Mount Clay & Annya State Forests

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December 2011 Mount Clay & Annya State Forests FS0119 DSE Heywood ISSN 1440-2262

Mount Clay & Annya State Forests Annya Camp Camping Area - Annya State Mount Clay State Forest is located close to Forest Portland and provides for a range of recreation This quiet site is located off the Portland - activities including camping, picknicking, walking Casteron Rd. There are several camping sites and mountain bike tracks. Mount Clay is on level ground with room for large groups. bordered by the Surry River on the western Toilets and camper trail access are on site slope where bream fishing is popular. however; own drinking water must be supplied.

Annya State Forest is located to the north of Walking Trails Portland and is a popular area for camping and recreation activities. Whalers Lookout Walk Getting there The Whalers Lookout walk leaves from the Mt Clay State Forest is located North East of Sawpit Picnic Area in the Mt Clay State Forest. Portland, and can be accessed from Narrawong This easy return track provides a view of the via Boyers Road, or Tyrendarra & Heywood via southern ocean from Whaler’s Lookout. Mt Clay Road. Saw Pit Picnic Area can be accessed from Boyers Rd, Narrawong. Turn off Grade of Walk1: Grade 2 near Surry River, Narrawong and travel approx Distance: Return 1.5km 3km to the sign-posted track to the campsite. Time: 20 mins Gradient: Flat Annya State Forest is located north of Heywood, Quality of Path: Formed track 7km North of Drumborg and can be accessed Quality of Markings: Clearly sign posted via the Casterton-Portland Road. Steps: No steps Experience required: No experience required Picnic and Camping Areas Saw Pit Picnic and Camping Area – Mt Clay State Forest Annya Picnic Area This large historic saw mill site has plenty of A walking track loop links off the Annya Camp shade with large camping areas dispersed Picnic Area in the Annya State Forest. amongst native forest. The site affords 2WD access and is popular for caravan and Grade of Walk1: Grade 2 campervans. BBQs and toilets are found on site; Distance: Return 3.0 km however own drinking water must be supplied. Time: 45 mins The site has partial disabled access and is Gradient: Flat suitable for larger groups. Quality of Path: Formed track Quality of Markings: Clearly sign posted From the picnic area, a loop track winds through Steps: No steps the native forest to the south to Whalers Experience required: No experience required Lookout where a fantastic view can be had across farmland to the Southern Ocean. Mountain Bike Tracks The popular Mt Clay Mountain Bike track circuit is also accessed from this area. The trail Mt Clay Mt Bike Track network has been divided into sectors, and is Accessed from Saw Pit Picnic Area. accessible for a range of riding abilities. Users need a moderate level of skills. An information board at the

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Saw Pit Picnic Area provides more detail. • When toilets are provided, please use them. If no toilet is provided, choose a spot at Mt.Clay Track least 100 metres from campsites, Grade of Track: Grade 2 (Easier) waterways, and tracks. Dig a 15cm hole Distance: 7.7 km and bury your waste and toilet paper. Trail Gradient: Climbs and descent are • There is no rubbish collection service, so mostly shallow but trail may please take your rubbish home. If you have include some moderately the misfortune to come across other steep sections people’s rubbish, do the bush a favour and Trail Surface: Mostly firm and stable take it with you. Average Trail Width: Shoulder width or greater • Firewood collection from the ground is Natural Obstables Trail may have obstacles permitted for cooking and warmth whilst and Technical Trail such as logs, roots and camping or picknicking. Firewood is in short Features: rocks supply in some areas so please use it Experience Begginer/Novice mountain sparingly and be conservative. required: bike riders. Basic mountain • Firewood collection for domestic use is only bike skills available from specified designated required.Suitable for off- collection areas within the forest. Please road bikes visit http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/forests or contact your local DSE office for more Fires information regarding firewood collection. Take care with fire –Campfire safety is your • All native plants and animals are protected. responsibility. No fires, including barbecues may Do not cut down standing trees or damage be lit on a day of Total Fire Ban. Use exisiting vegetation. fireplaces rather than create your own. Never • Trail bikes and other motor vehicles must be leave fires unattended. Ensure fires are safe registered and riders/drivers must be and that they are completely extinguished when licenced. All motor vehicles must stay on you leave. Mt Clay State Forest is in the South formed roads open to the public. West Total Fire Ban District. It is your • Dogs must be under direct control at all responsibility to know if it is a day or Total Fire times and are expected to be kept on a Ban. If in doubt call the Victorian Bushfire leash in picnic and camping areas or when Information Line 1800 240 667. near other visitors.

Be fire ready, stay safe. Please enjoy your time in the forests. Visit Be aware of the forecast Fire Danger Rating for this “Things to see and do in Victoria’s State area when planning your trip. Plan to leave early on Forests” on the DSE website at hot, dry amd windy days, as these conditions may http://www.des.vic.gov.au/recreation-and- cause the closure of some parks/forests areas for tourism for more forest notes and activity ideas. public safety.

For update information on fires in Victoria or general For more information fire safety advice, please call the Victoria Bushfire The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) Information Line on 1800 240 667 or listen to a local is responsible for managing Victoria's State Forest. For ABC/ACE radio station or visit www.CFA.vic.gov.au. further information contact DSE’s Customer Service Centre on 136 186 (TTY: 1800 122 969) or visit DSE’s Looking after our forests website at http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/forests Forests are special places, but to remain so This publication may be of assistance to you but the State of Victoria they need your help. To protect the environment and its officers do not guarantee that the publication is without flaw we need to ‘tread lightly’ in the bush to minimise of any kind or is wholly appropriate for your particular purposes and therefore disclaims all liability for any error, loss or other our impact and preserve it for future visits and consequence which may arise from you relying on any information in enjoyment. Here are some basic guidelines you this publication. should follow while enjoying the forest:

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