Lions Club of Camperdown

Camperdown is the host club for the 33rd District 201V2 Convention, to be held on the 6th, 7th + 8th November 2009. The Camperdown Lions Club is 30 years old in 2009, so come and enjoy our renowned hospitality and help us celebrate.

Please scroll down for accommodation information.

BANQUET:

The theme is "Fantasyland & Nursery Rhymes". This gives a very wide scope for those who wish to dress to the theme. e.g. A full Disneyland Creation, Jack and The Beanstalk, Jack and Jill, Hansel & Gretel, The Mouseketeers or Robin Hood and His Merry Men and Women!!

The very popular Tarrigal Band will provide the music, there will be prizes, not only for the club best representing the theme, but also for couples.

The Banquet is to be held in Camperdown's new Sports Stadium, and conventioneers are advised to plan for suitable footwear. Stilettos and other damaging heels will not be permitted, by order of the Stadium Committee.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:

Plan to come early, or stay over for a few days, and enjoy the many "gems" of the South West to be found in Camperdown and surrounding locations within the Corangamite Shire.

Camperdown is steeped in historic buildings and natural wonders - here is a sample.

	The 113 year old Gothic style Clocktower which towers 30 meters above the main street.

The Historical Museum situated in the main street. This building was the former IOOF hall built the same year as the clocktower.

A scenic drive/walking trail to Mt. Leura and Sugarloaf Mountain. The lookout at the summit of Mt.Leura gives a view of the third largest volcanic plain in the world

The Botanic Gardens and Lookout which are accessed through the Caravan Park.

These gardens were designed by William Guilfoyle in 1869.

The scenic lookout takes in a view of the twin crater lakes, Lake Bullen Merri which is fresh water and Lake Gnotuk which is salt water (stunning).

The Stone Walls. This district has the most important and extensive network of dry stonewalls in Australia.

SHORT TRIPS:

Within one hour's drive, or less, you can take in the scenic coastal areas, including The Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge, or you may like to visit a Cheese or Chocolate Factory, a Whiskey Distillery, or a local Winery and spend time at its cellar door to learn a little more of this craft and sample the wares.

For the really energetic, visit the Otway Fly (rainforest walk), check out the whales at Warrnambool or tackle some of, or all, the newly opened Timboon-Naroghid Rail Trail by bike or foot.

Try a little fishing at our famous lakes or play a few holes of golf at Camperdown's 18 hole, grass green, links style course.

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION SHEET

REVISED 01 September 2009.
(Conventioneers are responsible for their own accommodation bookings)

1. Motels:

Motel Name & Address	Rating	Distance to venue	Contact details	Number of rooms/units	Additional comments	Status
Amble Inn Motel 71 Manifold St. Camperdown.	3.0	600 metres	Ph. 5593 1646 Fax. 5593 1646	14		Fully booked
Cascade Motor Inn 311 Manifold St. Camperdown.	3.5	300 metres	Ph. 5593 1144 Fax. 5593 2393	22		Fully booked
Manifold Motor Inn 295 Manifold St. Camperdown.	3.5	250 metres	Ph. 5593 2666 Fax. 5593 3042	15		Fully booked
Cobden Roadhouse/Motel Camperdown Road, Cobden.	3.0	12 kms	Ph. 5595 1140 Fax. 5595 1146	8		Fully Booked
Baronga Motor Inn 35 Murray St. East, Colac.	3.5	47 Kms	Ph. 5231 2100 Fax. 5232 1354	29		Vacancies
Colac Central Motel 10 Murray St., Colac.	3.5	46 Kms	Ph. 5231 5777 Fax. 5231 5020	20	Also has 15 Hotel Rooms with shared facilities	Vacancies
Mid-City Motor Inn 289 Murray St., Colac.	3.5	45 kms	Ph. 5231 3333 Fax. 5231 1979	30		Vacancies
Otway Gate Motor Inn 52 Murray St. East, Colac.	3.0-3.5	47 kms	Ph. 5231 3244 Fax. 5231 2501	18		Vacancies
Mount Elephant Hotel/Motel Hamilton Highway, Derrinallum.	3.0	39 kms	Ph. 5597 6641 Fax. 5597 6812	7		all units available
The Stables Motel Units 128 Dunlop St., Mortlake.	3.5	39 kms	Ph. 5599 2019 Fax. 5599 2728	5		all units available
Dalvui Motel, Princes Highway, Terang.	3.5	20 kms	Ph. 5592 1566 Fax 5592 1900	11		9 units available
Terang Motor Inn Princes Highway, Terang.	3.0	22 kms	Ph. 5592 1260 Fax. 5592 1264	12		10 units available

2. Bed & Breakfast:

Business Name & Address.	Rating	Distance from venue	Contact details	Number of rooms/ units	Additional Comments	Status
Timboon House B & B 320 Old Geelong Rd. Camperdown.	4.0	2 kms	Ph. 5593 1003	4	Historic Homestead. See entry under SC Cottages below	1 double available
Grand Central B & B 30 Victoria St. Cobden.	4.0	12 kms	Ph. 5595 1881 Fax. 5595 2104	7 suites also 3 double & 5 single rooms with shared facilites.	Former hotel converted to luxury suites.	5 still available
Quillsbury B & B. 33 Parrot St., Cobden.	4.0	12 kms	Ph. 5595 1800 Fax. 5595 1822	4	Stately homestead and former hospital	all units available
Purrumbete Homestead 3551 Princes Highway, Camperdown		approx. 6kms	Ph. 5594 7374	8	Luxury Historic Homestead.	all units available
***to see more about Purrumbete Homestead Google Search Purrumbete Homestead *** " Since 1982 Purrumbete has had a variety of owners, including disgraced stock jock Renee Rivkin, but four years ago it was bought by Max and Ann Magilton as ‘an interesting retirement venture’. Eight rooms of this 150 square home have been converted for luxury accommodation and the setting is one that embodies the wealth the Manifold pastoral empire generated."

3. Self Contained Cottages:

Business Name & Address	Rating	Distance from venue	Contact details	No. of rooms/units	Additional Comments	Status
Camperdown Caravan Park Park Road, Camperdown		3 kms	Ph. 5593 1253	7 x 2 B’Room Cottages	Each with 1 double bedroom, second with 2 single bunks	Fully Booked
Lake Purrumbete Cottages 658 Purrumbete Estate Road, Tesbury. Via Camperdown. ALERT: Big fish are are now being caught at Lake Purrembete and heavy bookings are coming in from anglers wishing to try their luck. Cabins and powered sites are expected to be in short supply by November so please remember to book now for this area.		10 kms	Ph. 5593 8282 Fax. 5593 8282	Pelican cottage (2 Bedroom) Hoses cottage (3 bedroom) Orchard cottge (1 bedroom +)	1 double room (Queen bed) 1 double bed room, plus 2 bunks 1 double room (Queen) 1 single room 1 with single bed, plus 2 bunks 1 twin bed room + fold-up lounge	all still available Booked. still available
Timboon House 320 Old Geelong Rd., Camperdown.	4.0	3 kms	Ph. 55 931 003	1x 2 B’room cottage	Historical stables converted to Luxurious accommodation	available due to cancellation

4. Caravan Parks:

Business Name & Address	Distance from venue	Contact details	Self Cont. Cabins	On-Site vans	Powered sites	Unpowered sites	Additional Comments	Status
Camperdown Caravan Park Park Road, Camperdown.	3 kms	Ph. 5593 1253	See details 3 above	_	40	20		Filling rapidly
Cobden Roadhouse & Caravan Park, Camperdown Rd., Cobden.	12 kms	Ph. 5595 1140	5	_	4			4 powered sites only left.
Lake Purrumbete Angling Club Caravan Park Purrumbete Estate Rd. Tesbury.	12 kms	Ph. 5594 5377	3	6	16	40		Bookings available

5. Hotels:

Business Name & Address	Distance to venue	Contact Details	Double rooms shared facilitiesd	Single rms. shared facilities.	Additional Comments	Status
Maddens Commercial Hotel 115 Manifold St., Camperdown	400 metres	Ph. 5593 1187	6	6		10 rooms available
Leura Hotel 175 Manifold St., Camperdown.	200 metres	Ph. 5593 1062	10	5		12 rooms available
Hampden Hotel 228 Manifold St., Camperdown	50 metres	Ph. 5593 3185	4 doubles 1 x 3 single bed	1		Fully Booked
Thompsons Hotel 36 Curdie St., Cobden.	12 kms	Ph. 5595 1208	4 twin bed	4		all still available
Terang Hotel 40 High St., Terang	21 kms	Ph. 5592 1291	2 doubles 2 twin bed	4		all still available
Wheatsheaf Hotel 96 High St., Terang.	21 kms	Ph. 5592 2420	7	2	Current refurbishment will be completed by April ’09.	all still available

6. The Mill Apartments: - (4.5 and 5.0 star rating) Main buildings situated just 600metres from Community Complex.

122 Manifold Street Camperdown.	No. of People	Description	Additional Comments	Info/Booking	Current Status
Anson's Cottage	4	2 bedroom, One double, One queen x 2. Fully equipped kitchen, 1 full bathroom and 2nd shower.	Situated 50 metres from main Mill Apartments.	Ph/Fax:- The Mill Reservations 03 5593 2996	Available
Barkly House	6	3 bedroom house with 2 full bathrooms. Currently being transformed to absolute luxury.	Situated 200 metres from main Mill Apartments.	Ph/Fax:- The Mill Reservations 03 5593 2996	Available
Ower's Mill House	6	3 bedroom, 2 queen & 1 twin, on 2 levels, 2 bathrooms & 2 spas, kitchen, dining, laundry. Different levels connected by spiral staircase.	Antique furnishings fit the unit's originality dating back 140 years.	Ph/Fax:- 03 5593 2788	Not currently available for release but expression of interest welcome
Wright's Cottage	4	2 bedroom on 2 levels. King bed ground floor, queen bed 1st floor. 1 bathroom & spa, full kitchen.	Locally quarried bluestone. Conservatory with fern garden attached.	Ph/Fax:- 03 5593 2788	Not currently available for release but expression of interest welcome

Note: Ower's Mill and Wrights are on reserve for visitors from Multiple District. Either one or both of these units may become available during September.

Note:
Any conventioneers interested in home-stay, please contact the Convention Committee on 5593 2788.