Place to visit
Camels Hump, Australia: what it is and when to go
Camels Hump is a summit in Australia (Sunbury), at 1,011 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is March to April, October to November. In December there are 14 h 34 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 26. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Australia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Summit · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Australia
- Elevation
- 1,011 m
- Best time
- March to April, October to November.
- Nearest airport
- MEL Melbourne, 40 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -37.37015, 144.59751
What it is and where
Camels Hump is a summit in Australia (Sunbury), at 1,011 m above sea level. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Australia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Sunbury, where this site lists 13 more places to see, 24 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -37.37015, 144.59751; the nearest main airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL, Melbourne), 40 km as the crow flies. How to get around Australia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Australia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Camels Hump is March to April, October to November.
- JanPossible14:18
- FebPossible13:23
- MarBest time12:17
- AprBest time11:02
- MayPossible10:00
- JunPossible9:26
- JulPossible9:40
- AugPossible10:34
- SepPossible11:46
- OctBest time12:59
- NovBest time14:03
- DecPossible14:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 34 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 26. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | March to April, October to November | December to February, May to September |
| Mountains | March to April, October to November | December to February, May to September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Camels Hump has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Australia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Australia
To enter Australia there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Domestic flights and car, booked in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Australia checklist. Currency: Australian dollar (AUD); plugs: Type I · 230 V · 50 Hz (its own adapter, with three flat pins in a V); emergencies: 000 for everything · 112 from a mobile.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Hanging RockSummit4.5 km
- Holgate BrewhouseBrewery6.4 km
- ParamoorWinery11 km
- Mount Gisborne ReserveProtected area17 km
- Red RockSummit17 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Australia guide.
More in Australia: Nature
- Uluru: Summit
- Heard and McDonald Islands World Heritage Area: Protected area
- Mount Kościuszko: Summit
- Golfo de Carpentaria: Bay
- Gran Bahía Australiana: Bay
- Isla Macquarie
Every Australia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Camels Hump?
It is a summit in Australia. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Australia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Camels Hump?
March to April, October to November. In December there are 14 h 34 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 26.
How do you get to Camels Hump?
The nearest main airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL), 40 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Australia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Australia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Hanging Rock, Holgate Brewhouse, Paramoor. The rest is in the Australia guide.
Keep reading
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