RV FEATURE
While the Bendigo-based Aussie Adventurers’ Caravan and Camping Club might not be unique, it is unusual in that our member rallies are rarely held at caravan parks. Established in 2003 to be an inexpensive club where virtually any form of caravan, motorhome or tent was acceptable, our club’ s aim was to stay at lakes, rivers and other reserves that have little or no charge. Even the club’ s annual fees are on the inexpensive side at only $ 25 per van.
The Aussie Adventurers’ Caravan and Camping Club is affiliated with the Association of Caravan Clubs of Victoria, and during mid- February, we stayed at Lake Wooroonook, 13km west of Charlton, Vic. This lovely site had both powered and unpowered sites available, as well as excellent amenities, including hot showers. Camping is available all around the lake – it could accept 100 vans with ease.
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Even though it was mid-summer, the lake was 95 per cent full and suitable for boating, skiing and fishing. It was also suitable for swimming for those inclined to do so.
While the club was there, a fisheries officer arrived with a tank of 10,000 fingerlings, which he released into the lake to replenish the stock of silver perch. The pelicans were delighted as they enjoyed a feast of the tiny fish. Hopefully there were enough left behind for future fishers to enjoy catching in the coming years.
There is much wildlife located at the lake, including ducks, pelicans and other waterbirds, with cockatoos and corellas all making use of the many trees surrounding the lake.
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