Good to know

  • Walk-in only
  • No facilities provided
  • No campfires permitted
  • Portable toilet required
  • No dogs allowed
  • Mobile phone coverage may be available
  • Livestock graze this area

Activities

  • Dispersed camping
  • Walking

Camping area description

Jung Camping Areas 1 & 2 provide walk-in camping and recreation on the banks of the Yarriambiack Creek. Approximately 30km northeast of Horsham, there is pedestrian access to camping areas directly off Wimmera Highway (refer to the map below).

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

The camping areas are mostly flat with excellent access to the creek.

Camping is only permitted in a specifically designated area on the frontage (see map below). Other areas of Crown water frontage can be accessed 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.

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.

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.

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 Horsham travel northeast along Henty Highway for approximately 10km and turn onto Wimmera Highway.
  2. Continue east along highway for approximately 11km and arrive at Yarriambiack Creek.
  3. There is a roadside parking area on the northern side of Highway.
  4. Enter licenced frontage on the southern side of highway and walk in approx. 200m to Camping area 1.
  5. Camping area 2 adjoins a further 150m to the south.

Get directions to the camping area access point

Map - camping area

Map - Yarriambiack Creek - Jung Camping Area 1 and 2
(PDF, 1.9 MB)

Resources

Further information

Page last updated: 27/04/23