Wild Dog Road in Merrijig

Wild Dog Road in Shire of Mansfield is an unpaved residential street (60 km/h). It runs in an east-west direction starting from Lovick Lane and crosses Howqua Track. Wild Dog Road also exists in Shire of Colac Otway, Shire of Corangamite and Shire of Hepburn.

Road Type
residential street
Speed Limit
60
Route
east-west

Campsite

  • Buttercup Two Camping Area. Light a fire in the designated fire pits and enjoy the sound of the water tumbling through Buttercup Creek. The surrounding Peppermint, Swamp Gum, Candlebark, Manna Gum and Stringybark provided nicely shaded camping spots. This is a small campground so – approx. 5,6 km.
  • Buttercup Three Camping Area. Light a fire in the designated fire pits and sit back to listen to the sound of the water tumbling through Buttercup Creek. The surrounding Peppermint, Swamp Gum, Candlebark, Manna Gum and Stringybark provided nicely shaded camping spots. This is a smal – approx. 7,3 km.
  • Buttercup Four Camping Area. The tumbling water in Buttercup Creek provides a peaceful background when camping at this site. The surrounding Peppermint, Swamp Gum, Candlebark, Manna Gum and Stringybark provided nicely shaded camping spots. This is a small campground so you will enj – approx. 7,5 km.
  • Tomahawk Hut. This site is magnificent and rich in history,Originally being built as a base for road building crews. You are able to utilise to Hut for your camping needs and the road is 2WD accessible what more could you want. – approx. 14,1 km.
  • Evans Creek Hut. Remote, basic bush hut situated on the Evans Creek. – approx. 15,0 km.

Restaurants

  • Merrijig Motor Inn Resort – approx. 2,3 km.
  • Peaks Bar & Restaurant – approx. 4,8 km.

Hotels

  • Merrijig Motor Inn Resort – approx. 2,2 km.

Pubs

  • Hunt Club Hotel (outdoor seating, opening hours: Mon–Tue 16–21:30; Thu–Fri 16–21:30; Sat–Sun 12–21:30) at Mount Buller Road 1870 (3723) – approx. 2,8 km.
  • The Mill Inn – approx. 6,0 km.

Picnic site

  • Tomahawk Hut – approx. 14,1 km.