Located in the cosy nook of the Victorian Alps, Discovery Parks - Mount Buffalo is all kinds of charming. Well-known, Bright is only a 10-minute drive away, with its homely cafes and tasty pubs to keep bellies full. As the launchpad for the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail; just make sure to pack your wallet for a pit stop at a winery or two. Time to head to the Alps, adventurer.
Located in the cosy nook of the Victorian Alps, Discovery Parks - Mount Buffalo is all kinds of charming. Well-known, Bright is only a 10-minute drive away, with its homely cafes and tasty pubs to keep bellies full. As the launchpad for the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail; just make sure to pack your wallet for a pit stop at a winery or two. Time to head to the Alps, adventurer.
Bike/Pump Track
Playground
Swimming Pool
Camp Kitchen
Kiosk/Store
BBQ
WiFi
Laundry
Dump Point
Defibrillator
WiFi Lounge
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"Friendly staff are always keen to improve guests experience. Well equipped cabins and park, easy access and very well maintained public facilities. Tip for..."
"Our first time staying here and very impressed with how clean and bright the cabin is. From the bedrooms with electric blanket to the amenities in kitchen..."
"Fantastic location, quiet and peaceful, the dog friendly cabins are clean and appointed well. The receptionist ( Mel ) was great, friendly, helpful and..."
"Stayed here to ride the bike trails at Bright.after a day here we booked an extra 2 days as we loved it so much .Lovely leafy green grounds with king parrots..."
"Spotless Cleanest and neatest park we have ever stayed in Australia"
"Positive: Location was very nice. Negative: Market is little far."
"The self contained cabin was a lot bigger than I expected for the price. Great location walking distance from Porepunkah, and great access to Mount Buffalo..."
"Positive: Absolutely loved my stay. Dee was a terrific host - friendly and provided great advice and tips on the area. Terrific. Negative: Nothing."
"We had such a wonderful time here. Dee was outstanding from start to finish. She was awesome every time we also came in with the kids to buy ice creams and..."
"Positive: Amazing vibe. Place had everything we needed. Dee made us feel right at home."
"Positive: Great spot for a family holiday. Cabin was very comfortable and clean. Lovely setting along the river. Our kids loved the BMX track. Dee was very..."
"Positive: Was a lovely place! With easy direct access to the river. Clean room, good facilities.'Dee' the receptionist was very lovely and super kind, she..."
"Positive: Great value for money."
"Positive: The MOST comfortable mattress! Dee and the team were fantastic. An overall great stay. Negative: Nil."
"Positive: It’s very clean. Negative: Nothing."
"Lovely staff. Thanks to Dee for helping out a passing traveller!"
"Perfect for what we needed. Newly built modern cabin with a great kitchen. Aircon/heater worked a treat. Plenty of room for 2 people. Bed was comfy perfect..."
"Clean and well fitted out. Made for a very comfortable stay."
"Positive: We loved the location and the scenery. Negative: Just a little dusty in some places."
"Positive: The quiet setting on the river. Negative: Needed to drive to shops."
"Positive: Dee was very helpful and friendly."
"We loved our 1 night stay! Our after-hours check-in was super easy and the heater had been left on for us. The space was perfect for two of us and had..."
"Positive: It was clean and nice place and affordable."
"Positive: The venue is easy to find and right near Mt Buffalo which is where we were headed. It was clean, warm, and had everything we needed. It's also..."
"Positive: It’s very neat and clean and beautiful location. Negative: Nothing."
"Park was great. Cabin had everything we needed. Location would of been perfect if bull has enough snow but it was not too far to go to falls creek."
"Positive: Dee was fantastic, friendly, and knew her stuff... She suggested places to go to, and what to see and do They were great recommendations... I will..."
"Budget Stays in discovery parks👍"
"Positive: Nice and cosy."
"We stayed in a deluxe family cabin. Everything was great. My only complaint would be a resident's loud music who lives 2 cabins down from us."
"Positive: We were a late chaeckin and Dee had meticulously arranged for the keys and she took an extra effort to mark the cabin on the map so that it's easy..."
"Really friendly staff, clean cabins and have the give some activities for the car."
"Positive: So clean and comfortable. The cabin's warm when we arrive which is a good thing. Negative: Wifi is a bit slow and kept on disconnecting but given..."
"Positive: The staff, the proximity and the accommodation. Negative: Nothing, we love it."
"Clean, tidy, safe value for money"
"Positive: Super clean and comfortable. Staff was helpful. Cabin was nice and warm. It was perfect. Negative: Nothing really."
"The 2BR unit is clean and amenities adequate."
"Positive: Clean cabin and the river. Negative: Nothing."
"Positive: Our Deluxe cabin was very comfortable with excellent facilities."
"We have not long returned from our few days at this wonderful park!
To be honest we were not expecting much given we were able to take our fur babies with us..."
"Enjoyable couple of nights, modern clean and ample facilities. Grassy site overlooking the Buckland River."
"We stayed in cabin #3. 2 small bedrooms. Sufficient. Cabin Looks quite new. Beds were very comfortable. Everything was clean. Good location right on the..."
"Beautiful park and great riverside camp ground. Quiet and well maintained, good facilities."
"We spend a lot of time in this beautiful park and always love our stay!
Our recent stay over Easter had a rocky start with campers next to us (see the below..."
"Site was nice and grassy, however i think a little more work needs to go into the unpowered site, especially more trees, there isn't shade whatsoever. Would..."
"Best getaway if you are going to Bright and surrounding areas."
"Fantastic park and great service!"
"Absolutely amazing stay. Great spot along the river with great section of grass for families along the river too. New amenities are beautiful and so up to..."
"Since being taken over by discovery parks the vibe has gone down. They have banned all campfires back in spring, citing summer conditions are expected to ..."
"Positive: Staff were friendly and helpful. The cabin was clean and comfortable."
"Positive: Porepunka is beautiful, very close to Mt Buffalo and Bright. Right on the river and close to the pub and cafe. The pool was lovely when we weren't..."
"Positive: Cabin and all appliances were new and clean. View of the ovens River was lovely. Check in and out was easy and friendly. Negative: We only stayed..."
"Positive: Its the best. Negative: None."
"Positive: Beautiful location and facilities. Negative: Nothing."
"Positive: We stayed in the economy cabin and it was bright, modern, clean and had everything we needed for the week. The kids loved the bunk beds and the..."
"Positive: Nice, neat and private. Love it."
"My wife and I recently stayed at the Mount Buffalo caravan park for 1 night only, and we were delighted with our experience. This place truly is the best..."
"Dee and the staff are so warm and welcoming. Amazing servuce from them all. The grounds are up to perfect standards. Cabins always cleaned to perfection. An..."
"Positive: The facilities were clean, tidy and well maintained. The economy cabin we stayed in was much more modern and comfortable than we expected. The..."
"Beautiful area to explore"
"Great Pet Friendly cabins and beautiful location on the river, excellent staff"
"Positive: Perfect location, place, room, staff well done we just love it."
"Stayed onsite by the river.
Beautiful spot. Can walk to Porepunkah pub and The Pantry. Pretty new amenities block and camp kitchen. Nice pool and playground..."
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Nestled right in the foothills of Mount Buffalo, Discovery Parks – Mount Buffalo’s is like a postcard you can camp in. Five-minute walk to local shops? Check. Pool and BMX track? Check. A place to cool off nearby? The Porepunkah Swimming Reserve says, “get in, the water’s perfect”.
You've got Bright only a 10-minute drive away, which is the launchpad for the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail. Think 100km that you can hike or bike, with pit stops at a winery or two.
Staying the night? You've got options from shaded camp sites to cosy deluxe cabins with a private balcony, perfect for an afternoon with the family fighting over who won the last game of Monopoly.
So, if you're up for a dollop of adventure and a slice of serenity, Discovery Parks – Mount Buffalo’s your jam.
Please note: A $15 fee applies per pet, per night when staying in our Pet Friendly Cabins, and is payable directly to the park prior to check-in.
You've got Bright only a 10-minute drive away, which is the launchpad for the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail. Think 100km that you can hike or bike, with pit stops at a winery or two.
Staying the night? You've got options from shaded camp sites to cosy deluxe cabins with a private balcony, perfect for an afternoon with the family fighting over who won the last game of Monopoly.
So, if you're up for a dollop of adventure and a slice of serenity, Discovery Parks – Mount Buffalo’s your jam.
Please note: A $15 fee applies per pet, per night when staying in our Pet Friendly Cabins, and is payable directly to the park prior to check-in.
Discover endless fun when you stay at Discovery Parks - Mount Buffalo! From thrilling activities to family-friendly events, there's something for everyone. Click here from your mobile to find out more.
Campfires are not permitted across our parks from 1 November 2025 - 30 April 2026.
Outside of these times, our property managers will monitor local conditions and may under their discretion ban campfires due to the current risk at that time.
You may also check with the park team when you arrive if campfires are permitted or banned during your stay.
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