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Lake Eildon National Park

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Taponga

4.6 combined rating10 Google

Taponga is the first of the Lower Big River campsites and is nested under the large eucalypts alongside the Big River. A serene and shady spot with toilet facilities. There is opportunities for fishing or relaxing as you listen to the nearby sounds of the river cascading over the granite rocks. Taponga Camp is the first of the Lower Big River campsites running alongside the Taponga River. Camping areas can be found between the tee tree with a larger eucalypt canopy providing shade.

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Lake Eildon National Park
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CampingAvailable100%BookingNot required100%ShowersUnknown50%Hot waterUnknown50%WaterUnknown50%BBQNot listed100%TablesUnknown50%ShelterUnknown50%PowerUnknown50%FireUnknown50%

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Taponga is the first of the Lower Big River campsites and is nested under the large eucalypts alongside the Big River. A serene and shady spot with toilet facilities. There is opportunities for fishing or relaxing as you listen to the nearby sounds of the river cascading over the granite rocks. From Melbourne take the Maroondah Hwy, turn right to Thornton and turn onto the Goulburn Valley Highway, then right onto Eildon-Jamieson road. Follow this bitumen road, Taponga Camp is the first of the Lower Big River campsites and is located on the left hand side, opposite the Lions Club Camp and before the Taponga Bridge.

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BeachUnknown50%FishingUnknown50%SwimmingUnknown50%WalksUnknown50%PlayUnknown50%PetsUnknown50%

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Is camping available at Taponga?

Taponga is marked as allowing camping in the current Wildgrounds facility data. Check the official source before travel for booking rules, seasonal closures and local conditions.

Is booking required for Taponga?

Taponga is not marked as requiring a booking in the current facility data. Check the official source before travel in case conditions have changed.

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