Meringtons
Check conditions Checked 15 October 2026, 11:57 AM AEDT
Road and track closures within 5 km
- Seasonal road closure: Pheasant Track · reopens 30 Nov 2026
- Seasonal road closure: Pheasant Track · reopens 30 Nov 2026
- Seasonal road closure: Pheasant Track · reopens 30 Nov 2026
- Seasonal road closure: Pheasant Track · reopens 30 Nov 2026
- Seasonal road closure: Pheasant Track · reopens 30 Nov 2026
- Seasonal road closure: Pheasant Track · reopens 30 Nov 2026
Camping
Meringtons is a large, open, grassy campground close the Aberfeldy River with ample firepits and wood fired BBQ's, and a two toilets. The river can be reached by following Meringtons Walk on the southern side of the campground. This walk crosses the river and continues onto the grave of Charles Brown, a destitute gold miner who was buried in the bush to save money after his death in 1882. The campground is very popular over summer and makes an excellent overnight stop for those following the Aberfeldy Backroad Tour.
Getting there
From Erica travel north along the Moe-Rawson Rd continuing into Thompson Valley Rd. Continue following the bitumen into Thomson Dam Access Rd, turning left into Walhalla Rd at the gravel road intersection. Turn right into Merringtons Tk, and follow signs to Merringtons Flat campgrounds and the intersection with a link Trk.
Location: -37.761204, 146.400162 · Open in maps · BOM forecast · Campground data dated 2026-10-14
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