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Closed due Power Outage – Jun 10

Camping Reserve CLOSED
The power outage a Walkerville is ongoing and there is no reliable indication of when it will be restored. As a result of this we have temporarily closed the Camping Reserve. We will update you as soon as we know more. Our intent is to reopen as soon as the power comes back on.
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Covid Update – Jun 4

Camping Reserve Open to regional Areas Only

As of Jun 4 the Walkerville Foreshore Camping Reserve has re opened to regional Victorians with bookings permitted for single households, intimate partners or nominated single social bubble person.

  • We are open and accepting bookings from people who live within Regional Victoria as shown on your drivers license.
  • 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.
  • A QCode system has been implemented using the Victorian Government service app. They will be available to scan in the vicinity of boom gates and office.
  • 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.

    If you live in the Melbourne metropolitan area, 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.
    • The current restrictions suggest that  Melbourne metropolitan residents holding bookings for the Queens birthday Long Weekend will not be able to stay in the reserve.  As the situation is fluid, this is yet to be confirmed. If this eventuates, Melbourne resident who cancel because of Covid-19 restrictions will be eligible for a refund.
    • 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.

    Thankyou for your understanding, sincerely the  WFRCoM.

    By admin, ago

    Covid Update – May 27 2021

    CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTION - 7 Days

    From 11:59pm tonight the Walkerville Foreshore Camping Reserve will be closing for seven days until 11:59pm on 3 June. Bookings for planned arrivals during this period will be cancelled and refunds will be offered.

    Below is an excerpt from the Acting Premiers Statement of 27 May covering areas pertinent to the camping reserve.

    Victoria will move to circuit breaker restrictions from 11:59pm tonight. These settings will remain in place until 11:59pm on 3 June – but if we can end that sooner, we will….

     from 11:59pm tonight, there will be five reasons to leave home:

    Food and supplies. Authorised work. Care and caregiving. Exercise, for up to two hours and with one other person. And getting vaccinated.

    Exercise and shopping will be limited to five kilometres from home. If there’s no shops in your 5km radius, you can travel to the ones closest to you. Shopping is also limited to one person per day, per household.

    Face masks will also need to be worn inside and outdoors – everywhere except your own home.

    Private and public gatherings will not be permitted, although visiting your intimate partner continues to be okay. Single person bubbles will also be allowed.

    Hotels and accommodation can only stay open to support guests already staying onsite. No new bookings can be made – unless it’s for one a permitted purpose, like authorised work. 

    Thankyou for your understanding, sincerely the  WFRCoM.

     

     

    By admin, ago

    Thankyou from Glenn and Colleen

    Thank You

    Glenn and Colleen would like to thank the Walkerville Foreshore Committee and all the guests that have visited the park since November 2020.

    We have enjoyed our stay and met some lovely people in that time , but its time to go and see what will be our next adventure.

    Once again thankyou to all.

    Thank you,

    Glenn & Colleen.

    By admin, ago

    WFRCoM April meeting summary

    The Walkerville Foreshore Committee of Management met in the community hall on Thursday April the 15th.

    WFRCoM discussed the following notable issues:

    • A decision was made that bookings for the next peak period covering Melbourne Cup weekend and Christmas will open at 9.00am on Saturday, 3 July 2021.
    • The committee gave a vote of thanks for the wonderful job Colleen and Glenn  have done as rangers and wish them well in their future ventures
    • The new rangers, Sandi and Gavin, will take on the role from the beginning of May to the end of July 2021. We would like to give them a warm welcome.
    • The 3 year ranger position will be advertised and a decision will be made about suitable applicants in that  time 
    • The reed bed for the septic tank of toilet block 2 will be planted out in the week after the Easter holiday

    Sincerely,  WFRCoM

    Next meeting is scheduled for May 20th, 2021.

    By admin, ago

    Release date for Summer peak and Melbourne Cup

    Bookings for the Summer peak and Melbourne cup weekend will be available to book online from:

    9am on Saturday July 3rd 2021

    Applicable dates are as follow:

    • Melbourne Cup long weekend.  Oct 29 – Nov 2nd (4 night minimum)
    • December 26th  Boxing Day – January 31, including Australia Day long weekend. 

    100% booking capacity will be available from September 1 onwards, unless overridden by future Covid 19 restrictions. 

    Please review our Booking FAQ to see information and a guide on how and when to book .

    By admin, ago

    2022 Labour Day Weekend & Easter bookings

    Due to an administrative error, several people have managed to make advanced bookings in the Camping Reserve for Labour day and Easter 2022. These bookings will be cancelled and refunded shortly. Bookings for these dates generally open on October 1st each year.
    Thank you for your understanding, WFCoM.
    By admin, ago

    WFRCoM February meeting summary

    The Walkerville Foreshore Committee of Management met in the community hall on Friday February the 19th.

    WFRCoM discussed the following notable issues:

    • The current camping reserve rangers have advised the committee that they will be leaving at the end of April. The committee will seek legal advice on how to fill the positions temporarily from 1 May  to end August 2021 with the positions to filled permanently on a 3 year contract after that.
    • The upgrade and renovation of the reed bed for the septic tank of toilet block 2 seems to have been a success. The committee agreed that the same renovations would be carried out on the reed bed of toilet block 4 in the off peak season this year. Research will be carried out to determine which reeds would be best suited for both toilet blocks.
    • It was acknowledged that many of the washers and dryers in the toilet blocks at the camping reserve were in need of servicing or replacing. It was decided to investigate finding a local supplier/serve provider who could assist the committee in this.
    • There was a presentation made to the committee by Better Boating Victoria (BBV). BBV made the offer of conducting a workshop to explore ideas. The committee agreed to participating in such a workshop later in 2021.
    • Discussions are ongoing as to whether the committee is to engage a new foreshore manager and what roles and hours that person would have.

    Sincerely,  WFRCoM

    Next meeting is scheduled for March 19th, 2021.

    By admin, ago

    Covid Update – February 12 2021

    CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTION - 5 Days

    From 11:59pm tonight the Walkerville Foreshore Camping Reserve will remain open to support guests already staying onsite. However bookings for planned arrivals during this period will be cancelled and refunds will be offered.

    Below is an excerpt from the Premiers Statement on February 12 covering areas pertinent to the camping reserve.

    Victoria will move to circuit-breaker action from 11:59pm tonight until 11:59pm on Wednesday, 17 February.

    That means there will be four reasons to leave your home: shopping for the things you need, care and caregiving, exercise and work, if it is essential.

    Exercise and shopping will be limited to five kilometres from your home. If there’s no shops in your five-kilometre radius, you’ll be able to travel to the ones closest to you.

    Face masks will need to be worn indoors and outdoors – whenever you leave home.

    You won’t be able to have visitors to your home. And any public gatherings won’t be able to go ahead.

    And as with Stage 4 restrictions, all non-essential retail will close, but essential stores like supermarkets, bottle shops and pharmacies will remain open. Cafes and restaurants will only be able to offer take-away.

    Hotel and accommodation providers will be able to stay open to support guests already staying onsite. No new bookings can be made.

    Thankyou for your understanding, sincerely the  WFRCoM.

     

     

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