As the caravanning and camping landscape continues to evolve quickly, another local council in a beautiful part of the country is assessing just how it can best cater to the needs of grey nomads and other travellers.
At just over an hour’s drive south-east of Melbourne, the Bass Coast region offers over 180 kilometres of spectacular coastline, beautiful wilderness areas, scenic hinterland and a laid-back lifestyle.
As the Covid-inspired boom in domestic travel looks set to continue for the foreseeable future, Bass Coast Shire Council is again looking at the caravan and camping options that are available across the region.
Bass Coast Shire Mayor, Cr Michael Whelan, said that with its close proximity to Melbourne, Bass Coast is popular with visitors, for both short and long stays … but he wants feedback from the travelling public about what can be done better.
“Day trips can be a lot of fun, but less than 24 hours spent in our magnificent region just isn’t enough … that’s why many visitors choose to stay and play longer,” Cr Whelan said. “Whether you’ve stayed with us before, or intend to in the future, we’d love to hear your feedback on what your caravan and camping needs are.”
The council is asking those interested in having an input to fill in an online survey, which will be open until May 8.
“Every voice counts and we want to hear yours, to provide us with information that we can consider when making decisions around accommodation in the future,” Cr Whelan said.
To complete the online survey, please click here.
Phillip Island will always be the ”’go to destination” in that area.
It deserves to be popular, there’s so much to do for visitors of all ages.
The remainder of the coast is scenic with farmland further inland.
There are caravan parks at Kilcunda, Powlett River, Inverloch & CapePaterson.
A lot of the coast is cliffs with the occasional dangerous swimming beach.
I really cant see what can be done to ”jazz it up”?