Thomson Bridge Campground
Gippsland · VIC
Located only 15 min out of Rawson, Head south on the Tyers-Walhalla Road and turn Left onto the Walhalla Road and follow for approx. 6km. Before crossing the Thomson River, veer left onto Old Depot Road and follow for approximately 200m. The campground will be located on the left. This small campground provides five basic campsites (3 x vehicle-based sites, 2 x walk-in only sites) and is suitable for small groups. Each site has access to a fire pit and there are communal facilities available including a picnic shelter, tables and a toilet (BYO toilet paper). Please remember to extinguish your campfire before leaving the site and take all your rubbish with you. Thomson Bridge Campground is perched above the Thomson River and is surrounded by dense bushland. It offers five campsites (3 x vehicle based, 2 x walk-in only) and is best suited to smaller groups. It can be easily accessed by two-wheel drive from Walhalla Road and offers excellent visitor facilities, including wheelchair-friendly picnic tables, a shelter and toilet, all connected by access paths. This campground is a great base for exploring the surrounding area by foot, bike, train or kayak. The historic Walhalla Goldfields Railway, Thomson River Canoe Trail, Poverty Point Bridge Walk and Walhalla Goldfields Rail Trail are all a short stroll away, and the historic gold mining township of Walhalla is less than 10 minutes by car or 20 minutes by the historic train tour.