• Plenty Gorge - Nioka Bush Camp

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Plenty Gorge - Nioka Bush Camp

Nioka Bush Camp is a fantastic group camping spot, which will make you feel far away from civilisation - even though you are just 20km north of Melbourne. Roofed accommodation, camp kitchen and hall are all available to book. Enjoy the beautiful Plenty River and awesome Plenty Gorge. 
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Nioka Bush Camp is only available to school groups and incorporated community organisations. Covering approximately 1.2 hectares, it's perfect for large groups to stay in the bush overnight and enjoy the natural beauty of Plenty Gorge Park.

You can book the campground only, the campground with camp kitchen and hall, bunkhouse only or bunkhouse and campground. The bunkhouse comes with the camp kitchen.

Facilities include toilets, hot showers, hall, kitchen, bunked accommodation as well as a camping area for tents. It's a short walk to Hawkstowe Picnic Area with the historic Le Page Homestead as well as Morang Wetlands.

There is limited firewood available for the indoor wood heater. Firewood is not provided for the outdoor fireplace.

Bring your own bedding, crockery and cooking utensils.

Things to do in the area

Father and son bird watching on boardwalk

Bird watching

From bushland to wetlands and everything in between, parks provide habitat to an abundance of common and rare bird species. Go for a wander and see how many you can spot.
One of the cabins available for public booking at Tidal River in the Wilsons Promontory National Park.

All accommodation

Find where to stay in nature from remote camp sites off the beaten track to wilderness retreats or beach campgrounds.
A couple looks on at a Wombat on Wilsons Promontory National Park,

Wildlife viewing

Get up close and personal with some of Australia's shy native wildlife or look up to spot tree-dwelling mammals and flocks of colourful birds,
Two friends fish off the back a boat on a misty morning on Lake Eildon.

Fishing

In quiet lakes and gently flowing rivers, in the pounding surf or in the depths beneath your boat – the waters of Victoria’s parks and reserves offer some prize catches.

How to get there

Plenty Gorge - Nioka Bush Camp

Access to Nioka Bush Camp is off Gordons Road via Plenty Road in South Morang. 
Nioka Bush Camp

Sites

When you're there

Download the Plenty Gorge Park map before you go. 

Camping & accommodation

Nioka Bush Camp is a fantastic group camping spot, which will make you feel far away from civilisation - even though you are just 20km north of Melbourne. Roofed accommodation, camp kitchen and hall are all available to book. Enjoy the beautiful Plenty River and awesome Plenty Gorge. 

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Need to know

Plenty Gorge - Nioka Bush Camp

Accessibility

Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.

Changes of conditions

Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.

Change of Conditions

Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.

  • Notices Affecting Multiple Sites

    Camp Nioka, Plenty Gorge Park, extension of temporary closure.

    Camp Nioka is not available for bookings while planning continues for necessary building repairs and interior upgrading.

  • Notices Affecting Multiple Parks

    Plenty Gorge Parklands Deer Control

    Parks Victoria are continuing deer control in the Plenty Gorge Parklands. This program will be taking place between the hours of 5pm and 6am on a number of nights between May 8th 2024 and August 22nd 2024. These control works are being undertaken by accredited and authorised contractors.
    For reasons of public safety, various areas of the park will be inaccessible during the evening throughout this period.
    Signage will be in place at access points when control activities are occurring. For our own safety please observe the signage during this time and do not enter any closed areas.
    For further information please call 131963

    Attachments: Map of control area Feb2024 (546KB)

  • Plenty Gorge Parklands

    Yan Yaen Reservoir gates, closing time

    The auto gates at Yan Yean Reservoir Park will continue closing at 18:00 while Melbourne Water works are taking place.

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