Things to do with kids in Benambra

Our data lists 10 parks and reserves in Benambra, in the East Gippsland area.

Landmarks

Benambra State Forest is the largest mapped park in Benambra, at about 19,082 hectares. Uplands State Forest and Beloka State Forest are the next largest. Other parks and reserves in Benambra include Tower Hill Reserve, Lake Omeo Lake Reserve and Porphyry Hill Reference Area. Our data shows 3 public toilets in Benambra. For camping, there's Bridge Creek - Benambra Camping Area 1 (CLWF) and Bridge Creek - Benambra Camping Area 2 (CLWF). The Australian Alps Walking Track passes through Benambra.

Getting around

There's no train station in Benambra. The closest to Benambra is Bairnsdale Railway Station (V/Line), about 97 kilometres from the suburb centre in a straight line. No bus or tram routes stop inside Benambra, so most trips start by car. By car from Benambra, Bright is about 2 hours away and Bairnsdale about 2 hours, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest pool or water play area to Benambra is Swifts Creek Memorial Pool in Swifts Creek, about 42 minutes' drive. For a skate park, the pump track at Livingstone Creek Water Frontage in Omeo is about 22 minutes' drive from Benambra. The closest places for kids by road from Benambra are Petersens Art Gallery & Museum in Omeo (22 min), the playground at Omeo Historical Park & Museum in Omeo (22 min), Old Omeo Courthouse in Omeo (22 min), the pump track at Livingstone Creek Water Frontage in Omeo (22 min) and Swifts Creek Memorial Pool in Swifts Creek (42 min).

Best for

Free days on the Australian Alps Walking Track and in Benambra's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Next door to Benambra, Omeo has 2 playgrounds and a skate park. Glen Valley, Dartmouth, Cobberas and Brumby also border Benambra.