SEACOMBE - McKlennans Strait Camping Area
The Crown Township of Seacombe was laid out into 77 Crown Allotments over 100 years ago. It consists of low-lying, relatively flat land with some low ridges and morasses in the southeast. The township has seen very minimal development, with only four recreation/residential buildings. These provide facilities for the hunters, fishermen and campers using the area.
No permanent population exists in the township and no services have been provided, save for two unmade roads leading to the launching ramp. Fluctuations in lake levels cause flooding of the area from time to time. Up until 1974 the Township was largely in single ownership.
In 1974 the allotments were sold to twenty-eight individuals, sixteen purchasers buying single 0.2 ha blocks, the remainder being sold in multiple allotments.
Planning Constraints
The low-lying flood prone nature of land acts as a physical constraint to residential development. To the south there are low barriers, ridges and dunes, but the lack of landscape diversity in this area, together with access and servicing problems, limits the potential for urban development.
Rather than urban development, the area lends itself to low intensity recreation uses such as fishing, hunting, shooting, camping, bush walking and bird watching.
McLennans Strait
McLennans Strait is a narrow waterway that links Lake Victoria and Lake Wellington. In the early days there was a wharf at Seacombe where ships came in to load or unload produce and other goods. Sadly the wharf has since been burnt down.
The Strait is a popular and prolific fishing spot, favoured by anglers in the pursuit of bream, perch, mullet and other species.
Facilities.
The camping area alongside the Strait consists of a fenced area for campers, a boat ramp and some great fishing spots. From the camp site you will be able to choose several walking tracks. There are several vehicle tracks which allow you to explore the parks area right through to Loch Sport.
There is no drinking water provided. You will need to provide your own plus food and supplies etc.
Camp sites may be booked through the Parks Ranger service. Inquiries phone 13 19 63.
Warning: These back tracks are deemed to be roadways under the act so all road laws must be observed. Police are often patrolling these areas and pay particular attention to motor bike riders who use unregistered vehicles and do not observe helmet regulations etc.
It is quite easy to become bogged in the sand on some of these tracks so care should be taken if not driving a four wheel drive vehicle.
