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Eastern Tyers Camping Area

Gippsland
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Free Camping

About this campsite

Free walk-in camping at Eastern Tyers in Baw Baw National Park, Gippsland. First stop on Australian Alps Walking Track with basic facilities beside Tyers River East.

Eastern Tyers Camping Area sits within Baw Baw National Park in Gippsland, positioned beside the Tyers River East beneath tall forest and lush understorey. This walk-in only campground serves as the first overnight stop from Walhalla on the Australian Alps Walking Track. Managed by Parks Victoria, the site offers basic facilities including wood barbecues and picnic tables. Free camping is available, and dogs are welcome. Visitors should check current fire restrictions before lighting fires and be prepared for limited amenities in this remote bushland setting.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Free Camping

Location

Eastern Tyers Camping Area•VIC

Common questions about Eastern Tyers Camping Area

Is Eastern Tyers Camping Area free to camp at?

We have Eastern Tyers Camping Area in VIC recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.

What facilities does Eastern Tyers Camping Area have?

Eastern Tyers Camping Area has free camping. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Eastern Tyers Camping Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Eastern Tyers Camping Area, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

Where is Eastern Tyers Camping Area?

Eastern Tyers Camping Area sits in VIC. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Eastern Tyers Camping Area

Facilities recorded for Eastern Tyers Camping Area
FacilityOn site
Free CampingYes

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Listed as a free camp — we have not confirmed the fee with the operator
Councils and new owners do bring in fees, so ring ahead or check signage
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Eastern Tyers Camping Area

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