Explore the natural and historical treasures of the Whipstick area from Notleys, a fantastic free camping area within the Greater Bendigo National Park.
Visitor facilities include picnic tables, a large picnic shelter, wood fire barbecues, toilets and walking tracks.
There is lots of room for campers and caravans/RVs, and plenty of separate sites with their own picnic tables and wood fire barbecues/fire pits.
Toilets are located among the trees on a small rise at the back of the campground.
Bushwalking around Notley Campground
A scenic walking track heads out from the parking area alongside the picnic shelter. It is marked with a sign, which displays the following text:
Frogmouth Walk
2.5 km loop
1 hr
Visitors can also take a long circuit walk from Notley Campground to Flagstaff Hill and Old Tom Mine.
Doing this walk in reverse will take you to the nearby Old Tom Mine first, then you can either continue on the longer walk or return to Notleys.
Gold prospecting around Notley Campground
Gold prospecting is permitted throughout most of the Greater Bendigo National Park, including the area around Notley Campground.
Always be wary of where you are walking while prospecting in the Greater Bendigo National Park as there are deep open mine shafts throughout the area.
Driving around the Whipstick area
The roads to the campgrounds and picnic areas are all easily accessible by 2wd vehicles in good weather.
The bush tracks get slippery and muddy in wet weather. If you intend to drive off the wide main roads onto any of the smaller bush tracks, a four wheel drive is required. Many tracks get very uneven and have overhanging branches which will scrape on your car as you pass through.
If you are not prepared with 4wd recovery gear then it is best to keep to the main roads in wet weather. Some areas are also very scrubby and do not have solid trees to attach a winch to.
There is very limited phone reception in this area.
SEE ALSO
PROSPECTORS AND MINERS ASSOCIATION VICTORIA
Established in 1980, the Prospectors and Miners Association of Victoria is a voluntary body created to protect the rights and opportunities of those who wish to prospect, fossick or mine in the State of Victoria, Australia.
You can support the PMAV in their fight to uphold these rights by
becoming a member. You'll also gain access to exclusive publications, field days, prospecting tips, discounts and competitions.
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