General News
10 May, 2023
Packed out
MORTLAKE Caravan Park received an influx of visitors last weekend as the Western District Caravan Club descended on the town to host its annual general meeting.
MORTLAKE Caravan Park received an influx of visitors last weekend as the Western District Caravan Club descended on the town to host its annual general meeting.
The less-than-welcoming weather did little to dampen the spirits of members as 18 caravans from the group rolled in to town.
The group took the opportunity during the fleeting moments of sunshine to explore the town, see the sights and even enjoy some bowls at the Mortlake Bowls Club.
Western District Caravan Club president Paul Dwyer said members from across the region, including Hamilton, Camperdown and Warrnambool, relished the opportunity to settle in to the idyllic park beside Tea Tree Lake.
“This is our second time visiting Mortlake in the last 10 years; it’s a great venue,” he said.
“The AGM is a great opportunity to catch up, it’s one of our busiest times, and a great social occasion.
“We’ve had a lot of safaris (longer rallies) such as up to Queensland, with groups travelling around together, so when we catch up there are a lot of stories to tell and a lot of lies too.
“It’s about getting together and enjoying each other’s company.”
Numbers have dwindled for the club over its 30 years, falling from 90 caravans down to its current 18, but that has not stopped members from making the most of their adventures.
“We’re down to 46 members, around half, but we have a rally every six weeks,” said rally organiser and founding member Helen Clarke.
Each rally sees the group heading off to a different park on a Friday before returning on a Sunday, with a communal dinner on the Friday evening where everyone brings a main or sweet to enjoy together.
On the Saturday evening, the group supports a local business with a social meal and drinks.
“We like going to different places together,” Mr Dwyer said.
“If you’re on your own there are a lot of things you can miss, but as a group there is often a local who can show you the area and see things you wouldn’t normally see on your own.”
The Western District Caravan Club welcomes the opportunity to meet new members.
To learn more visit www.accvic.org.au and see Western District Caravan Club under the club pages.