Precinct 3 Big Rock, Cultural Trail and Picnic Ground

Precinct 3 Big Rock, cultural trail and picnic ground

KEY PROJECTS

2.11 Establish cultural trails

2.16 Upgrade picnic area carparks

3.2 Upgrade picnic areas and facilities

3.4 Incorporate new interpretive signage and artwork (as part of proposed cultural trail)

NOTE: this enlargement has been prepared for illustrative purposes and does not represent the final agreed design. It is subject to further investigation and design development. Cultural initiatives are to be advised and developed in partnership with Wadawurrung Aboriginal Corporation.

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B C

D E

Establish a cultural trail leading up Improve interpretive signage at een A E to Big Rock (including signage and Big Rock, to highlight the cultural Opportunity for cultural trail artwork, as appropriate) significance and stories of this Seal/upgrade the Big Rock picnic special place Landscape enhancements B ground carpark, including a drop off Existing toilet block point for buses Improve picnic and BBQ facilities C

Provide directional and information D signage, encouraging parking at the lower picnic grounds, to avoid informal parking within areas of significance

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A D Precinct 4 Lower Picnic and Turntable picnic grounds

KEY PROJECTS

2.10 Upgrade walking trails

2.16 Upgrade picnic area carparks

3.2 Upgrade picnic areas and facilities

5.6 Commercial opportunity: re-instate camping ground

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Undertake further feasibility Formalise carparking south of the A E een investigations for a camping ground loop road near Turntable Picnic Proposed camping area at Lower Picnic Ground, as a third- Grounds, to avoid users parking party operated facility on areas of potential significance. Solar powered campsite Seal/upgrade the Lower Picnic Directional and information signage B Opportunity for eco pods/low-impact Ground carpark, to deal with should encourage parking at Lower accommodation overflow from Turntable Picnic Picnic Ground should also be Amenities for campsite Ground and campsite user demands installed. Improve walking trail connection Upgrade picnic facilities at Lower Viewing platform C F between Lower Picnic Ground and Picnic Ground, to cater for diverse Landscape enhancements Turntable Picnic Ground and lookout family and larger groups Shaded seating area Subject to feasibility investigations, D instate necessary utility infrastructure and new toilet/shower amenities for campsite.

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KEY PROJECTS

2.5 Cultural interpretation space

2.10 Upgrade walking trails

Establish cultural trails NOTE: this enlargement has been prepared for illustrative purposes and does not 2.11 represent the final agreed design. It is subject to further investigation and design development. Cultural initiatives are to be advised and developed in partnership with Wadawurrung Aboriginal Corporation.

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B A

Existing Bunjil geoglyph A een Geoglyph site Opportunity for cultural trail and B interpretation space along Branding Yard Viewing platform upgrade Track (note: location and concept to be Potential cultural interpretation space confirmed with Wadawurrung) Opportunity for cultural trail

Maintenance track

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KEY PROJECTS

2.3 Mountain biking hub

2.12 Upgrade mountain biking trails

2.15 Upgrade Drysdale carpark and increase capacity

Commercial opportunity: Mountain biking hub NOTE: this enlargement has been prepared for illustrative purposes and does not 5.3 represent the final agreed design. It is subject to further investigation and design development. Cultural initiatives are to be advised and developed in partnership with Commercial opportunity: Stockyards mobile food truck area Wadawurrung Aboriginal Corporation. 5.4

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B C A

H D H

Mountain biking hub (with end of Expand carpark along the Drysdale een A E trip amenities, toilets, bike hire and Road reserve, near the entry Entry feature maintenance, fixed kiosk, rooms for New landscaped entry and signage F Posible kiosk/food truck area groups) New mountain biking hub Flexible kiosk area (operating during New marshalling area - and resting B G weekend, holiday and peak periods) area, with landscape treatments Shaded seating area

Existing BBQ shelter Undertake priority re-surfacing and Landscape enhancements C H track upgrades Blue run - MTB trail Replanting and rehabilitation of land D area around Barros Pit Black run - MTB trail

Rehabilitation area

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Plains Road

CORE INFRASTRUCTURE

Buildings and structures

2.1 Serendip Wetland Education Centre een 2.2 Reconfigure core sanctuary area Existing entrance road - sealed

Existing main entrance 3 2.3 New outdoor learning area Secondary entrance 2.4 Treetop bird hides and new lookouts Existing management track

2.5 Aboriginal hut display village 1 Wildlife Walk

2.6 Nature play facility 2 Wetland Walk

PV staff operations area 3 Wader Walk 2.7 4

Forest Road - North Flinders Avenue 4 Farm Dam for Wildlife Walk Access and Movement 2 Internal walking trail - proposed Secure entry gate - staff area 2.8 Shared use path - proposed

1 2.9 Establish secondary entrances - Boardwalk - proposed Windermere Road, Flinders Avenue Vehicle parking 2.10 Create a high quality wetland circuit P trail Bike parking - proposed 2.11 Extend the Wildlife Walk Birdhide - existing

2.12 Create bus stop along Windermere Road Birdhide - proposed Upgrade main visitor carpark 2.13 BBQ and picnic facilities P Wetland discovery / education centre SERVICES AND AMENITIES Food and beverage offering - proposed

Toilets - upgrade 3.1 Utility infrastructure and pond upgrades Nature play area - proposed 3.2 Upgrade BBQ / picnic area Leasable land area - proposed Indigenous sensory garden 3.3 Habitat protection area - proposed

Carbon sequestration area 3.4 Landscape entry feature and sign Pirra Homestead e tt es 3.5 Artwork, internal wayfinding and directional signage Education

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES General public area Windermere Road PV Staff area Education centre - kiosk 5.1 Garden / landscaped area N 0 125m 250m 500m 5.2 Aboriginal hut accommodation Private property Plains Road

een Existing entrance road - sealed

Existing main entrance 3

Secondary entrance

Existing management track

1 Wildlife Walk

2 Wetland Walk

3 Wader Walk 4

Forest Road - North Flinders Avenue 4 Farm Dam for Wildlife Walk 2 Internal walking trail - proposed

Shared use path - proposed

Boardwalk - proposed 1 P Vehicle parking Bike parking - proposed

Birdhide - existing

Birdhide - proposed BBQ and picnic facilities P Wetland discovery / education centre

Food and beverage offering - proposed

Toilets - upgrade

Nature play area - proposed

Leasable land area - proposed

Habitat protection area - proposed

Carbon sequestration area Pirra Homestead e tt es

Education

General public area Windermere Road PV Staff area

Garden / landscaped area N 0 125m 250m 500m Private property Figure 21. Serendip Sanctuary Master Plan Precinct 1

Entry, Indigenous sensory garden and A display village

KEY PROJECTS

2.5 Aboriginal hut display village

2.9 Secondary entrances - Windermere Road, Flinders Avenue

2.12 Create bus stop along Windermere Road

3.3 Indigenous sensory garden

3.4 Landscape entry feature and sign

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Connect internal shared use path with een A broader pedestrian/cycle network Entry feature Shared use path connection between B Proposed shared use path Serendip Sanctuary and the You Yangs Regional Park Aboriginal hut display village Aboriginal hut display village Indigenous sensory garden C Landscape enhancements Indigenous sensory garden D Maintenance track

Private property Landscape entry feature and new sign E

Pirra Homestead (private property) F

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KEY PROJECTS

2.5 Aboriginal hut display village

2.6 Nature play facility

2.13 Upgrade main visitor carpark

Upgrade BBQ / picnic area NOTE: this enlargement has been prepared for illustrative purposes and does not 3.2 represent the final agreed design. It is subject to further investigation and design development. Cultural initiatives are to be advised and developed in partnership with Indigenous sensory garden Wadawurrung Aboriginal Corporation. 3.3

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Establish an Aboriginal hut display Upgrade main carpark, toilets and een A D village, to demonstrate traditional BBQ / picnic facilities Sheltered picnic tables ways of living Provide formal bus drop off/parking E Nature play area Decommission existing Eastern bays B Aboriginal hut display centre Barred Bandicoot enclosure to create Provide additional sheltered picnic F an expansive indigenous sensory tables, catering to diverse families/ Indigenous sensory garden garden, featuring a range of species large groups Landscape enhancements for educational purposes Improve directional signage to the Maintenance track G Create a nature play space, near main sanctuary and new facilities C Secure staff area gates BBQ/picnic area, with natural materials

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Precinct 3

Central sanctuary and staff facilities C

KEY PROJECTS

2.2 Reconfigure core sanctuary area

2.3 PV staff operations area

2.8 Secure entry gate to staff area

3.5 Artwork, internal wayfinding and directional signage NOTE: this enlargement has been prepared for illustrative purposes and does not represent the final agreed design. It is subject to further investigation and design development. Cultural initiatives are to be advised and developed in partnership with Wadawurrung Aboriginal Corporation.

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B B

C E

Relocate staff facilities from the You Provide staff and maintenance een A E Yangs and provide for consolidated vehicle parking within new staff Staff and maintenance facilities

offices and operational facilities, facilities area New staff of ce within Serendip Sanctuary Improve directional signage to the F Water tank Remove captive breeding main sanctuary and new facilities/ B Proposed new walking trail enclosures/fencing amenities Wildlife Walk Rationalise fencing and remove Instate secure entry gate for staff C G unnecessary enclosures and tunnels and maintenance area, to prevent Existing unmarked path to promote an open wildlife park unauthorised access Existing maintenance road Upgrade display pond, exploring Upgraded bird hide D natural filtration solutions to avoid Secure staff area gates the need for mechanical pumping Remove existing tunnel solutions

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Precinct 4 Serendip Wetland Education Centre and group 2 accommodation area

KEY PROJECTS

2.1 Serendip Wetland Education Centre (relates to commercial opportunity #5.1)

2.2 Reconfigure core sanctuary area

2.3 New outdoor learning area

2.4 Treetop bird hides and new lookouts

3.5 Artwork, internal wayfinding and directional signage

5.1 Commercial opportunity: education centre - kiosk NOTE: this enlargement has been prepared for illustrative purposes and does not represent the final agreed design. It is subject to further investigation and design Commercial opportunity: Aboriginal hut accommodation development. Cultural initiatives are to be advised and developed in partnership with 5.4 Wadawurrung Aboriginal Corporation.

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3 H

4 B

A 2

1 G

Establish a state-of-the-art education Opportunity for Aboriginal hut een A E facility, centred around the wetland accommodation, catering to tour Aboriginal hut accomodation

ecology and current school and Junior groups and school groups 1 Wildlife Walk Rangers Programs Provide a high quality viewing deck F 2 Wetland Walk Establish suitable access, parking and overlooking the wetland B 3 Wader Walk outdoor amenities, for users of the Rationalise fencing, tunnels and G wetland education centre remove unnecessary enclosures/hides 4 Farm Dam for Wildlife Walk Potential opportunity for unpowered to promote an open wildlife park Unpowered camping ground C camping site, associated with Upgrade the existing shed, to provide H Wetland education and discovery centre Aboriginal hut offer, to provide different a sheltered space for community, Outdoor learning area accommodation options research and other groups to hire or Upgrade education pond and explore utilise Bird hides - proposed D integrated water management Provide new outdoor learning area, New wetland circuit loop track I solutions to maintain water quality and near the education pond, providing a Viewing deck - proposed supply space for guided ranger talks, events Accomodation amenities etc.

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The master plan presents a balanced and coordinated strategy to guide the precinct’s future and meet the needs of its key Natural values stakeholders and users. This is a necessary step in identifying and managing what makes the precinct unique and special, and how we can protect these attributes, while also building its brand, as an internationally recognised destination. • Better visitor management While several stakeholders voiced concerns about the impact of commercial activities, eco-tourism and growth in visitation on the • Improve natural resource management natural environment and wildlife present within the You Yangs precinct, improvements and change are inevitable to: • Wildlife and habitat protection measures • maintain safe and sustainable operations; • Appreciation of natural values • better manage the condition of the reserve; • improve access and connectivity, which is at present lacking; and • reach its potential as an internationally recognised destination within the Geelong-Bellarine region. Several social, environmental and economic benefits shall be realised through delivering the master plan, which are summarised in Figure Tourism and visitor economy 26, to the right. While the precinct itself will benefit enormously from the proposed improvements and rehabilitation measures, the master plan will also • Grow domestic and international visitation indirectly benefit the broader region. Not only in terms of tourism and related visitor spend, but through building long-lasting relationships • Increase visitor spend and partnerships, to deliver on the proposed initiatives and support other strategic projects within the region. • Flow on economic benefits to region

• Employment creation • Support complementary commercial opportunities

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Cultural Heritage Social and Recreational

• Strengthen partnership and • Enhance liveability work towards joint management with • Further promote active lifestyles Wadawurrung • Improved visitor experience • Protect areas of significance • Build alliances and partnerships • Greater appreciation of cultural values • Raise profile of the precinct and region • Support Wadawurrung in delivering cultural initiatives

Site operations and maintenance Broader benefits

• New programs to improve site and asset • Economic benefits for the broader region management and state through increased visitation • Promote further partnerships to assist with • Drive demand for complementary activities site operations and maintenance - accommodation, health and wellness activities, food and beverage retail etc

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New visitor centre and tour assembly area

PROJECT DESCRIPTION Visitor centre

Adapt and refurbish the existing visitor centre, as a high quality visitor interpretation centre with gift shop and kiosk, offering further information on the site, compelling exhibits and signage on its significance as a place, events and important information. Tour group assembly area KEY COMPONENTS

1. Renovation of existing visitor centre (removing staff offices) 2. Accessible entry and ramp access from carpark 3. New signage and exhibits, internal gift shop and kiosk EXAMPLES 4. Landscape improvements around building

POTENTIAL PARTNERS

WAC, Indigenous artists, Creative Victoria, Aboriginal Victoria, RDV, COGG, Tourism Greater Geelong and the Bellarine, potential for private funding and sponsorship, Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation, Indigenous Business Australia

Wilpena Pound Visitor Centre High quality interpretive signage BENEFITS (Flinders Ranges, SA) (e.g Brambuk Cultural Centre, VIC)

FURTHER STUDIES/INVESTIGATIONS 1. Long-term PV staff facility plan 2. CHMP 3. Building condition and compliance assessment 4. Detailed feature survey for tour waiting area

Benefits Leading example - sensitively designed cultural centre and sheltered semi-outdoor areas (e.g Brambuk Cultural Centre, VIC) Environmental Tourism/economic

Social / community Operational

Cultural

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Adaptive reuse of Duck Ponds and Parsonage School

PROJECT DESCRIPTION Duck Ponds and Parsonage School Transform the Duck Pond Parsonage and School into an art gallery and café, and extend verandah and outdoor dining area. This concept is designed to improve overall visitor experience through a high quality food and beverage offer, centred around bush tucker food grown on the site (‘Bush to table’ concept). The outdoor dining area should be designed to accommodate shaded outdoor seating, food kiosks and vans during peak periods. The gallery and nearby outdoor dining area should consider ongoing programming to host regular events and different exhibits throughout the year. EXISTING BUILDING

KEY COMPONENTS

1. Renovation of Duck Ponds and Parsonage School building, including verandah area

2. Formalise parking area and connection to main entry road

3. Organic garden and bush tucker plots to grow produce on-site

4. Landscape improvements and path connections to broader path network Existing Duck Ponds and Parsonage School (You Yangs Regional Park, VIC) 5. Flexible area for food trucks and semi-permanent kiosks EXAMPLES

POTENTIAL PARTNERS

Potential social enterprise, WAC, RDV, Private sponsors

BENEFITS “The Farm” Byron Bay, NSW

FURTHER STUDIES/INVESTIGATIONS 1. Planning and legal assessment 2. CHMP Three Blue Ducks - “The Farm” Harvest (Byron Bay, NSW) Newrybar, NSW 3. Building condition assessment 4. Detailed feature survey and soil testing

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Mountain biking hub

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Establish a new mountain biking hub, Mountain complete with kiosk for light meals and biking hub beverages, bike repair shop, small offices/ rooms for mountain bike group use, toilets, showers/end of trip amenities, bike racks, storage rooms (for event equipment), and shaded outdoor seating area.

KEY COMPONENTS

1. Decommissioning of existing Rota-loo toilet 2. New mountain bike hub building providing amenities, permanent kiosk, bike hire and repair, and meeting / event spaces for mountain EXAMPLES biking groups 3. Hardstand area and landscaping improvements 4. Bike parking racks/area 5. Off-grid utility solutions - power, telecommunications, water and waste

POTENTIAL PARTNERS

Mountain biking group, WAC, RDV GlentressMountain Trailheadbiking hub Centre Clear signage and entry point (Scotland, UK) (Birches Valley, Rugeley, UK) BENEFITS

FURTHER STUDIES/INVESTIGATIONS 1. CHMP 2. Geotechnical investigations 3. Detailed feature survey 4. Utilities / servicing investigations

Benefits Swinnerton Cycles Forest Centre - mountain biking hub

Environmental Tourism/economic (Birches Valley, Rugeley, UK)

Social / community Operational

Cultural

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Cultural trails and Opportunity for interpretation cultural trail space

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Working closely with Wadawurrung, confirm the location and design of cultural trails, for users to learn about the Wadawurrung’s living culture, the significance of the site and its stories. Artworks, signage and other features could be installed along the trail to assist with interpretation. As part of this project, design and construct a space for tour groups and visitors, which Opportunity for allows for people to stop and engage with cultural trail and Wurdi Youang. interpretation space

KEY COMPONENTS

1. Track re-surfacing and improvements along nominated trails. EXAMPLES 2. Paved interpretation space with art, signage and landscape enhancements. 3. Signage and art installation. 4. Consider interactive and contemporary interpretive tools.

POTENTIAL PARTNERS

WAC, Indigenous artists, Creative Victoria, Aboriginal Victoria, RDV, COGG, Indigenous Indigenous ecology interpretive signage Land and Sea Corporation, Indigenous (Darebin Parklands, VIC) Business Australia

BENEFITS

FURTHER STUDIES/INVESTIGATIONS 1. CHMP 2. Feature survey for interpretation space (subject to design)

Boggy bridge fish trees Recognising culturally significant sites (Winton Wetlands, VIC) (Three Capes Walk, Port Arthur, TAS)

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Reinstate camping ground

PROJECT DESCRIPTION Camping ground Establish a camping ground within the You opportunity Yangs and related services/amenities for visitors to stay overnight. Light-weight demountable pods and flexible accommodation models should be explored. KEY COMPONENTS

1. Toilet block and shower amenities 2. Utility infrastructure and powered sites 3. Path connections to broader network 4. Additional directional signage 5. Landscape enhancements

EXAMPLES POTENTIAL PARTNERS

WAC, RDV, Tourism bodies, COGG, Private or Third Party operator

BENEFITS

Tented camps Unique bush escapes FURTHER STUDIES/INVESTIGATIONS (Treachery Camp, Seal Rocks, NSW) (Mt Buffalo National Park, VIC) 1. CHMP 2. Detailed feature survey Reinstate camping site with low-impact accommodation options (Point Nepean, VIC) 3. Utilities / servicing investigations

Benefits Bugiga circular camping decks

Environmental Tourism/economic (Grampions Peaks Trail, VIC)

Social / community Operational

Cultural

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2.1 SERENDIP SANCTUARY

Serendip wetland Outdoor education learning area centre

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Design and deliver a new wetland discovery centre, with capacity for school group Education / educational tours, the Junior Rangers discovery centre Program, and separate rooms for 4 Wadawurrung to provide cultural tours and for their own research programs.

Research facilities associated with the education centre should also be considered, 2 attracting universities and specialists in wildlife conservation and wetland habitat research.

KEY COMPONENTS

1. New state-of-the-art education centre EXAMPLES building with modern technology 2. Separate amenities (toilets, change rooms etc) 3. Landscaped BBQ/outdoor eating area

4. Animal exhibits, and interactive media 1 tools, which can be used for live demonstrations 5. Parking area with capacity for 6 bus bays Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve Rainforest Discovery Engaging activities Centre (Maleny, QLD) (Townsville Museum, QLD) POTENTIAL PARTNERS

WAC, RDV, Dept of Education, Dept of Health and Human Services, COGG, tourism bodies, EPA, schools and universities, private investors/banking institutions

BENEFITS

FURTHER STUDIES/INVESTIGATIONS 1. Detailed feature survey 2. Utilities / servicing investigations

3. Planning assessment Y Discovery Centre centred around wetlands 4. Geotechnical investigations (Yea, VIC) 5. Integrated water management study 6. Signage and interpretation strategy

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Aboriginal display village and Indigenous sensory garden Indigenous sensory garden

Aboriginal hut PROJECT DESCRIPTION display village Working with Wadawurrung, establish a display village, demonstrating traditional housing and ways of living. The village could form part of the broader cultural education program, along with the Indigenous sensory garden and experiences within the You Yangs.

KEY COMPONENTS

1. Traditional Aboriginal huts and displays, with appropriate signage

2. Indigenous garden featuring a variety of native speciies and related signage EXAMPLES

POTENTIAL PARTNERS

WAC, RDV, Dept of Education, Dept of Health and Human Services, COGG, Tourism bodies, Aboriginal Victoria, Creative Victoria, Private investors/banking institutions, Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation, Indigenous Business Australia

BENEFITS

Cranbourne Botanic Gardens - native Indigenous plants Species signage (Cranbourne, VIC) (Darebin, VIC)

FURTHER STUDIES/INVESTIGATIONS 1. Detailed feature survey 2. Wadawurrung’s strategic plan 3. Signage and interpretation strategy

Encourage outdoor play and understand traditional ways of living (Dragons Nest along Neuman track, Kallista, VIC)

104 | 15 July 2020 | Draft You Yangs Precinct Master Plan SERENDIP SANCTUARY 5.4 3 Aboriginal hut and camping accomodation

PROJECT DESCRIPTION Potential Working with Wadawurrung, establish accommodation-site traditional Aboriginal hut accommodation, 4 demonstrating traditional housing and ways of living. 2

KEY COMPONENTS

1. Assume simple hut construction and signage displays - for an area of approx. 10,000 sq.m

2. Path connecting to camp 1ground facilities

EXAMPLES POTENTIAL PARTNERS

WAC, RDV, Dept of Education, Dept of Health and Human Services, COGG, Tourism bodies, Aboriginal Victoria, Creative Victoria, private investors/banking institutions, Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation, Indigenous Business Australia

BENEFITS

Emulating traditional styled huts Simple, lightweight construction (Bay of Fires, TAS) (Bay of Fires, TAS)

FURTHER STUDIES/INVESTIGATIONS 1. Detailed feature survey 2. Wadawurrung’s strategic plan 3. Signage and interpretation strategy

Wukalina walk - Aboriginal huts, Bay of Fires (TAS)

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8.1 Staging and prioritisation 8.2 Detailed planning and design

The draft YYPMP forms part of a business case, which is to seek This master plan is a strategic document, setting out a vision and funding for the project. Initiatives range from simple upgrades to recommended direction for the precinct. It is not intended to provide maintain safety and current operations, through to more ambitious or a design for future infrastructure and facilities, nor extensive detail on iconic projects. To create seamless connections within the precinct the proposed initiatives/projects. Once endorsed and funding is and the surrounding area, raise its profile and realise the full potential available, further investigations, strategies, planning and detailed of tourism and investment opportunities, a staged approach is design tasks shall be required to enable the key and supporting recommended. initiatives, including all necessary approvals and permits. Further consultation with the general community and stakeholders shall also As the project initiatives form building blocks, to achieve the overall be required, prior to implementation. vision and principles, further consideration must be given to staging and prioritisation, to gain the greatest benefit based on the required It is also expected that the master plan may need to be refined and/ capital investment. or revisited upon completing the Cultural Heritage Management Plan and other technical investigations and strategies (as outlined in It is anticipated that a significant level of investment shall be required Section 6.4). These studies are likely to yield further detailed to deliver the initiatives of this plan, which may be achieved through information, which was not known at the time of drafting this master different delivery models, which is still to be determined. plan and may influence the recommendations made. That said, continued oversight by the PC group and other key stakeholders during the implementation phase, will ensure coordinated action, to realise the benefits of this strategic plan.

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Based on the initiatives recommended within the master plan, a Once approved by Parks Victoria and the Minister for Energy, preliminary review of the regulatory framework and planning scheme Environment and Climate Change, the draft master plan shall be has been undertaken to identify: exhibited for public review and comment. • potential planning and environmental approvals that are likely to be required; and • obstacles to implementation. Further detailed planning investigations shall be required prior to and during the detailed design phase for the project, to confirm the location and potential impact of each project and approval pathways. However, a preliminary summary of approval triggers, relevant to the project is outlined in Section 3.4.

The above is based on review of the Greater Geelong Planning Stage 3 Scheme and current zoning and overlays that apply to the site. That Draft master plan is, it assumes that there would be no changes to the existing (November - March, 2020) provisions that apply under the scheme.

Community consultation

Review and feedback period

Stage 4 Finalisation of master plan

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ABBREVIATIONS REFERENCES

Acronym Reference Document AV Aboriginal Victoria City of Greater Geelong (n.d.), Greater Geelong Planning Scheme City of Greater Geelong, Warrnambool City Council, The Shires of CBD Central Business District Surf Coast, Colac Otway, Corangamite, Moyne, Glenelg and Southern Grampians and the Borough of Queenscliffe (2009), CHMP Cultural Heritage Management Plan Barwon West Regional Trails Master Plan COGG City of Greater Geelong Department of Economic Development (2017), Victorian Visitor Economy Strategy Action Plan 2016-2020 CV Creative Victoria Department of Economic Development (2017), Victorian Visitor Economy Strategy Action Plan 2016-2020 DDA Disability Discrimination Act 1995 Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (2013), South West Victorian Landscape Assessment Study EPBC Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (2017), Protecting Victoria’s Environment - Biodiversity 2037 and EVC Ecological Vegetation Classes Implementation Framework FZ Farming Zone Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning NatureKit (2019), available online at http://maps.biodiversity.vic.gov.au/ GRZ General Residential Zone viewer/?viewer=NatureKit [accessed August 2019], DELWP Victorian Government Department of Environment, Land, Water HO Heritage Overlay and Planning (2019), Victorian Biodiversity Atlas, available online at: https://vba.dse.vic.gov.au/vba/#/ [accessed August 2019] ITES International Ecotourism Society Geelong Region Alliance (2013), G21 Regional Growth Plan LTO Licensed Tour Operator Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism Limited (2015), Growing MTB Mountain Bike Adventure Tourism in Barwon South West Region City of Greater Geelong (2019), Lara Traffic Study Action Plan PCG Project Control Group Infrastructure Victoria (2016), Victoria’s 30-year PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone Infrastructure Strategy Parks Victoria (2018), Valuing Victoria's Parks PV Parks Victoria Victorian Government (2013), Victoria’s 2020 Tourism Strategy RDV Regional Development Victoria Victorian Government (2014), Victorian Trails Strategy 2014-2024 SUZ Special Use Zone Victorian Government (2015), Victoria’s Regional Statement SLO Significant Landscape Overlay The City of Greater Geelong, Wyndham City Council and the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (2015), TO Traditional Owners Avalon Corridor Strategy YYPMP You Yangs Precinct Master Plan Tourism Greater Geelong and the Bellarine (2019), Greater Geelong and the Bellarine Tourism Development Plan Victorian Government (2018), Victorian Aboriginal Affairs Framework 2018-2013 Victorian Aboriginal Economic Strategies (2013), Victorian Aboriginal Economic Strategy 2013-2020 Wadawurrung Aboriginal Corporation (2019), Wadawurrung Country Plan Summary, “Paleert Tjaara Beek - Lets make country good together”

112 | 15 July 2020 | Draft You Yangs Precinct Master Plan FIGURES LIST

No. Page Title Source 1 6 Master plan process GHD

2 11 Opportunities identified through targeted stakeholder conversations GHD

3 13 What we heard - community consultation GHD

4 16-17 Regional context map GHD

5 19 Local context map GHD

6 20-23 Historical timeline - from past to present GHD

7 32 Reasons for visiting the You Yangs Regional Park Parks Victoria

8 37 Uses and activity nodes - Serendip Sanctuary GHD

9 38-39 Uses and activity nodes - You Yangs Regional Park GHD

10 44-45 You Yangs Visitor Journey Map GHD

11 46-47 Serendip Sanctuary Visitor Journey Map GHD

12 54 Master plan process GHD

13 58 Site values and focus areas GHD

14 68-69 You Yangs Regional Park Master Plan GHD

15 70-71 You Yangs Precinct 1 enlargement GHD

16 72-73 You Yangs Precinct 2 enlargement GHD

17 74-75 You Yangs Precinct 3 enlargement GHD

18 76-77 You Yangs Precinct 4 enlargement GHD

19 78-79 You Yangs Precinct 5 enlargement GHD

20 80-81 You Yangs Precinct 6 enlargement GHD

21 82-83 Serendip Sanctuary Master Plan GHD

22 84-85 Serendip Sanctuary Precinct 1 enlargement GHD

23 86-87 Serendip Sanctuary Precinct 2 enlargement GHD

24 88-89 Serendip Sanctuary Precinct 3 enlargement GHD

25 90-91 Serendip Sanctuary Precinct 4 enlargement GHD

26 92-93 Master Plan benefits that can be realised GHD

27 107 Process from here GHD

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NO Page Title Source i i Cover Page Parks Victoria

ii ii-iii Acknowledgement to Country - You Yangs GHD

iii 2-3 Contents GHD

1 4 Serendip Sanctuary - education pond Parks Victoria

2 4 Views towards the You Yangs Regional Park GHD

- 8-9 Engagement Summary - You Yangs Parks Victoria

3 12 Little River drop-in session posters GHD

- 15 Setting the context - Serendip Sanctuary bird hide Parks Victoria

4 18 Little River Mechanics' Institute GHD

5 18 Lara Village Shopping Centre GHD

- 31 Key uses and users - mountain biking Parks Victoria

6 34 Stockyards mountain biking area GHD

7 34 Kurrajong mountain biking area GHD

8 35 Existing hide at Serendip Sanctuary to view birdlife GHD

9 35 Serendip Sanctuary educational tours Parks Victoria

10 36 Lara Annual Food and Wine Festival - Pirra Homestead Creative commons

11 40 Drysdale carpark, You Yangs Regional Park GHD

12 40 Big Rock informal parking, You Yangs Regional Park GHD

13 41 Avalon Views BBQ and picnic area, You Yangs Regional Park GHD

14 41 Serendip Sanctuary picnic ground GHD

15 41 Serendip Sanctuary Interpretation Centre GHD

16 41 You Yangs Visitor Information Centre GHD

- 48-49 Challenges to address GHD

- 50 Natural Values Parks Victoria

- 50 Cultural heritage GHD

- 50 Social and recreational value Parks Victoria

- 51 Education and research Parks Victoria

- 51 Tourism and economic value Parks Victoria

- 51 Site operations and maintenance GHD

114 | 15 July 2020 | Draft You Yangs Precinct Master Plan NO Page Title Source - 52-53 The master plan GHD

- 55 Vision Parks Victoria

17 59 High quality signage - Mornington Hot Springs GHD

18 60 Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Melbourne GHD

19 60 Shared use path - Warburton Rail Trail GHD

20 61 Indigenous ecology interpretation sigange, Darebin Parklands GHD

22 61 Safe and accessible cycling track, Sante Fe Rail Trail, USA GHD

22 61 WSUD design for carpark - Yarra Valley GHD

23 62 Interactive and technological displays to learn information - Townsville Museum GHD

24 62 Treetop hides create an interesting experience for birdwatchers Getty Images

25 63 Opportunities to engage, Bonea Discovery Park GHD

26 63 A place to stop and linger, Bonea Discovery Park GHD

27 63 Safety in design, Peninsula Hot Springs, Mornington carpark, VIC GHD

28 62 Well designed carpark with suitable planting and drainage, Peninsula Hot Springs, GHD Mornington carpark, VIC 29 63 Larger sheltered picnic area, suitable for different sized groups GHD

30 64 Kinglake interpretive signage and artworks GHD

31 65 Combining artwork and nature, Kinglake GHD

32 65 Indigenous ecology interpretation signage, Darebin Parklands GHD

33 65 Junior Rangers Program, Serendip Sanctuary Parks Victoria

34 66 Potential for overnight camping and evening tour experiences Getty Images

35 66 Well equipped campsites GHD

36 66 Gift shop at Tower Hill State Game Reserve GHD

37 67 Managing Country Together Initiative - Budj Bim GHD

- 94-95 Key projects Parks Victoria

- 96 Wilpena Pound Visitor Centre (Flinders Ranges, SA) Creative commons

- 96 High quality interpretive signage Creative commons (e.g Brambuk Cultural Centre, VIC) - 96 Leading example - sensitively designed cultural centre and sheltered semi-outdoor Creative commons areas (e.g Brambuk Cultural Centre, VIC) - 97 Existing Duck Ponds and Parsonage School (You Yangs Regional Park, VIC) GHD

Draft You Yangs Precinct Master Plan | 15 July 2020 | 115 NO Page Title Source - 97 Three Blue Ducks - “The Farm” GHD (Byron Bay, NSW) - 97 “The Farm” GHD Byron Bay, NSW - 97 Harvest GHD Newrybar, NSW - 98 Glentress Trailhead Centre Creative commons (Scotland, UK) - 98 Clear signage and entry point Creative commons (Birches Valley, Rugeley, UK) - 98 Swinnerton Cycles Forest Centre - mountain biking hub Creative commons (Birches Valley, Rugeley, UK) - 99 Indigenous ecology interpretive signage GHD (Darebin Parklands, VIC) - 99 Boggy bridge fish trees GHD (Winton Wetlands, VIC) - 99 Recognising culturally significant sites GHD (Three Capes Walk, Port Arthur, TAS) - 100 Treachery Camp, Seal Rocks, NSW GHD

- 100 Unique bush escapes, Mt Buffalo National Park, Vic GHD

- 100 Bugiga circular camping decks Matthew Kneale

- 101 Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve Rainforest Discovery GHD Centre (Maleny, QLD) - 101 Engaging activities GHD (Townsville, QLD) - 101 Discovery centre centred around wetlands GHD (Yea, VIC) - 102 Cranbourne Botanic Gardens - native Indigenous plants GHD (Cranbourne, VIC) - 102 Species signage GHD (Darebin, VIC) - 102 Encouraging all ages to encourage outdoor play and understand traditional ways of GHD living (Dragons Nest along Neuman track, Kallista, VIC) - 103 Emulating traditional style huts Wukalinawalk.com (Bay of Fires, TAS) - 104-105 Process from here GHD

108-109 Appendices GHD

116 | 15 July 2020 | Draft You Yangs Precinct Master Plan Appendix B - Strategic Background Review

TITLE Victorian Visitor Economy Strategy Protecting Victoria’s Environment - Action Plan 2016-2020 Biodiversity 2037

PUBLISHED BY Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning Transport and Resources (DELWP)

YEAR 2017 2017

SUMMARY The Victorian Visitor Economy Strategy Action Plan Protecting Victoria’s Environment - Biodiversity 2037 is (VVESA) sets the overall direction and framework the Victorian Government’s ambitious plan to stop the to grow Victoria’s visitor economy over the next ten decline of our biodiversity and achieve overall biodiversity years. The goal of the strategy and action plan is to improvement over the next 20 years. diversify the range of experiences that attract more It makes the case for increased effort, and defines visitors and drives jobs and investment across the a modern approach to managing biodiversity within state. Victoria’s regions. The plan establishes a long-term vision and goals.

RELEVANCE TO $20 million has been committed to Parks Victoria for Healthy biodiversity is seen as important to Victoria’s YYMP the management of forests, parks and public land. tourism - our parks alone bring in $1.4 billion each year, Priorities identified in the VVESA that are relevant to through nature-based tourism. Recommendations for the YYPMP include: YYPMP are seen to contribute to the vision for Victoria, ensuring “biodiversity is healthy, valued and actively cared 1. Attract more private sector investment for”. 2. Build on the potential of regional and rural Victoria 3. Maximise the benefits of events 4. Improved experiences for visitors from Asia 5. Better tourism infrastructure

Draft You Yangs Precinct Master Plan | 15 July 2020 | 117 TITLE Biodiversity 2037 Implementation Victoria’s Regional Statement Framework

PUBLISHED BY Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning Victorian Government (DELWP)

YEAR 2018 2015

SUMMARY This implementation framework is a comprehensive The regional statement is about creating jobs, action plan that will deliver on the Victorian providing a better start for young people, and Government’s environmental agenda to prioritise the supporting a brighter future for families and care and protection of our natural environment. communities. The statement establishes nine new regional partnerships across the state. The framework highlights key actions that will help implement the priorities of the Biodiversity 2037 Plan over the next four years.

RELEVANCE TO Relevant priorities that should be considered as part of The key drivers identified for the Barwon area include YYPMP the YYPMP include: agriculture, tourism, retail trade, healthcare and social services. Priority 3 - Raise the awareness of all Victorians about the importance of the state’s natural environment State Government will work to improve facilities that encourage visitors to stay longer and contribute more Priority 4 - Increase opportunities for all Victorians to to the local economy, improve educational attainment have daily connections with nature outcomes and strengthen communities (those that Priority 5 - Increase opportunities for all Victorians to are considered disadvantaged). act to protect biodiversity Regional drivers and other economic factors have Priority 17 - Deliver excellence in management of all been considered as part of the YYPMP. public land and water

118 | 15 July 2020 | Draft You Yangs Precinct Master Plan TITLE Victoria’s 2020 Tourism Strategy Victoria’s 30-Year Infrastructure Strategy PUBLISHED BY Victorian Government Infrastructure Victoria

YEAR 2013 2016

SUMMARY Victoria’s 2020 Tourism Strategy is a whole of This is Victoria’s first ever 30-year infrastructure strategy. government document providing a clear vision for It is a state-wide, evidence-based plan covering all types how the tourism industry can increase its economic of infrastructure. It sets out a pipeline of initiatives to be and social contributions to the state. The strategy delivered over the next 30 years to help create the best provides a long term framework that takes into possible future for the state. account current and emerging trends and sets out seven key priorities for growing the Victorian tourism sector.

RELEVANCE TO The strategy highlights that the success of the The strategy sets out 19 “needs” for the future of PROJECT tourism sector is underpinned by building stronger infrastructure in Victoria. The items relevant to the YYPMP relationships between regional areas, to ensure include: state-wide priorities are met and regional tourism Need 2: Address infrastructure challenges in areas with is actively supported. Distant regions, located low or negative population growth more than 2.5 hours from Melbourne, typically Need 5: Provide spaces where communities can come experience a sharper decline in visitation than together regions surrounding Melbourne. Through its seven Need 12: Improve access to jobs and services for people key priorities, the strategy explores opportunities for in regional and rural areas regional tourism. Need 16: Help preserve the natural environment and minimise biodiversity loss

Draft You Yangs Precinct Master Plan | 15 July 2020 | 119 TITLE Victorian Aboriginal Business Strategy Victorian Aboriginal Economic - Tharamba Bugheen 2017-2021 Strategy 2013-2020 PUBLISHED BY Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport Victorian Government and Resources

YEAR 2017 2013

SUMMARY Tharamba Bugheen sets out the Victorian Government’s This strategy aims to build opportunities and economic vision for Aboriginal Victorians, to be supported to prosperity for all Aboriginal Victorians. There are three become innovative entrepreneurs and business leaders. key goals the strategy aims to achieve: The strategy focuses on three key challenges: 1. Build foundations and aspirations for jobs and busi- • Making sure businesses have access to support and nesses throughout life advice that meets their needs 2. More job opportunities across the economy 3. Grow Aboriginal enterprise and investment • Improving the visibility and networks of Aboriginal businesses

• Strengthening entrepreneurial culture of business experience.

RELEVANCE TO This documents sets out a clear vision for how Aboriginal The cultural significance of the area means that this PROJECT businesses can best supported by the Victorian strategy is vital in ensuring that the opportunities Government and has been duly considered in the for Aboriginal enterprise are considered in future approach and outcome of the YYPMP. development. Throughout the project Traditional Owners from the Wadawarrung Aboriginal Corporation have been engaged to understand their key priorities and goals for the future of the You Yangs Precinct.

120 | 15 July 2020 | Draft You Yangs Precinct Master Plan TITLE Victorian Aboriginal Affairs Victorian’s Tourism and Events Framework 2018-2013 Industry Strategy 2020

PUBLISHED BY Victorian Government Victorian Tourism Industry Council

YEAR 2018 2009

SUMMARY The Victorian Aboriginal Affairs Framework 2018-2023 This strategy focuses on the industry across the state, (the VAAF) is the Victorian Government’s overarching incorporating Melbourne, broader metropolitan areas framework for working with Aboriginal Victorians, and regional Victoria. It also recognises the need to organisations and the wider community to drive action influence the national and international markets. and improve outcomes. The strategy was developed for a horizon out to The VAAF sets a clear direction for how government 2020, and outlines an industry vision and actions will ‘Plan’, ‘Act’, ‘Measure’ and ‘Evaluate’ to progress needed to enhance leadership, industry development, change across government, address inequity and deliver infrastructure and investment and marketing within stronger outcomes for and with Aboriginal Victorians. Victoria’s tourism industry.

RELEVANCE TO This document sets out a clear framework for working The strategy looks at the importance of nature-based PROJECT with Aboriginal Victorians and their organisations to tourism and the progress to date. Due to You Yangs improve outcomes on-site. being a major natural and recreational drawcard for the region, it is important to consider the potential Throughout this project Parks Victoria has engaged with opportunities in this space. Nature-based tourism has the Wadawurrung Aboriginal Corporation to establish significant growth potential, as it generates $2.6 billion parks values, current and future park activities and how per year and 41,200 jobs (one quarter of Victoria’s total these may interact with cultural values, to determine a tourism workforce). way forward.

Draft You Yangs Precinct Master Plan | 15 July 2020 | 121 TITLE Victorian Cycling Strategy 2018- Valuing Victoria’s Parks 2028

PUBLISHED BY Transport For Victoria Parks Victoria

YEAR 2018 2015

SUMMARY The vision for the strategy is to increase the Victoria’s parks are highly valued by the community and number, frequency and diversity of Victorians who visitors. They provide open space, stunning landscapes, cycle for transport by: habitats to protect flora and fauna and areas to conserve • Investing in a safer, lower-stress, better- cultural heritage. Parks Victoria and DELWP have used an connected network, prioritising strategic internationally recognised framework to develop robust cycling corridors methods to quantify the benefits that parks and their ecosystems provide to the Victorian community. • Making cycling a more inclusive experience

RELEVANCE TO Cycling has become more and more popular over This report is relevant to the YYPMP, as it highlights the PROJECT the past two decades and this strategy recognises benefits of parks to Victoria’s economy, productivity, the importance of cycling for health, the sustainability and liveability. environment and the economy. Cycling is a major It also provides a useful framework for balancing a range of part of the You Yangs Precinct and something that different considerations within Victoria’s open spaces, parks City of Greater Geelong is invested in. There are and reserves. a number of goals and strategic approaches that have influence on this project; • 1.6 Work with local councils to address gaps in strategic cycling corridors • 2.2 Increase the participation of under- represented groups • 2.5 Support recreational cycling and sport, tourism and community events

122 | 15 July 2020 | Draft You Yangs Precinct Master Plan TITLE Victorian Trails Strategy 2014-2024 Barwon West Regional Trails Master Plan

PUBLISHED BY Victorian Government City of Greater Geelong, Warrnambool City Council, The shires of the Surf Coast, Colac Otway, Corangamite, Moyne, Glenelg and Southern Grampians and the Borough of Queenscliffe.

YEAR 2014 2009-2019

SUMMARY The purpose of Victoria’s Trails Strategy 2014-2024 The regional local government authorities and other key land is to provide a whole-of-government approach management agencies, led by the Colac Otway Shire Council, and clear vision to the planning, management commissioned the preparation of the regional trails master and promotion of trails in Victoria. The vision is for plan for the Barwon South West Region (BSWR). Local Victoria to be recognised as a “leading trail-based government authorities and other land managers throughout destination that provides a diverse range of quality the region have contributed to recreation trail development in trail experiences for visitors, while strengthening the response to increasing public demand. However, individual Victorian economy” trail developments have typically been developed in isolation. As a result, there is a lack of physical and promotional linkages between trails throughout the region and a range of trail construction and maintenance standards, funding sources and governance arrangements. This report was commissioned in response to this issue to establish a clear trails plan that links up all the existing and proposed networks throughout the whole of the BSWR.

RELEVANCE TO The You Yangs is a key destination within close The Barwon West Regional Trails Master Plan is particularly PROJECT proximity to Melbourne for mountain biking, relevant to this project, given the popularity of the You Yangs trail running and walking. This strategy sets out Precinct and the ability to better connect with the surrounding strategic directions that have relevance and align pedestrian/cycle network. with the recommendations in this project such as: This plan has been considered in determining future Strategic Direction 2: Support effective planning, connections that should be supported through the YYPMP. development and maintenance of trails Strategic Direction 3: Provide high quality information on trails Strategic Direction 4: Create better trail experiences Strategic Direction 5: Market trails

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Stage 1A

Theme Opportunities identified

Access and connectivity • Formalising pedestrian routes to/from Lara • Extending existing cycling route into an art/cultural walk • Identifying use/activities from each entry • Road signage to define access from freeway • Gateway experience at main entry Cultural identify and • Storytelling through interpretation and artwork interpretation • Correct and up to date information relating to the Reconciliation Action Plan and appropriateness/ relevance of existing interpretation/artwork • Providing information relating to key cultural sites Ecological and landscape • Information situating the precinct within the broader landscape connections • Reconsidering the precinct boundaries • Considering the need for wildlife corridors (south-east) • Connecting to birdlife at the Western Treatment Plant Serendip Sanctuary identity • Promotion of the precinct for school groups, potentially as a school camp • Commercial opportunities to encourage visitation from the local community (i.e. café) Maintenance and amenities • Prioritise tracks for wheelchair / limited mobility access • Investing in weed management/revegetation with a focus on key visitation areas • Upgrade bathroom facilities • Plan/equip key visitation areas for drought/climate change Wayfinding and navigation • Clearly define recreation areas and access points (signage and information) • Replicate information at carparking areas • Improve signage (direction, distance and information) along key routes Offer and • Convert Duckpond School to a café, gallery, bike hire, social enterprise commercial products • Commercial operations at Serendip Sanctuary associated with proximity to Lara • Enhancing family and kids areas (i.e. Big Rock and plantation) • Camping and school camp offer to extend Serendip Sanctuary education

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Theme Opportunities identified

Activities and experiences • Viewing deck and public viewing binoculars. • Birdwatching opportunities in undisturbed spaces. • Guided night tours. • More toddler and child friendly activities. • Zip-line. • Working with forest therapy specialists to design a walk in the area. • Venue for presenting indigenous music and mainstream musical and dramatic programs.

Promotion • Regular information in the local Lara Happenings newsletter or the Geelong Independent newspaper. • Information online about what there is to do in the area and suggestions on accommodation and food/dining options. • More information about region (regional maps) at both Avalon Airport and local train stations.

All-abilities accessibility • More disability parking spots. • Tours, talks and artistic exploration for people with disabilities. • Create tours especially for the visually impaired and use ropes or similar that can guide them. • More short walks and seating along trails.

Management • Replacing the plantations with more traditional and diverse bushland. • Extend opening hours at Serendip Sanctuary until 5 or 6pm in summer. • Better visibility of how Parks Victoria is partnering with Traditional Owners in land management.

Infrastructure • Mountain biking infrastructure including racks for bikes at entrances, bike repair stands or a bike mechanic van, look at expanding to surrounding hills, uplift services for gravity trails, playground and beginner bike skills area. • Improving and maintaining rock climbing areas. • Café / food offering should be eco-friendly and sustainable. • Small sheltered areas to allow walkers and riders to rest or escape rain. • Additional horse riding facilities, horse loaning places, more horse yards, riding stables.

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DRYSDALE RD

SUZ7 GWZ

PCRZ

TOYNES RD

BRANCH ROAD

FOREST RD NORTH

FLINDERS AVE PLAINS RD PUZ4

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UFZ WINDERMERE RD UGZ

PRINCES HIGHWAY LDRZ GRZ PPRZ een N 0 1.00.5 1.5 2 km

Public Conservation and Low Density Residential Zone Farming Zone (FZ) Resource Zone (PCRZ) (LDRZ) Green Wedge Zone (GWZ) Planning Zones Urban Growth Zone - Schedule 6 Urban Floodway Zone (UFZ) Rural Consevation Zone (RCZ) General Residential Zone (GRZ) Special Use Zone - Schedule 7 (SUZ7) Public Park and Resource Zone (PPRZ) Road Zone - Category 1 (RDZ1)

Rural Living Zone (RLZ) Public Use Zone - Transport (PUZ4) DRYSDALE RD

TOYNES RD

2 BRANCH ROAD

FOREST RD NORTH

FLINDERS AVE PLAINS RD

WINDERMERE RD

PRINCES HIGHWAY

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Bush re Management Overlay (BMO) Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSO) Planning Overlays Heritage Overlay (HO) Vegetation Protection Overlay (VPO)

Floodway Overlay (FO) Areas of Cultural Heritage sensitivity

Environmental Landscape Overlay (ESO) Appendix E - Observations and conditions assessment

SERENDIP SANCTUARY Points of interest

Point of interest Visitor experience Comments Eastern barred bandicoot Poor – no access, no signage, low quality fencing Located near the main entrance and BBQ area, and acts as a barrier to further expand these facilities Display pond Poor – the current water pump is inoperable, leading This is the entrance feature into the sanctuary and is to poor water quality and amenity underwhelming for visitors Native grassland No clear signage or information about the native grassland area Macropod and emu enclosure Moderate quality, however no emus seen in this area There are a few interpretive and interactive elements in this section of the walk that are engaging for children (e.g. Kangaroo Jump) Reptile area Poor – dated interpretive signage Ad-hoc seating and infrastructure within this section of the walk Marshland bird hide Poor – tunnel condition and interpretive signage The marshland bird hide is accessed via the Wetland which is dated and of a low quality Walk tunnel. This allows users to walk through an enclosed space and come out at the marshland bird hide, where you are hidden from view of the birds but can watch them in their natural habitat Brolga area Poor – low quality presentation and condition of Air lock gates to access this section of the enclosures, and dated interpretive signage sanctuary, making it in accessible for those using a wheelchair without assistance Billabong bird hide Moderate however interpretive signage dated and of Accessed via the Wetland Walk tunnel a poor quality Freckled duck enclosure Poor – low quality presentation and condition of enclosures, and dated interpretive signage Wetland and dryland aviaries Poor quality – aviary fencing and treatments in poor Further investigations carried out to audit the condition existing avaries and determine potential upgrade solutions Indigenous and sensory Poor – no signage or wayfinding garden Australian bustards Poor – no signage or wayfinding

North arm teatree, farm dam Poor – presentation and condition of hides and and wader bird hide signage is poor

Site infrastructure

Facility Quality / visitor experience Comments Visitor/information centre Poor – low quality and dated interpretive information, and building condition. Limited on- site staff presence to assist visitors and answer questions. Outdoor learning centre Poor – outdoor seating only, with no shelter to Limited seating capacity, which does not accommodate provide protection during inclement weather school or larger tour groups. conditions. Classroom Poor – the main classroom is a portable building that Parks Victoria leases, for school group tours and the junior rangers program. Observation tower and This is currently not in use. educational pond site Moderate – provides basic facilities and a Used by school groups for demonstrations, to limit sheltered pavilion for outdoor education. Limited disruption to the wetlands and birdlife. signage for use by the general public. The pond itself is in poor condition, due to water quality and servicing issues.

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Carparking areas Carpark Type Quality Drysdale Unsealed (capacity unknown) Poor quality – significant erosion of road surface and insufficient shade cover Stockyards Unsealed (capacity unknown) Cannot access due to temporary closure of Great Circle Drive

Turntable Sealed standard (approx. 43 spaces) Higher quality - carpark often full on weekends and during peak periods, leading to people parking informally along Turntable Road Bakers Flat Unsealed (capacity unknown) Moderate quality – limited parking capacity and surface erosion

Lower picnic ground Unsealed (capacity unknown) Moderate – large parking area in close proximity to Turntable carpark with relatively good surface condition Big Rock Unsealed (capacity unknown) Moderate – very few formal parking spaces or bus drop off zones marked, however informal parking occurs along roadside Visitor centre Unsealed (capacity unknown) Poor quality – high use with significant erosion and water damage evident Kurrajong Plantation Unsealed (capacity unknown) Moderate – larger parking capacity with relatively good surface condition Turntable drive (informal) Unsealed - informal parking along Poor quality – surface condition eroded roadside evident during peak periods Western Plantation Unsealed (capacity unknown) Moderate quality – erosion from water damage, however large area to carpark provide space for horse trailers Sandy creek road Unsealed – informal parking along Sandy Moderate – lower level of use and relatively good surface condition (informal) Creek Road to access the Kurrajong Plantation Duck Ponds and Unsealed – informal parking area behind Poor quality – surface condition eroded with limited signage Parsonage School school, however not marked (informal) Branch Road Parking Unsealed – informal parking near Poor quality – surface condition highly eroded with limited signage and (infor-mal) entrance path connections to the visitor centre

Picnic area amenities

Quality Comment Visitor centre Moderate • Immediately behind visitor centre • Septic systems require regular pumping • No provision for disabled toilets Big Rock Moderate • Relatively new toilet block constructed, however is insufficient for high level of use • Septic systems require regular pumping • No provision for disabled toilets Turntable Carpark Moderate • Relatively new toilet block constructed, however is insufficient for high level of use • Septic systems require regular pumping • No provision for disabled toilets Lower picnic ground Poor • Basic drop toilet facilities

Valley picnic ground Poor • Basic drop toilet facilities

Stockyards area Poor • Rota-loo toilets currently closed, with 3 portable toilets provided nearby

Kurrajong Plantation Moderate • Male and female toilet blocks with drop facilities

Draft You Yangs Precinct Master Plan | 15 July 2020 | 129 Appendix F - Mountain biking trail classifications

Trail Hub Trail Centre Trail Network Description • A population centre which may • A single site with dedicated visitor • A trail network is a single site with have multiple sites (e.g. services and mountain bike facilities multiple signed and mapped trails of Queenstown, New Zealand) varying classification with no visitor • A trail centre has multiple signed and centre and limited mountain bike • Several signed and mapped mapped trails of varying type and facilities trails with multiple classification classifications and levels of • A trail network can be part of a trail • Typically located close to major difficulty centre and a trail hub and population centres and iconic incorporates single trails • Essential mountain bike attractions (e.g 7 Stanes, Scotland) facilities and visitor services • If not incorporated as part of a trail are available hub they are typically located away from population centres, or in a location that does not provide essential mountain bike services Services • Often in an area with multiple • Visitor and trail information, café • Toilets attractions • Car parking • Parking • Accommodation • Toilets and showers • Trail information • Restaurants, bars and cafés • Bike hire and repair, and sometimes • Visitor and trail information accommodation • Significant car parking • Toilets and showers • Bike sales hire and repair Market • Appeals to people on holiday, • Typically day trip markets, but can • Typically day trip markets only short breaks 2-5 days and day include short breaks if trip markets accommodation is provided nearby or within vicinity of the site Cohort • Serves all cohorts including • Typically user friendly to all cohorts • Due to lacking visitor services leisure riders, sport, trail and including leisure riders, sport, trail typically serves more experienced gravity enthusiasts and gravity enthusiasts riders, enthusiasts, sport, trail and gravity enthusiasts Advantages • User friendly with visitor • Typically user friendly for • Inexpensive to run with minimal services and coherent trail inexperienced users infrastructure network • Easy to generate income for • Offers more nature based and • Utilises existing infrastructure management through trail use and wilderness experiences to reduce cost facility provisions • Can be consolidated in a single • Prioritises community • Can attract higher usage location with minimal external development, activation and • Can be consolidated in a single influences stewardship location with minimal external • Easier to manage partnerships and • Overnight stays increase influences stakeholders community economic benefit • Easier to manage partnerships and • Accessible trails especially stakeholders for varying experience and confidence levels • Multiple stakeholders typically involved

Source: Adapted from Common Ground methodology

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