Apex Picnic Area and Lookout Renaming Proposal

Background

Apex Picnic Area and Lookout was first raised for discussion at Council's Place Names Advisory Committee in 2017, when the topic of the site's official name came into question, following the appearance of a sign at the site referring to it as 'Little Charli's Lookout'.

The signage appeared without explanation, leading Council to seek information about its origin from the surrounding communities and VicRoads.

No information was received supporting the name 'Little Charli's Lookout', leading to the removal of the illegally constructed signage in March 2018.

Although no official explanation existed for the name 'Little Charli's Lookout', it became the default name for the popular lookout and rest area on online tourism platforms such as TripAdvisor, creating confusion for locals and visitors alike.

Neither 'Apex Picnic Area and Lookout' nor 'Little Charli's Lookout' are registered as the location's official name with Geographic Names Victoria.

The need for an official name

Council's Place Names Advisory Committee has made the recommendation to Council that the best course of action is to provide clarity to the local community and leverage existing tourism opportunities by proposing to officially name the site 'Little Charli's Picnic Area and Lookout'.

Thanks for your feedback!

This consultation opportunity closed on Monday 6 May 2024.

Council officers are now compiling your feedback and will prepare a report to Council. If you engaged with this project, you'll receive an email before the report is presented to Council outlining how you can share your thoughts at the Council Meeting.