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Walkerville South Ramp Closed to recreational vehicles – 25th December 2024 – 31st January 2025

Bollards

The Walkerville South beach will be closed to recreational vehicles to reduce the risk to beach users during the peak summer period. Bollards will be installed on the beach access ramp.

Recreational vehicles – what does this mean?
The term recreational vehicle relates to motorized leisure vehicles on the beach. This includes cars (with or without trailers), trucks or utes. Kayaks may still be launched on the beach and other small water craft that don’t require a vehicle to launch them.

Walkerville North
Off the beach launching will still be available nearby at Walkerville North where there are upgraded road, car parking, sea wall and recreational facilities. There is potential car and trailer parking available for up to 37 cars with trailers at Walkerville North.

Vehicles can only be driven onto the beach at Walkerville North for the purpose of launching or retrieving a boat, and cannot be parked on the beach or driven to other parts of the beach.

Sincerely,

Walkerville Foreshore Reserve Committee of Management
admin@walkervilleforeshore.com.au

Walkerville North - trailer parking
By admin, ago

Fire Restrictions in Force

FIRES NOT PERMITTED

As of Monday 9th December 2024  –  until the end of May 1  2025
Fires are no longer permitted.
This includes – Solid fuel BBQ’s
E.G. Webber solid fuel BBQS & Charcoal Grills

https://www.walkervilleforeshore.com.au/terms-and-conditions/#Terms

No fires of any kind are permitted except at the times and in the places approved by the Managers.

We have local laws overlaid upon & prohibiting fires during the CFA declared Fire Danger Period for South Gippsland shire.

By admin, ago

Vegetation Management Update

Walkerville Foreshore Reserve Vegetation Management Update – November 2024

Vegetation Management and Weed control

We have been carrying out works throughout the reserve targeting invasive species. Works commenced at Walkerville South in October, where large tracts of Dolichos creeper and Cape Ivy have been choking the native vegetation as they climb higher to reach more sunlight. Significant progress has been made in this area and you may see the creepers dying off, enabling the supporting bush to recuperate. Where possible the cut and paste method has been used to minimise any adverse effects of spraying.   

Other species being targeted include Arum lily, Blue Periwinkle, Pittosporum and Sallow Wattle trees as well as African Boxthorn along the beachside.

In the coming month the focus will shift towards North Walkerville.

Prohibited Land Use

As our Vegetation Management team have worked though the reserve, they have come across several areas where adjacent landholders have been clearing vegetation, cutting down trees, maintaining gardens, dumping garden waste and placing infrastructure within the foreshore reserve. All of these activities are prohibited without express approval from the Walkerville Foreshore Reserve Committee of Management.

We will be working through a process to re-establish the natural state of the Foreshore Reserve in these affected areas.

Further Information

Should you require information please refer to our Vegetation Management Plan 

or contact us via email at admin@walkervilleforeshore.com.au

By admin, ago

Have Your Say: Walkerville Camping Reserve Master Plan

The Walkerville Foreshore Committee of Management is excited to share the Walkerville Camping Reserve Master Plan (WCRMP) briefing document with our community. This plan highlights strategies and proposed improvements to ensure the reserve remains a peaceful retreat, preserving its unique natural, cultural, and landscape values while enhancing visitor safety and enjoyment.

We are inviting feedback from all stakeholders to help shape a master plan that meets community needs and priorities. Whether you’re a regular camper, a local resident, or a visitor who loves the Walkerville Foreshore, your input is invaluable.

Key Dates
  • Submissions Open: 22nd November
  • Submissions Close: 20th December

How to Participate
  1. Download the WCRMP briefing document [here].
  2. Review the document and provide your feedback.
  3. Submit your comments and suggestions to admin@walkervilleforeshore.com.au.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and contribute to the future of the Walkerville Camping Reserve.

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Submissions closed on 20th December.
By admin, ago

Easter Bookings 2025 opening Soon !

Bookings for the Labour Day Weekend and Easter 2024 will be available to book online from:

9am on Saturday October 5th 2024

Our staff can not do bookings for you, so please do not call them during the release.

Applicable dates are as follows:

  • Labour Day long weekend.  March 7th – March 10th (3 night minimum).
  • Easter holidays – April 4th – April 21st, (4 night minimum over Easter long weekend from 18th April – 21st April )

As there will be high demand for these bookings, there are a few points to consider:

  • To book a campsite, equipment details including Length and Type must be entered.
  • Securing more than two sites in a single name by using several  booking sessions (in either of the two periods) will result in ALL bookings in that name being cancelled and the applicable cancellation fees being charged.  This is being done to prevent multiple sites being tied up by one person, preventing access to these sites during the release rush.
  • If your main objective is to get any site rather than a specific site you can skip Site Selection by pressing “Next Step” instead “Select Site from Map”. This is the fastest way to book as the system assigns the next available site. The site assigned will show on your booking confirmation. 
  • Sites “swap and cancel” amongst friends and family members are not allowed. So please do not have family members book a backup on your behalf in case you miss out, with a view to only keeping the “best” site. This unfairly ties up sites during the release rush.

    Sites are numbered 1 through 132.

    Site 37 is our bungalow. (Bungalow 34 is out of action for repairs)

    Please review our Booking FAQ to see more information and to download a detailed guide on how to book.

    Good luck with your Bookings.

    By admin, ago

    Christmas/New Year Bookings upadate

    Dear Campers,

    We apologise for the system errors that some of you have encountered while trying to book for the Christmas/New Year period. Our intention in changing booking systems was to enhance the booking experience for everyone, but unfortunately, this hasn’t been the case for all of you.

    Despite the challenges during this booking phase, we are committed to using your feedback to improve the process.

    If you accidentally booked more sites than needed, rest assured that you’ll receive a full refund for those extra bookings. The cause of the missing booking confirmation message has been identified and is now fixed. We’re actively investigating and collaborating with the system provider to ensure a better booking experience in the future.

    Sincerely, Walkerville Foreshore Committee of Management

    By admin, ago

    Peak Season Bookings 2024 opening Soon !

    Bookings for the Summer peak will be available to book online from:

    9am on Saturday July 6th 2024

    Applicable dates are as follows:

    • Summer Peak -December 26th  Boxing Day – January 31, including Australia Day long weekend. 

    As there will be high demand for these bookings, there are a couple of points to consider:

    • To book a campsite, equipment details including Length and Type must be entered.
    • Securing more than two sites in a single name in this periods will result in ALL bookings in that name being cancelled and the applicable cancellation fees being charged.  This is being done to prevent multiple sites being tied up by one person, preventing access to these sites during the release rush.
      • Sites “swap and cancel” amongst friends and family members are not allowed. So please do not have family members book a backup on your behalf in case you miss out, with a view to only keeping the “best” site. This unfairly ties up sites during the release rush.
      • Maximum Stay on one site is 6 weeks. Any abutting bookings that extend beyond the peak periods will be clipped to this maximum length.

      Sites are numbered 1 through 132.

      Sites 34 & 37 are our two bungalows. During Summer peak, bungalows can only be booked for 7 days, Thursday to Thursday. (26 Dec is a Thursday this year)

      Please review our Booking FAQ to see more information and to download a detailed guide on how to book.

      Good luck with your Bookings.

      By admin, ago

      Melb Cup Long Weekend Bookings open June 1st!

      Bookings for the Melbourne Cup Long Weekend 2024 will be available to book online from:

      9am on Saturday June 1st 2024

      Applicable dates are as follows:

      • November 1st – Nov 5th (4 night minimum).

        As there will be high demand for these bookings, there are a few points to consider:

        • To book a campsite, equipment details including Length and Type must be entered.
        • Securing more than two sites in a single name by using several  booking sessions will result in ALL bookings in that name being cancelled and the applicable cancellation fees being charged.  This is being done to prevent multiple sites being tied up by one person, preventing access to these sites during the release rush.

        • If your main objective is to get any site rather than a specific site you can skip Site Selection by pressing “Next Step” instead “Select Site from Map”. This is the fastest way to book as the system assigns the next available site. The site assigned will show on your booking confirmation. 
        • Sites “swap and cancel” amongst friends and family members are not allowed. So please do not have family members book a backup on your behalf in case you miss out, with a view to only keeping the “best” site. This unfairly ties up sites during the release rush.

          Sites are numbered 1 through 132.

          Sites 34 & 37 are our two bungalows. 

          Please review our Booking FAQ to see more information and to download a detailed guide on how to book.

          Good luck with your Bookings.

          By admin, ago

          Walkerville South Ramp Closed to recreational vehicles – Easter 2024 – 29th March thru 1st April 2024

          Bollards

          The Walkerville South beach will be closed to recreational vehicles to reduce the risk to beach users during the four day period over the Easter Long Weekend (Friday March 29- Monday April 1 inclusive). Bollards will be installed on the beach access ramp.

          Recreational vehicles – what does this mean?
          The term recreational vehicle relates to motorized leisure vehicles on the beach. This includes cars (with or without trailers), trucks or utes. Kayaks may still be launched on the beach and other small water craft that don’t require a vehicle to launch them.

          Walkerville North
          Off the beach launching will still be available nearby at Walkerville North where there are upgraded road, car parking, sea wall and recreational facilities. There is potential car and trailer parking available for up to 37 cars with trailers at Walkerville North.

          Vehicles can only be driven onto the beach at Walkerville North for the purpose of launching or retrieving a boat, and cannot be parked on the beach or driven to other parts of the beach.

          Sincerely,

          Walkerville Foreshore Reserve Committee of Management
          admin@walkervilleforeshore.com.au

          Walkerville North - trailer parking
          By admin, ago