Chockstone Forum

      Sponsored By
      ROCK
   HARDWARE

Chockstone Photography

Australian Landscape Prints

Chockstone Forum - General Discussion

General Climbing Discussion

Topic Date User

Vic Parks Camping Fee Proposal 11-Mar-2014 At 2:58:11 PM gfdonc

Message

In speaking with two rangers at Lake Elizabeth campsite (Otways) on the weekend, they also voiced opposition to the proposal.

Lake Elizabeth is a walk-in campsite which has a drop toilet situated closer to the day carpark (thus servicing day hikers as well as campers). i.e. basic facilities.
It has around 15-20 unmarked campsites, some with picnic tables and metal fireplaces.
It's in the National Park, and is the only National Park in Vic where dogs are allowed.

In talking about the proposal they mentioned serious works were scheduled for June so that specific, bookable sites could be identified at LEC. i.e. a lot of money was being expended to allow the proposal to work at that location. Over the long weekend, several parties came and went and all were able to find a patch of ground to 'squeeze in', including some who looked like tourists (wheely cases and a cheap 2-man tent).

That amenity will effectively be wiped out by the proposal.