Moora Racecourse & Recreation Reserve

Moora Racecourse & Recreation Reserve is a spacious 40-acre public reserve located approximately 8 km from the town of Rushworth in Victoria. Managed by a local committee, it functions as both a racecourse and a recreation area, and is also a registered RV friendly camping venue, offering a quiet and open space for travellers.

Description: Situated on Crown Land, the reserve provides a tranquil bush camping experience with plenty of room for various vehicle sizes, including big rigs, caravans, camper trailers, and tents. It is known to be a haven for birdwatchers and is surrounded by areas used by horse clubs and for events. The reserve hosts the Moora Working Draught Horse Muster, showcasing historic farming methods with heavy horses. Pets are permitted but must be kept on a leash.

Facilities: The reserve offers basic but essential facilities for campers:

• Toilets (noted as non-flush/long drop in some sources, but clean)
• Picnic tables
• Bins
• Water available (noted as drinking water in some sources)
• Shaded areas
• RV turn around area
• Areas for tents, caravans, and big rigs.

Distance to Tourist Spots Nearby: Moora Racecourse & Recreation Reserve is located in a rural setting, with nearby attractions focusing on the local town of Rushworth, natural reserves, and the wider Goulburn Valley and Goldfields regions.

• Rushworth: Approximately 8 km from the reserve. Rushworth is a historic gold mining town with some local amenities and historical buildings.
• Whroo Historic Area: Located near Rushworth, this area is part of the box-ironbark forest and contains relics from the gold mining era. The distance from the reserve would be relatively short.
• Waranga Basin: A large reservoir located near Rushworth, popular for fishing, boating, and other water activities. The distance from the reserve is likely within a 15-30 minute drive.
• Goulburn River: The Goulburn River is in the wider region and offers opportunities for fishing and riverside activities at various points.
• Heathcote: A town located south of Moora (Victoria), known for its wineries and the Heathcote Wine Region. The distance would be a moderate drive.
• Bendigo: A major regional city with significant goldfields history, attractions, and amenities, located approximately a 45-60 minute drive west of the Moora/Rushworth area.

Moora Racecourse & Recreation Reserve offers a basic, free camping experience in a quiet rural setting, providing proximity to the town of Rushworth and access to the natural and historical attractions of the surrounding central Victorian region, including the Whroo Historic Area and Waranga Basin.