Bunyip Recreation Reserve
Bunyip Recreation Reserve is located close to the centre of Bunyip, Victoria, offering a convenient and accessible camping option for travellers. The reserve is a community hub that hosts various local events, including shows and rodeos, and provides camping facilities for tents, motorbikes, RVs, camper trailers, caravans, and big rigs. Its proximity to the Bunyip township means amenities and local attractions are within easy reach. The reserve is also dog-friendly.
Facilities:
The facilities available at Bunyip Recreation Reserve cater to the needs of campers:
- Powered Sites: Limited powered sites are available.
- Unpowered Sites: Unpowered camping is also offered.
- Toilets: Toilet facilities are provided.
- Showers: Showers are available for campers' use.
- Drinking Water: Drinking water is accessible.
- Power Hookups: Available at the powered sites.
- Dog Friendly: Pets are permitted at the reserve.
- Children's Playground: A small junior playground is on-site.
- Basketball Stadium: An indoor basketball stadium is located within the reserve.
- Sports Facilities: As a recreation reserve, it features various sports facilities including areas for cricket, football, soccer, tennis, and netball.
- Other: The reserve has clubrooms and a pavilion, and is located next to the Bunyip Scout Hall.
Distance to Tourist Spots Nearby:
Bunyip Recreation Reserve's location offers good access to local Bunyip attractions and is a gateway to the natural beauty of Bunyip State Park and other popular destinations in the wider Gippsland and Dandenong Ranges region.
- Within Bunyip (walking distance or a very short drive):
- Bunyip Town Centre: Within walking distance, offering cafes (like Biddy Martha's Cafe, Lady Lavender's Tea Room), a classic country pub (The Railway Hotel), and other local businesses.
- Lost Mexican: A local eatery in Bunyip.
- Very Close (short drive):
- Bunyip State Park: Located approximately 65 km east of Melbourne, easily accessible from Bunyip. The park offers a range of activities including walking, hiking (Lawsons Falls Circuit Walk), trail riding, four-wheel driving, and birdwatching amidst diverse forest ecosystems. Within the park are features like Four Brothers Rocks and various camping and picnic areas (note that camping within the State Park itself is often basic and on a first-come, first-served basis with no fees, but also limited facilities like no potable water at some sites).
- Mt Cannibal Walk (near Garfield): A short drive from Bunyip, offering a walk with panoramic views from the summit.
- Within a Moderate Drive:
- Gumbuya World: An amusement park located near Tynong, a relatively short drive from Bunyip.
- Maru Koala and Animal Park: Situated towards Grantville, offering wildlife encounters.
- West Gippsland Wine Drink Trail: Weaves through the surrounding hills, featuring local wineries and breweries.
- Cannibal Creek Vineyard (Tynong North): An award-winning local winery with a tapas menu.
- Garfield Picture Theatre (Garfield): A renovated historic theatre.
- Peppermint Ridge Farm (Tynong): Offers tours and cooking classes focused on native Australian bush foods.
- Further Afield (requires a longer drive):
- Phillip Island: A popular tourist destination known for the Penguin Parade and other wildlife attractions.
- Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park: Located south-west of Bunyip.
- Dandenong Ranges: Offers numerous parks, walking trails, and attractions like Sherbrooke Forest.
- Warragul: A larger town with amenities and attractions like the West Gippsland Arts Centre and Warragul Museum.
Bunyip Recreation Reserve provides a convenient and affordable place to stay with essential facilities and easy access to the town of Bunyip, as well as being a good starting point for exploring the natural attractions of Bunyip State Park and other points of interest in the wider Gippsland region.
Site is seasonal due to weather conditions, open till end of May.
Must book in advance before arriving.
360 view - Entrance to Bunyip Recreation Reserve
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