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Starlings Gap

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About

Starlings Gap provides opportunities for picnicking and camping in a Mountain Ash forest setting. The Walk Into History also passes through this site.

Camping

One of two designated camping areas along the Walk into History, this site is accessible by two-wheel drives or by walkers. Mountain Ash tower above the open grassy camping area which is suitable for individuals or small groups. There is plenty to see at the site, with a short track leading to an old boiler and the large saw dust heap across Big Creek Road, only 20m along the Big Pats to Starlings Gap walk. The timber mill theme is carried through to the present day with log and steel seating around the wood-fired BBQs, which helps you immerse yourself in the local history.

Getting there

From Powelltown, head east along the Yarra Junction - Noojee Road (C425) for 6km then turn left up Big Creek Road. Travel along Big Creek Road for 11.5km and pull into the Starlings Gap car park on your right. From Warburton Travel along the Warburton - Woodspoint Road (C511) for 10km and Turn Right onto Brahams Road. Continue for 13km and turn right onto Big Creek Road. After approximately 8km, you will reach Starlings Gap on your left.

Location: -37.814219, 145.801403 · Open in maps · BOM forecast · Campground data dated 2026-10-14