#3 Surface Point Picnic Area





Located in Ballarat, Surface Point Picnic Area is the perfect spot to spend a day outdoors. It offers free access, toilets, and allows fires. It is also located only two hours from Melbourne, making it easily accessible for a weekend getaway. The national parks provide plenty of opportunities for sightseeing, hiking, and wildlife watching. Visitors have left glowing reviews about the area, citing its cleanliness, friendly staff, and stunning scenery. Whether you're looking for a peaceful escape or an adventure-filled day, Surface Point Picnic Area is the perfect destination.
Enfield State Park, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Allows fires
#2 Berringa Recreation Reserve





- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#1 Smythesdale Public Gardens





Beautifully maintained campground with quirky playgrounds and plenty of places to camp. Max three night stay, donations accepted. Features showers, toilets, dump spot, bins, camp kitchen and phone reception. Kids will love the play area. Just two hours from Melbourne, perfect for short stays. Highly recommended!
35 Gardens Rd, Smythesdale, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Pub
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G