Any good spots for camping / hiking in Barmah National Park?

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Any good spots for camping / hiking in Barmah National Park?

Postby 3flp » Wed 07 Dec, 2016 1:26 pm

I want to check the Barmah NP this weekend. It's quite a new park, and it looks interesting. I might bring a fishing rod as well :wink: . The park web site says it's mostly still flooded but some tracks are already open. My transport is an off-road motorbike, so I can, with care, get to some places that may be hard to get to with a car. What are some good spots to check out?

(I set my bike up to run quietly, I ride slowly, respect the rules, and I take care not to disturb anything. It's more nature friendly than a big-ass 4WD.)
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Re: Any good spots for camping / hiking in Barmah National P

Postby neilmny » Wed 07 Dec, 2016 1:40 pm

I unfortunately don't have any specific locations but definitely not under a big redgum if your looking to have a long life.
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Re: Any good spots for camping / hiking in Barmah National P

Postby peregrinator » Wed 07 Dec, 2016 2:57 pm

Normally, just go looking and you'll find a pleasant spot (easier to do when walking), but with the current flooding only a few tracks are open, so it will be a bit more difficult.
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Re: Any good spots for camping / hiking in Barmah National P

Postby Drew » Tue 13 Dec, 2016 11:12 am

Did you get to Barhmah 3flp? I might give it a go for a lazy canoe trip over New Years. I'd rather go walking in the high country but my partner would prefer an aquatic activity.
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Re: Any good spots for camping / hiking in Barmah National P

Postby Rlgm12 » Wed 14 Dec, 2016 5:55 pm

Did you find any good camp spots?
A friend and I might hike out there, looking to do a two night venture. Any advice on the park and it's options would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: Any good spots for camping / hiking in Barmah National P

Postby 3flp » Thu 15 Dec, 2016 2:13 pm

I went there on the weekend. The access to park is basically closed, except for the campgrounds. The camping area is near the entrance to the park. It was quite busy, with no nice remaining camp sites left when I got there on Saturday afternoon. I ended up camping right near the edge of Barmah lake.

Bushwalking was a bit difficult as well, because of the flooding.

A beautiful fishing spot. I didn't have any luck catching anything, so I'll have to try again, next time.

It's a pity the park was closed and it'll be great to check it out, once the flooding subsides and the park reopens.

Some photos:

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This is what the place sounds like at night: https://soundcloud.com/3flpsounds/evening-soundscape-at-lake-barmah-victoria-australia
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Re: Any good spots for camping / hiking in Barmah National P

Postby neilmny » Thu 15 Dec, 2016 3:00 pm

Nice photos 3flp and an interesting idea adding the soundscape too. Thanks for posting.
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