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Mt Franklin Reserve

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38 Reviews

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Robyn
1 week ago

Usually quiet, getting busier with the warm weather Toilets available, protected from extreme winds A great walking track Respect to the Djaara people for allowing people to camp on Country

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Ebony M.
2 months ago

This site was magical for me, as soon as l entered the grounds l felt great. My Cavalier King Charles and l enjoyed a couple weeks here. Can't wait to do it again next winter, we love the cold.

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Rachel
2 months ago
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Guest A.
3 months ago
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Zac D.
5 months ago

One of the best places I have been


Top Questions

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Antony 7 months ago
Question:

Are there many spots left for this weekend ?

Answer:

Should I book dates of stay? by Ray H.

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It’s free camping. You can’t book by Alice K.

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Sarah C. 10 months ago
Question:

How many sites are available here? We’ll just have a tent but we’re conscious it’s just after the new year and still during school holidays. We’ll be driving a long way and don’t want to find ourselves with nowhere to camp. Thanks

Answer:

There are a lot if places, for tents and for campervans. by Kriszta

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Soz H. 3 years ago
Question:

How early do we need to arrive this weekend to get a spot?

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Spots are still available, but they will fill up quickly from today onwards by Tamarah P.

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Ok. Thank you! by Soz H.

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Is there availability for Queen’s Birthday weekend by Billy L.

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Is there any old gold diggings around to use my detectors and to pan/highbank for gold by Ray H.

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Praneeth C. 5 years ago
Question:

What is the price for booking ?

Answer:

Camp site is free and there is no need to book by Stephen B.

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Tq stephen we r of 15 people wants to stay for the night is it permitted to stay over the night with the liquor happening by Praneeth C.

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Yes you can stay overnight and take liquor. If you go during a weekend you just need to be there early as the best spots fill up quickly by Stephen B.

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Tq stephen we will be plz one last question which is better Mt franklin reserve or firth park campground by Praneeth C.

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I have never been to Firth park so I cannot comment on that. We have found my Franklin great because of the close proximity to Hepburn springs and Daylesford. We have always enjoyed our stay there and will definitely go back again by Stephen B.

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Tq stephen by Praneeth C.

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Any lakes near by by Praneeth C.

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I believe there is. There is also a lake in Daylesford by Stephen B.

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Does anyone think it would be easy to caravan hop around free campsites for a month in this area? Displaced by NSW floods and looking for an easy break lol by lostwithpets

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Anni C. 5 years ago
Question:

Can you drive into the campsite?

Answer:

Yes we take our caravan in there all the time by Stephen B.

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Location

Mount Franklin Rd,
Mount Franklin,
Victoria

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Details

Listing type
Campsite
Caravans
Yes
Management
National Parks

Average temperature

January
L 13°C
H 30°C
February
L 13°C
H 29°C
March
L 11°C
H 26°C
April
L 8°C
H 21°C
May
L 5°C
H 16°C
June
L 4°C
H 13°C
July
L 3°C
H 12°C
August
L 3°C
H 14°C
September
L 4°C
H 17°C
October
L 6°C
H 20°C
November
L 9°C
H 24°C
December
L 10°C
H 28°C
Source: Meteostat

Closest

Chargefox (fast)

8.92 km

Coles Express Daylesford

11.95 km

Hippo Beach

128.98 km

Canoeing

40.71 km

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