Brucknell Park
Natural Bushland Camp
Natural Bushland Camp
Email address: brucknellpark@hotmail.com
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Brucknell Park Natural Bushland Camp Email address: brucknellpark@hotmail.com
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Nearby Attractions Within an hour's drive of Brucknell Park Scout Camp (which is in the Shipwreck Coast Region of South Western Victoria) are more natural attractions than any other region in Australia. Under an hour places you in the centre of the Otways Region. 1.5 to 2 hours away are The Grampians, Portland, Ballarat, and Geelong Regions. Melbourne and Mount Gambier (in South Australia) are each about 2.5 to 3 hours away. General Information about the Shipwreck Coast Region The Shipwreck Coast was so named as 163 sailing ships were wrecked along the coast. The region boasts a spectacular coastline, old volcanoes & volcanic plains, limestone hills & valleys, spring fed creeks and streams, rich farmlands, pockets of natural bushland - Brucknell Park is nestled in one of these bush land pockets, great fishing - freshwater and saltwater, the largest lake in Victoria, more lakes within an hour than anywhere else in Victoria (or Australia?). There is even a lake with floating islands! Whales come from Antartica between July to September to calve at Logan's Beach, often coming within 100 metres of the shore & they are often visible from the beach or the viewing platform. Many historic towns including Warrnambool, Koroit, Port Fairy, Camperdown, Terang, Mortlake and Macarthur have their original streetscapes mainly intact. Most towns have Heritage Walks and / or Drives. The largest natural lake in Victoria, Lake Corangamite has 3 times the salt level of the sea yet has fish in it, including a freshwater fish. (It actually breeds in the salt water and then returns to fresh water streams to live). Within 15 Minutes Nullawarre The closest shops to Brucknell Park, Supermarket, Hardware, Resturant, Chiselers Studio, Public internet access point. Ralph Illidge Sanctuary Bush walking or a quiet stroll. Visit their Information Centre for more information. Timboon. A gorgeous town scattered over hills and valleys, somewhat reminiscent of the Dandenongs. It has Medical and Hospital facilities, Police, Vet, Golf Course, Heated Swimming Pool, P-12 School, Shopping, Berryworld. Out of town; A classified timber trestle railway bridge, Cheese Tasting at Timboon Cheese Within 30 Minutes The Beaches of the Southern Ocean. In this spectacular outdoor classroom you can watch the great whales, visit sites of terrible shipwrecks, study shore life in rock pools and sand dunes, watch the commercial fishing fleet unload its catch, and hear the legend of the Mahogany Ship. Peterborough At the mouth of the Curdies river and Estuary. Popular with swimmers and Golf with a view of the Coastline (on the edge). CheeseWorld Milk & Cheese Museum, near Allansford enroute to Warrnambool. Cheese tastings. Port Campbell The safe harbour where the Campbell Creek meets the sea, has a popular swimming beach. Surfing is a popular past time as well. Cobden Miniature Railway and Mini Golf Park. Cudgee Wildlife Park Feed the animals, as you get up close to them. Camperdown Lake Bullen Merri, Lake Gnotuk, Lake Purrumbete, Mount Leura, Golf Course Mount Leura is a scoria cone surrounding a dry volcanic crater. The lookout provides magnificent views of the surrounding countryside. Hopkins Falls Waterfalls on the Hopkins River Terang Terang has a Golf Course, Shopping, Race Course, Harness Racing and a Caravan Park. Mt Noorat, an old volcano, is just a few minutes north of Terang. The township of Noorat is where Alan Marshall (of "I can jump puddles" fame) grew up and had many of his exploits. Warrnambool Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village and 'Shipwrecked' Laser Light and Sound Show. Explore the history of the Shipwreck Coast. A fishing village come to life. Hopkins River Estuary On the eastern edge of Warrnambool, Fishing, Boating, River Cruises. Lake Pertobe & Adventure Playground Outdoor Fun for all the family and it's Free. Logans Beach Watch the whales from the platform (in season) Trout Farm Where anyone can catch a fish. Within 45 minutes Mortlake Mt Shadwell - the Olivine Mountain. Shopping, Golf, Horse racing, Caravan Park, Tea Tree Lake. Tower Hill - The State's Most Spectacular Extinct Volcano The first thing to strike you about Tower Hill is the vast size of the crater, which is one of few volcanoes in the world with an island in the centre of the crater. Here's a place to learn about the geological forces that shaped our landscape, and about the culture & lifestyle of Australia's first inhabitants. You can see many native birds and animals, and learn about the work of conserving the natural environment. A great place for a picnic lunch if you don't object to an emu coming right up to your table and helping itself to your food. Within 60 minutes Colac On the banks of Lake Colac. Fishing, Boating, Shopping, Various activities. Port Fairy Watch the fishing fleet come in on the Moyne river, Rock pools, Beaches, Surfing, Shopping, Shearwater birds. Yambuk On Lake Yambuk and the sea. Julia Percy Island - home to Australian Fur Seals. Within 90 minutes Byaduk Caves Portland, Abalone farming, deep sea port, swimming beaches, surfing beaches, wind farms, aluminimum smelter, Within 2 Hours Dunkeld The Southern tip of Grampians Mountain Range - Bush walking, waterfalls, birdlife and wildlife. Hamilton The Big Wool Bales, Ansett Airlines Historic Museum, Shopping The Lower Glenelg and Grampians National Parks Whether you're exploring the Princess Margaret Rose Caves, climbing rockfaces at Mount Arapiles, canoeing on the Glenelg River, or walking the Great South West Trail, you will learn to understand and enjoy the great Australian outdoors. |