WELCOME TO OUR SHIRE

Welcome to the spectacular Southern Grampians, a landscape dominated by the Grampians mountain range, ancient volcanoes, tranquil rivers and waterfalls. The undulating pastoral land dotted with majestic red gums provides the ideal setting for you to explore this unique region.

Hitting the open road with a caravan or heading off on a camping or fishing trip are perennial favourites for visitors to our region. With the Southern Grampians compact size, accessibility and excellent road network, a diverse range of camping opportunities is offered at over 20 locations. Many visitors return again and again for the personal, friendly and secure atmosphere that is offered. First time campers meet new friends whilst others return to catch up with old friends each year.

The Southern Grampians is ideally located between Melbourne and Adelaide and is well serviced by major highways and daily coach services.

With many activities on offer including, bush walking, cultural heritage, fishing, gem fossicking, pastoral heritage, scenic drives, wineries, art galleries, bird watching and 4WD options, you are sure to find what you’re looking for.

WELCOME TO OUR TOWNS

HamiltonSituated 295km W Melbourne, 500km E Adelaide. Hamilton, the retail and service centre of the Southern Grampians is situated on the intersection of 3 major highways and is serviced daily by V-Line coaches.

Hamilton has major chain stores and many boutique stores offering visitors an enjoyable shopping experience with all you need to make the most of your caravanning or camping experience. Activities include fishing, boating, sailing, rowing, water skiing, lakes & waterfalls, indoor leisure & aquatic centre, galleries, gardens, golf (2 courses), tennis, bowls, croquet and horse racing.

TarringtonSituated 6km SE Hamilton. Located only 6km from Hamilton, Tarrington is a small village renowned for its German heritage, fine wine and famous restaurant/cafe. Offering picnic facilities, wineries, walks, weekend antiques and bike riding.

Fishing> Konongwootong Reservoir - Redfin, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout> Glenelg River, Balmoral - Redfin, Carp> Lake Hamilton - Redfin, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout> Old Reservoir, Hamilton - Redfin> Rocklands Reservoir - Redfin, Brown Trout, Yabbies> Wannon, Cavendish - Redfin, Blackfish, Brown Trout> Wannon, Nigretta Falls - Redfin, Rainbow & Brown

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For a full list of Angling Clubs across the region please contact the Hamilton and Grampians Visitor Information Centre on 1800 807 056

Fishing LicenceAny person aged between 18 and 70 is required to hold a recreational fishing licence (RFL). A fishing licence can be purchased online or from one of our local recreational fishing license outlets:

> Balmoral General Store, Balmoral > Bridge Café, Scott St, Cavendish> Dunkeld General Store, Parker St, Dunkeld> Robinson’s Sportscene, Gray St, Hamilton> Quinn’s Sportspower, Gray St, Hamilton> Penshurst Newsagency & Takeaway, Bell St, Penshurst> United Petroleum, Cox St, Hamilton

It is your responsibility to hold a current RFL when fishing in Victoria. Your RFL may not be loaned or transferred to another person.

Bait Supply> Balmoral General Store, Balmoral > Bridge Café, Scott St, Cavendish > United Petrol, Cox St, Hamilton

Boating> Konongwootong Reservoir - Non powered vessels only> Lake Hamilton - Usage times apply> Rocklands Reservoir

Boating LicenceIt is important that all vessel operators, whether recreational or commercial, hold the appropriate qualification for the activity they are undertaking on Victoria’s waterways. To make a booking for a licence test, contact VicRoads on 13 11 71.

Gem FossickingClaude Austin State Forest - Hallam’s Rd (North of Cavendish)

A Fossicking Licence can be purchased from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. Phone 13 61 86. Fossicking is not permitted in the Grampians National Park or Black Range State Park.

MotorbikesRiding your motorbike through the forest is a popular pursuit and there are many areas of State Forest where riders can enjoy Victoria’s great outdoors. Roads open to the public in Victoria’s National Parks and reserves are also available for use by motorbikes. Riders must be fully licensed and the bike roadworthy and registered. For more details contact the Hamilton and Grampians Visitor Information Centre on 1800 807 056.

Caravan & Marine Services> Donehue’s Leisure, Coleraine Rd, Hamilton 03 5571 1033> Precision Marine, Hammond St, Hamilton 03 5571 2115> Radley’s of Hamilton, Glenelg Hwy, Hamilton 03 5572 2564

Gas Bottle Supply> Balmoral Caravan Park, Glendinning St, Balmoral> McDonald Rural Services, Glendinning St, Balmoral> Bridge Café, Scott St, Cavendish> McDonald Rural Services, Whyte St, Coleraine> Kelly & Henson Mitre10, Parker St, Dunkeld> Mitre10, Coleraine Rd, Hamilton> Shell Service Station, Thompson St, Hamilton> United Petroleum, Cox St, Hamilton> Permewans, Cox St, Hamilton> Kelly’s Merchandise, Bell St, Penshurst

Fuel> Mogas 24hr Self Service, Coleraine Rd, Balmoral> United Petroleum, Whyte St, Coleraine> United Petroleum, Parker St, Dunkeld> BP, Cnr French & Cox St, Hamilton> BP, Lonsdale St, Hamilton> BP, 60 Portland Rd, Hamilton> Caltex, Port Fairy Rd, Hamilton> Safeway Petrol Plus, French St, Hamilton> Shell Service Station, Thompson St, Hamilton> United Petroleum, Cox St, Hamilton> Mobil 24hr Self Service, Bell St, Penshurst

BalmoralSituated 65km NW Hamilton. Ideally located within a few minutes of Rocklands Reservoir, Balmoral is surrounded by State forests and the nearby Black Range State Park. There is a caravan park and activities include camping, fishing, boating, bush walking, golf and tennis.

Rocklands Reservoir

Rocklands Reservoir is renowned as the best redfin fishing in Victoria with trout also in good supply. Boat ramps are located at various points around the reservoir as well as camping, barbeque and picnic facilities, provisions for caravans and many bush walking trails.

CavendishSituated 26km N Hamilton. Cavendish offers ideal camping amongst giant red gums along the Wannon River. Activities include fishing, tennis, historic town walks, picnic facilities and gem fossicking. The picturesque ‘Settlers Walk’ brings the past to life.

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Hamilton & Grampians Visitor Information Centre

1800 807 056

CARAVAN & CAMPING GUIDE

Settlers Walk, CavendishWannon Reserve CampgroundWannon Falls Rockland’s Reservoir

UHF Channel Guide> Channel 1 - Repeaters (these can also be referred to

DUPLEX use). Each repeater needs a pair of channels to work.

> Channel 11 - This channel is used to call any other user who may be listening. After contact you must move to another channel. (Allocated by law)

> Channels 22 & 23 - Are signalling and telemetry channels only. No voice is allowed. (Allocated by law)

> Channel 40 - Used by highway vehicles and trucks. (Firmly established by tradition)

> Channels 15 & 18 - Used by caravans and campers. (By courteous agreement)

> Channel 10 - Used for 4WDrivers. (By courteous agreement)

> Channel 5 - Used for emergency repeaters. (Allocated by law)

Bike Riding, Dunkeld

ColeraineSituated 34km NW Hamilton. Historic township featuring specialist chocolate factory, eucalypt arboretum, historic railway station/visitor information centre and a caravan park. Activities include fishing, golf, swimming, tennis, horse racing, bowls and croquet.

DunkeldSituated 32km E Hamilton. A beautiful destination from which you can explore the stunning Grampians National Park. Dunkeld has an extensive range of accommodation including a community caravan park. Activities include fishing, bush walking, golf, bowls, horse racing, swimming, tennis, picnic facilities and bike riding.

GlenthompsonSituated 50km E Hamilton. Agricultural and pastoral community, the home to St Peter’s Anglican Church Mural and Oaklands Hill Windfarm. Swimming, tennis and picnic facilities are all available.

PenshurstSituated 33km SE Hamilton. Penshurst, the village at the foot of Mt Rouse, is steeped in volcanic features, showcased at the Volcanoes Discovery Centre. The caravan park is located near the Wetland Gardens and activities include swimming, horse racing, tennis, historic town walks, bric-a-brac and picnic facilities.

BranxholmeSituated 25km SW Hamilton. Branxholme is an agricultural community situated on the Henty Highway providing picturesque picnic facilities, fishing, swimming and tennis.

ByadukSituated 25km S Hamilton The site of Australia’s most recent volcanic eruptions some 8000 years ago. Byaduk features include the Byaduk Caves, Tumuli and Harman’s Valley. All are easily accessible.

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1 Balmoral Caravan Park 5 Glendinning Street, Balmoral P. 03 5570 1400www.visitgreaterhamilton.com.au

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2 Coleraine Caravan Park4 Winter Street, Coleraine P. 03 5575 2268www.visitgreaterhamilton.com.au

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Located in the heart of the CBD, 50m North of the Post Office. Rain water available. Bookings through the Coleraine Post Office.

3 Dunkeld Caravan Park Glenelg Highway, Dunkeld P. 03 5577 2578 www.visitgreaterhamilton.com.au

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Ideally located in the centre of Dunkeld, this community park offers great facilities in a beautiful setting only a short distance from some of the Grampians National Parks best sites and walks.

4 Hamilton Carvan ParkCnr Shakespeare & Dickens Streets, Hamilton P. 03 5572 4235www.hamiltoncaravanpark.com.au

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Comfortable and affordable accommodation set in a quiet residential location near the Hamilton Indoor Leisure and Aquatic Centre and Showgrounds. 1, 2 & 3 bedroom cabins available.

5 Lake Hamilton Motor Village & Caravan Park*8 Ballarat Road, Hamilton P. 03 5572 3855www.lakehamilton.com.au

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Superbly appointed accommodation on the banks of the Grange Burn. Quiet parkland, close to the lake and shopping precinct. Free broadband internet.

6 Penshurst Caravan Park Cox Street, Penshurst P. 03 5576 5220 www.visitgreaterhamilton.com.au

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Located adjacent to the Botanic Wetland Gardens, in the heart of town. Swimming pool and tennis facilities close by. Booking through the Penshurst Post Office.

> Carry plenty of water. Drinking water is not always provided.

> Don’t leave campfires unattended and always extinguish with water.

> If you’re planning to go bush walking check weather and fire restrictions. Details are available by phoning the Victorian Bushfire Information line on 1800 240 667. Being aware of Total Fire Ban days is your responsibility.

> Total Fire Ban days mean that no fire can be lit in the outdoors - this includes gas barbeques and portable camping stoves.

Emergency Numbers

Police, Fire, Ambulance 000Hamilton Police (24 Hours) 03 5572 1999State Emergency Service (Hamilton) 03 5571 1157Southern Grampians Shire Council 0418 528 313Hamilton Base Hospital 03 5551 8222Coleraine District Health Service 03 5553 2000RACV Emergency Road Service 131 111

Road Reserves20 Cherrypool - Henty Highway - B6 21 Dunkeld/Glenthompson - Glenelg Highway - G7 22 Mooralla - Henty Highway - E5

Camping OptionsThere are many camping options in a variety of settings to suit all campers. The Grampians National Park camp sites listed in this brochure include those in the Southern Grampians.

Camping fees apply for most sites throughout the Grampians National Park, Mt Eccles National Park and the Cavendish on Wannon Camp Ground. Free camping is available at Wannon Falls (1 night only), Rocklands Reservoir and some Grampians National Park sites.

For caravan and RV travellers, Balmoral and Branxholme offer a free campsite, whilst Hamilton has designated free long vehicle parking. The Lake Hamilton Motor Village and Caravan Park and Hamilton Caravan Park offer free access to their dump points. The Dunkeld Caravan Park provides access to their dump point for a small fee.

For further information about camping in the Greater Hamilton region please contact the Hamilton & Grampians Visitor Information Centre on 1800 807 056.

Remember to visit the Hamilton & Grampians Visitor Information Centre to collect your complimentary Caravan & Camping Pack. The staff and volunteers will assist you with the latest hints and tips on how to make the most of your time in the spectacular Southern Grampians.

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Rocklands Reservoir - Rocklands Reservoir is one of Victoria’s most popular camping and fishing locations, surrounded by state parks.

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