Waanyarra Recreation Site – Waanyarra/Dunolly State Forest (FC)

This is one of several sites in the Waanyarra/Dunolly State Forest. Set in the Box Ironbark forests of Central Victoria Waanyarra Recreation Site is a popular camping and picnic ground. The site is based on the historic township of Waanyarra and offers a range of forest-based activities. The nearby towns have a rich Indigenous History, and were prolific in the Gold Rush days.
As a result FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY! Look out for old mine shafts when walking through the forest.

SITE ACCESS
Dunolly is located 190 km north west of Melbourne and 62 km west of Bendigo. From Melbourne, head north west along the Calder Highway. Turn left on to the Pyrenees Highway, which leads to Maryborough. From Maryborough, head north along the Bendigo _ Maryborough Road and then veer left along the Maryborough Dunolly Road until you reach Dunolly.

Waanyarra is located 8km north of Dunolly. From Dunolly head north along the Dunolly Bridgewater Road and turn east onto Waanyarra Cemetery Road at the sign.

FEES
Fees are not charged and booking is not necessary, although the camping areas may be crowded during peak holiday periods.

FACILITIES
The site is a basic bushcamp with picnic table and BBQ, fireplace and toilets.

There are no facilities for rubbish collection so you must take rubbish with you when you leave and ensure the area is clean for future campers.

THINGS TO DO
The Forest has an abundance of wildlife and you can still enjoy prospecting. It is also easy access to Bealiba Reservoir, Mt Bealiba, Eucalypt distillery, Ironbark Dam, Orchid Dam and Bald Hill.

RULES:
Only camp in an existing campsite rather than create a new one and camp at least 20 meters from any stream, lake or reservoir.
Do not dig trenches around tents.
Take your rubbish home. Do not bury or dump litter in the forest.
Where drop toilets are provided, please use them for their intended purposes. Do NOT use these toilets to empty chemical waste from cassette toilets or for the disposal of general waste.
Campfires are permitted, provided the following guidelines are observed:
The fire is in a fireplace or trench 30 cm deep. Please use existing fireplaces rather than create your own.
The fire is not more than 1 square metre and 3 metres around the fire is cleared.
The fire is not left unattended and is put out before you leave.
Collect only fallen wood for fires _ Cutting down trees or damaging standing vegetation is not permitted.
Fires of all types, including portable gas and liquid fuel stoves, are prohibited on days of TOTAL FIRE BAN
It is your responsibility to know if a TOTAL FIRE BAN is declared.
For up to date information about Fire Bans refer to www.emergency.vic.gov.au
Be aware of your and your vehicle’s limitations. Most of our forest roads are dirt roads, many are four-wheel drive only (particularly after rain!) and are typically narrower than urban roads so always keep to the left.
With the exception of Murrindindi Scenic Reserve (east of Buxton) and Steavenson Falls Reserve (near Marysville), you may bring your dog into Victorian state forests, provided they are under your control at all times.

For more detailed information please visit the DELWP website via the link below.

FRC are still in the process of obtaining more information about this site and it will be updated as it comes to hand.

Data courtesy of: Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
Updated: 041217GR