Berringa Recreation Reserve

Berringa Recreation Reserve offers a basic, paid camping experience in the rural locality of Berringa, Victoria. It's a community-run campground that provides essential amenities for campers looking for a quiet stay and is notably dog-friendly. The reserve is suitable for tents, camper trailers, caravans, and RVs.

Facilities:

The facilities at Berringa Recreation Reserve are simple but cater to basic camping needs:

• Toilets: Toilet facilities are available on-site.
• Covered Picnic Area with Free BBQ: A sheltered area with a barbecue is provided for campers' use.
• Playground: There is a playground available, making it suitable for families with children.
• Dog Friendly: Pets are permitted at the campground.

It's important to note the absence of powered sites, water hookups at individual sites, and shower facilities based on the available information.

Distance to Tourist Spots Nearby:

Berringa is situated in an area with access to natural attractions and is within a reasonable driving distance of larger centres like Ballarat, which offers a wider range of tourist destinations. Here are some nearby points of interest:

• Within a short drive (under 10 km):
• Berringa Historic Reserve: Located in Berringa, offering a chance to explore local history.
• Dereel-Berringa Road Bridge: Approximately 3 km away in Dereel, noted as a location.
• Within a moderate drive (10 km - 30 km):
• Enfield State Park: Described as less than a five-minute drive from "Berringa Farm" (which may be close to the reserve), offering opportunities for exploring goldfields, walking tracks, and possibly 4WD or horse riding trails.
• Scarsdale Natural Features Reserve and Scarsdale Bushland Reserve: Located near Scarsdale (neighbouring Berringa), these reserves offer natural areas to explore.
• Ballarat Bird World: Approximately 23.2 km (14.4 miles) from Berringa town centre.
• Ballarat Golf Club: Approximately 27.1 km (16.8 miles) from Berringa town centre.
• Mullawallah Wetlands Nature Conservation Reserve: Approximately 27.9 km (17.3 miles) from Berringa town centre.
• Lake Esmond Botanical Garden: Approximately 27.9 km (17.3 miles) from Berringa town centre.
• Lake Wendouree (Ballarat): Approximately 28.2 km (17.5 miles) from Berringa town centre, a major recreational and scenic spot in Ballarat.
• Further Afield (require a longer drive):
• Sovereign Hill (Ballarat): A major tourist attraction in Ballarat, offering a glimpse into the gold rush era. Located in Ballarat, approximately 35-40 minutes drive from Berringa.
• Devils Kitchen Geological Reserve: Mentioned as being a 10-minute drive from "Berringa Farm."
• Nimmons Bridge, Jubilee Mine: Mentioned as being a 15-minute drive from "Berringa Farm."
• Otways: The Great Otway National Park is approximately an hour's drive away, offering rainforest, waterfalls, and coastal scenery.

Berringa Recreation Reserve provides a no-frills camping option for those who are self-sufficient and wish to explore the local Berringa area and the wider attractions of the Ballarat region and nearby natural reserves.