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Orchid Dam Campground

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Orchid Dam Road, Kingower VIC 3517

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This small campground is located alongside a scenic little dam in the Kingower State Forest, a great place for bushwalking, cycling and gold prospecting. 


The campground consists of a single picnic table and a wood fire barbecue, which sit right by the dam. 

There is plenty of space for pitching tents and parking caravans. 

Things to do nearby

Melville Caves, Brenanah VIC

Take a drive up to Bald Hills to check out the panoramic views from the top, keeping an eye out for the resident wedge-tailed eagles who live and hunt in the bushland below, and stop by to take a look at the Hand of Faith gold nugget discovery site nearby. The spectacular Melville Caves are a short drive from here as well. 

The campground is located just eighteen minutes from Inglewood, a grand goldfields town filled with beautiful historical buildings and relics.

GOLD PROSPECTING AROUND orchid dam CAMPGROUND


The areas around Inglewood and Wedderburn are famous for their history of massive gold discoveries, including the unforgettable Hand of Faith! 

The region remains a popular destination for gold prospectors to this day. 

If you're looking to try your luck gold prospecting around Inglewood and Wedderburn, we've put together this handy guide to get you started!


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.

Check out the PMAV website for more information.




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. 
  • 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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