming in the river, particularly with younger ones.
Lots to do around Echuca and Swan Hill.
Hi LB,
Don't know that one. Just wondering what the name of the lake site is at Moama and directions to get there.
Hey keiron,
As Dougwe suggests Greens Lake will keep the "Brady Bunch" entertained. Free, new amenities, park your rig on lake foreshore, short 15km drive to Stanhope to get yummy take-aways and get your fresh town water also. Great place for water sports. Beware...Aussie Day long weekend is chockers...get there earlier! Check out the comments on Wikicamps.
Hi,That time of the year could be quite busy,you could go further North to Mathoura.Go down to Edwards River Bridge free camp.
Rubbish bins, Gas BBQ'S,drop toilets. If that is full,lots of free camps along the Murray.
I think the camp is called Caths Barmah Getaway. No facilities. You need to be self contained.
It is northeast of Moama off the road to Mathoura.
With 6 kids & 4 adults ... holy ****e ... you'll certainly want facilities ...
A great experience awaits. Enjoy.
You might even get a cod.Get a couple of shrimp nets and don't forget the Mozzarella cheese,good bait.
If you don't catch a fish you can still eat the bait.