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Funded by the State Government’s Victoria’s Great Outdoors, the popular Mount Cole State Forest Campground, located in western Victoria, has received a $410,000 upgrade to make the site accessible for everyone.

The new upgrades include accessible car parking, picnic tables and an all abilities concrete path connecting all facilities.

Two new dual toilets have also been installed in the northern and southern sections of the campground.

These important upgrades will make the space the first fully accessible campground in a state forest based in the Grampians region.

With a diverse and growing number of people visiting this popular campsite, these accessible upgrades will provide a unique and enjoyable experience for all.

Victoria’s Great Outdoors is boosting regional tourism and making it easier for Victorians to access and enjoy nature by investing $106.6 million in better walking trails, campgrounds, four-wheel drive tracks and visitor facilities.

Victorian Minister for Environment Ingrid Stitt notes “Victoria’s Great Outdoors will continue improving campgrounds across the state, providing people with better facilities so they can enjoy the health and wellbeing benefits of spending time in nature.”

Find out more about Victoria’s Great Outdoors at exploreoutdoors.vic.gov.au/investing-in-nature/victorias-great-outdoors-program

Image. Bushwalking in Mount Cole State Forest. Credit: Parks Victoria

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