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Camping in the Harvey District

 

Logue Brook Dam / Lake Brockman

Logue Brook Dam was closed to the public on 2 May 2008 to enable the Water Corporation to begin work on converting the dam to a drinking water source by 2010.

Chief operating officer Peter Moore said the Water Corporation recognised the decision to close the dam had been a difficult one for the Government.

As a consequence, more than $10 million has been allocated to the South West region for alternative recreation facilities.

5.3 billion litres of water expected from Logue Brook was the final stage of a water trade between Harvey Water and the Water Corporation.

Ongoing information on the closure of Logue Brook Dam is available at www.water.wa.gov.au under "water management", "projects" then "Logue Brook Dam".

Please note:

  • The Bibbulmun Track is not within the Logue Brook catchment area and will not be affected.
  • The Munda Biddi mountain bike track will not be closed. This goes through the northern part of the catchment and it may be re-aligned (subject to consultation and agreement), or sign-posted to ensure riders do not leave the track in the Logue Brook Dam catchment area.

        

Hoffman's Mill Site

Directions: South Western Highway, 9km north of Harvey. Travel along Logue Brook Dam Road for 6.2km, go past Lake Brockman Caravan Park turn off, and continue on the gravel road. After 3.1km the Logue Brook Dam Road runs into Clarke Road. Continue on a further 8.1km to Hoffman's. 27km north-east of Harvey.

Facilities: Flushing toilets with disabled access. Free gas BBQ, wood BBQ, pit toilets, picnic tables with seats, footy oval, untreated water taps, bush walks, central information board and rubbish collection area.

Description: Large camping areas good for caravans, shady, grassy and excellent for groups. Lots of private camping spots dotted around the site. Hoffman's Mill is the site of a once thriving mill town, established in the early years of the century. The remains of the old mill may still be seen.
Traces of the old settlement still appear in the fig and peach trees near the river. Also enjoy the lilies, rose, and other flowers which grew in the gardens of the original inhabitants and still appear every summer.

Restrictions: This area is in a water catchment area. Strictly no swimming, fishing or marroning. All domestic animals are prohibited. No camping from the end of Easter until November 1. Day use only during this period.

Fees: DEC Rangers collects all fees. Rangers are on Patrol 24 hours a day, ensuring regulations are adheared to and camping receipts checked. Adults $6.50 per night and children $2.00 per night.

               Hoffman's Mill                     Happy Campers at Hoffman's Mill                  Camping at Hoffman's Mill

Leschenault Peninsula Conservation Park, Australind

Directions: Buffalo Road, west of Old Coast Road, 30km north of Bunbury. On entering the park there is an information bay and toilets. 4WD beach access on tracks only. Mosquito repellent advisable.

Buffalo Beach

Day use area, fishing and swimming. 4WD access to beach, beach access and parking.

Belvidere Beach

Day use area, fishing and swimming. 4WD access to beach and parking.

Belvidere Camp & Belvidere Day Use

Located at the end of Buffalo road on the edge of the inlet. The inlet is a very popular place for crabbing, fishing, prawning, boating, sailing and windsurfing. Not far to the beach. Day use and camping area for families and groups. Walk trails along the inlet and to the "Cut" areas.
Suitable for caravans. Information bay. John Boyle O'Reilly Memorial Monument, picnic tables and benches, gas and wood BBQs, fire rings and lookout.

Camping fees collected by rangers which patrol the area.

Tuart Grove

Day use area with access from inlet by small boat jetty. Picnic tables, BBQ rings and access to walk trails.

The Cut

Description: Boat and hiking access only. 11 tent-based campsites, including two for large groups. Each site features a secluded area for a tent, a fire ring, wood BBQ and a picnic table. There is an island-like atmosphere with shelters, fish cleaning table. Fishing spots along the groyne can easily be reached via footpaths leading from the picnic site. Alternatively the beach is only 500m away.

Fees: There is a charge for camping (Adults $6.50 per night and children $2.00 per night). The DEC ranger patrols the area daily to collect fees. To book campsites for the two large groups at The Cut please phone the DEC Collie Office on 9734 1988.

Yarloop Pool

Direction: 1km East of the Town of Yarloop on Clifton Road.

Description: A special local swimming hole set amid the dairy pastures of Yarloop. Enjoy a dip "Yarloop Style" Playground & toilets on site.


 

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