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Egret Campground

Paynesville, VIC
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Hidden on a sandbar on the outer rim of Lake Victoria, the boat-accessible Egret Campground is one of only seven campgrounds located at Bunga Arm.

Hidden on a sandbar on the outer rim of Lake Victoria, the boat-accessible Egret Campground is one of only seven campgrounds located at Bunga Arm. Go fishing, explore the extensive lake system in your canoe, kayak or boat and you might spot the rare Burrunan Dolphin or relax at camp.

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Egret Campground•Paynesville, VIC

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Cormorant Campground — Metung, VIC900m away

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Dotterel Campground — Metung, VIC1.0 km away

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Dotterel Campground

Sitting snug on the shores of Lake Victoria, book a night at the quaint Dotterel Campground.

Pelican Campground — Paynesville, SK1.0 km away

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Pelican Campground

Sheltered from the rough surf of the Southern Ocean by a 250-metre sand barrier, the boat-accessible Pelican Campground offers a secluded camping experience.

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