Pickerings Campground
Last Updated Jan 2014 | Originally suggested by Peter
Pleasant, extended river flats well shaded by Peppermint, Manna Gum, Blackwood & wattle.
More shrubs and vegetation than other Howqua Hills HA sites. Semi-dispersed grassed (short) clearings. Surrounded by the forested foothills of the alps. Features Pickerings Hut (private). Popular at peak periods.
Rated 4.2/5
Facilities and activities at Pickerings
- Number of sites:
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15
- Camping Fees:
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Free campground
- Bookings:
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This is a free camping area.
- How to book:
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First in, best dressed.
- Toilets:
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Longdrop or composting
- Pets:
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Pets are allowed with conditions
- Water Availability:
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Non-potable water may be available. Boil all water for at least 10 minutes before drinking.
- Camp fires:
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There are no built fireplaces in this camp ground, however it may be permisable to have a camp fire under certain conditions. Please check local fire restrictions and rules before lighting fires.
- Barbeques:
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No bbqs are provided.
- Swimming:
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This campsite is near a river or creek that has swimming holes.
- Fishing:
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There are fishing spots at or near this campsite.
- Picnic Tables:
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Picnic tables are not provided at this camsite
- Horse Riding:
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No
- Canoeing / Kayaking:
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It is not known if there are any canoeing or kayaking spots near this campsite.
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Location information for Pickerings
This site is accessable by caravans in good weather.
From Mansfield: East 21k on the Mount Buller Rd [C320] through Merrijig, right (south) 18k up then down the Howqua Hills Rd (gravel) to Sheepyard Flat, cross the Howqua River (road now called Brocks) 1.0k, signed, short, gravel track on the left.
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