CMCA Rally 2012
26th CAMPERVAN-MOTOR HOME RALLY AT SALE
This year the 26th Anniversary Rally of the Campervan-Motor Home Rally will be held at Sale commencing Wednesday 4 April through to Wednesday 11 April.
The Anniversary Rally is being hosted by the Wellington Shire in partnership with the Sale and District Agricultural Society, Gippsland Grammar School, the Sale and District Greyhound Racing Club and of course, CMCA. With over a thousand motor homes and nearly 1800 visitors expected, the Gippsland Grammar and Sale Showground sites will be transformed into a village with power and water grids, a huge marquee, offices, meeting rooms, trade displays, a grey water collection system and rubbish bins.
There will be various daily activities; off-site tours to local attractions, entertainment each night in a large marquee, and mini buses will provide a shuttle into Sale continually so you can shop until you drop! Local shops will also be offering specials for patrons as well. Nearly 40 traders will also be on site offering an extensive range of RV products and displays with bargains to be had.
Easter Monday, 9 April will be 'Open Day' when the community is invited in to explore the motor-homing lifestyle, looking through the various makes and models in attendance and speaking with those who have taken the plunge into motor-homing. Funds raised at the gate for the Open Day will go to local charities.
Queries or questions in relation to the Rally can be directed to the CMCA Rally Manager, Mr Colin Gard on 0415 178 427.
The CMCA Solos Network is also holding a Solos Rally at Yarram, with support from the Wellington Shire, from 22nd to the 29th March 2012. Contact the Solos Rally Manager, Don Napier on 0419 324 639.
STAGING AREAS
The Wellington Shire Council has facilitated a number of staging areas near the 2012 Anniversary Rally site. These staging areas are located in many of Wellington's small towns and are within a short driving distance of the Rally site. Staging areas will operate from 10 March 2012.
For printable version of staging areas click here.
Sale
Sale Motor Village Caravan Park, Princes Hwy Sale. Commercial park offering 10% discount for CMCA members. Ph: 03 5144 1366
Rosedale
Willow Park 1km East of Rosedale, beside Latrobe River. Toilets, potable water. Dump point in town. Pets OK, No Charge. 38.08.31s 146 47 28e
Rosedale Bowling Club
Wood Street, toilets, dump point, potable water. No Charge 38.09.36s 146.46.8249e
Cowwarr Weir
5km West of Cowwarr. Self contained vehicles only, narrow bridge crossing to site 10 tonne load limit. Toilets, pets OK. No charge. 37.59.49s 146.39.34e
Heyfield
Rec reserve, McFarlane Street. Toilets, dump point, central town location, pets OK. No charge 37.59.077s 146.47.275
Marlay Point
15km from Sale, on shores of Lake Wellington. Toilet, pets OK, big rigs. No charge. 38.03.40s 147.14.58e
Briagolong
Quarries Reserve, 5km from town. Toilets, fireplaces, pets OK, beside river. Fee 37.48.50s 147.05.19e
Maffra
Rec Reserve, Gibney Street. Toilets, water, located in town. Big Rigs. Self contained only. Pets OK. Fee. 37.57.35s 146.58.395e
Maffra
Maffra Golf Club, Fulton Road. Some powered sites, toilets, located within golf course. No pets, Fee. 37.57.04s 147.00.01e
Yarram
Rec Reserve, Railway Avenue. Toilets, water, located in town. Self contained only. Pets OK, Dump Point, Fee. This area will only be available after the Solos Rally ends on Thursday 29th March.
Golden Beach
Golden Beach Community Centre. Free Internet, toilets, water, café, located in town. Hard stand, ocean views. Limited space. Fee.
BUSH CAMPS
90 Mile Beach Camps
30 km from Sale. Many large designated camping areas within Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park, between Golden Beach and Seaspray. All direct beach access. Facilities and sizes vary. Dogs permitted camps 1-6. Showers at Golden Beach. No charge. 38.20.26s 147.14.15e
Licola
Cheynes Bridge. 32km north of Heyfield. Adjacent to river, Toilets, Free. 37.45.50s 146.40.07e
Won Wron
Bush camping area at White Womans Waterhole, 15km from Yarram. Toilets, Pets OK. 38.28.55s 146.46.19e
Nearby National Parks include: Alpine National Park; Dargo; Holey Plains State Park
WEST GIPPSLAND
Yarragon
Dowton Park Recreation Reserve, Market Street. Toilets, water, located in town. Big Rigs. Fee
EAST GIPPSLAND
Genoa
Genoa Rest Area, toilets, OK big rigs, pets OK, No Charge. 37.27.14s 149.35.27e
Cann River
Cann River Caravan Park, toilets, OK big rigs, pets OK, Dump point. No Charge. 37.34.10s 149.16.15e
Orbost
Murrungower Picnic Area, toilets, OK big rigs, pets OK, No Charge. 37.41.22s 148.37.06e
Swifts Creek
Swifts Creek Caravan Park, Great Alpine Road, Swifts Creek. OK big Rigs, pets OK, No Charge.
FREE PUBLIC ACCESS DUMP POINTS IN WELLINGTON SHIRE
For printable version of Dump Points click here.
PORT ALBERT
Located in carpark at Memorial Park in Wharf St Port Albert, adjacent to the watertower and toilet block. Dump point is locked, key is available from three nearby businesses. Big rig OK.
SEASPRAY
Located adjacent to the office at Seaspray Caravan Park, Foreshore Road, Seaspray.
SALE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
Located in the grounds of the Wellington Visitor Information Centre at Sale, 8 Foster St Sale. Big rig OK
SALE SHOWGROUNDS
Located in the grounds of the Sale Showgrounds, Maffra Rd, Sale. Big rig OK
PORT OF SALE
Located at the rear of the bbq shelter at the Port of Sale, Canal Rd, Sale. Suit canisters only, lifting required.
HEYFIELD RV STOP SPOT
Located in the grounds of the Heyfield RV Stop Spot, Macfarlane St Heyfield. Big rig OK
ROSEDALE BOWLING CLUB
Located in the grounds of the Rosedale Bowling Club, Dawson St Rosedale. Big rig OK
HOLLANDS LANDING
Located at the public toilet block adjacent to boat ramp. Suit canisters only, lifting required.
LOCH SPORT
Being installed by Gippsland Ports as part of the deep water jetty replacement. Located adjacent to the boat club, Lake St Loch Sport. Canister only.
YARRAM RECREATION RESERVE
To be installed prior to the CMCA rally March 2012. Big Rig OK
MAFFRA
Gippsland Vehicle Collection – Sale Road Maffra. Dump point access by arrangement. Big Rig OK
LOCATION
The following maps contain directions to the Rally and a detailed site plan:
TOURS
The Wellington Visitor Information Centre - Sale has organised some amazing tours of the Gippsland region. Dates and details of the half and full day tours are listed in the attached Tours of Wellington document and you can also read about these below.
Printable version Tours of Wellington
FULL DAY TOURS
WALHALLA: Enjoy a scenic drive through the picturesque landscape of Central Gippsland as you head to the historic village of Walhalla, which was a major goldmining town in the gold rush that swept the area in the 1800‟s and is now a quiet little village, where you can explore the early settlement of the region. During this tour you will ride on Walhalla‟s Goldfields Railway, a scenic 1 hour return trip to Thomson and back into Walhalla and also take a tour through the Long Tunnel Extended Mine.
Lunch options: 1. PICNIC- $10.00 2. BYO Tour Price: $65.00
PORT ALBERT - HERITAGE: The 3rd oldest port in Victoria, settled following the wreck of the paddle steamer Clonmel. On this tour take in the maritime history at the fantastic Gippsland Regional Maritime Museum. Travel to Tarraville and visit the Church built with no nails, then onto Alberton Cemetery visiting the burial site of the first person who was interred in 1842.
Lunch options: 1. PICNIC - $10.00 2. BYO 3. PURCHASE AT PORT ALBERT Tour Price: $40.00
PORT ALBERT - CRUISE: Port Albert is a beautiful as yet undiscovered historic village. This tour takes you on a leisurely cruise around the Nooramunga Marine and Coastal Park, joining Captain Wynne Hobson aboard his catamaran, the Nooramunga. He has many years of fishing knowledge and sailing is in his blood. Tour includes Devonshire Tea and a fruit and cheese platter.
Lunch options: 1. PICNIC- $10.00 2. BYO 3. PURCHASE AT PORT ALBERT Tour Price: $95.00
TARRA BULGA: Tarra Bulga National Park is a magical part of Victoria. The park covers over 1625 hectares of Mountain Ash forest and cool temperate rainforest. Starting at the Visitor Centre, you will take the Fern Gully nature walk passing through the picnic area and walk across Corrigan's Suspension Bridge. Take the bus over to the other side of the Park walk through to Cyathea Falls, then back onto the bus to view the spectacular scenery from the Carrajung Oval.
Lunch options: 1. PICNIC - $10.00 2. BYO 3. PURCHASE AT BALOOK Tour Price: $35.00
90 MILE BEACH: The 90 Mile Beach is a pristine unspoilt beach, which is part of Bass Strait. Take an "on the bus‟ driving tour past the ESSO Gas Plant. Continue down to Seaspray visit the Surf Life Saving Club and observation deck. Discover the Trinculo Shipwreck between Golden Beach and Seaspray. Then onto Loch Sport to see the Antique Engine Museum, Marina and the Lakes Foreshore Walk.
Lunch options: 1. PICNIC - $10.00 2. BYO 3. PURCHASE AT LOCH SPORT Tour Price: $35.00
WINERY WANDER: Sample spectacular Sauvignon Blanc, crisp and clean Chardonnays and some refreshing Rieslings. This tour showcases some of the Gippsland’s best wineries. Starting the tour with Avon Ridge Winery and Blue Gables Winery in Maffra. Then along the rolling farmlands of Tinamba to Glenmaggie Wines. Continuing on to Briagolong Estate then onto Mt Moornapa Wines in Stockdale. Stop in and explore Stratford on the way home.
Lunch options: 1. PICNIC - $10.00 2. BYO Tour Price: $35.00
TRULEEN DOWNS/TOMS CAP VINEYARD: Truleen Downs Alpaca Farm is a delightfully unique blend of a working alpaca farm and supplier of Alpaca products. Hear about the history of Alpaca‟s, see a spinning demonstration and take in the “Paca Shack” for all your alpaca garments, knitting yarn and unusual gifts. Toms Cap is a boutique vineyard situated in Central Gippsland it is surrounded by the forests of the Strzelecki Ranges. Sample some Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Shiraz.
Lunch options: 1. PICNIC - $10.00 2. BYO Tour Price: $35.00
ROBOTIC DAIRY/COWWARR: After installing the Lely Astronaut Milking Robots some six years ago, Max and Evelyn of Winnindoo Robotic Dairy swear by the automated system. On this tour enjoy a talk on how the Robotic Dairy operates. Continuing to Cowwarr that is a large dairy farming community, visit the Weir and Cowwarr Art Space which was a butter factory in it‟s past history and is now a working artists studio and arts space. Take in a picnic lunch at the Cowwarr Weir
Lunch options: 1. PICNIC - $10.00 2. BYO Tour Price: $35.00
BAIRNSDALE FUN PARK: Travelling through to East Gippsland, head down to Bairnsdale Fun Park, and spend the day remembering your childhood, no matter how far back it may be! Visitors can enjoy a day of mini golf, archery and use of the golf driving range. Prizes will be awarded ......your will need to pack your competitive spirit!!! Fish, Chip and salad lunch.
LUNCH PROVIDED Tour Price: $70.00
BUCHAN CAVES: Travel to Buchan Caves Reserve, wander the grounds and enjoy the native birds and animals. Take a guided tour through the Royal Cave and listen as your tour guide explains how ancient rivers carved the huge cave system over millions of years. Head to Nowa Nowa Hotel for lunch, then visit the Historic Trestle Bridge. Heading back to Sale, enjoy the view from the lookout over Lakes Entrance, the Gippsland Lakes and the Ninety Mile Beach.
LUNCH PROVIDED Tour Price: $75.00
LAKES ENTRANCE: Travel from Sale to Lakes Entrance. Take a short stroll on the Esplanade and visit one of the many bakeries or cafes. Jump aboard the Thunderbird for a 30km scenic cruise. Arriving back in Lakes Entrance and a 2 course lunch provided at the Lakes Entertainment Centre. Enjoy some time to wander the shops along the Esplanade.
LUNCH PROVIDED Tour Price: $75.00
POWER STATIONS: Loy Yang Power Station operates Victoria’s largest electricity generator supplying approximately one third of the state’s electricity needs. Explore the Power Works Museum and the interactive displays then enjoy a bus tour of Loy Yang Open Cut mine. You will be amazed at the size of the Hazelwood Power Station and Hazelwood Cooling Pondage.
Lunch options: 1. PICNIC - $10.00 2. BYO Tour Price: $50.00
SALE-MAFFRA HERITAGE TOUR: Visit the Gippsland Armed Forces Museum which preserves the Military History in Gippsland and displays and highlights the role played by Gippslanders in our defence forces both in war and peace times. Tour the West Sale Immigrant Museum and discover the hardships that they endured. On to Maffra and the Gippsland Vehicle Collection that showcases over 100 classic cars and automotive memorabilia. Then visit the Pino Deriu Gemstone Collection.
Lunch: 1. PICNIC - $10.00 2. BYO Tour Price: $30.00
HISTORICAL/ NATURAL SALE: (REQUIRES MEDIUM-HIGH LEVEL OF FITNESS) Head out to the historic Swing Bridge and hear about it’s wonderful past. Stroll through the Sale Common Wetlands, home to some extensive birdlife, wonderful flora and fauna. For the avid bird watchers the wetlands offers some great opportunity to sit in the bird hides and do some bird twitching. Then onto the Powder Magazine, where black powder was stored during the gold rush period. A guided tour of the Sale Botanic Gardens with Val Walker an enthusiastic naturalist.
Lunch options: 1. PICNIC - $10.00 2. BYO Tour Price: $30.00
HALF DAY TOURS
SEASPRAY TO GOLDEN BEACH: Experience the golden sands of the 90 Mile Beach on this half day tour. Starting in Seaspray take a short walk along the foreshore, stopping for photos of the fantastic shoreline from the observation deck. Hop back on the bus and continue along the coast towards Golden Beach, stopping to take a short 300 metre walk down to the Trinculo Shipwreck site. Stop in at Golden Beach picnic area and enjoy a relaxing lunch, before taking the opportunity to stop in at the lookout.
Lunch options: 1. PICNIC - $10.00 2. BYO Tour Price: $20.00
HALF DAY WINERY WANDER: Travelling through the countryside on the way to Maffra, first we stop in at Avon Ridge Winery and sample some of their fantastic Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc. Over look the vineyard as you sip away. Then down the road to Blue Gables Vineyard to delight the senses with their wonderful Chardonnay and Pinot Gris.
Lunch options: 1. PICNIC - $10.00 2. BYO Tour Price: $20.00
GIPPSLAND ART GALLERY: The Gippsland Art Gallery in Sale houses some fantastic work from local artists, wander through the Gallery. Relax with an included coffee and cake at Relish @ the Gallery with views of the Port of Sale. Take a walking tour of St Marys Cathedral and onto the nearby entertainment centre to view some Annemieke Mein Bronzes.
Tour Price: $20.00
STRATFORD: Visit Historic Stratford home to the “Stratford on the Avon” Shakespeare Festival. Spend a few hours seeing many sights in Stratford, from the Stratford Courthouse and Gallery featuring local artists through to the best of local food and wine at Wa-De-Lock Cellar Door. Experience some fantastic ceramic and textiles at Turkish Magic.
Lunch options: 1. PICNIC - $10.00 2. BYO 3. PURCHASE IN STRATFORD Tour Price: $20.00
BRIAGOLONG: Briagolong is home to the Briagolong State Forest, on this tour explore the scenic Blue Pool and Quarry Reserve. Return to the township and walk through the unique shops and experience the warm welcome offered by the locals. After you have had your fill of this beautiful little town, continue back via Boisdale and Maffra townships.
Lunch options: 1. PICNIC - $10.00 2. BYO Tour Price: $20.00
Cancellation Policy
Wellington Visitor Information Centre, the supplier of tours for the Annual CMCA Rally holds the right to cancel or make changes to all tours as and where needed. In the circumstance of a tour being cancelled by the Wellington Visitor Information Centre, CMCA members will be notified by phone call prior to the tour time and refunds will be given.
If a member who has booked a tour, wishes to make a cancellation they are required to contact the Wellington Visitor Information Centre on (03) 5144 1108 and speak with one of the tour supervisors. Refunds due to cancellations may be subjected to a fee. If tour is cancelled 14 days prior to the tour, a full refund minus a $5.00 administration fee will be issued. 7 days prior to the tour date a refund of 50% of the tour price will be given. 1 day prior to the tour date, no refund will be issued.
When booking a tour through the Wellington Visitor Information Centre, members agree to supply their Full Name, Member Number and Mobile Number. These details will be kept confidential between the Member, Wellington Visitor Information Centre and the bus company, Little’s Coaches, who will be supplying the coaches for the tours.
You can contact the Wellington Visitor Information Centre if you would like more information regarding Tours of the Wellington Shire:
Email: admin@tourismwellington.com.au
Website: www.tourismwellington.com.au
Phone: +61 03 5144 1108
