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Melville Caves Campground

Kooyoora, VIC
CampgroundCaravansTent Site

About this campsite

Bush campground in Kooyoora State Park featuring the historic Melville Caves — granite boulder formations used as a hideout by bushranger Captain Melville in the 1850s. Walking trails, rock climbing, and wildlife spotting.

Bush campground in Kooyoora State Park featuring the historic Melville Caves — granite boulder formations used as a hideout by bushranger Captain Melville in the 1850s. Walking trails, rock climbing, and wildlife spotting.

Features & Facilities

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Tent Site

Other Features

Walking

Location

Melville Caves CampgroundKooyoora State Park, Kooyoora, VIC, 3539

Weather Forecast

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TODAY☁️
14° / 4°
💧 2%
FRI☁️
13° / 3°
SAT☁️
15° / 3°
SUN☁️
14° / 5°
💧 20%
MON🌦️
12° / 9°
💧 85%

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Fire Danger
Today
14°·70%·5km/h
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Tomorrow
13°·74%·5km/h
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Sat
15°·61%·8km/h
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Kooyoora State Park

Kooyoora, VIC 3539

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