Vic High Country and Tassie - suggestions for wild camping

[Scootergal]

Just six weeks till blast off - first stop the Snowy Ride in Thredbo for a few days and then south to get the ferry to Tasmania.

Any suggestions for good wild camping spots in the Victorian High Country or anywhere in Tassie?

[Pongo]

Hi Jax,

Good to know that things are nearing the start line. Just spent a few days in the company of Rockwallaby, a Tasmanian native, who came to the French Meet. He might be a useful source of info re the camping. Top bloke.

[realmc26]

Check out Tom Groggin which I think is in the southern end of Kosciuszko national park and near the starting point of the murray river (sorry my geography is crap)
Camp near the river amongst loads of Kangaroos, Emus, possums. No facilities when I was there last but just a great spot to spend a night.

Also never have your tent under a redgum tree along the river(or anywhere really) They are notorious for large branches shearing off and more than a few campers have been killed over the years.

Tom Groggin camping area, Kosciuszko National Park - Explore Australia

[Turborob]

I suggest getting the 'Camps' book which gives info on tonnes of free camps.

Also, there's an iPhone app 'wikimaps' (I think) which lists them, and then users rate and add more.

I can suggest quite a few around north VIC, depending on your route.

Also, welcome to stay if coming by Wodonga area.

[Scootergal]

Thanks guys... I did look at the Camps book but I was put off by the price and weight. I'll try the app and see how that goes.

Rob I don't know our route yet but appreciate the offer.

[Turborob]

FWIW, we bought the book, and it's already paid for itself.

And, if you want to travel light, take digital photos of the pages you''ll need, and leave them on the camera for the trip. Nil weight and size