Spend a night under the stars, and wake up to the rugged ridge of the spectacular Cathedral Range. Camp at the foot of the range and choose between the peaceful ruins of Cooks Mill or the woodland clearing at Neds Gully. For the more adventurous, hike to The Farmyard and stay overnight with only lyrebirds for company.

Cooks Mill

Tucked away next to the Little River on the site of an old timber mill, the Cooks Mill Camping Area is shaded by Peppermint, Blackwood and Red Stringybark gum trees. You must book to secure your site. Sites are not marked but are large enough for tents, with a limited area suitable for camper trailers, campervans, and caravans. Equipped with non-flush toilets, picnic tables, shelter and communal fireplaces, simply drive up and set up for a getaway with family and friends.

Neds Gully

You'll find the family-friendly Neds Gully Camping Area further north along the river and a short walk across a swing bridge. Nestled in a woodland clearing, the unmarked sites are located 50 metres from the car park. Pitch your tent on the grassy meadow for basic facilities including non-flush toilets and communal fireplaces. You must book to secure your site.

The Farmyard

The Farmyard Camping Area is a free hike-in camping area perched high on the range near the junction of several walking trails. Ideal for a respite along a hike, stay a moment to simply rest your legs, or longer to break up your multi-day hike. No bookings required. Listen out for the resident lyrebirds welcoming you to the neighbourhood - they're known for mimicking the noises of farm animals from the valley below.

Relax at your Cooks Mill or Neds Gully campsite with the sound of the river bubbling in the background, have a picnic at Sugarloaf Saddle, and take gentle strolls through lush Manna Gum forest along The Friends Nature Trail or the Little River Walk and look for koalas snoozing overhead and the elaborately decorated architecture constructed by Satin Bowerbirds on the forest floor.

Challenge yourself with a trek to the peaks of the North and South Jawbone, or follow the steady uphill hike from Neds Gully to Neds Saddle and Neds Peak for a different perspective. More experienced hikers can continue to Cathedral Peak and see rewarding views over the Acheron River Valley.