A review of camping has been undertaken as part of the preparation of this plan. As a result, camping will
only be permitted in designated camping areas only within Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park and Black
Range State Park (see Table 5.1 and Table 5.3).
Some of the more popular dispersed camping areas will be retained and managed as official designated
camping areas while others will be rehabilitated (see Table 5.1). In addition, a number of new hike-in
campgrounds are being developed as part of the Grampians Peaks Trail. In summary:
Thirty-one existing campgrounds and camping areas will be maintained in Grampians (Gariwerd)
National Park. Of these:
- twelve are associated with the Grampians Peaks Trail (to be completed by summer 2021)
- two huts (roofed accommodation) developed at Grampians Peaks Trail – Gar and Werdug – are
under construction. Further, six sites may be investigated for potential development of huts in the
future.
Zumsteins overflow carpark (also known as the old RSL Cottages) will be considered for development
as a campground catering for Recreational Vehicle- style camping.
Five popular ‘dispersed’ camping areas in the planning area will be managed as designated camping
areas: Red Gum Lease, Serra Road, Moora Moora, Old Lodge and Burunj.
Two designated camping areas will be established in Black Range State Park at either end of the
escarpment – one adjacent to the helipad west of Mudadgadjin Picnic Area and one at the east end of
Muirfoot Track.
Options for serviced camping and accommodation will be investigated as part of the future Traditional
Owner operation of the Brambuk National Park and Cultural Centre.
Three existing designated camping areas in Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park will be closed and
rehabilitated. These are:
- Oasis (Deep Creek) Hiker Camp, which is within a culturally sensitive area.
- First Wannon Hiker Camp, which is to be superseded by Grampians Peaks Trail camping areas.
- Boreang camping areas, which will be superseded by the development of new designated camping
areas around Moora Moora Reservoir.
Traditional Owners have expressed the need for areas for cultural gatherings and activities (see Section 3.6
– Cultural renewal and strengthening). This may mean that some sites would be unavailable to other visitors
during cultural activities and may include preferential booking of camping areas and campgrounds.
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