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Dando's Campground

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45 Reviews

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Alaska K.
3 years ago

Buckle your self in I’m about to give you the run down. Went to dandos in at the end of 2020, it rained the entire time, which of course it did it’s a rainforest however we were dumb 19 year olds so w... Read more

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Lachlan P.
3 years ago
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Marton B.
3 years ago

Awesome free campground. Pretty clean considering how busy it was. It’s a rainforest so there’s loads of little bugs that love bright things (why did I buy a bright yellow tent?!). Arrived on Saturda... Read more

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The road to anywhere
3 years ago

Huge site, lots of space to pick where to camp, fires allowed, river is beautiful, lots of bird life. Drop toilets, picnic tables and dogs allowed. Lots of leaches but this place is stunning!

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Guest A.
3 years ago

Top Questions

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Kriszta 4 months ago
Question:

hi guys, can a small motorhome access the sites?

Answer:

Yes! Just drive slowly as you are entering the camp ground by Kim E.

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Anna R. 2 years ago
Question:

Hi guys thinking of heading there today, is it packed to the rafters?

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Saige K. 2 years ago
Question:

Hi, looking to go for Easter weekend (‘22) - is anyone there right now? Is it super packed? Also, are there walking trails around that dogs can go on (on lead)?

Answer:

I’m staying in gellibrand and not long drove past there and called in. It’s filling very quickly by Dave F.

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Lisa D. 2 years ago
Question:

Hi, is it open now?

Answer:

Sorry, I’m not sure. We where there about 6-8 weeks ago by Chris D.

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Thanks Chris by Lisa D.

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Corrina 3 years ago
Question:

Is dandos open at the moment due to the up grade being done there ?

Answer:

Yes, it is open by Leeth

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Location

Lardners Track,
Gellibrand,
Victoria

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Listing type
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Caravans
Yes
Management
State Forest
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Average temperature

January
L 14°C
H 24°C
February
L 15°C
H 23°C
March
L 14°C
H 22°C
April
L 12°C
H 19°C
May
L 10°C
H 16°C
June
L 8°C
H 14°C
July
L 7°C
H 13°C
August
L 7°C
H 15°C
September
L 8°C
H 16°C
October
L 10°C
H 19°C
November
L 11°C
H 20°C
December
L 12°C
H 22°C
Source: Meteostat

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