CAMPING WITH YOUR DOG
DOGS ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED IN WELLINGTON
NATIONAL PARK
The Department of Environment and Conservation advises that following
the adoption of the Wellington National Park Management Plan, dogs are
no longer permitted in the Wellington National Park and associated
campsites including Potters Gorge, Honeymoon Pool, Gelcoat and Stones
Brook.
Dogs (on a leash) are permitted at Stockton Lake (7km east of Collie).
Owners need to be aware that all State Forest, National Parks and
nature reserves are baited four or more times a year and must be
considered dangerous areas for pet dogs at all times. Baits are made
from the 1080 poison and are extremely attractive to dogs. The baits
will tempt both well trained dogs and fussy eaters. If you suspect your
dog has taken a bait, induce vomiting and immediately seek veterinary
attention. (For more information about fox baiting, contact the
Department of Conservation and Land Management in Collie on ph 9734
1988).
Wellington Dam:
There are several beautiful
campsites within this region. All are bush sites, with no showers or
power. Campsites cannot be reserved.
Honeymoon Pool:
Honeymoon Pool is a picturesque camping and
picnic area set deep in the Collie River Valley, on the banks of the
Collie River. Set amongst the beautiful Yarri and graceful Peppermint
trees, it is an ideal area for visitors and is centrally located to a
number of other recreational sites.
Facilities include flushing
toilets with universal access, wood barbecues, central rubbish pick up
area, picnic tables and untreated tap water. The Wellington Dam Kiosk
and Cafe is only a few kilometres away and stocks basic supplies, ice
creams, hot food, etc. A campers kitchen is located at nearby Stones
Brook campsite, only a short walk from the Honeymoon Pool campsites.
Please note that Honeymoon Pool is designed for tents only; it is not
suitable for caravans or larger camper trailers.
CALM have recently undertaken a
redevelopment of the Honeymoon Pool area.
That area now comprises three campsites: Honeymoon Pool
consisting of a day use picnic area and campsites 1-22; Stones Brook
(14 campsites) , and Gelcoat with 11 campsites. All are within
close proximity to each other.
Stones Brook Camping Area provides an additional 14
individual
"fire free" camping sites, which means there are no fire rings
provided. Please assist the management of this area by not lighting
open fires. To replace the fire rings, CALM have provided a campers
kitchen with free gas barbecues and gas pot boilers. This facility is a
communal area for all users at this site, so please respect other
campers using this facility.
The Gelcoat site, which is further downstream from Stones
Camping Area, is also now open. This site has 11 individual camping
sites and a communal fire ring. CALM plan to upgrade Gelcoat when
further funding is available. Gelcoat is designed for small tents only.
Caravans and camper trailers are not permitted.
Revegetation:
Since the upgrade of Honeymoon pool the native
vegetation around the site has regenerated, so please remain on the
paths and the cleared areas provided, and stay out of the fenced off
areas.
If the fire danger is very high
or extreme, all fires will be banned so it is advisable to pack a small
gas bbq or gas camping stove.
Fees apply: From 3rd October 2006 camping
fees will be $7.00 per night for adults; $5.00per night for concession
card holders and $2 per night for school aged children under 16 years.
CALM rangers collect the fees on a daily basis. Fees are cash only and
include GST.
Swimming, fishing and canoeing all
permitted. Anglers and Marroners require a fishing Licence. Fishing
Licences are available from Post Offices (Collie Post Office open Monday
to Friday only).
Access: From the north or west:
River Road (a gravel road) off Wellington Weir Road. From the south,
Falcon Road and Lennard Drive (a one way road for travel in a westerly
direction only).