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Murrindindi Scenic Reserve – Camping
DSE - Toolangi
The Murrindindi Scenic Reserve
Situated at the northern end of the Toolangi State
Forest, the Murrindindi Scenic Reserve provides
excellent opportunities for recreational activities such
as camping, bushwalking, picnicking and fishing.
The Murrindindi River is suitable for bathing and
paddling, but is generally not deep enough for
swimming or canoeing.
The Murrindindi Scenic Reserve comprises 815
hectares of mixed species forest, which includes
waterfalls, tree fern gullies and an abundance of birds
and mammals.
There is a history of Aboriginal use in the area by
nomadic tribes. In the Wurundjeri language Murrindindi
means 'Mountain Home'.
Getting there
It is possible to reach the Reserve from two directions:
From Healesville - drive 13km along Myers Creek
Road toward Toolangi, then turn right into Sylvia Creek
Road and travel approximately 21km through majestic
Mountain Ash forest to the reserve.
From Melbourne - travel along the Melba Highway to
the intersection of Murrindindi Road just before Devlins
Bridge. Turn right and drive 10 km to the Reserve.
Can I take my dog?
Campers please note - Dogs are not permitted in
any part of the Murrindindi Scenic Reserve. On the
spot fines will apply.
What facilities are provided?
All campsites have at least a pit toilet. Flushing toilets
are located at Suspension Bridge and Bull Creek
campsites. Many campsites have properly constructed
fire places and picnic tables.
Do fees apply? Must I book a site?
Modest fees (charged per car) are payable for camping
in the Reserve. Please ensure you purchase your
camping permit from the permit box situated near the
Suspension Bridge or at the Bull Creek camping area
(see map) before you set up your camp. Failing to do
this may result in a fine.
All the revenue raised from these fees is held in a trust
fund and reinvested in maintaining the facilities within
the Reserve.
Camping is on a first-come first-served basis and no
bookings are required, but early arrival may be
advisable during peak periods and at popular locations.
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Looking after our forests
Forests are special places, but to remain so, they need
your help. Here are some basic rules you should follow:
• This area experienced a major bushfire in 2009. Be
aware of dangerous tree limbs when setting up
camp. Do not dig trenches around tents. With
modern tents, this is unnecessary, particularly if you
choose a well-drained or raised site.
• Where fixed fireplaces are provided, they must be
used. In areas where no fixed fireplaces are
provided, fires must be in a pit at least 30cm deep
and no more than 1m in diameter and 3m away from
any combustible material.
• Use only dead fallen wood. Standing trees are a
home for wildlife. Do not cut down or damage
standing trees. On the spot fines apply.
• Take care with fire - observe all fire regulations and
Total Fire Ban days. This area is within the North
Central Total Fire Ban district. On days with a Code
Red Fire Danger forecast, forests within declared
areas are closed for public safety.
• All native plants and animals are protected.
• Leave campsites tidy and take your rubbish home.
Don’t burn or bury rubbish. Offenders will be fined
on the spot. If you have the misfortune to come
across other people’s rubbish, do the forest a favour
and take it out with you.
• Firearms are not permitted in the Reserve.
• Protect water quality - wash up at least 50 metres
away from streams and avoid using soap (use gritty
sand and a scourer instead).
• Respect the rights of others. Don't use generators
or play amplified music.
• Mobile phone coverage cannot be relied on here.
Please note Rangers and Police are authorised to
direct people to leave the Reserve.
For more information
The Department of Sustainability and Environment
(DSE) is responsible for managing Victoria's State
Forest. For further information contact DSE’s Customer
Service Centre on 136 186 (TTY: 1800 122 969) or visit
DSE’s website at http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/forests
This publication may be of assistance to you but the State of
Victoria and its officers do not guarantee that the publication is
without flaw of any kind or is wholly appropriate for your
particular purposes and therefore disclaims all liability for any
error, loss or other consequence which may arise from you
relying on any information in this publication.
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This publication may be of assistance to you but the State of Victoria and its employees do not guarantee that the publication is without flaw of any kind
or is wholly appropriate for your particular purposes and therefore disclaims all liability for any error, loss or other consequence which may arise from you relying on
any information in this publication.
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