Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation, trading as DJAARA, is leading the planning design and delivery of the project in partnership with Parks Victoria and Coliban Water.

Larni Yirrip, meaning home of the Ironbarks, will be situated in the Bendigo Regional Park adjacent to No.7 Park in Kangaroo Flat.

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Dja Dja Wurrung Group chief executive officer Rodney Carter said the project is a great example for placing Dja Dja Wurrung culture and language into the landscape.

"This new campground uniquely designed by Djaara is a first of its kind that can be adapted for improving camping spaces across all of central Victoria, and the initial site selection will allow visitors a suitable place for their first camping on-Country experience."

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The campground design has been based around Dja Dja Wurrung traditional values, designed to create a space for community and sharing that is uniquely Dja Dja Wurrung in nature.

Concept designs show a site-sensitive layout based around existing tracks and areas of past disturbance, minimising the need to remove vegetation.

This will allow for an immersive Dja Dja Wurrung cultural experience in one of Bendigo's natural Ironbark Forests.

Up to 15 low-impact tent-based campsites will be situated around a centralised gathering space. This communal area will include two shelters, site information, educational signage, toilet amenities, a designated shared fire pit and welcome ceremonial fire.

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The design includes the development of a buffer zone between neighbouring properties and the campground, adding an extra level of privacy for campers and local residents.

Environmental watering ponds and native landscaping has also been included in the plan to support the return of traditional food and fibre plants to Country.

It is expected that after-hours access to No. 7 Park and the campground will be managed with electronic boom gates. Campsites will be available through an online booking system.

Once the campground opens in late 2022, Parks Victoria rangers will be regularly patrolling, maintaining, and managing day-to-day operations.

The concept design, site layout and associated fact sheets can be found under the factsheets tab at https://djadjawurrung.com.au/resources/. Throughout the design process, DJAARA will continue to seek community feedback and provide updates.

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