Wikicamps lists the site east of Eskdale as Platypus Bend. It appears to have been added Nov 2021. The site between Mitta Mitta town and Airport isn't listed yet probably because camping hasn't started.
Craig1 said
02:20 PM Apr 15, 2022
Shouldnt that be MITTA MITTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ?
Plain Truth said
03:05 PM Apr 15, 2022
dabbler wrote:
Wikicamps lists the site east of Eskdale as Platypus Bend. It appears to have been added Nov 2021. The site between Mitta Mitta town and Airport isn't listed yet probably because camping hasn't started.
It is nearly finished,that is the one near Scrubby Creek Rd
Mike Harding said
04:33 PM Apr 15, 2022
86GTS wrote:
Co-ordinates mean nothing to me I navigate by paper map, the old fashioned way.
Your paper map will have coordinates along its margins - they are the basis of mapping.
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>Shouldnt that be MITTA MITTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ?
Indeed it should Craig1 - nicely spotted :)
Plain Truth said
04:39 PM Apr 15, 2022
Mike Harding wrote:
86GTS wrote:
Co-ordinates mean nothing to me I navigate by paper map, the old fashioned way.
Your paper map will have coordinates along its margins - they are the basis of mapping.
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>Shouldnt that be MITTA MITTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ?
Indeed it should Craig1 - nicely spotted :)
But he also uses Wiki camps,must have a paper copy.
Bike re-pair tools and bike stand, a big rarity these days, although happening more in VIC, more then any other state. Will keep this place in mind especially if you can take dog's there.
Plain Truth said
07:14 PM Apr 17, 2022
Bicyclecamper wrote:
Bike re-pair tools and bike stand, a big rarity these days, although happening more in VIC, more then any other state. Will keep this place in mind especially if you can take dog's there.
There is another set of tools on the other side,dogs allowed.
It will be fully opened soon,the area will be named in the honor of a local who was one of the last veterans who lost their lives in Vietnam War.
-- Edited by Plain Truth on Sunday 17th of April 2022 07:25:32 PM
CraigS said
02:22 PM Apr 21, 2022
Plain Truth wrote:
Mike Harding wrote:
In the area Lightning Creek (30km south Mitta Mitta) is a beautiful camp too, less frequented than KP and more remote - no mobile coverage or TV.
btw by not using GPS and understanding mapping coordinates you are missing a *lot* of very helpful and useful navigation aids.
We stayed at this one when we came over,was going to be just overnight,ended up a few days.No trout but.
Last March I posted about 2 new free camps to be opened on the Mitta Mitta.
Just came back from a trip up that way,and one is opened and the other will be opened soon.
Some photos of the start and the finish. New tables and benches,fire pits and a drop toilet,
Thank you, love down that way.
Its a big area.
This one is here.
They look good.
This is the second one,near Scrubby Creek Rd.Just Nth of Mitta Mitta on the main Hwy heading towards Eskdale.
Camping area still not fully opened yet,should be soon,
You missed the coordinates,they are on the map
Thanks for the info. PT.
What is river access like from the new campsite and, roughly, how many camps can it accommodate?
Hi Mike, river access not to easy,you are a lot higher up than K.P. and the other new one.
Toilet is open, but the camping area is still taped off.Looks more likely suited to Small vans ,campers or tents.
Thanks PT.
Hi Craig, the entrance is quite wide now,
Co-ordinates mean nothing to me I navigate by paper map, the old fashioned way.
Could you tell us how many kms it is from somewhere like a road junction?
Hope this helps
It is nearly finished,that is the one near Scrubby Creek Rd
Your paper map will have coordinates along its margins - they are the basis of mapping.
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>Shouldnt that be MITTA MITTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ?
Indeed it should Craig1 - nicely spotted :)
But he also uses Wiki camps,must have a paper copy.
I like looking at the reviews on Wikicamps.
That's what I use it for.
My vehicle has no GPS or any other gadgets to help me find a location.
I mostly use RACV maps.
I'd be interested in camping in these spots in late Spring.
Enjoy, check out Katie Peter's,go to Mitta Brewery ,and The Mitta Pub,
In the area Lightning Creek (30km south Mitta Mitta) is a beautiful camp too, less frequented than KP and more remote - no mobile coverage or TV.
btw by not using GPS and understanding mapping coordinates you are missing a *lot* of very helpful and useful navigation aids.
You're probably right but we didn't save our ''bush camping by ourselves routine'' until when we retired 12 years ago.
We've been making our own bush camps out by ourselves since the 70's.
We reckon 5 more years will see us out with a bit of luck.
We stayed at this one when we came over,was going to be just overnight,ended up a few days.No trout but.
There is another set of tools on the other side,dogs allowed.
It will be fully opened soon,the area will be named in the honor of a local who was one of the last veterans who lost their lives in Vietnam War.
-- Edited by Plain Truth on Sunday 17th of April 2022 07:25:32 PM
looks like a great spot..