Due to Covid 19, the opening of bookings for the March long weekend, April school holidays and Easter long weekend 2021 will not occur on October 1st. They will remain on hold along with the Melbourne Cup weekend and the Summer peak until further notice.
The Walkerville Foreshore Reserve Camping Reserve is now open for Regional Victorians only, at a reduced capacity , until 26th October 2020.
Camping beyond this date will be confirmed at a later date or when the next step of the Victorian Government’s Roadmap to Reopening has been reached. Opening of Cup weekend and peak summer holiday bookings will also be announced when the next step has been reached. Release of Easter and Labour Day weekend 2021 bookings are on hold until further notice.
At 11:59pm on 16 September, regional communities progressed to the Third Step of the Victorian Government Roadmap to Reopening policy.
Due to these changes to the restriction levels in Victoria there are some important things to know before you come to Walkerville.
Current First Step restrictions apply to Melbourne metropolitan areas therefore we will NOT be accepting any bookings from people who live in these areas. Exercise and recreation will not be a reason to travel into or out of these areas.
It is compulsory to wear a mask within the Walkerville Foreshore Camping Reserve.
We are open and accepting bookings from people who live within Regional Victoria as shown on your drivers license.
Up to 10 people can gather in outdoor spaces such as public playground, BBQ areas, beach, kiosk, communal campfires etc while staying 1.5 metres apart
Campsites and accommodation will be open to residents of Regional Victoria. Bookings can be made online with a maximum of your nominated household bubble requirements.
Communal facilities, including toilets, showers and BBQ’s, will be open.
There is a Covid declaration form attached to the reminder email that must be completed and returned before check in. No admission to the camping reserve is allowed without a signed declaration form returned.
The reduced capacity has been achieved by blocking off sites. Blocked sites in the booking system will be indistinguishable from booked sites. Both will appear in red as unavailable.
All bookings are subject to change or cancellation in accordance with government regulations at the time of the stay and under these circumstances a full refund will be offered.
All other government directives such as social distancing, not visiting the Reserve when unwell and personal hygiene/hand washing etc must be adhered to all at times.
From 11:59pm on 16 September, regional communities progressed to the Third Step of the Victorian Government Roadmap to Reopening policy. The Walkerville Foreshore Reserve Camping Reserve will open at a reduced capacity for Regional Victorians from Monday 21st September to 26th October 2020. Camping beyond this date will be confirmed at a later date or when the next step of the Victorian Government’s Roadmap to Reopening has been reached. Opening of Cup weekend and peak summer holiday bookings will also be announced when the next step has been reached. Release of Easter and Labour Day weekend 2021 bookings are on hold until further notice.
Due to the recent changes to the restriction levels in Victoria there are some important things to know before you come to Walkerville.
Current First Step restrictions apply to Melbourne metropolitan areas therefore we will NOT be accepting any bookings from people who live in these areas. Exercise and recreation will not be a reason to travel into or out of these areas.
It is compulsory to wear a mask within the Walkerville Foreshore Camping Reserve.
We are open and accepting bookings from people who live within Regional Victoria as shown on your drivers license.
Up to 10 people can gather in outdoor spaces such as public playground, BBQ areas, beach, kiosk, communal campfires etc while staying 1.5 metres apart
Campsites and accommodation will be open to residents of Regional Victoria. Bookings can be made online with a maximum of your nominated household bubble requirements.
Communal facilities, including toilets, showers and BBQ’s, will be open.
There is a Covid declaration form attached to the reminder email that must be completed and returned before check in. No admission to the camping reserve is allowed without a signed declaration form returned.
The reduced capacity has been achieved by blocking off sites. Blocked sites in the booking system will be indistinguishable from booked sites. Both will appear in red as unavailable.
All bookings are subject to change or cancellation in accordance with government regulations at the time of the stay and under these circumstances a full refund will be offered.
All other government directives such as social distancing, not visiting the Reserve when unwell and personal hygiene/hand washing etc must be adhered to all at times.
We are aware of the change in Covid restrictions for regional areas. We are working through them and as yet, have not confirmed an opening date. We will keep you updated as more information comes to hand. Thank you for your understanding.
In line with the latest Victorian Government roadmap for reopening steps, the Walkerville Foreshore Camping Reserve will remain closed.
From 11:59pm on 13 September, regional Victoria will be in the Second Step of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) reopening roadmap. This step requires that Campgrounds remain closed. Unfortunately it is likely that this period of closure will encompass the upcoming school holidays. This situation will be reviewed once regional Victoria is in the Third Step of the reopening roadmap.
In line with Victorian Government regional Stage 3 Covid19 restrictions, the Walkerville Foreshore Camping Reserve will be closed from 11.59pm Wednesday 5 August for 6 weeks. Any bookings made for this time period will be fully refunded. Summer bookings from December 26th to the end of the Australia Day weekend 2021 are temporarily on hold until the Covid 19 situation is more fully understood. Updates will be posted on the Walkerville Foreshore Reserve website and Facebook page when more information becomes available.
Boat launching facilities are remaining open during Stage 3 restrictions, until further notice. The restrictions on fishing and boating during Stage 3 restrictions are:
People can leave home for permitted exercise and recreation activities that are outdoors and can be done by yourself, members of your household, or with one other person.
This includes, fishing, hunting, boating, surfing, recreational diving, learning to drive, or reading in a park. Exercise and recreational activities should be undertaken at the closest available locations to your home.
You must be able to maintain a 1.5 metre distance and no equipment should be shared.
All bookings are subject to change or cancellation in accordance with government regulations at the time of the stay and under these circumstances a full refund will be given.
Due to the recent changes to the restriction levels in Victoria there are some important things to know before you come to Walkerville.
From 11.59pm on Wednesday 8 July, there will be changes in restrictions to respond to the increase in case numbers and to help reduce the risk of further transmission. These changes mean that if you live in the Melbourne metropolitan area and the Shire of Mitchell, we will NOT be accepting any bookings from people who live in these areas. Exercise and recreation will not be a reason to travel into or out of these areas.
List of restricted local government areas – Banyule, Bayside, Boroondara, Brimbank, Cardinia, Casey, Darebin, Frankston, Glen Eira, Greater Dandenong, Hobsons Bay, Hume, Kingston, Knox, Manningham, Maribyrnong, Maroondah, Melbourne, Melton, Monash, Moonee Valley, Mitchell, Moreland, Mornington Peninsula, Nillumbik, Port Phillip, Stonnington, Whitehorse, Whittlesea, Wyndham, Yarra and Yarra Ranges.
We are open and accepting bookings from people who live within Regional Victoria as shown on your drivers license.
People living within Regional Victoria can participate in outdoor group sport and exercise activities in groups of up to 20 people, provided you keep your distance (at least 1.5 metres apart) and the sports activities are not competitive and non-contact
Up to 10 people can use the public playground or BBQ areas while staying 1.5 metres apart
Up to 10 people can gather at beaches, providing they stay 1.5 metres apart
Campsites and accommodation will be open to residents of Regional Victoria. Bookings can be made online with a maximum of 16 people (4 adults and 4 children per site max) or 2 sites per group. Communal facilities, including toilets, showers and BBQ’s, will be open. All other government directives such as social distancing, not visiting the Reserve when unwell and personal hygiene/hand washing etc must be adhered to all at times.
Unfortunately, the Walkerville Foreshore Camping Reserve booking system has experienced technical difficulties this morning so the peak booking release for Cup weekend and summer holidays has been suspended until further notice.
All bookings made this morning 01 July 2020 will be cancelled and all payments refunded.
All Cup weekend and summer holidays peak season bookings will be re-released at a future date to be determined once the technical causes have been identified and resolved.
This new release date will be confirmed via email and updated on the Walkerville Foreshore Reserve website.
We appreciate your understanding with this matter and more information will be available shortly.
The Walkerville Foreshore Camping Reserve Seawall Augmentation construction project is commencing in October 2019. The project will take place in two stages, at the northern and southern most ends of the camping reserve. The existing seawall will be extended in these areas that are currently not protected by a seawall and are experiencing a high level of erosion. The northern most end comprises approximately 200m of seawall connecting to the existing seawall in the vicinity of the water tank and extending northwards. The southern most section comprises of a 50 metre length of seawall commencing at Seconds Creek and extending northwards to the first set of steps leading up to the kiosk area of the camping reserve. It is estimated that the construction period will be completed by approximately mid December 2019.
The design of the seawall has been prepared by Water Technology and all relevant approvals have been sought for its construction. The seawall will protect the shoreline from erosion including protection of vegetation, infrastructure and the camping reserve camping sites.
FAQ’s
Will the camping reserve be closed over this period of time?
No. The construction project will not directly affect the camping reserve grounds. The camping reserve will be open as usual and all construction vehicles will be travelling along the beach and not the camping reserve road to access the construction zones.
Will certain areas of the camping reserve be closed off during the construction period?
The car parking areas at the entrance of the camping reserve will be utilized to store materials for the construction during the construction period only.
Is there going to be any interruptions to everyday activities along the beach area?
There will be construction vehicles and trucks travelling along the beach at certain times. They will have suitable traffic management measures in place for the public’s safety. Please be aware of these and abide by the regulations. Thank you.
Will the project be completed before the peak Christmas period?
Yes, the project will be fully completed by the Christmas period.
Further information?
Please contact the Walkerville Foreshore Reserve Committee of Management at admin@walkervilleforeshore.com.au or phone 0487 007 176
