Huggetts Crossing
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About
A popular family campsite that also caters for picnickers, Huggetts is a great hub from which to explore the Avon-Mt Hedrick Natural Features and Scenic Reserve. This can be done either by foot on the Avon River and Mt Hedrick Walking Tracks or by 4WD on the Avon Crossing 4WD route. The Avon River Walking track begins at Huggetts Crossing. The Mt Hedrick Walking Track takes off from Huggetts track around 1km to the South of the campsite.
Camping
The campground is located on the banks of the Avon River and has toilet, picnic table and BBQ facilities.
Getting there
Huggetts is located around 15km or 25 minutes North of the township of Newry and can be accessed via Three Chain Rd and then Kentucky Rd. At the end of Kentucky Rd turn left onto Huggetts Track and travel for 4km on this 4wd route to the Camping area.
Location: -37.810518, 146.854258 · Open in maps · BOM forecast · Campground data dated 2026-10-14
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