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Add your business details- Quiet three-acre rural Victoria campsite on the banks of Myrtle Creek
- Bendigo, Mount Alexander and Lake Eppalock within a half-hour drive
- Simple facilities; great spot for stargazing and wildlife watching
Here’s a fabulous spot for folk really looking to get out into rural Victoria for some serious relaxation time. About an hour and a half’s drive from central Melbourne (and half an hour from the historic city of Bendigo) is Lokuttara, a peaceful three-acre site on the banks of Myrtle Creek with a backdrop of sheep paddocks, equestrian properties and nature reserves.
With surroundings like that, it’s probably no surprise to hear that this is a lovely place to chill out for a little while, rousing yourselves only for simple outings like walking along the banks of the creek in search of an eagle’s nest, riding bikes along the local dirt roads or taking to the tracks of Pilchers Bridge Nature Conservation Reserve to spot some wildlife. Meanwhile, if you’re into your metal detecting it may intrigue you to know that gold was mined in this area in the late 19th century…
If you’re trying to soothe a frazzled mind you may well choose to stick around on site for much of your trip, but if you don’t mind a drive of half an hour or so there’s a good bunch of things to see and do around the area, including fishing, watersports and hiking at Lake Eppalock and winery tours at vineyards around Mount Alexander (ask on site and the owner can usually sort you out with a tour of a nearby vineyard).
Back at camp it’s all about embracing the simple things like lighting a campfire and staring up at the stars unhindered by any urban light pollution. Likewise, facilities are low key – there’s no hot water or drinking water supply here, but you’ll have access to a compost toilet and some picnic tables.
Site type
11
11
11Open all year
Languages spoken
English
Nearest sites
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Lokuttara
788 Bartys Road
Myrtle Creek
Victoria
Australia
3551
Directions Timezone
Australia/Melbourne AEST (GMT+10:00)
GPS
-36.92679°N
144.40278°W
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
There’s a lot to be said for simply spending some time in and around the site, enjoying the peace and looking out for wildlife, and perhaps widening your horizons by wandering out into Pilchers Bridge Nature Conservation Reserve, a short stroll away.
There are more scenic walks to be had along the shores of Lake Eppalock (25 minutes’ drive), where you can also go fishing, have a swim or try your hand at waterskiing. There are boat ramps and barbecues around the lake’s edge too so you can easily make a day of it.
Mount Alexander (half an hour) is also worth a day trip, to stop in at its wineries, Castlemaine Botanical Gardens and Jirrahlinga Dingo Conservation & Wildlife Centre. Likewise, Bendigo (half an hour) has plenty to see, including the Central Deborah Gold Mine, Golden Dragon Museum and Bendigo Art Gallery.
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- Does Lokuttara have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Lokuttara dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Lokuttara? There’s a lot to be said for simply spending some time in and around the site, enjoying the peace and looking out for wildlife, and perhaps widening your horizons by wandering out … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Lokuttara?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: noon