FAMPARC CAMP-OUT march 2026

Yes it's on again for 2026!!! Thanks to Stanley vk3bot..

Wednesday March 18th to Wednesday March 25th 2026.

So.. Grab your Swag, Tent, Motorhome. Camper Trailer, Caravan, Panel-van... And have fun playing radio, camping, walking, resting, cooking, chatting, drinking, driving and more...

Famparc Camp-out MARCH 2026.

WHERE:

Poplars Camp Ground The Poplars

Follow Loch Valley Road from the town of Noojee, stay on the road and you will drive straight to the camp ground.

WHEN:

Wednesday March 18th to Wednesday March 25th 2026.

it's listed on our club calendar. Click Here.

If you can't come along for a few days, come on down for just the weekend or perhaps even just one day.. Join in with your fellow club members and sit and relax of pring ya radio gear and have some fun.

UPDATE: POTA SITE

Great news!! After some research I have since found out that the Poplars Campground is located within a POTA Reserve. AU-8348

So the we can now gain points towards our POTA points by using the AU-8348 Park No.

Noojee State Forest Vic AU-8348

Stans setup with the Camp Kitchen

The camp ground is called The Poplars which is around 10k from the tiny town of Noojee.

It's an easy and enjoyable drive via Neerim South, Noojee

FACILITIES:

Not much, but there are drop toilets, small camp kitchen and stunning scenery.

There are plenty of campsites, but no power or showers. This is a free camping area.

There are plenty of trees for wire antennas, and the best part is there's almost no RF noise.

The campsite is approximately 10 kilometers from Noojee, and the road is paved, making it suitable for any vehicle.

Noojee features two pubs, the Noojee Hotel and The Toolshed, along with a café. There is no supermarket, but the café offers a limited selection of basic items.

The campground is suitable for all types of camping, including caravans, camper trailers, motorhomes, tents, and swags. Fire pits are available. Dog's are allowed.

Telstra service was limited, and we were unable to connect to any FM or DStar repeaters. However, by using a DStar hotspot, we were able to access the DStar system.

Join us to spend some time with other Famparc Members, and remember to bring your radio gear..