Larni Yirrip Campground
Details
Check In: 13:00|Check Out: 12:00
Larni Yirrip is a contemporary cultural space that showcases Dja Dja Wurrung presence in the landscape. Visitors to the campground will have the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in Dja Dja Wurrung culture and Country.
Conveniently located on the southern side of Bendigo, it is close to the Calder Highway, public transport and Lansell Plaza shopping precinct in Kangaroo Flat. The campground is well connected to local trails including the Bendigo Bushland Trail, Bendigo Creek Trail, Crusoe Reservoir and Number 7 Park walks, and the Big Hill Lookout Walk.
The 12 walk-in tent sites (no caravan, trailer or motorhome access) are scattered among open Box-Ironbark forest. The tree canopy and healthy understory provides a natural shady bushland setting, rich in plants and wildlife. Watch out for prickly plants, ants and snakes.
In addition to booked camping, Larni Yirrip supports community gatherings, Junior Ranger activities, and cultural tours. The campground and facilities may be closed when Dja Dja Wurrung cultural events are being held.
A welcome and ceremonial space introduces visitors to Dja Dja Wurrung culture through artwork, signs and storytelling.
A multi-use gathering space with informal seating and shelter has been designed around an amphitheatre of natural materials.
A communal cooking area features a large gathering shelter, seating and fire pit.
Gatjin (water) is held on site for the benefit of dum (frogs) through a series of small ponds that brings water and culturally important food and fibre plants back into the landscape. The water is not drinkable and swimming or entering the water is prohibited.
Larni Yirrip is adjacent to the Crusoe Reservoir and Number 7 Park which are popular for walking, jogging, cycling and birdwatching. Swimming, fishing, and non-powered boating are permitted in Crusoe Reservoir. Both are managed by the City of Greater Bendigo and camping is not permitted. Number 7 Park is closed to vehicles overnight.
Larni Yirrip is also adjacent to Greater Bendigo National Park which offers nature-based activities including bushwalking, birdwatching and cycling (on mapped roads only).
From late winter through spring, the parks are full of wildflowers. Wander over to the information boards at Number 7 Park to find out about some of the birds and plants you might see.
Facilities
- No Pets
- Picnic table
- Day walks
- Rugged Bushlands
- Non-flushing toilet
- Short walks <1hr
- Wildlife viewing
Location & Directions
Bendigo Regional Park, Big Hill Victoria 3555 Australia
Directions
Larni Yirrip is located on the southern side of Bendigo, 145km north of Melbourne via the Calder Highway. Turn off the highway onto Furness St and take an immediate left onto Granter Street. The campground is located just before the bridge over the Coliban Main Channel and Number 7 Park.
Cancellation Policy
100% refund: if you cancel 30 days or more before the first day of your trip.
50% refund: if you cancel 8 to 29 days before the first day of your trip.
Cancellations made within 8 days of your arrival/start date are non-refundable.
*Excluding transaction fee
Bookings can be transferred to another date, location, or campground (subject to availability) prior to 48 hours of arrival for camping (only) and prior to 7 days of arrival for accommodation. No refund is available on these modified bookings.
All bookings and payments are non-transferable to another party/person.
Booking cancellations and date transfers can be completed via the Manage My Booking link in your reservation confirmation email.
Permit Conditions:
Please have your Booking Permit with you, this can be either printed or electronically on your mobile.
You shall observe and comply with the National Parks Act 1975 and the National Parks (Park) Regulations 2024.
Noise must be kept to a reasonable level at all times particularly after 10pm. Campfires must only be lit in designated fireplaces. Campfire pits are a shared resource throughout the campground and arent designated to a particular site. You are required to maintain your campsite in a neat tidy and rubbish-free condition.
Firewood collection within the National Park is illegal. Firewood is available for sale during designated times or bring your own.
Do not feed the wildlife. Adhere to speed limits within the camping area track network.
You shall not do anything that is or may be dangerous, annoying or offensive or that may interfere with other campers, visitors or Parks Victoria staff.
You are responsible to ensure that everyone using the facilitates or campsite for which you are the permit holder complies with these conditions during the period of this permit. Failure to comply with the above conditions may result in the non-refundable cancellation of your permit and subsequent eviction.
