Leanganook Camping Area
Leanganook Camping Area is a free campground in a natural bush setting within Mount Alexander Regional Park, featuring unpowered campsites among manna gums, messmate, long-leaved and yellow box trees. The area is culturally significant to the Dja Dja Wurrung People, who call the mountain Liyanganyuk, and was formerly used as a koala park. Facilities include flushing toilets, picnic tables, fireplaces with shelter structures, though no rubbish bins are provided. Camping requires no booking and is suitable for families and first-time campers. Walking tracks include Dog Rocks (3km, 45 minutes) and Lang's Lookout (9km, 2.5-3 hours), with spring wildflower viewing opportunities. (via official site)
- flushing toilets
- picnic tables
- fireplaces
- shelter
Rates & prices
Prices as published on Leanganook Camping Area’s official website.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Camping | free |
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🏞️ Attractions
Mount Alexander is a mountain located approximately 125 km north-west of Melbourne, near the town of Harcourt. It rises 350 metres above the surrounding area to a level of 744 metres above sea level. Being a prominent local landmark, the mountain has its name associated with the surrounding district once known as the Mount Alexander goldfields, and presently incorporated in the Shire of Mount Alex
Mount Alexander is a mountain located approximately 125 km north-west of Melbourne, near the town of Harcourt. It rises 350 metres above the surrounding area to a level of 744 metres above sea level. Being a prominent local landmark, the mountain has its name associated with the surrounding district once known as the Mount Alexander goldfields, and presently incorporated in the Shire of Mount Alex
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- General
- The Little Red Apple
- Harvest
⛽ Fuel
BP- Fuel station
🍽️ Food & drink
- Pub
- The Bresstaurant
- Firebean Coffee
➕ Medical
- Mt Alexander Hospital
- Castlemaine Health
- Botanical Gardens Health
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Blue Hotel
- Scorpion Rocks
- Land of the Overhangs
🏧 ATM & bank
- ATM
- Bendigo Bank
Commonwealth Bank
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Is camping free and does it require a booking?
Yes, camping is free and no bookings are required.
What facilities are available?
Flushing toilets, picnic tables, fireplaces, and shelter are provided. No rubbish bins are available; visitors must take waste home.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, dogs are allowed but must be kept on a leash at all times.
What are the fire rules?
Fires are only allowed in the provided fireplaces with adult supervision. Fires are prohibited on Total Fire Ban and Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating days. Collect only dead wood from the ground.
What walking tracks are available?
Dog Rocks (3km return, Grade 3, 45 minutes) and Lang's Lookout (9km return, Grade 3, 2.5-3 hours).
How much does it cost to camp at Leanganook Camping Area?
Leanganook Camping Area is free to camp at.
Are there toilets at Leanganook Camping Area?
Yes, toilets are available on site.
Are dogs allowed at Leanganook Camping Area?
Yes, dogs are allowed.
Where is Leanganook Camping Area located?
Leanganook Camping Area is in VIC.
Who runs Leanganook Camping Area?
Leanganook Camping Area is operated by Parks Victoria.
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