Mount Clay & Annya State Forests

January 2012 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, Casterton Rd. There are several camping sites walking 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 Portland and is a popular area for camping and Walking Trails recreation activities. Whalers Lookout Walk

The Whalers Lookout walk leaves Getting there from the Sawpit Picnic Area in the Mt Mt Clay State Forest is located North East of Clay State Forest. This easy return Portland and can be accessed from Narrawong track provides a view of the Southern Ocean via Boyers Road, or Tyrendarra & Heywood via from Whaler’s Lookout. Mt Clay Road. Saw Pit Picnic Area can be accessed from Boyers Rd, Narrawong. Turn off Grade of Walk: Grade 2 near Surry River, Narrawong and travel approx. Distance: 1.5km 3km along sign-posted track to the campsite. Time: 20 mins return Gradient: Flat Annya State Forest is located north of Quality of Path: Formed path Heywood, 7km North of Drumborg and can be Quality of Markings: Clearly sign posted accessed via the Casterton-Portland Road. Steps: No steps Experience required: No experience required

Picnic and Camping Areas Annya Picnic Area Saw Pit Picnic and Camping Area – Mt Clay A walking track loop is available from State Forest Annya Camp Picnic Area in the Annya This large historic saw mill site has plenty of State Forest. shade with large camping areas dispersed amongst native forest. The site affords 2WD Grade of Walk: Grade 2 access and is popular for caravan and Distance: 3.0 km campervans. BBQs and toilets are found on Time: 45 mins return site; however own drinking water must be Gradient: Flat supplied. The site has partial disabled access Quality of Path: Formed path and is suitable for larger groups. Quality of Markings: Limited signage 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 Grade of Track Grade 2 (easier) least 100 metres from campsites, Distance 7.7 km waterways, and tracks. Dig a 15cm hole Trail Gradient Climbs and descent are and bury your waste and toilet paper. mostly shallow but trail • There is no rubbish collection service, so may include some please take your rubbish home. If you have moderately steep sections the misfortune to come across other Trail Surface Mostly firm and stable people’s rubbish, do the bush a favour and Average Trail Width Shoulder width or greater take it with you. Natural Obstacles and Trail may have obstacles • Firewood collection from the ground is Technical Trail such as logs, roots and permitted for cooking and warmth whilst Features rocks camping or picknicking. Firewood is in short Experience Required Beginner/novice mountain supply in some areas so please use it bike riders sparingly and be conservative. Basic Mountain Bike Suitable for off-road bikes • Firewood collection for domestic use is only Skills Required available from specified designated

collection areas within the forest. Please Fires visit http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/forests or contact your local DSE office for more Take care with fire –Campfire safety is your information regarding firewood collection. responsibility. No fires, including barbecues may • be lit on a day of Total Fire Ban. Use exisiting All native plants and animals are protected. fireplaces rather than create your own. Never Do not cut down standing trees or damage leave fires unattended. Ensure fires are safe vegetation. • and that they are completely extinguished when Trail bikes and other motor vehicles must be you leave. Mt Clay State Forest is in the South registered and riders/drivers must be West Total Fire Ban District. It is your licenced. All motor vehicles must stay on responsibility to know if it is a day or Total Fire formed roads open to the public. • Ban. If in doubt call the Victorian Bushfire Dogs must be under direct control at all Information Line 1800 240 667. times and are expected to be kept on a leash in picnic and camping areas or when near other visitors. Be fire ready, stay safe.

Be aware of the forecast Fire Danger Rating for this Please enjoy your time in the forests. Visit area when planning your trip. Plan to leave early on “Things to see and do in Victoria’s State hot, dry amd windy days, as these conditions may cause the closure of some parks/forests areas for Forests” on the DSE website at public safety. http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/recreation-and- tourism for more forest notes and activity ideas. For update information on fires in Victoria or general fire safety advice, please call the Victoria Bushfire For more information Information Line on 1800 240 667 or listen to a local ABC/ACE radio station or visit www.CFA.vic.gov.au. The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) is responsible for managing Victoria's State Forest. For further information contact DSE’s Customer Service Looking after our forests Centre on 136 186 (TTY: 1800 122 969) or visit DSE’s Forests are special places, but to remain so website at http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/forests they need your help. To protect the environment This publication may be of assistance to you but the State of Victoria we need to ‘tread lightly’ in the bush to minimise and its officers do not guarantee that the publication is without flaw our impact and preserve it for future visits and of any kind or is wholly appropriate for your particular purposes enjoyment. Here are some basic guidelines you and therefore disclaims all liability for any error, loss or other consequence which may arise from you relying on any information should follow while enjoying the forest: in this publication.

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