it does cost to stay at the camp sites, I hope the cost is mentioned in the link in Peter F's reply.

Bringing your own firewood is recommended, though for you it would be a long way to bring it. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> Best to make friends, which is generaly not to hard, just take something to share with you as you wander around the campsites <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />.

Think the Croweaters must be a bit soft though, weather was quite mild last year <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />, I remember years where there was snow on the hills around the back of the Pondage. Mind you I stay with family generaly, as I grew up in the area, nothing like Mother in laws hospitality <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />.

Hazelwood is about 1&1/2 hours from the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Pondage area is aproximately mile by mile and 1/2. It is a regatta you have to do at least once in your sailing career, an experience like no other, careful some get addicted and haven't missed many since it started in the early 70's. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />