Description

The Chinese Gardens Camping Ground is situated on the Main Road approximately 2 km north of the Walhalla Township. This picturesque area on the banks of Stringer's Creek is in the small valley farmed by Chinese market gardeners during the height of Walhalla's gold rush in the late 1800's and early 1900's. This is a bush camping area so amenities are limited. Bookings Are Essential. Closed annually between Queens Birthday weekend and start of September school holidays to allow for maintenance and renewal of lawns. Book online and have a copy of your booking on hand for when the local volunteer comes round to check. Details of toilet codes are provided in your booking confirmation. The camping ground is in two sections. Both sections are un-powered. The South Side is suitable for 2WD vehicles, camper trailers, small camper-vans, small caravans and tents. Most sites are approximately 10 m x 7 m, with two smaller sites. Sites slope slightly, and some are a little uneven. The sites are allocated at check-in. The access to the North Side is by 4WD only and uses a ford across Stringer's Creek to reach the camping area. Camping spots on the north side are not reserved, so you set up your camp on the available space. This camping area gently slopes towards the creek and has limited flat spaces. The number of campers on this side is restricted. The Amenities block has 5 suites, each with a toilet and shower. One suit is suitable for less able access. These suites are opened by a coded lock; the code will be advised at check-in. The shower requires $1 coins for each 4 minutes use. There are hot and cold water taps at the rear of the amenities with a bench under for your wash basin. The small Laundry has a washer and dryer. These require 4 x $1 coins to operate. Free electric BBQs are available in the shelter by the driveway, about 30 metres from the amenities block. Water is from tanks only and it is recommended that it is boiled before