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Kurth Kiln Scout Loop

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42 Reviews

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ben e.
2 weeks ago
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Lauren E.
2 months ago

Can’t complain, it was ideal. People around us were respectful (we went during the week), it was quiet and relaxed at night, there’s a proper drop dunny and beautiful walks nearby. And such a short dr... Read more

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Shanei J.
3 months ago

Lovely spot, you can walk down to the creek, there's shared firepits and tables, 3 main sections where you can camp along Soldiers Road. Very difficult to not camp under trees though, so not recommended during windy/poor weather

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Paul B.
6 months ago

Great little off grid spot. Big camp spots but limited and 1st in 1st serve basis. Plenty to see and do and had to do a mercy dash to Pakenham which is just over 1/2 hour away, but Gembrook town about... Read more

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Tayah
9 months ago

Wet wet wet while we were there, and still amazing and plenty of fun. Loads of space to camp and let the kids loose on bikes, plus toilet, campfires and river 💜


Top Questions

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L Z. 1 year ago
Question:

Is fire on the ground allowed?

Answer:

The rules are you should dig a 6” trench or something but nobody does. A park ranger pulled up for a chat with me when I’d just lit a fire on the ground there with my nephews. I thought I was in trouble but he was just being friendly and couldn’t care less. by Joel B.

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Martina C. 2 years ago
Question:

do you have to book ?

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Nope well we didn't by Kwonsta M.

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No. It’s free and first in best dressed. by Joel B.

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Rhea P. 4 years ago
Question:

Where is the Water (Non-drinking) located?

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Billy L. 4 years ago
Question:

Is it busy usually after New Year’s ?

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Courtney C. 6 years ago
Question:

Can 2wd vehicles gets in here?

Answer:

Yep! I got a sports car down there. It's a good condition road but you'll need to be careful at the end as it gets a bit uneven. Do-able though by Scott B.

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The road in gets quite corrugated. But I tower a caravan in with a Tesla no problem. by Joel B.

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Location

Soldiers Rd,
Gembrook,
Victoria

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Listing type
Campsite
Caravans
Yes
Management
National Parks
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Average temperature

January
L 14°C
H 27°C
February
L 14°C
H 27°C
March
L 13°C
H 25°C
April
L 10°C
H 21°C
May
L 8°C
H 17°C
June
L 6°C
H 14°C
July
L 6°C
H 14°C
August
L 6°C
H 15°C
September
L 8°C
H 17°C
October
L 9°C
H 20°C
November
L 11°C
H 23°C
December
L 12°C
H 24°C
Source: Meteostat

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