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Runnymede Highway Park

Murray River
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About this campsite

Free roadside camping area on Northern Highway near Runnymede, VIC. Managed by Parks Victoria. Suitable for caravans and tents with limited space available.

Runnymede Highway Park is a free camping area located on the Northern Highway near Runnymede in the Goulburn Valley, approximately 171 kilometres north of Melbourne. Managed by Parks Victoria, this roadside rest stop accommodates both caravans and tents in a bush setting with limited space. The site experiences some highway traffic noise, though volume is relatively low. Visitors are advised that the area can become muddy during wet weather. The park serves as a convenient overnight rest area for travellers on the Northern Highway.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Tent Site
Free Camping

Location

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Runnymede Highway Park

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