Directions

HOW DO I GET THERE?

Driving to the Site

We have written up some directions but we recommend using a Melways, GPS, or getting a road map from the airport if you are flying in, or from a large service station or town info centre if you are driving. Also remember when approaching the site to drive slowly and responsibly to avoid creating dust or hitting passing wildlife.

From Melbourne Airport….

Leave the airport via the Tullamarine Freeway (43)
Take the first exit to the Western Ring Road (M80) then take the Hume Freeway (M31) exit.
Keep following the Hume Freeway all the way to Benalla then refer to Option 1 directions.

Option 1 – from Melbourne

Head up the Hume Hwy towards Benalla.
At the Benalla exit turn right towards Mansfield onto the Midland Hwy (B300).
Follow Midland Hwy for approx 19km until you get to Swanpool.
Turn right when you see the hall and netball court.
About 1.5 km along this road turn left into Lima East Rd – dirt road take care and go slow as there are 4WD and dirt bike campers in this area as well as local traffic using the road, so drive safe and do not stop in the middle of the road.
Travel along this road to the camp… it is at the end of the road, through the gate across the cattle grid. Head downhill to the checkpoint (gate).
You will recognise that you are there because there are big gates and signs that say
Strathbogie Outdoor Education Centre.

Option 2 - Travel to Yea

Head towards Mansfield. Go through Bonnie Doon and just after Maindample turn left onto the B300 (Midland Hwy link – takes you onto the Midland Hwy).
Follow Midland Hwy for approx 34km until you get to Swanpool.
Turn left when you see the hall and netball court.
About 1.5 km along this road turn left into Lima East Rd – dirt road take care and go slow as there are 4WD and dirt bike campers in this area as well as local traffic using the road, so drive safe and do not stop in the middle of the road.
Travel along this road to the camp… it is at the end of the road, through the gate across the cattle grid. Head downhill to the checkpoint (gate).
You will recognise that you are there because there are big gates and signs that say
Strathbogie Outdoor Education Centre.

Drive safe and very slow from Swanpool, and respect everyone you see but especially the locals.