Broken Creek farm bush camp near Benalla

Introduction

large fairly flat private farm just north of Benalla with a central large dam
$15pp/night (2026) - bring cash!
great option for grey nomads with their vans but also for others with tents or vans looking to explore the region and for larger groups even in winter
non-potable water; 3G mobile only; some highway noise; don't camp under the many redgums!
pets on leads only;
caretaker and/or owners on site;

as with most areas in northern Victoria adjacent to still waters, mosquito-borne illnesses such as Japanese encephalitis virus are a risk albeit low
- strongly consider getting the Japanese encephalitis virus if you are a camper
- see https://www.health.vic.gov.au/infectious-diseases/japanese-encephalitis - check the eligibility section for regions
- https://www.ozemedicine.com/wiki/doku.php?id=jev

address: 100 Quinn Rd, Broken Creek
from Melbourne
- 2hrs 15min from NW suburbs;
- get gourmet pies or soup and coffee at Jackson's Produce Store and Cafe in Violet Town en route (must get there early for lunch before pies sold out)

wood-fired hot showers, full camp kitchen and 240V power outlets in the large shed with lounges and 2 wood fires;
flush toilet and hot shower at main camp kitchen area - portaloos are located at further sites from the main area;
CCTV security cameras;
caravan dump points for black water only (extra charge)
no laundry;
rubbish needs to be tied in a plastic bag before disposing of it in the bins provided
open fires are permitted only be lit in designated fire pits already structured
generators allowed in the areas near the entrance which are well away from main area where generators only allowed for 2hrs/day, and only between the hours of 09.00am until 5.00pm