Lokuttara

Peace and space (added by manager 29 Nov 2023)

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  • 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 campground 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 the campsite 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.

Campground type

Tent sites 11
Caravan sites 11
RV & Motorhome sites 11
Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Picnic table

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Bush

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No drinkable water point

No hot water

No running water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

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 campsite, 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 campsite, 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?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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