#6 Surface Point Picnic Area
1 RatingLocated 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
#5 Berringa Recreation Reserve
2 Ratings 9 Recreation Road, Berringa, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#4 Clarkesdale Bird Santuary
2 Ratings 376 Linton-Piggoreet Road, Happy Valley, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
#3 Happy Valley Crossing Stream Reserve
4 Ratings 264 Happy Valley Crossing Road, Mannibadar, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#2 Haddon Lions Park
8 RatingsSituated just two hours from Melbourne, Haddon Lions Park is the perfect spot for a weekend getaway. With pets allowed, toilets and drinking water onsite, you can easily set up for camping with caravans and camper trailers. Phone reception is available, and there are plenty of walking trails and a great kids play park to explore. Fires are allowed, making it the perfect spot for a romantic evening. Reviews of the park are positive, with many visitors recommending it for a great outdoor experience.
30 Racecourse Road, Haddon, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#1 Smythesdale Public Gardens
13 RatingsBeautifully 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