Bethanga Recreation Reserve
Bethanga Recreation Reserve is a community hub in Bethanga, Victoria, offering a range of sports facilities alongside camping options. Located in a picturesque rural setting near Lake Hume, it provides a welcoming and dog-friendly environment for visitors. The reserve caters to various camping setups, including tents, camper trailers, caravans, and RVs, and serves as a convenient base for exploring the local area and the nearby regional centres of Albury and Wodonga.
Facilities:
The reserve provides a good range of facilities for campers:
- Powered Sites: There are a limited number of powered sites available (reported as 4 power hookups).
- Unpowered Sites: Ample space is available for unpowered camping in various areas around the grounds.
- Toilets: Toilet facilities are available.
- Showers: Showers are provided for campers' use.
- Drinking Water: Drinking water is accessible.
- Washing Up Facilities: Facilities for washing dishes are available.
- Dog Friendly: Pets are allowed within the reserve.
- Sports Facilities: The reserve boasts a variety of sports facilities, including tennis courts, netball courts, soccer pitches, and cricket pitches.
- Other: There is also shade available, a shop (under new management selling food and coffee), a hotel within walking distance, and a bridge over a nearby creek. The reserve is also a designated off-lead dog-walking area.
Distance to Tourist Spots Nearby:
Bethanga Recreation Reserve's location near Lake Hume places it within easy reach of natural attractions and the amenities and attractions of Albury and Wodonga.
- Very Close (within Bethanga or immediately adjacent):
- Bethanga Township: A short walk from the reserve, offering a general store and a pub.
- Posh Plonk Winery: A dog-friendly winery situated on the shores of Lake Hume in Bethanga.
- Bethanga Historic Area: Offers a look into the local history, including the Wallaces Smelter ruins.
- Within a short drive (under 15 km):
- Lake Hume: The reserve is in close proximity to Lake Hume, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, and other water activities. Specific points like the Hume Dam are nearby.
- Kurrajong Gap Lookout: Located between Bellbridge and Bethanga, offering scenic views of Lake Hume, the Hume Dam Wall, and Albury/Wodonga. It's a short drive up Kurrajong Gap Road.
- Bethanga Bridge: A historic steel truss bridge connecting Victoria and New South Wales, passing over Lake Hume. Located on the Murray River Road near Bellbridge.
- Discovery Parks - Lake Hume (NSW and VIC): Holiday parks located on or near the shores of Lake Hume, approximately 3.7 km (NSW) and 9.1 km (VIC) away, offering additional facilities and lake access.
- Ludlows Reserve: Located on the High Country Rail Trail near Ebden, offering BBQ areas, toilets, and a boat ramp.
- Within a moderate drive (15 km - 30 km):
- Albury/Wodonga: The major regional centres are within a relatively short drive (around 15-25 km depending on the specific location), offering a wide range of attractions including:
- Albury Botanic Gardens
- Murray Art Museum Albury (MAMA)
- Albury LibraryMuseum
- Bonegilla Migrant Experience
- Noreuil Park Foreshore
- Various shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues.
- Huon Reserve: Located in Huon, another reserve near Lake Hume.
- Tallangatta Showgrounds and Lakelands Caravan Park: Located in Tallangatta, offering alternative camping options and town facilities.
Bethanga Recreation Reserve provides a well-equipped and affordable camping option with the added benefit of on-site sports facilities and easy access to the natural beauty of Lake Hume and the amenities of nearby towns and cities.
The local general store and Bethanga Pub is open from Wednesday to Sunday for counter lunch/tea.
There is also an onsite Pizza Oven for campers use.
Leave money in the honesty box at the gate
Bethanga Recreation Reserve location map
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