Yarck Recreation Reserve
Yarck Recreation Reserve offers a spacious and generally flat area suitable for tents, camper trailers, motorhomes, and caravans. There are a number of powered sites available, as well as ample unpowered areas. The reserve provides basic amenities and is often used as an overnight stop for travellers exploring the region. Pets are typically permitted but should be kept under control.
Facilities
The facilities available at Yarck Recreation Reserve include:
- Powered sites
- Unpowered sites
- Toilets
- Hot showers
- Drinking water
- Dump point for caravan waste
- Picnic tables
- BBQs
- Sheltered area
- Playground
- Oval/sports ground
- Pets permitted
Distance to Tourist Spots Nearby
Yarck Recreation Reserve is conveniently located near several attractions in the scenic Upper Goulburn Valley:
- Yarck Township: The reserve is within walking distance of the small town of Yarck, offering a general store, pub, and other local amenities.
- Great Victorian Rail Trail: The rail trail passes through Yarck, with easy access from the recreation reserve for cycling and walking.
- Lake Eildon: Approximately a 20-minute drive, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, and exploring the lake's foreshore.
- Eildon Township: About a 20-minute drive, with shops, cafes, and information about the lake and surrounding area.
- Cathedral Range State Park: Approximately a 30-40 minute drive, popular for hiking and enjoying scenic mountain views.
- Marysville: Around a 45-minute to 1-hour drive through picturesque scenery, known for its waterfalls, gardens, and the Steavenson Falls.
- Lake Mountain Alpine Resort: Approximately a 1-hour drive, offering snow activities in winter and bushwalking and scenic drives in warmer months.
- Goulburn River High Country Rail Trail: Intersects with the Great Victorian Rail Trail in the area, providing further cycling and walking options.
- Local Wineries: The Upper Goulburn Valley is a growing wine region, with several wineries located within a reasonable driving distance.
Note: Distances and travel times are approximate and can vary depending on the specific location of the tourist spot and road conditions. Yarck serves as a gateway to many natural attractions and scenic drives in the region.