Walpole-Nornalup National Park - Department of Environment and ...

STRATEGY
To take the pressure off the Park camping facilities in the Walpole District should be focussed, as a
first priority, in State forest and at Banksia Camp. One area in WNNP, in Valley of the Giants, is
targeted to be developed as a camping area. This will be developed after the above sites have been
completed. It will provide for vehicle-based camping, and will be linked with walk tracks. Foot based
only camping will continue to be provided in the Nuyts Wilderness Area. No specific camping areas
will generally be provided along walk tracks (since the above provision is considered sufficient, and
is the maximum able to be provided in the Park). However, discreet minimum impact camping will
be allowed on a short stay basis.
ACTIONS
1. Develop a camping area in Valley of the Giants once other camping areas in the District have
been completed.
2. Encourage establishing camping areas on private property in the region.
3. Design campsites to cater for a range of group sizes, from one vehicle to groups of three to
four vehicles. Design to provide, where possible, effective separation of groups.
4. Allow discreet minimum impact camping in areas not designated as day-use areas, on a short
stay basis.
5. Investigate a peak season booking system to ensure the capacity of all camping areas is not
exceeded.
6. Continue to develop the voluntary campground host scheme to assist with the management of
camping areas.
7. Confine campfires to approved sites.
8. Encourage use of fuel stoves by campers, except where facilities are provided.
9. Do not promote camping in riparian areas.
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