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Camping Reserve bookings Open

Bookings for the rest of the year, including Melbourne Cup weekend AND the Summer Peak period are now open  This encompasses the period up until Jan 26th 2021.

Bookings will be accepted from all regions. Admission will be subject to Victorian Government Covid-19 restrictions in place at the time of intended stay. Any regional restrictions in effect will be determined using the address shown on your driver’s licence.  One person is permitted to book a maximum of two sites.

Bookings will have availability capped at 60% of normal capacity to allow for reduced occupancy and physical distancing. The reduced capacity will be achieved by blocking off some sites. In the booking system, blocked sites will be indistinguishable from booked sites; both will appear in red as unavailable.  Further information as to how the reduced capacity will be achieved is available here.

Due to Covid-19, the following arrangements are currently in place at Walkerville Foreshore Camping Reserve:

  • Everyone over 12 must wear a fitted face mask covering their nose and mouth when they leave home, unless a lawful exemption applies.
  • 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
  • Communal facilities, including toilets, showers and BBQ’s, are open.
  • There is a Covid-19 declaration form attached to the reminder email that must be completed and returned before check in. Admission to the camping reserve is not permitted unless a signed declaration form has been returned.

The Covid-19 related requirements may change before the date of your planned stay at Walkerville Foreshore Camping Reserve.  You will receive an email prior to your arrival containing up to date requirements.

All bookings will be subject to cancellation or change by the Walkerville Foreshore Reserve Committee of Management Inc (WFRCoM).  In the event that a booking is cancelled by the WFRCoM, you will be entitled to a full refund.  No refund will be offered if the WFRCoM changes your booking, such as allocating you to another site.

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.

By admin, ago

Camping Reserve limited to 60% Capacity

Due to Covid 19 restrictions the Walkerville Foreshore Camping Reserve is operating at 60% capacity for social distancing reasons. It is envisaged that this  restriction will remain in place throughout 2021. If the Covid 19 restrictions change, more sites may be released in the future. The following sites have been selected to be available for booking due to their size, location to surrounding sites and separating features such as shrubs and topography of the land. Please refer to the attached map for further details.

AVAILABLE
1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 24a, 26, 27, 29, 30, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51, 53, 55, 56, 58, 60, 61, 63, 64, 65, 67, 68, 69, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 81, 83, 85, 87, 89, 91, 92, 94, 96, 98, 100, 102, 103, 105, 106, 108, 113, 115, 117, 119, 121, 125, 127, 128, 130, 131, 132.

NOT AVAILABLE due COVID 19
2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 14, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 28, 31, 32, 41, 44a, 45, 50, 52, 54, 57, 59, 62, 66, 70, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 82, 84, 86, 90, 93, 95, 97, 99, 101, 104, 105a, 107, 112, 114, 116, 118, 120, 124, 126, 129.

Site Closure Map

Bungalows will be available on 7 day allocated bookings only, Saturday to Saturday (beginning Boxing Day) over the summer period.

Please review Victorian Government travel restrictions relating to your postcode prior to travel to ensure you’re able to travel into regional areas.

By admin, ago

Opening of Camping Reserve bookings

Bookings for the rest of the year, including Melbourne Cup weekend AND the Summer Peak period, will open at 9am on Thursday October the 22nd.  This encompasses the period from Oct 26th through until Jan 26th 2021.

Bookings will be accepted from all regions. Admission will be subject to Victorian Government Covid-19 restrictions in place at the time of intended stay. Any regional restrictions in effect will be determined using the address shown on your driver’s licence.  One person is permitted to book a maximum of two sites.

Bookings will have availability capped at 60% of normal capacity to allow for reduced occupancy and physical distancing. The reduced capacity will be achieved by blocking off some sites. In the booking system, blocked sites will be indistinguishable from booked sites; both will appear in red as unavailable.  Further information as to how the reduced capacity will be achieved is available here.

Due to Covid-19, the following arrangements are currently in place at Walkerville Foreshore Camping Reserve:

  • Everyone over 12 must wear a fitted face mask covering their nose and mouth when they leave home, unless a lawful exemption applies.
  • 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
  • Communal facilities, including toilets, showers and BBQ’s, are open.
  • There is a Covid-19 declaration form attached to the reminder email that must be completed and returned before check in. Admission to the camping reserve is not permitted unless a signed declaration form has been returned.

The Covid-19 related requirements may change before the date of your planned stay at Walkerville Foreshore Camping Reserve.  You will receive an email prior to your arrival containing up to date requirements.

Given the changing nature of the Covid-19 restrictions, the planned Oct 22nd release date may be postponed.

All bookings will be subject to cancellation or change by the Walkerville Foreshore Reserve Committee of Management Inc (WFRCoM).  In the event that a booking is cancelled by the WFRCoM, you will be entitled to a full refund.  No refund will be offered if the WFRCoM changes your booking, such as allocating you to another site.

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.

By admin, ago

Bookings Update

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.

By admin, ago

Camping Reserve OPEN at reduced capacity

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.

By admin, ago

Camping Reserve OPENING at reduced capacity

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.

By admin, ago

Covid Update

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.

By admin, ago

Camping Reserve Closure (update)

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.

By admin, ago

Camping Reserve Closure

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.

By admin, ago

Coronavirus (COVID-19) – update

  • 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.
By admin, ago