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CampingOfficial dataVICUpdated 28 May 2026

Chinamans Campground

4.7 combined rating50 Google

Being on the north western side of the mountain, this area is particularly suitable for winter outings, as temperatures are usually higher and rainfall lower than in other parts of the forest. Chinamans Campground provides a good site for camping or picnicking and caters to both smaller and larger groups and caravans. Chinamans Campground is a very spacious camping area able to cater for individuals or larger groups, with ample room for parking. It's drier aspect provides good all year round camping and it a good base from which to explore the many walks and attractions of Mt Cole State forest. The large picnic shelter provides good shelter and has a wood fireplace and picnic tables. The site is large, grassy and open, with a good choice of of areas to find a spot suitable to your needs. A large picnic shelter with picnic tables and fireplace provides good shelter if the weather turns.

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CampingAvailable100%BookingNot required100%ShowersUnknown50%Hot waterUnknown50%WaterUnknown50%BBQAvailable100%TablesAvailable100%ShelterUnknown50%PowerUnknown50%FireAllowed100%

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Being on the north western side of the mountain, this area is particularly suitable for winter outings, as temperatures are usually higher and rainfall lower than in other parts of the forest. Chinamans Campground provides a good site for camping or picnicking and caters to both smaller and larger groups and caravans. Turn off the Western Highway onto Buangor-Ben Nevis Road just past the town of Buangor and continue on for 13km, then turn sharp right onto Mount Cole Road. After 4.5km turn off onto Chinaman Road and continue on for 0.6km to the site.

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Setting and activities

BeachUnknown50%FishingUnknown50%SwimmingUnknown50%WalksUnknown50%PlayUnknown50%PetsUnknown50%RVunconfirmed55%

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4.7 global review rating

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