William Ricketts Sanctuary
About William Ricketts Sanctuary
William Ricketts Sanctuary is a national park in Victoria. Its facilities include rubbish Bins, toilets and car Park, 4 in all. Things to do here include birdwatching, boating and camping. The nearest other place in AussieCamps is Olinda Precinct, 2 km away.
Situated in a ferny glade in the Dandenongs, William Ricketts Sanctuary is a place of beauty and tranquillity, featuring extraordinary sculptures of people and animals half-hidden in the natural environment, just waiting to be discovered.
Facilities
- Rubbish Bins
- Toilets
- Car Park
- No Dogs
Things to do
- Birdwatching
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- Diving
Fees
Fees change with the season and the site, and some sites must be booked ahead. AussieCamps shows the current fee, how to book and what each site offers.
Location
Nearby
Guides for Victoria
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- Free Camping in Victoria 2026: State Forests, Free Park Camps and the Coast
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- Victoria High Country camping road trip
Questions about William Ricketts Sanctuary
What facilities does William Ricketts Sanctuary have?
Rubbish Bins, Toilets, Car Park and No Dogs.
Read the camping rules for Victoria before you go.
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