A Strategic Approach to the Caravan and Camping Industry 2012

Location New facilities proposed, investigated or needed *(A): Responded indicating a
need:
Importance to
tourism
LGA Facilities
sufficient (B)
Main reason for rating
LGA: Halls Creek
RDC: Kimberley
TR: ANW
LGA: Manjimup
RDC: South West
TR: ASW
1. Investigate the opportunity for the development of accommodation that caters for
short term visits of three days or less along the Great Northern Highway. Ensure the
provision of additional black dump facilities in all major towns in the region
3. Halls Creek - New caravan park proposed to improve quality, capacity and noise
issues at current location (underway). New caravan park proposed on Mabel Downs
Station at gateway to Purnululu.
23. DEC: Demand exceeds capacity in peak times during June-August at Purnululu (East
Kimberley DEC Office) though future demand is expected to be met by adjoining Mabel
Downs Station.
2. In 2011 -12, DEC is investing capital funds to provide additional camping and
improved visitor facilities at D'Entrecasteaux National Park at Black Point ($150,000)
11. Potential expansion/redevelopment Manjimup
23. DEC: Demand exceeds capacity January/Easter at D'Entrecasteaux (Donnelly DEC
Office) - their Management Plan recommends s new campground and the expansion of
existing facilities.
Demand exceeds capacity Summer/Easter at Shelley Beach (Albany DEC Office), though
site does not allow for expansion.
No response or none
identified
Reduction in availability
of short stay sites -
detailed submission
received regarding
issues. Investigate
viability of dump point.
Entry Point No Improved range of facilities required at
Purnululu and improved quality in Halls
Creek.
SuperTown No High visitation, high cost of average site,
popular natural assets D'Entrecasteaux
National Park.
LGA: Bunbury
RDC: South West
TR: ASW
No response or none
identified
Major regional
town
No
Illegal camping a significant issue
LGA: Harvey
RDC: South West
TR: ASW
2. In 2011-12 capital funds will be invested into improved day use visitor facilities at
Logue Brook
11. Closure of Binningup Caravan Park (post July 1, 2005)
Shire did not respond,
VC advised they are
looking to identify areas
in the Shire (Australind,
Brunswick, Harvey,
Binningup& Yarloop) to
accommodate Motor
homes and caravanners
Inland and
coastal
waterways
No
Demand for intrastate access to camp at
inland waterways such as Lake Brockman
LGA: Armadale
RDC: Perth
TR: EP
Shire advised adequate.
VC advised need more
Dump Points,
unpowered and
powered sites (pull thru
bays), camping and rest
areas.
Access to metro Not answered
High occupancy (many long stay)
LGA: Mundaring
RDC: Perth
TR: EP
1. Investigate the opportunity for a caravan park development in the Mundaring area
around the Great Eastern Highway
23. DEC: Demand exceeds capacity at Beelu (Perth Hills DEC Office) though they have no
capability to expand site
Improved facilities Perth Hills No Hub for the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail,
Bibbulmun Track, Munda Biddi Trail and Kep
Track
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