Taponga

Check conditions Checked 16 October 2026, 10:09 AM AEDT

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Seasonal road closure: Second Creek Track · reopens 29 Oct 2026

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About

Taponga is the first of the Lower Big River campsites and is nested under the large eucalypts alongside the Big River. A serene and shady spot with toilet facilities. There is opportunities for fishing or relaxing as you listen to the nearby sounds of the river cascading over the granite rocks.

Camping

Taponga Camp is the first of the Lower Big River campsites running alongside the Taponga River. Camping areas can be found between the tee tree with a larger eucalypt canopy providing shade.

Caravans and campervans

Some of the open camping areas are suitable for camper trailers or a small caravan.

Getting there

From Melbourne take the Maroondah Hwy, turn right to Thornton and turn onto the Goulburn Valley Highway, then right onto Eildon-Jamieson road. Follow this bitumen road, Taponga Camp is the first of the Lower Big River campsites and is located on the left hand side, opposite the Lions Club Camp and before the Taponga Bridge.

Location: -37.370598, 146.057235 · Open in maps · BOM forecast · Campground data dated 2026-10-15

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