Coasts and Marine

Caravan and Camping Parks on Coastal Crown Land Caucus Reference Group Report

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In late 2004 the Minister for the Environment, the Hon John Thwaites MP, established the Caucus Reference Group on Caravan and Camping parks on Coastal Crown land in response to community concerns about access to coastal caravan and camping sites. The Minister asked the Reference Group to advise on the supply of caravan parks along the Victorian coast, and particularly their capacity and accessibility during peak periods. The Reference Group undertook wide ranging consultations with managers and users of Crown land caravan and camping parks, as well as State and local government agencies, and industry groups to better understand what we need from our Crown land caravan and camping parks. The Reference Group presented its final report to Government in May 2006. The Reference Group makes 5 key recommendations for Government consideration: Establishment of a dedicated Crown Land Caravan and Camping Parks Improvement Program to allow park infrastructure to be repaired, maintained and replaced on a priority basis; Identification of opportunities for summer-time peak expansion of existing facilities and development of new facilities in popular locations, including the Bellarine Peninsula, the Surf Coast, the Great Ocean Road, South Gippsland and East Gippsland; Strategies for parks to be better able to respond to increasing demand for sites and facilities, particularly during peak holiday periods; Better and more consistent information about parks to be made readily available to consumers, to promote increasing access and attract more national and international visitors; and The report supports the continuing use of Annual Permits, but also supports greater availability of caravan and camping sites for short term visitors. The 2006 State Budget announced the Crown Land Caravan and Camping Parks Improvement Program a $4.8 million project over four years. The program will deliver a four year grant program to upgrade park facilities, improve park assets and reduce environmental impacts, particularly on the coast. Summary of Recommendations (PDF - 750 Kb) Coastal Crown Land Caravan and Camping Parks Final Report (PDF - 1.1 Mb) Map of State's Coastal Crown Land Caravan and Camping Parks (PDF - 366 Kb) Major Highlights of Market Research (PDF - 370 Kb) Coastal Crown Land Caravan and Camping Parks Map (PDF - 5.0 Mb) NB This map is very large and may take some time to open. If you cannot access the documents please call the DSE Customer Service Centre on 136 186 or email caravan.parksproject@dse.vic.gov.au