Big River in Eildon

Big River in Shire of Murrindindi is a river. Big River also exists in Marysville.
Waterway Type
river

Campsite

  • Dairy Flat. Medium sized camp site next to river. Watch out for the steep B exit. – approx. 500 m.
  • Mc Clelland Upper. Small camp site – approx. 500 m.
  • Mc Clelland Lower. Medium sized with muddy base – approx. 550 m.
  • Mc Clelland Lower. Medium sized camp site – approx. 600 m.
  • Dairy Flat Upper. Small camp site – approx. 600 m.
  • Miners Flat. Small camp site – approx. 850 m.
  • Gang Gang Gully. Medium sized camp site. Unlevel ground not suitable for camping apart from swags. – approx. 1,4 km.
  • Bobuck Ridge: Small. Small camp site – approx. 1,9 km.
  • Bobuck Ridge: Medium. Medium camp site – approx. 1,9 km.
  • Fishbone Flat. A pleasant small, flat camping area tucked away on the bend of the river where the tree ferns line the tumbling waters of Arnold Creek. Enjoy the tranquil setting away from the bustle of other campers. – approx. 2,1 km.
  • Specimen Creek: Upper – approx. 2,7 km.
  • Specimen Creek: Lower – approx. 2,8 km.
  • Peppermint Ridge. Small camp site – approx. 3,9 km.
  • Petroffs. Located off Petroffs road this small basic site is tucked into the bush under the Blackwoods and Eucalypts and is best suited to small individual tents. Once set up you can take off for a four wheel drive along the network of forest tracks. Alternativel – approx. 4,6 km.
  • Reids Quarry. Reid Quarry opens up to a spacious campground to either pitch a tent or camper trailer under some of the large native and European trees remnants of the past users of this area. This camp has pit toilet facilities and sites that can accommodate larger f – approx. 5,3 km.
  • Vennels: Upper. Small camp site – approx. 5,3 km.
  • Big Bend. Small camp site – approx. 6,9 km.
  • 25 Mile: Upper. Small camp site – approx. 7,6 km.
  • 25 Mile: Lower – approx. 7,8 km.
  • Taponga. Taponga is the first of the Lower Big River campsites and is nested under the large eucalypts alongside the Big River. A serene and shady spot with toilet facilities. There is opportunities for fishing or relaxing as you listen to the nearby sounds of t – approx. 16,7 km.
  • Running Creek Track. This small basic camping area is set in the bush off Running Creek track. A quiet, level campsite under the large woodland forest of Eucalypts. – approx. 18,5 km.
  • Barnewall Plains Camping Area – approx. 19,3 km.
  • O'Tooles Flat – approx. 19,6 km.
  • Taylors Creek – approx. 24,7 km.

Tourist information

  • Mt Torbreck Walk – approx. 19,3 km.