Chinamans Campground
Central Highlands · VIC
Turn off the Western Highway onto Buangor-Ben Nevis Road just past the town of Buangor and continue on for 13km, then turn sharp right onto Mount Cole Road. After 4.5km turn off onto Chinaman Road and continue on for 0.6km to the site. Chinamans Campground is a very spacious camping area able to cater for individuals or larger groups, with ample room for parking. It's drier aspect provides good all year round camping and it a good base from which to explore the many walks and attractions of Mt Cole State forest. The large picnic shelter provides good shelter and has a wood fireplace and picnic tables. This large open site has plenty of space and ample room for manoeuvring for those with small caravans or camper trailers. Being on the north western side of the mountain, this area is particularly suitable for winter outings, as temperatures are usually higher and rainfall lower than in other parts of the forest. Chinamans Campground provides a good site for camping or picnicking and caters to both smaller and larger groups and caravans.