Brightlight Saddle Rest Area | Free Camping in Lind National Park, VIC
Facilities at Brightlight Saddle are minimal, aligning with its status as a primitive rest stop. Visitors can expect to find non-flushing public toilets and perhaps a picnic table, but little else. There is no potable water, so all drinking and cooking water must be brought in. Likewise, there are no rubbish bins, enforcing a strict ‘leave no trace’ and ‘pack it in, pack it out’ policy to preserve the natural state of the park. Mobile phone coverage is unreliable and varies significantly between carriers, so it’s wise to plan for being disconnected. This simplicity is part of its appeal, offering an authentic, off-grid camping experience for those prepared to be fully self-contained.
Name: Brightlight Saddle Rest Area – Lind National Park
Address: Princes Hwy, Lind National Park, Victoria, Australia
GPS Coordinates: -37.58928621265979, 148.95734675689408
Website: Not available
Address: Princes Hwy, Lind National Park, Victoria, Australia
GPS Coordinates: -37.58928621265979, 148.95734675689408
Website: Not available
Site Information & Features
- Location: Lind National Park, East Gippsland, Victoria.
- Site suitable for: camper trailers, caravans, motorhomes, big rigs (check access first).
- Road access: Sealed (Princes Highway A1).
- Site surface: Gravel and dirt.
- Camping permitted: Yes.
- Maximum overnight stays: Generally 24 hours.
- Facilities: Picnic table.
- Potable water: No.
- Mobile phone coverage: Very limited to non-existent (Telstra may have weak signal).
- TV reception: Poor to none.
- Onsite public toilets: No
- Rubbish bins: No – you must take all rubbish with you.
- Open fires: Not permitted. Use gas or electric cooking appliances only.
- Generator use: Permitted, but be considerate of other campers.
- Number of sites available: Unmarked, approximately 5-10 informal sites.
- Essentials to bring: Drinking water, rubbish bags, toilet paper, levelling blocks.
- Pet friendly: Yes, pets must be on a leash at all times.
- Fishing: No immediate fishing opportunities at the rest area.
- Short walks: Informal walks around the immediate bushland area.
Nearby Amenities
- Local pubs:
- Cann River Hotel – approx. 45km east.
- Orbost Club Hotel – approx. 55km west.
- Commonwealth Hotel, Orbost – approx. 55km west.
- Places to eat:
- Cafes and bakeries in Cann River – approx. 45km east.
- Various pubs, cafes, and takeaways in Orbost – approx. 55km west.
- Local attractions:
- Errinundra-Marlo-Snowy River touring route – access from Orbost.
- Cape Conran Coastal Park – approx. 80km southwest.
- Croajingolong National Park – accessible from Cann River.
- Nearest caravan parks:
- Cann River Rainforest Caravan Park – approx. 45km east.
- Snowy River Caravan Park (Orbost) – approx. 55km west.
- Next Free Camps:
- Boulder Flat campground – approx. 40km west (check access).
- Thurranllague Camp Area (Cann River) – approx. 45km east.
- Nearest dump points:
- Cann River – approx. 45km east.
- Orbost – approx. 55km west.
- Nearest petrol station:
- Cann River – approx. 45km east.
- Orbost – approx. 55km west.
- Drinking water resupply:
- Available at visitor information centres or service stations in Cann River and Orbost.
- Public toilets:
- Located in the towns of Cann River and Orbost.
- Seasonal weather forecast: Expect cool to mild temperatures. Winters can be cold with overnight frosts. Summers are generally warm but can be cool at night due to the elevation and forest cover. Always check for current weather warnings and fire bans before visiting.