Articles tagged: camping
Falls campground to grow
Work is starting on a $225,000 upgrade of Beauchamp Falls Campground in the Otways to allow up to 100,000 people a year stay at the site.
Public safety worry for riverside camps
Colac Otway farmers and landowners are concerned about how allowing camping on Crown land river frontages could impact public safety and water quality. Consultation is currently open on proposed state regulations that would allow people to camp on Crown river frontages that are licenced to private landholders from September 2021. Anyone can currently access these […]
Bumper tourism weekend
Otways tourism destinations enjoyed bumper crowds over the Easter long weekend as visitors took advantage of perfect weather and flocked to the region.
News in brief
Farmers, fishers, campers and outdoor enthusiasts can comment on proposed State Government regulations to govern recreational activity on Crown Land with river frontage and grazing licences.
Campsites could pose a risk
Campsite managers have reminded holidaymakers to avoid crowds this long weekend to stay COVID-safe.
Fire crews to monitor distancing
Forest Fire Management Victoria will patrol the Otways over the coming days to ensure campers and visitors are following COVID-safe guidelines.
Upgrades for camping sites
An upgraded Otways campground has opened and more park upgrades are on the way as part of a State Government program to boost camping and caravanning.
Patrols target illegal campfires
The Conservation Regulator is stepping up patrols across the Otway Ranges targeting illegal and unsafe campfires.
Visitors ignore virus warnings
Beachgoers and campers continuing to visit the Otways region have shocked residents and forced Surf Coast Shire Council to close all its beaches.
Caravan parks closed at short notice
Colac and district caravan parks have become casualties of the coronavirus pandemic after having to shut their gates at hours’ notice this week.
