Good to know

  • Walk-in only
  • No facilities available
  • Portable toilet required
  • Campfires permitted, firewood collection not permitted
  • No dogs allowed
  • Cattle graze in this area
  • Mobile phone coverage is available

Activities

  • Dispersed camping
  • Walking

Camping area description

Bryan Creek - Coleraine camping area 1 provides walk-in camping on the banks of Bryan Creek, approximately 4.5 km west of Coleraine. Pedestrian access is from Lower Hilgay Rd, (refer to map).

This camping area is on a licensed Crown water frontage that has been designated for camping. Before visiting this site, find out about camping on licensed Crown water frontages.

The camping area is mostly flat. Camping is only permitted in the designated area on this frontage (see map below). Visitors may use other areas of Crown water frontage for recreational activities other than camping such as fishing, walking, and picnicking.

Safety

Crown water frontages are rough and rugged bush camp areas. Before you go, it is important to consider all potential risks and hazards when accessing and camping at this location. Campers are responsible for their own safety and the safety of those in their care.

Tree hazard

  • Trees and limbs may fall unexpectedly. Avoid camping under trees.
  • Stormy and windy weather increases the risk that trees and limbs may fall.

Livestock

  • This site may be part of a working farm
  • Cattle may be present on this water frontage and access the river.
  • If cattle approach you, avoid sudden movements and loud noises.
  • Farm animals are not pets. They can be large and unpredictable and should not be approached.
  • Store your food in a secure container to avoid attracting livestock and other animals.
  • Leave all gates as you find them.

Water and flood safety

  • Play it safe by the water.
  • Hidden dangers may include submerged objects and debris and strong currents. A storm well upstream from you could cause flash flooding.
  • Check the Bureau of Meteorology for weather forecasts and flood warnings, or visit Play it Safe by the Water for more information.

Bushfires

  • Be aware of dangerous weather and bushfire conditions.
  • Check VicEmergency for information about current fires, Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans.

Other risks that may be present include dangerous terrain, animals and adjoining farming operations.

How to get there

  1. From Coleraine, travel South on Gage St for 500 m
  2. Turn right onto Church St for 500 m
  3. Continue onto Lower Hilgay Rd for 3.3 km
  4. Parking is on the edge of Hilgay Rd
  5. Follow the signage to reach the designated camping area immediately within the Crown frontage

Get directions to the camping area access point

Map - camping area

Map - Bryan Creek - Coleraine camping area 1 (PDF, 1.6 MB)

Resources

Further information

Page last updated: 16/06/23