Australia Day Camping and hiking South Gippsland

Back again by popular demand. We revisit Bluepool for Australia Day: With rope swings, cliff jumping, wild swimming, day walks, and creeks to explore and camp fires allowed (in the fire pits) This is one of our favorite places to visit with a flat campsite with toilets.

## 🏕️ Briagalong Blue Pool – Quarries Campground Itinerary

Duration: Friday–Monday | Base camp: The Quarries Campground

### Day 1 – Friday (Arrival & Campfire Night)

• Afternoon
• Arrive at The Quarries Campground.
• Set up tents, cooking gear, and explore the campground facilities.
• Short stroll to orient yourself with the Blue Pool swimming spot.
• Evening
• Cook dinner over the campfire.
• Relax with stargazing and storytelling around the fire.

### Day 2 – Saturday (River Exploration & Swimming)

• Morning
• Breakfast at camp.
• Walk down to the Blue Pool (easy access from Quarries Campground).
• Explore the river gorge: rock-hopping, creek walks, spotting wildlife.
• Afternoon
• Swimming at the Blue Pool — rope swings, cliff jumps, or lounging by the water.
• Picnic lunch by the river.
• Evening
• Return to camp for dinner.
• Campfire games or music.

### Day 3 – Sunday (Hiking & Adventure)

• Morning
• Early breakfast.
• Hike to The Bluff (short but steep climb, panoramic views).
• Continue to Peregrine Lookout Trail (1-hour return, chance to see falcons).
• Afternoon
• Packed lunch on the trail or back at camp.
• Optional: explore upstream from the Blue Pool gorge for quieter swimming spots.
• Evening
• Campfire cooking (marshmallows, damper, foil packet meals).
• Share highlights of the trip so far.

### Day 4 – Monday (Wind Down & Departure)

• Morning
• Leisurely breakfast.
• Final swim at the Blue Pool or short walk along the river.
• Afternoon
• Pack up camp.
• Depart mid-afternoon for a relaxed drive home.

## 🛠️ Essentials Checklist

• Tent, sleeping bags, mats
• Cooking gear + food supplies
• Firewood & marshmallows
• Water shoes/sandals for rocky river edges
• Swimwear
• Hiking boots & daypacks
• Sunscreen, hats, insect repellent
• torch/headlamp