MORE families will be able to enjoy an overnight stay at Point Nepean National Park with the expansion of the camping facilities now complete and bookings open for spring and summer.Thirteen new discovery tents within the historic Quarantine Station precinct have been installed allowing more visitors a unique and charming camping experience set among heritage buildings, and right next to beautiful rugged coastlines and beaches.Since the campground opened last year, more than 3,500 people have camped there – boosting tourism in the area and giving more people the chance to experience one of Victoria’s most fascinating national parks. The campground…
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THE camping area with a difference is being expanded at Point Nepean National Park. The campground, with its pre-pitched “discovery tents” has been popular since opening early last year, with more than 2000 people staying overnight. Thirteen more tent platforms are now being built within the historic Quarantine Station precinct, creating a “woodland” camping area among the park’s moonah trees.Parks Victoria says it worked with Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation, Heritage Victoria and Mornington Peninsula Shire Council to pass the relevant cultural heritage and environmental assessments for approvals to complete the works. The project is part of a $6.4 million…