Fees to be introduced for Camping in Victoria's Parks

[Bob]

From a quick read the Fees apply to specific Camping Spots but a Camping Permit is being considered for Sites with minimal facilities ie Barmah National Park sites and they are :-

Vehicle/Boat Camping Pass

Annual $121.70
Monthly $81.10
Weekly $46.40
Daily $17.40

That proposal I would agree with as long as the funds collected are used for facilities and maintenance at those campsites

[MudRunnerTD]

Thanks. Bob.

I got the email this morning from parks re this subject

See this link for full details

www.depi.vic.gov.au/camping .

[Bob]

That Link does not seem to work Darren

Try this one

http://www.depi.vic.gov.au/forestry-...mmodation-fees

[MudRunnerTD]

Thanks bob, on the iPhone and links can be hard to deal with.

[Bob]

attached is a List of Parks with the types of Fees that are proposed

Those listed as Camping Pass will be subject to the following


Per Vehicle or Boat
Annual $121.70
Monthly $81.10
Weekly $46.40
Daily $17.40

[Sir Roofy]

attached is a list of parks with the types of fees that are proposed

those listed as camping pass will be subject to the following


per vehicle or boat
annual $121.70
monthly $81.10
weekly $46.40
daily $17.40

going to have to plan trips and stays well now to allow time for passes and fees to be processed
unless there are pay boxs and reicpts at the gates of most remote parks

[Bob]

I think it would be best to purchase a yearly Camping Pass if you go Camping regularly.

I would suggest that a Discount for Pensioners be given and I will be submitting that to Parks Vic

[jack]

Not sure if I missed this in the proposal but even with a yearly pass you will still need to book for the time you want to be there. Still means you need to plan ahead.

[Bob]

Not sure if I missed this in the proposal but even with a yearly pass you will still need to book for the time you want to be there. Still means you need to plan ahead.

I think it will work as per now in that first in best dressed as Bookings will not be made for those Locations that are subject to Camping Pass.

[NissanGQ4.2]

It will not happen, they tried to close all parks to ppl, a few years back. didn't happen

Just someone stirring the pot IMO

Why not??? Just because they failed once doesn't mean they won't try again and also doesn't mean it won't happen.

They if they do change it won't be long before they revert back.. At $59 a night I'd be looking for a caravan park..
Another one agreeing with you guys..
The $15 a night we paid down Glenelg river is fine, but $59 is farked..

Why would they change it back???? If people decide its cheaper or more convenient 2 stay at a caravan park they will just close the parks down...........simple decision for them.

Its just a grab for money ,they are trying everything to get money to fill black hole created. Parks Vic have had their budget slashed by huge amounts..
Somewhere ,some how the Governments have to slow down the money they are wasting and spend where its needed
just think a toll on the Great Ocean Road

Of course it is a money grab, If they find something they can make money on of course they will implement fees

The way I see it they only see 2 options

1. Charge a fee and cover there costs and make money
2. Close them down and save money

Won't happen in Vic if the 4WD movement has anything to do with it

I'm pretty sure NSW still has a higher population than NSW, not sure which state has the higher 4WD movement though and look what's happened in NSW................ would love to see a report on how many tracks and camping grounds you guys have compared 2 NSW.

At the end of the day its all about money to them, they don't give a rats ass what the 4WD movment wants.

It's very sad but the truth