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Slaty Creek Campground Number 3

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Corner of Wrights Gully Road and Slaty Creek Link Track, Cabbage Tree VIC 3889

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Slaty Creek Campground Number 3 is the third of three campsites along Slaty Creek within the Creswick Regional Park. This campsite is a large clear area alongside the creek and features a fire pit with barbecue plate. 

Picnic facilities and toilets are located at Slaty Creek Campground Number 1, about five minutes drive from here.

Slaty Creek is a great area for bushwalking, birdwatching and gold prospecting.

While you're camping here be sure to check out Blue Waters, located less than 15 minutes drive away through the Creswick Regional Park. Once an open cut mine, Blue Waters is now a gorgeous scenic area fantastic for swimming, bushwalking and photography. Surrounded by striking red cliffs, the water is incredibly clear and shines an iridescent blue when the sun hits it.

Blue Waters, Creswick Regional Park. Less than 15 minutes from Slaty Creek Campground Number 3.


DID YOU KNOW...

  • Bushwalking is an excellent way to get outdoors and exploring nature.
  • Camping is a great way to explore the Victorian Goldfields. Many campgrounds are located close to interesting attractions and historic sites, and the Goldfields region is certainly not lacking in fascinating things to discover. 
  • There are hundreds of fantastic barbecue areas throughout the Victorian Goldfields. Some are in parks/playgrounds, others are scattered throughout the bush. Many barbecue areas are located alongside amazing attractions and walks, so go out for a barbecue and get exploring!
  • Gold prospecting is the recreational act of searching for natural gold deposits in the ground using tools such as gold detectors, gold pans and gold sluices. The Goldfields region of Victoria is a popular destination for gold prospectors, with many of the world's largest alluvial gold nuggets found in the area!
 

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julie
29/09/2020
can you take puppy dogs with you camping at Slaty creek campground number 1
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Goldfields Guide
29/09/2020
Hi Julie, yes dogs are permitted within the Creswick Regional Park but must be on a lead.
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