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Acacia Caravan Park, Ararat (DFP)
Pyrenees Caravan Park, Ararat (DFP)
Avoca Caravan Park, Avoca (DFP)
A Welcome Stranger Holiday Park, Ballarat
Ballarat Goldfields Holiday Park, Ballarat
BIG4 Windmill Holiday Park, Ballarat
Eureka Stockade Caravan Park, Ballarat
Lake Burrumbeet Caravan Park, Ballarat (DFP)
Shady Acres Caravan Park, Ballarat (DFP)
Beaufort Lake Caravan Park, Beaufort (DFP)
A-Line Holiday Village, Bendigo
BIG4 Bendigo Ascot Holiday Park, Bendigo (DFP)
Central City Caravan Park, Bendigo (DFP)
Gold Nugget Tourist Park, Bendigo (DFP)
Prince of Wales Showground, Bendigo (Campground DFP)
Tchum Lake Camping Ground, Birchip (Campground)
Blackwood Mineral Springs and Caravan Park, Blackwood (DFP)
Boort Lakes Caravan Park, Boort (DFP)
Lakeside Park, Brim (Campground DFP)
Island Park Caravan Park, Casterton (DFP)
Castlemaine Central Cabin & Van Park, Castlemaine
Castlemaine Gardens Caravan Park, Castlemaine (DFP)
Cavendish Recreation Reserve, Cavendish (Campground DFP)
Charlton Travellers Rest Ensuite Caravan Park, Charlton (DFP)
Gordon Park Caravan Park, Charlton (DFP)
Cherrypool Highway Park, Cherrypool (Campground DFP)
Clunes Caravan Park, Clunes (DFP)
Coleraine Caravan Park, Coleraine (DFP)
Creswick Calembeen Lake Caravan Park, Creswick (DFP)
Grampians Edge Caravan Park, Dadswells Bridge (DFP)
Daylesford Victoria Caravan Park, Daylesford (DFP)
Jubilee Lake Caravan Park, Daylesford (DFP)
Deep Lake Recreation Reserve, Derrinallum (Campground DFP)
Dimboola Riverside Caravan Park, Dimboola (DFP)
Donald Caravan Park, Donald (DFP)
Dunkeld Caravan Park, Dunkeld (DFP)
Dunolly Caravan Park, Dunolly (DFP)
Edenhope Lakeside Tourist Park, Edenhope (DFP)
Grampians Gardens Tourist Park, Halls Gap (DFP)
Halls Gap Caravan Park, Halls Gap
Halls Gap Lakeside Tourist Park, Halls Gap (DFP)
Park Gate Resort, Halls Gap
Hamilton Caravan Park, Hamilton (DFP)
Lake Hamilton Motor Village & Caravan Park, Hamilton (DFP)
Queen Meadow Caravan Park, Heathcote (DFP)
Hopetoun Caravan Park, Hopetoun (DFP)
Mallee Bush Retreat, Hopetoun (Campground DFP)
Horsham Caravan Park, Horsham (DFP)
Wimmera Lakes Caravan Resort, Horsham (DFP)
Inglewood Caravan Park, Inglewood (DFP)
Kaniva Poolside Caravan Park, Kaniva (DFP)
Melville Caves Camping Area, Kooyoora State Park (Campground DFP)
Laanecoorie Lakeside Resort Park, Laanecoorie (DFP)
Lake Bolac Caravan Park, Lake Bolac (DFP)
Lake Fyans Holiday Park, Lake Fyans
Lancefield Caravan Park, Lancefield (DFP)
Lascelles Camping Ground, Lascelles (Campground DFP)
Langi Ghiran Picnic & Camping Area, Langi Ghiran State Park (Campground)
Horseshoe Bend Campground, Little Desert National Park (Campground)
Macedon Caravan Park, Macedon (DFP)
Avondel Caravan Park, Maiden Gully (DFP)
Maldon Caravan and Camping Park, Maldon (DFP)
Marong Caravan and Cabin Village, Marong (DFP)
Golden Country Motel & Caravan Park, Maryborough (DFP)
Maryborough Caravan Park, Maryborough (DFP)
Minyip Caravan Rest Stop, Minyip (DFP)
Leanganook Picnic Area, Mount Alexander Regional Park (Campground DFP)
Mt Arapiles Centenary Park Campground, Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park (Campground)
Middle Creek Campground, Mount Buangor State Park (Campground)
Murtoa Caravan Park, Murtoa (DFP)
Nhill Caravan Park, Nhill (DFP)
Rainbow Caravan Park, Rainbow (DFP)
Rupanyup Memorial Park, Rupanyup (DFP)
Sea Lake Caravan & Camping Park, Sea Lake (DFP)
Sebastian Recreation Reserve, Sebastian (Campground DFP)
Serviceton Recreation Ground, Serviceton (Campground DFP)
St Arnaud Caravan Park, St Arnaud (DFP)
Stawell's Grampians Gate Caravan Park, Stawell (DFP)
Stawell Caravan Park, Stawell (DFP)
Firth Park Campground, Trentham East (Campground)
Warracknabeal Caravan Park, Warracknabeal (DFP)
Wedderburn Pioneer Caravan Park, Wedderburn (DFP)
Wycheproof Caravan Park, Wycheproof (DFP)

We had no issues booking online and no deposit was required. Upon arrival whilst checking in we found that the park map was off by approx 2 sites, so ensure you check before parking. I asked if anything was on in the area for the long weekend and the staff member did not know. A little disappointing that I wasn't even advised to go to the visitor information center, we found it on our own just down the road at the train station. Park was very clean and well kept, but strangely quite for a long weekend (possibly due to the bad weather in VIC during the week). Later we went back to the office to ask about wireless internet, and was connected very quickly free of charge. Overall we found this park to be satisfactory, however we tow a fully self sufficient van and didn't have the need to use the amenities. Average staff friendliness. Reasonable value for money ($30 2A per night, powered, peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good. Adequate number of tourist sites, some unlevel sites, poor night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, hard to negotiate into site, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, wireless internet is available. Noisy, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, seating provided at bbq. Basic playground in good condition. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Location
Dislikes: Can get noisy due to nearby train line.
Parking: Only enough room for one vehicle to go through at a time. Highly advise to pull up on side of the road outside the front gate on arrival.
Added Touches: Small playground and a swimming pool (pool was empty when we visited but was in June)
Local Information: Tons to do including ghost tours, museums and walks.
Date 06/2012. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Mr & Mrs Spooner (1).

We stayed for a quick overnighter and selected the park due to its closeness to the highway. Big mistake, with lots of noise at night from the nearby highway and the even closer railway line. A pretty basic park, apparently used by work crews etc who use the cabins and not really set up for families on holiday. The drive-through sites were quite spacious and would take large vans. Basic amenities were clean but cramped. Hot water was adequate. Our power outlet didn't work so we used an adjacent one. The site next to us was occupied by a shipping container. Roadway at the bottom of the park was rutted and looked like it might flood after rain. Tariff was $28.00. Receptionist (owner's wife I think) was quite friendly. Overall the park is OK for a short stop, which is probably its main purpose, but no "holiday" feel about it. Possibly we had been spoiled by 2 weeks of caravan parks in resort areas and this was our last stop when driving home.
Date 02/2012. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Peter & Joan (8).

Manager's name is Adam & Katherine. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money. Amenities are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good camp kitchen. Peaceful, open & roomy park, a few permanents. Clean UC electric bbq, bbq area lighting. Good playground in good condition. Clean pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: Very enjoyable stay well laid out park with plenty of room
Date 10/2011. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Mark & Sharon (13).

A pretty, tidy little park near the town centre, with clean amenities. Showers are very small, though. Park is currently up for sale but current proprietor is not shirking his duties. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($26 2A per night, powered). We paid $23.40 because of chain discount. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good camp kitchen, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. UC gas bbq (free). Basic playground in good condition. Clean pool, kid-safe pool area. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Large sites, close to town, clean
Dislikes: Noisy at night from car traffic and trains. (It didn't bother us though). Tiny showers.
Parking: Can park on street.
Local Information: Alexandra Gardens (beautiful) close by, Ararat Regional Park good for dog walkies, Ararat Prison (J ward - institute for criminally insane, now a museum). Pioneer lookout has spectacular views of town and Grampians.
Roads: Good
Date 09/2011. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Hexrunt (13).

Have not commented on amenities as our van is self contained so we rarely use park amenities. Average staff friendliness, average staff response to complaints. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate small to medium vans, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Dump point. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, many permanents. Suitable for overnighter.
Likes: close to town, some sites well away from main road
Dislikes: most of good sites taken by permanents, caretaker / manager not very interested in customers' needs. This is in contrast to previous stay in 2006 when manager was very helpful, nothing too much trouble.
Date 06/2010. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Frankidownunder (6).

Manager's name is Malcolm & Rhonda. Typical of some of the older council parks in the goldfields area. Very Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff helped us at the site. Price was lower than expected, good value for money. Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, extra charge for shower, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, some unlevel sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with concrete annex slabs, very few sites are shaded, drive-through sites, poor water quality, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, basic rec room, late checkout allowed (up to noon). Quiet, open & roomy park, not enough shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC electric bbq (20c), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. No pool. Suitable for few days.
Date 11/2009. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Robmarang (48).

Manager's name is Mel & Rhonda. Friendly staff, average staff response to complaints, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money ($90 2A per week powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, cleanliness was average, condition is poor, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, extra charge for shower, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, small sites, drive-through sites, poor water quality, adequate taps close by. basic laundry, good rec room, late checkout allowed (up to noon), good camp kitchen, van parking. Quiet, open and roomy, not enough shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Dogs on leash. Clean UC electric bbq (20c), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. No pool. Suitable for a week or more, Suitable for families, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Open fire in camp kitchen.
Local Information: TV reception - Good all channels digital and analog Mobile phone reception - Good. Autogas available locally. Liked town/region. Victoria Hotel lunch specials from $10. Very good meals. Recently under new management. Fossicking/gold prospecting area. Wineries.
Date 01/2009. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Derek & Del (21).

Just about what you would expect from a 5 Star park. except it's too rich for this poor old pensioner's pocket. Park consists mainly of cabins and villas. Services to vans all over the place. Wet and muddy. They seem to cater more to the cabin trade. Average staff friendliness, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($35 1A per night, powered,off-peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, soap provided, dry change area. Inadequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate small to medium vans, no sites with annex slabs, hard to negotiate into site. Quiet, claustrophobic park, no permanents. Suitable for overnighter.
Date 05/2011. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Captain Sam (14).

This is a large park with many facilities for families, including pool, jumping pillow & mini golf. The park is starting to show its age & the taps, power stands & sullage outlets look in need of replacement. The sites are generally small - probably take up to an 18 ft van - with sparse grass cover. Few have concrete slabs - mainly the ensuite sites. Unfortunately there are no nearby shops because although there is a kiosk it contains a contains a very limited range of items - and no daily paper. Although old, the shower/toilets are clean and well maintained, as are the camp kitchen/BBQ areas. The staff are friendly though were not able to assist in finding the site (not required) as were understaffed that day. Overall the park is expensive for what it provides (off peak $35 powered site for 2 people) and there are better caravan parks in Ballarat.
Date 12/2009. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Geof (37).

Manager's name is Chris & Sandra Watts. Friendly staff, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was much higher than expected, poor value for money ($42.00 2A per night, ensuite, off-peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs to some sites, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Basic playground in good condition. Clean pool is open to the sun, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided, toddlers catered for. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: It's a quiet park, quite close to the centre of Ballarat.
Dislikes: Overpriced. The ensuite site was clean, but quite old. This park caters more for cabins than caravan sites.
Parking: Plenty of parking in front of office.
Date 03/2009. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Seldom Inn (17).

A big park. Professional greeting and shown to site. The park was full and has limited spaces for vans over 20 feet. Our site was slanting to the front and even with a small pad for one set of wheels, not very level. The site was dry and dusty but it was the middle of summer. Most other sites had concrete aprons. The park is built for families with a jumping bag and swimming pool. Nice common facilities. Reasonably close to the town and walking distance to the goldfields attraction. $36 a night after discount - about the going rate in school hols. Facilities OK with plenty of hot water. Would stay again.
Date 01/2013. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Bluey and Rose, Flagstaff Hill SA (83).

Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money. We paid $33.50 because of BIG4 discount. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, annex slabs to some sites, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, dump point, secure entry, van parking, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Clean UC gas bbq, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting. Clean heated pool. Suitable for a week or more.
Date 11/2012. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Bryan and Vicki (8).

A good park close to the Ballarat CBD, but a little overpriced at $36 per night. We liked the heated floors in the showers. No permanents and plenty to keep the kids amused.
Date 03/2012. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Peter & Jean Reynella SA (74).

A lovely park quite central to Ballarat attractions. This is a very family orientated park with possibly the best set up I have seen for kids in our journey around Oz. Indoor littles play area, safety fenced play area for littles & older, jumping castle, great swimming pool with separate toddlers pool, TV room with lots of arm chairs, play room for big kids i.e. game machines & billiard table, tennis court and jacuzzi room. The amenities (2 separate blocks) were mostly clean and heated and several BBQ's around the park. Some sites are hard to get into due to trees and some have single slabs, some double and one treble slab; staff direct you to your site and help with parking if requested. Trees are scattered throughout the park which has a large number of cabins all around the perimeter. The grassed area in the middle of the biggest block is divided into tent sites and these were all taken during our stay which was in the middle of January school holidays when the park was full. There are no permanents in this BIG4 park which has security boom gates.
Date 01/2012. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Bobbiee (75).

Very pleasant lady in reception, who explained all the local tourist attractions and pointed them out on the map, also escorted us to our site. A large caravan park with a few cabins, most sites appear level, in the area we were the sites sloped slightly back to front. A lot of the grass areas were being re-grassed. The combined toilets and showers block were very clean and heated. There is a indoor camp kitchen, outdoor bbq area, laundry, children's play area. Digital TV channels available, there is good telephone and internet coverage (Telstra), water pressure is good, dump point and no permanent cabins.
Likes: Very pro-active staff who went around checking vans/awnings etc when a storm with strong wind gusts was forecast. Sovereign Hill is within walking distance via a side gate.
Date 12/2011. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Bob & Siobhan (62).

Went to great lengths to accommodate us after making a mistake in the length of our van. Nice Staff. Average park. Nice town. Park amenities were always messy and full of mud and footprints. Lots of kids during school holidays but still only cleaned once. Seemed to have good activities for kids. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site. Reasonable value for money ($38 2A per night, peak season). We paid $35.80 because of BIG4 discount. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were dirty, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, annex slabs to most sites, shade to most sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, camp kitchen, dump point, secure entry, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Noisy, plenty of shade. Clean gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. Clean heated pool. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Likes: Walking distance to Sovereign Hill.
Dislikes: Amenities needed more regular cleaning with so many kids in the park
Added Touches: Discounts arranged at many local attractions. Half tennis court
Date 01/2011. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Bob & Al (135).

Manager's name is Glen & Louise. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money ($48 2A 2C per night, powered, off-peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, concrete annex slabs to most sites, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, dump point, secure entry, van parking. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC electric bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Excellent playground in good condition. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided, toddlers catered for. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Very clean and well looked after. Managers were great. Great location near Sovereign Hill.
Date 11/2009. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by The Nielsens (50).

Great park for families. Well laid out, not too big and very safe. Excellent playground as well as an under 5's indoor playground. Well maintained indoor games room with table tennis and air hockey, and a beautiful pool. Holiday activities were on daily. Complimentary 2 hour craft or games each day and a video at 5.00pm each day. This was a wonderful park and we would definitely stay here again. Easy walk to Sovereign hill. Very friendly staff. Price was as expected, very good value for money ($45.00 2A 1C, powered, peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is bad, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs to some sites, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, late checkout allowed (up to noon), good camp kitchen, dump point, secure entry, van parking. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC electric bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Excellent playground in good condition. Clean pool is open to the sun, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Biggish sites, general atmosphere and definitely kid friendly. Bonus school holiday activities. They actually provided what they said they would provide during the holidays
Added Touches: Free kids activities. Really good discount vouchers to Sovereign hill and Eureka centre as well as other local attractions.
Local Information: Red Lion Pub up the road was a great meal. Kids playground there
Date 04/2009. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Travelling Turners (4).

The previous reports reflect our views. At $37.80 after discount the park is a bit overpriced - particularly as we were located on a powered camping site. On a positive note, the site was flat, lots of shade and well away from the highway noise. The facilities and roads are really substandard - but clean and plenty of hot water. The staff were friendly and escorted us to our site and gave guidance. There are some sites with slabs but not likely to take larger vans. There is free spa for BIG4 members provided you make a booking. The park is easy to find. We will probably have a look at some others next time.
Date 01/2012. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Bluey and Rose, Flagstaff Hill SA (83).

This is a fairly typical BIG4 Park or resort for caravans. It's in serious need of some work and many of the cabins and facilities are tired and could do with paint and refurbishment. The toilet shower block clean but old. The roads are in the main unsealed and gravel. There is some work being done but for the price things need to be cleaned up, painted and grass cut. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Poor value for money ($42 2A per night, powered, peak season). We paid $37.80 because of chain discount. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, very few annex slabs, shade to most sites, ensuite sites available, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, dump point, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (20c). Good playground in average condition. Clean heated pool is shaded, toddlers catered for. Suitable for few days, suitable for families.

Likes: We were down the back in the 'Camping Area" in our van and it was great. Away from the road noise and the School Holiday crowd. The staff were exceptional.

Dislikes: We do not object to paying huge fees in School Holidays but you expect for the price the park to be really well maintained. Cabins not to have peeling paint and grass growing from gutters, doors in shower blocks to not have the paint worn through, and we could go on.
Added Touches: Kids Club
Date 10/2011. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Malcolm & Maya (97).

Manager's name is Mark & Adrienne Cove. This is a typical BIG4 caravan park with many features such as indoor heated pool, spa and sauna, tennis courts, pedal bikes, jumping pillow, computer games, etc. with various styles of cabins, but unfortunately the roads within the park need resurfacing and the caravan sites are poor and some are very uneven. We had great difficulty in levelling the caravan in both directions and with a park of this calibre and price this should not happen. There is no dump point which again in a caravan park like this is poor. Mark and Adrienne were extremely friendly and made us feel very welcome and would definitely stay again, but will insist on a different site. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($33 2A per night, powered, off-peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, separate bathroom, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes or 5th wheelers, very few sites are concrete annexe slabs, most sites are shaded, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Peaceful, open and roomy, plenty of shade, many permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (20 cents), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. Clean heated pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided, toddlers catered for. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Heaters in the shower section
Dislikes: There is only one hand dryer in both amenities with one sink that is situated in the toilet section and away from the main hand basin area. The shower cubicles are pre-formed plastic and very small and for a park of this calibre the amenities need to be updated.
Parking: Outside reception
Added Touches: Free pancake breakfast every Saturday. Free internet. A beautiful lounge adjoining the camp kitchen with a roaring log fire in winter. A new hall has just been built and was due for completion two weeks after our stay and is available for parties and groups for their exclusive use at no extra charge.
Local Information: Sovereign Hill; Eureka Stockade (currently closed for renovation until late 2011); P.O.W. Memorial walk; and heaps more
Roads: Average
Date 06/2010. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Fran & Trevor (Shakazulu) Melbourne (151).

Very friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($28.80 2A per night, off-peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, concrete annex slabs to most sites, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Good playground in good condition. Clean heated pool is shaded, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more, ideal for families, well maintained park.
Likes: Friendly management. Heaters in amenity block.
Dislikes: My only negative comment would be that the shower heads are too close to the shower curtain which makes for a very awkward shower, especially when one is tall with a sore back.
Added Touches: Free pancakes every Saturday morning.
Date 05/2010. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by TeePee (141).

Although the suburbs are getting nearer, this park is still rural, even if only by 300 metres. Not a big park but has variety of cabins, ensuite van sites, powered sites (with and without slabs), drive-through sites, and camping sites. One amenities, laundry and toilet block adequate for sites serviced. Recreational facilities are exceptional: heated pool and separate kids wading pool enclosed with retractable roof, tennis court, basketball net, two playgrounds (young ones and older), large TV/lounge/games room (with 4 games computers, table tennis and pool table) with wood heater for winter, well-equipped camp kitchen, spa and sauna. Free wireless internet. Good TV reception. 2 BBQs in camp kitchen and 1 beside main playground. Free pancake breakfast on Saturday mornings. Occasionally under flight path of light aircraft landing at nearby airfield, but noise not intrusive. Internal roads well maintained gravel. Management and staff very friendly and helpful. Lots to see and experience in Ballarat - Sovereign Hill, Eureka Stockade, Ballarat Art Gallery (free entry), many heritage buildings in centre of city dating back to the golden era of the 1850s. Prices as expected and reasonable at $30 2A before BIG4 discount powered.
Likes: Recreational facilities.
Dislikes: None significant.
Date 06/2009. Park Rating 4: Good average caravan sites and amenities but additional facilities exceptional.
Report submitted by P&M (7).

Stayed 3 nights, $28.80 PN powered site Family Parks discount. Friendly reception. We were given a level grass/dirt site (No. 65) at the very far end of the park. It is a drive-through site but you cannot drive through because of the height of the gutter on one side of the site. Very poor planning. This park is large, full of cabins and reasonably tidy permanents. The amenities block is close to the cabins but quite a distance from some caravan sites. Did not worry us, we have our own facilities. Amenities were old but clean. Large olympic swimming pool next door. Dump point. Games room. Ensuite sites. Playground. BBQ. 18 hole mini golf course. We would stay in this park again.
Date 03/2012. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Leszek and Jackie, Malua Bay NSW (85).

Manager's name is Graeme, Loyola, Luke McKenzie & Brooke Wilkins. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money ($36 2A, ensuite, off-peak season). We paid $32.40 because of chain discount. Amenities were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is bad, there was adequate hot water, separate bathroom, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, annex slabs to most sites, shade to most sites, ensuite sites available, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, basic camp kitchen, dump point, secure entry, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No pool. Suitable for month or longer.
Likes: The park gives free access to the local heated pool which is right next door. There is a lovely putt-putt golf course in the park and it has a very friendly atmosphere all around.
Parking: separate lane
Added Touches: Access to large local community pool and water slide
Date 03/2012. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Deborah D (51).

Very friendly and obliging staff. Good, reasonably shady level sites. We stayed in an ensuite site that appears to have been upgraded recently, however there were still a lot of finishing touches to be done. The park looked generally tired and needed some maintenance. Grass very worn. The park is a 'happy' park. The noise from the pool was minimal and non-intrusive. The park had a few well entrenched permanents. The main amenity blocks seemed clean and well maintained. We had an enjoyable few days at this park. Very friendly staff. Reasonable value for money ($38.00 2A per night, ensuite, peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to only some sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, ensuite sites available, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, basic rec room, good camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, kiosk, disabled facilities, car wash, dump point, secure entry, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Optus, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, not enough shade, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. No pool. Suitable for few days, suitable for families.
Likes: Good location, easy access
Date 01/2012. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Aussieambo (3).

Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($30.00 2A per night, powered). We paid $27.00 because of chain discount. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, very few annex slabs, shade to some sites, ensuite sites available, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, basic rec room, basic camp kitchen, disabled facilities, car wash, dump point, secure entry, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. No pool. Suitable for a week or more.
Likes: Public pool is next door to park
Added Touches: Discount coupons to Eureka Hotel
Date 10/2011. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Kevin & Lyn (103).

Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($30 2A per night, powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, very few annex slabs, shade to some sites, ensuite sites available, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, basic rec room, basic camp kitchen, disabled facilities, car wash, dump point, secure entry, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Quiet, open & roomy park, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Basic playground in good condition. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Reception staff was excellent, grounds staff very diligent also. Great location, couple of k's stroll into town along beautiful Victoria Street. Close to Eureka Centre (unfortunately closed for reno's when we were there) and other tourist attractions easily accessible.
Dislikes: It rained and it was freezing - not the parks fault though
Parking: Check-in bay provided at reception.
Added Touches: Discount coupon for local Eureka Hotel
Local Information: We didn't think Sovereign Hill was anywhere near worth the entry fee of $43 each; Lake Wendoree and attached botanical gardens a must and free. Excellent volunteers in Tourist Information Centre
Date 09/2011. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by GeeNEmm (20).

Manager's name is Greg and Anne Johns. If travelling on the by-pass, turn left into the Avenue of Honour and park is on the right after about 1.5km. This park was a lovely surprise, on the shores of Lake Burrumbeet. Friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($28 2A per night, powered). We paid $25.20 because of club membership. Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, very few annex slabs, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Basic rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, dump point, secure entry, van parking, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (20c), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. Clean heated pool, kid-safe pool area. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Grassy, well mown sites with a view over the lake. It is just an hour's drive from suburbia to a peaceful country caravan park.
Parking: Parking lane
Added Touches: The park's general store sells bait and ice for the fishermen and has a gas bottle swap. There is a large rainwater tank for general drinking.
Local Information: The lake abounds in fish, water birds and native animals. The lake has a general speed limit of 5kts, with a section having no limit. Ballarat or Beaufort are only a 20 minute drive away, with all the heritage and historical aspects available in the area where gold was discovered. The local pub offers good food. The race course next door has one meeting a year on New Year's Day and is very popular.
Date 04/2012. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by straflo (14).

Friendly staff. Good value for money ($28 2A). We paid $25.20 because of Oz Parks Member. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, very few annex slabs, shade to some sites, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, basic camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Clean bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere. Suitable for a week or more.
Likes: We loved this spot, close to Ballarat, a huge site and so quiet. Plenty of room and a wonderful view. This is not far from Ballarat itself, a lot less expensive and far more room than the parks in town. The owners have done a heap of work and the travellers are in a separate area of the park with the best views.
Local Information: All the attraction of Ballarat close to you without the noise and costs of a big park.
Date 02/2012. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Malcolm & Maya (97).

Manager's name is Greg & Anne Johns. Best powered site have fabulous panoramic views over the lake. Average staff friendliness, good staff response to complaints. Reasonable value for money ($28 2A per night). We paid $25 because of chain discount. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was inadequate hot water, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, very few annex slabs, very few sites are shaded, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, basic camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, van parking, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 2). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Clean pool. Suitable for a week or more.
Likes: The close proximity to the lake shoreline, beach and boat ramp. The majority of permanents are located in one section of the park and the owners are in the process of moving others into that area so that the tourist section will be on its own.
Date 07/2011. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by John C. (34).

Park is full of permanents and not at all aimed at tourists. However for an overnighter and at $18 (with discount) can't really complain. Lots of cabins and permanent vans with annexes and we were placed on a grassy site. The water is untreated and we chose not to run it into the van. There is a drinking water tank available. The park is on the edge of Lake Burrumbeet which has been dry for the last 6 years. In its day this would have a fantastic area for visiting. Good off leash walks for the dog on and around the lake. Average staff friendliness. Reasonable value for money ($18 2A per night, powered). Amenities are close to most sites, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable, water pressure is bad, there was inadequate hot water, paper towels/dryer provided. many permanents. Suitable for overnighter.
Dislikes: Water pressure and water temperature in ladies showers variable.
Date 02/2010. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Hansens around Oz (56).

Manager's name is Steve And Lynn. We stayed at an ensuite powered site (there are only a couple of ensuite units). The park and amenities are a bit run down, and although the amenities were clean they need a lot of maintenance, or replacing. I think we would try Beaufort if we need to stay in this area again; the other parks in Ballarat may be a lot better, but are also a lot more expensive. I did not use the normal amenities, so cannot comment on the showers etc, but our ensuite was fine for hot water etc, although a bit small. The electric BBQ (needed 5 x 20c for tea) has a roof shelter and light, but was terribly exposed to wind and I struggled to cook tea - or even keep stuff on the top of the BBQ surround from blowing away. I reckon our tea would have been cooked 10 minutes faster, but for the cold wind. Park is near highway, but noise overnight did not bother us. Park is only 5km from the centre of Ballarat, so easy access to town. Friendly staff, no complaints. $30 2A per night, ensuite, off-peak season. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, no sites have annex slabs, some sites are shaded.
Date 05/2012. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Ian_G (56).

Great paddock at back of site for dogs to run. There are two separate areas on this site, we preferred the one nearest the road as they were good pebble sites, and was a drive through site. Had lovely gardens alongside our site, friendly owners/staff, nothing to much trouble for them. Good amenities that were very clean, a lot of permanents and cabins but they were no problem because of the size of the site. Along main highway but this did not cause a problem and in the evenings it was quiet. A really good dog friendly site, there is a large paddock at the back of the site that you could let your dog run free. Near to Ballarat (only 5ks away and easy highway run). Ballarat is definitely worth visiting on your way around Australia, beautiful buildings and history, very friendly locals. Paid only $26 per nights for two people and a dog, was well worth the money
Date 02/2012. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Vicky and Tony Smith (25).

Plenty of open space for dog walking. Probably would not bring a family here for an extended stay, but ideal for a few nights for nomads etc. Friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($26 2A per night, powered, off-peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate small to medium vans, annex slabs to some sites, shade to some sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. No camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, kiosk, no wireless internet available. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC electric bbq, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Basic playground in poor condition. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: Pet friendly, allowed camp-fires, handy location, quiet, reasonable cost, good hot showers. Quiet despite being on main highway
Dislikes: Old, office rarely attended
Added Touches: Allowed open fires but charged $10 per night to hire
Local Information: Close to all Ballarat attractions
Roads: Excellent access via service road off Western Freeway.
Date 05/2011. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Peter & Joan (8).

Manager's name is Steve and Lynn. No longer a Family Parks member but this is a very laid back "friendly atmosphere" park if you are an oldie and we enjoyed our stay. Children are not especially welcome but smallish dogs are. The staff were disarmingly friendly and helpful, especially with tourist information. Power, water and sullage, no problem. The GPS led us a dance on our initial arrival but you don't actually have to circumnavigate the globe to get to the park from Ballarat. Won't try and explain, you'll find it. It is generally very quiet once the nearby highway sounds become background noise. The amenities block is adequate but not special. There seemed to be no disabled facilities. The guests, like the park staff, were relaxed and friendly. You don't receive a rule sheet (yippee) yet everyone respected everyone else. There were no irritating keys, lock combinations or cards required, nor a dump point - just use the toilet block. The park roads are gravel and the sites are stone chips. There is a pool but no playground. The manageress seemed to use the laundry much of the day for cabin linen but cheerfully stepped aside for guests. Ballarat centre is five mins away by car and this city boasts a very nice Botanical Gardens with a lake and a glorious display of begonias in the autumn and lots of mosquitoes (though not at the caravan park). Ballarat is also the home of the Eureka Stockade but the tourist side of that is sadly neglected.
Date 03/2011. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Pete 'n Pam (21).

Friendly staff. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($24 1A, off-peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to only some sites, were clean, condition is reasonable. Adequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, average sized sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean pool is open to the sun. Suitable for few days.
Likes: Although this park is out of the main town area it is an easy drive into the main centre.
Dislikes: The facilities are clean but in need of an upgrade, the shower cubicals are small. There is a BBQ area but we could not imagine anyone using it.
Date 05/2009. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by S, S and S (42).

Manager's name is Hank Owen. We stayed at one of the ensuite sites. The ensuite was relatively old, but clean and functional. The storage-type hot water service appears to be shared with 5 other ensuites (3 buildings, each with 2 ensuites) so hot water may run out if the park is busy. Water taps are located behind the ensuite building, so check you hose length before parking the van. Likewise the sullage is next to the ensuite. Noise overnight from the highway is low, but the odd truck using the adjacent Skipton Road may disturb at night. The were a few 'permanent' vans, but none appeared to be lived in permanently when we were there. Nice spot, we would stay again. Very friendly staff, no complaints, staff offered tourist advice Reasonable value for money ($30 2A per night, ensuite, off-peak season). Adequate number of tourist sites, all level sites, poor night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans over 18ft, no sites have annex slabs, some sites are shaded, secure entry. You can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Quiet, open and roomy. Clean UC bbq, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Basic playground in good condition. No pool. Suitable for a few days.
Likes: Beaut location on the lake. A walk around the lake is recommended.
Date 06/2012. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Ian_G (56).

Manager's name is Hank. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money ($30 2A per night, ensuite). We paid $20 because of Seniors and Group discount. Amenities are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites. Good laundry, good rec room, late checkout allowed, camp kitchen, disabled facilities, secure entry, van parking, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade. Clean UC bbq, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. No pool.
Likes: Beautiful location overlooking lake. Ensuite at each powered site. Well maintained. Very helpful manager ensuring everything was done to make our stay enjoyable.
Date 03/2011. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by Annette and Lou (4).

Very friendly staff. $30.00 PN powered site with Family Parks discount. Only 16 sites, so book. Yes we agree with all the other reports, great place. All caravan sites are ensuite and the ensuites are large, very clean and in very good condition, well the one we had was anyway. Some grassy sites, most with slabs. Good shade, lovely well maintained gardens. Will accommodate medium to large vans. We had booked but didn't know what site we were on and they have a unique way of arranging it all without the need for someone to be in the office. There is an office safe out the front and your key is available there. They come around later for payment. Telstra internet reception quality was 4, good TV reception. Our site was right next to a BBQ with tables and chairs.
Date 10/2012. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Cob and Oma (96).

It's almost a shame to report on this park because all it will do is make it more popular and hence harder to book a stay, not to mention rates will rise. However, I concur with the majority of contributors, this park is the best. We stayed five nights on site E8 which is a drive through site good enough for a 5.5m van or thereabouts - for this site, If your van door is on the passenger side take the right fork into the park. The rate was $30 per night, still way cheaper than competitors and you have an ensuite thrown in. Some of the smaller sites do not have a concrete pad so be warned at this time of year, can be a little muddy. Otherwise my only complaint was we had to move on when our time was up.
Date 09/2012. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Graeme S (8).

We agree with other reports on this lovely park. The best feature is the provision of ensuites for every van site as well as the beautiful, well-spaced sites that are surrounded by trees. There is no feeling of being on top of other campers. Excellent amenities, free barbecue next to our site and an ingenious key delivery for late arrivals - that was us, taking a bit longer than we thought to come from Wagga. The only slight negative is that the road around the park is very narrow which does make backing the van into the site rather difficult. However, we managed to do this in the dark without destroying our marriage. We stayed for three nights, with plenty to do in Bendigo. Could have stayed much longer. The park is close to the Calder Hwy but we did not notice much road noise. Overall, a beautiful park with lots of warm ambience and we will definitely stay there again.
Date 07/2012. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Trevor and Lesley (6).

Stayed 4 nights, $27.00 PN powered site Family Parks discount. We had read all the previous comments on this park and felt that we should check it out ourselves to see if it was as good as all the reports. And yes, it is definitely the bestest of the best. All slab sites had been taken so Alan showed us to our site (E 10), a large level beautifully grassed site. All caravan sites have spotless large ensuites. What a luxury, and only $27.00. We have paid a lot more on our travels to receive very much less. We agree with all the previous comments. This is the best park we have stayed at and are definitely going to come back again, but for longer. Thank you Alan. You were constantly working around the park and it shows. A total credit to you and your family. In Halls Gap, cockatoos shredded the plastic on our tow bar wiring. Paul, from Central Victorian Caravan Services, behind Prestige Jayco, 366 High Street, Kangaroo Flat, fixed our wiring and is highly recommended for any repairs.
Date 03/2012. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by Leszek and Jackie, Malua Bay NSW (85).

I would agree with previous comments; this is definitely the best caravan park we have stayed in and well deserves its high ratings from happy customers. We have been told that the two brothers have made big changes from lots of permanents to its current format of only 16 sites which all have their own roomy en-suite with soap, hand-towel and bathmat provided. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice. Very good value for money ($30 2A per night, ensuite We paid $27 because of FPA discount. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, separate bathroom, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, annex slabs to most sites, shade to most sites, ensuite sites available, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 3). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade. Gas bbq (20c 10 mins), congenial bbq area atmosphere. Good playground in good condition. Clean pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: The layout, each site divided from neighbours by gardens and a thickly grassed area in the middle strips. Beautiful lush lawn leading over to the pool area which was very well maintained.
Dislikes: Some sites are more trickier to get into than others due to the road width. There is one drive through site. The ring round in the park would be best suited to be one way rather than in any direction.
Parking: Pull in lane for reservations
Roads: Double lane divided highway outside park so good indication to pull off the highway is needed as the traffic tends to speed in this section. If heading south there is a well sign-posted turning facility just past the park.
Date 01/2012. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by Bobbiee (75).

We, like everyone else, just loved this park and would not even consider staying anywhere else. It would be very close to the best park we have ever stayed in. It is so convenient, being so close to the CBD and large shopping complexes. The ensuites are top notch, can't fault them. The gardens, surrounds and birdlife is magic.
Date 07/2011. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by John & Maude (9).

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Manager's name is Ray. Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($33 2A per night, powered). We paid $29.70 because of chain discount. Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, annex slabs to some sites, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra). Peaceful, open & roomy park. Clean pool. Suitable for few days.
Likes: Cleanest amenities i have come across and tourist advice given
Date 12/2011. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Mad Mick (103).

We have stayed in all three Parks in Bendigo and there is not a lot of difference. This time we choose the BIG4 as we now have a big van. Fine for us for the stay but it's not the usual resort we often see in a BIG4 property. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($33 2A per night, powered, off-peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to only some sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, annex slabs to most sites, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: This is a small BIG4 quality park with the usual standard of facilities.
Dislikes: For the price, no sealed roads, and a little dusty.
Date 02/2011. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Malcolm & Maya (97).

Manager's name is Ray & Anthea Jones. Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site. Reasonable value for money ($45 2A per night after BIG4 discount, ensuite, off-peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to only some sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, concrete annex slabs to most sites, very few sites are shaded, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, dump point, van parking, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Quiet, open & roomy park, not enough shade, no permanents. No pets allowed. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Excellent playground in good condition. Clean pool, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: This park is well maintained and clean. Obviously the owners really care about maintaining the standards.
Dislikes: Although the ensuites are large and well kept, we found the price for an ensuite site off peak rather expensive.
Parking: Parking outside reception
Local Information: Lots to see and do around Bendigo. Chinese museum, Joss House, Bendigo pottery are just a few of the features.
Date 06/2010. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Rockies on the road (32).

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Good location, but out front of park. Easy access to Talking Tram, well worth the tour. Average staff friendliness, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($34 2A per night, powered, off-peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly unlevel sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, annex slabs to some sites, shade to some sites, ensuite sites available, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, basic rec room, basic camp kitchen, disabled facilities, dump point, secure entry, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Peaceful, open & roomy park, not enough shade, many permanents. Suitable for few days, well maintained park, park is considered suitable for mobility impaired persons.
Likes: Close to amenities. Close to town centre.
Dislikes: Price is a bit high compared to other parks we have been in.
Date 12/2012. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Winnie Wanderers (49).

Average staff friendliness. Poor value for money ($37 1A 2C per night, powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to only some sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, annex slabs to some sites, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, basic camp kitchen, dump point, secure entry, van parking, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Quiet, open & roomy park, many permanents. UC electric bbq. Kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for overnighter.
Likes: The heated floor in the very clean amenity block located on the tourist side of the park was great along with good water pressure & plenty of hot water. Close to the center of Bendigo. Drive through sites.
Dislikes: There were way many permanents. Also, not enough for children to do as no rec room, very small pool & pool-area & basic playground. Drab & uninviting BBQ area. If you are a light sleeper, you may find the muffled highway noise disturbing at night, as I did.
Parking: Parking Bay located at entrance which is well signed.
Added Touches: This park is basic & does not include any added touches.
Local Information: The Hibernian Hotel across the road serves adequate pub meals in their bistro & is reasonably priced.
Date 04/2012. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Riddlers22 (2).

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A wonderful van park - I would stay here again for sure. $33 per night off peak powered site. Free internet. Pool heated to 29 degrees. Good water pressure. Clean amenities with shower caddies for shampoo etc. Mostly drive through sites. Separate area for big rigs. Dogs OK. Lovely kids' bath area. Good camp kitchen, free BBQs. Baking paper is even supplied so you don't have to clean the BBQs. Plenty of shaded sites. Telstra mobile 2-3 bars. Plenty of kids play equipment including jumping pillow, pedal go carts, free mini golf, lawn bowls and giant chess board. Very quiet. Most permanents are in a separate area at rear of park. Sullage etc close to van site. Self serve ice machine. Book exchange. Wind breaks for tent sites.
Dislikes: Watch the spoon dip near the entrance.
Date 02/2013. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by davlen (7).

This park is situated quite some distance from town, our fault for not having checked. It is quite a nice little park and the staff are very friendly, however the amenities block was somewhat inadequate.
Date 05/2012. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Marion Slater (31).

We only used this as an overnight stopover late so did not experience everything the park had to offer. However we were very impressed with cleanliness of sites and friendliness of the owners. Air conditioned amenities which was a first for us. Very friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money ($30 2A per night, powered, off-peak season). We paid $27 because of Top Tourist discount. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, annex slabs to some sites, ensuite sites available, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Dump point, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Quiet, claustrophobic park Excellent playground in good condition. Suitable for a week or more.
Likes: Air conditioned smenities, size of the shower cubicles not pokey and the shower rose facing the back
Date 06/2012. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Our Donnie (100).

Very impressed. We paid $190 PW off peak powered site. Great for a long stay, plenty of space. Lovely surrounds. Neat, clean and tidy. Tar roads and kerbs. Flowers. Shop for milk bread and papers. Hot water. Friendly staff. What we liked best was the open and spacious site and cleanliness. There was one night of loud talking from the camp kitchen until after 10pm keeping us oldies awake. If you come to Bendigo make sure you visit the gold mine and talking tram in Violet St. and if you like markets, the ones at the showground are huge and make sure to do the tour of the Town Hall (cost $2.50).
Date 03/2012. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by 2 grey nomads (17).

Pets not allowed on or near, the jumping pillow. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($41 2A per night, ensuite, off-peak season). We paid $37.50 because of chain discount. Amenities were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, annex slabs to some sites, shade to most sites, ensuite sites available, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, dump point, van parking, book swap available, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC electric bbq, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Excellent playground in good condition. Clean pool is shaded, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe, park is considered suitable for mobility impaired persons.
Likes: Lots of activities for the whole family. Mini golf, lawn bowls, giant chess, tennis court, jumping pillow plus games room
Parking: good area for booking in
Local Information: Very close to the Bendigo Pottery
Date 03/2012. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Deborah D (51).

This an excellent park, well managed, well maintain and well run by owner manager.
Date 03/2012. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by Tony H (1).

Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($31.60 2A per night, powered). We paid $28.50 because of chain discount. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, separate bathroom, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, annex slabs to some sites, shade to most sites, ensuite sites available, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, dump point, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC electric bbq ($1.00), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. Heated pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: There a quite a few holiday permanent vans but these are away from the tourist sites
Dislikes: As you drive into park near the office there is a dip in the road but signposted but of a drop if you miss the sign
Date 11/2011. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Kevin & Lyn (103).

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Manager's name is Rod Bowles. Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice. Poor value for money ($20 2A, powered). Amenities are close to only some sites, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, poor night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, annex slabs to some sites, no sites are shaded. Basic laundry, no rec room, no camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, dump point, book swap available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Noisy, open & roomy park, not enough shade, no permanents. No playground, no bbqs, no pool. Suitable for few days.
Likes: Close to town & RSL Club Washing machine free. Dryer also free but US
Dislikes: The mess left by the Sunday market stall holders & customers. Public access through unlocked gates. Very dusty particularly on market day. Suggest that stays should be Tuesday to Saturday only. Amenities are also used by the public
Date 11/2012. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Pete M (28).

The caravan park here at showground is basic, sort of clean showers but don't expect too much, free washing mashine and dryer, $20 PN, dogs allowed (no charge), some grass sites, some sites with sullage.
Date 06/2012.
Report submitted by Frank and Brenda (29).

We were able to run the dogs of leash on the arena which was fenced. Friendly staff, staff helped us at the site. Reasonable value for money ($20 2A per night, powered). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to only some sites, cleanliness was average, condition is good, water pressure is good, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, no camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, disabled facilities, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Quiet, open & roomy park, no permanents. No playground, no bbqs, no pool. Suitable for few days.
Likes: Dog friendly and cheap. Not far from the CBD
Dislikes: Could have been a bit cleaner but the annual show had been held a few days before.
Local Information: Plenty of pubs to pick from and a good museum.
Roads: The road from Bendigo to Warracknabeal is extremely rough.
Date 10/2011. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Wykham (14).

Camping sites are $25 a night. If you would like to become a member for $75 you are entitled to have a site for $15. They are powered sites that we offer. BBQs and toilets.
Date 01/2010.
Update submitted by Janine Paley, Tchum Lake Committee.

Friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff helped us at the site Reasonable value for money ($25 2A per night, powered, shoulder season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate small to medium vans, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites. Good laundry, basic rec room, good camp kitchen, no wireless internet available, mobile wireless not available. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. No pool. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: good park, close to a great little town
Dislikes: Powered sites on the plateau don't have water taps close by.
Local Information: Rich mining history at Blackwood, great pub. No phone or internet at the park or in town.
Date 12/2011. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Lozza (2).

Rangers name was Lou Henderson. Very friendly staff, staff helped us at the site. Price was as expected, good value for money ($20 2A per night). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Mostly unlevel sites, poor night lighting, large sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, no rec room, late checkout allowed (up to noon). Peaceful, open & roomy park, not enough shade, many permanents. No playground, no pool. Suitable for overnighter.
Likes: Very peaceful spot
Dislikes: No mobile reception (Telstra 3G), No internet reception (Telstra Wireless Broadband), the park is situated in a little valley and we were extremely wary of bushfires.
Date 01/2009. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Kerry & Elsie (3).

Manager's name is Gordon & Lesley McCracken. Friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($30 2A per night, powered, shoulder season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, no rec room, no camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere. Good playground in average condition. No pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe, park is considered suitable for mobility impaired persons.
Likes: Lakeside location in quiet, friendly country town
Added Touches: Boat ramp adjacent to park.
Local Information: Fishing in lake, two hotels serve good value meals & an excellent central location to explore that area of Victoria. Lots of history, wineries & olives.
Roads: Bitumen, at the crossroads to many interesting locations.
Date 07/2012. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by K & J Humphreys (5).

Rate change to $10.00 per night, honesty system, pay at the pub or Dixon's Garage. Lake is now full of water, suitable for swimming, water skiing etc. Informed that small fish have been released into lake. Maybe fishing soon. New BBQ's. Plans in hand to update the number of powered sites, plus extra lighting. Upgrade of roads (Government grant). All run by Brim Lions Club.
Date 03/2011. Campground Rating 4:
Report submitted by Gregtomfred (2).

This is only an "off road" type park area. Friendly staff, good staff response to complaints Good value for money ($5.00 per night, powered or unpowered). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, drive-through sites. No rec room, disabled facilities, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 3). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Clean UC bbq, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground, no pool. Suitable for few days, suitable for families.
Likes: numerous other sites around the lake which should have water in it by now, Lions were to buy water to fill the lake that has been empty for the last 7 years. Don't know for sure this has happened, but it has also rained heavily. Amenities only a tin shed, concrete floor, but plenty of gas hot water & toilet. Payment to the pub or Dixon's Garage in town. Friendly very small town, great meals at pub, bowling green in season.
Dislikes: Only 4 power heads, but numerous unpowered sites. Only cold water in sink, no mirror.
Parking: Park in front of pub or garage to pay
Roads: Bitumen to park entrance, Limestone/sandy park area
Date 07/2010. Campground Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Gregtomfred (2).

This is a small park in a small country town - so don't expect too much. However the sites are flat and close to amenities which are limited but probably OK. In peak times (during the Kelpie Muster) the park is full and lots of dogs (lots of fun too). We were located within the oval precinct as the caravan park was jammed packed. We had power but no water. The manager was friendly and does this as a part time job along with many other things in the park. At $20 a night (which allowed access to the activities on the oval on the Sunday - normally $5 per person) it was pretty good value. The toilets at the oval were 'just' although some new ones have been built behind the grandstand which are very good, but a long way from the sites. We thoroughly enjoyed the weekend which has plenty of highlights featuring Kelpies. It is likely to be very quiet on other times with no problems getting a shower or toilet seat. The facilities were clean but old. Worth a few days stay - lovely people in the town. Roads to Casterton from Mount Gambier and then to Penola both excellent.
Date 06/2011. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Bluey and Rose, Flagstaff Hill SA (83).

This is a small community park with no resident caretaker. You get the key from the Tourist Office just over the river at the eastern end of the main street. If they are shut then just set yourself up and ask someone for the amenities security code and pay the $17.50 fee the next morning. This is a basic, well grassed park with a small but clean and adequate amenities block - 2 showers, 2 toilets, soap and hand dryers. It is next to the footy oval and there can be a little bit of noise if you're there on a training night. It is an open park with no fences or gate but this is not a problem. There are no trees except for some massive redgums along the creek. Casterton is the 'home of the kelpie'. It is an attractive town with a commitment to tourism. Ask for the informative pamphlet - Casterton - Kelpie Country at the Info centre. Worth a stay of a day or so to take in local attractions. The Casterton Hotel has great meals but there are several other eating places in the main street. It is also an ideal stopover when travelling some of the excellent 'back-roads' between SA and Vic. Good management. Good value for money. Good amenities, adequate number to cater for tourists, close to sites, were clean, were in good condition, water pressure was okay, there was adequate hot water. Good sites, adequate number of tourist sites, sites were level, drive-through sites were available. Laundry. Good atmosphere to park, open and roomy park.
Likes: Well grassed.
Dislikes: Well signposted coming from Melbourne but not as good coming from SA side.
Date 06/2010. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by G&P Flagstaff Hill SA (27).

Manager's name is Graeme. We stayed in an as-new cottage with balcony at front and back, beautiful timber floors, large lounge / kitchen area, queen-sized bed in bedroom. Spotless ensuite, modern fittings and plenty of hot water. Very friendly staff, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money ($109 2A per night, cabin, shoulder season). We paid $86 because of 4 night package at seniors rates. Water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Basic camp kitchen, mobile wireless not available. Peaceful, claustrophobic park, no permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free). No playground. Clean pool. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Likes: park is now almost all cabins of various sizes and age, but all kept very clean and tidy, only about 8 van sites I think.
Dislikes: All the cottages were together and had nice little gardens planted around them a bit tight when parking next to cottages; not a lot of room
Parking: plenty of room
Added Touches: one of the friendliest owners I have come across although they have only been there since July 2011, offered to drive us to the station and pick us up after, advised where the local supermarket and petrol stations were
Local Information: steam train from Maldon arrives morning and afternoons every Sunday and Wednesday at Castlemaine station. Interesting to see it come in and then go on the turn table to turn engine around; a rare site in today's world. Maldon is only a 15min drive away and an interesting town to look around
Roads: all roads around Castlemaine were in good condition
Date 11/2011. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by GP of Sth Aus (1).

If you ring ahead, ignore directions given to you by park, as it requires you to cross 2 lanes the wrong way against on coming traffic. Do your own homework, much safer. This must have been a caravan park at some time, but is now jammed packed with cabins. Of the 4 sites available one has a permanent on it. The other three are rough to say the least. But, the staff are friendly, the amenities are clean and in good condition. 5 mins walk to CBD. 15 mins to railway station. At $113.00 for 7 nights, powered site, it suited me. Castlemaine is a great town, and is central to the old Gold Field districts. Don't be put off by this report, this park does not pretend to be anything else than what it is. Give it a whirl. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good, sites will accommodate small to medium vans. Good laundry, basic rec room, basic camp kitchen Quiet. Suitable for few days.
Date 05/2011. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Captain Sam (14).

This park is really not up to BIG4 standard. The renovated amenities are ok, but no mop and bucket in Mens. Very few of the sites have slabs but others have no grass or even gravel, just dirt, and the roads are in poor condition
Date 11/2012. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Peter & Jean Reynella SA (74).

This park has a really good amenities block and the sole staff member, who appeared to be rushed off her feet, was friendly and helpful. However, the bare earth sites were nowhere near level and the paved roads were potholed and barely wide enough to be able to manoeuvre the van onto the site. None of the sites in the area allocated to tourists had sullage ("just let it run into the garden"). Not what we had come to expect from BIG4.
Date 10/2011. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Graeme & Jeanette (4).

Beautiful surroundings with Botanical Gardens next door. Local swimming pool also next door. Very friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($27 2A, powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, some unlevel sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, shade to most sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade. Suitable for a week or more.
Date 03/2011. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by R Duff (9).

Now a BIG4 park with recently renovated amenity block, this is certainly an improvement on the last time we were here in 2006. The park is next to Botanical Gardens which are well worth a stroll around. The town centre is a good long walk - but worth it. The amenities block is clean and modern and the park has a laundry, camp kitchen and barbeque. Sullage, water and electricity points are conveniently placed to sites. Cost was $30 2A powered site. There seem to be about 8 sites that would take a 20ft+ caravan, though most sites are quite small. There is no dump point or any of the other little extras often found at BIG4 parks, such as modern playgrounds, pool, jumping pillow etc - and I was surprised that there seemed to be a large number of permanents - unusual for BIG4 parks. However it has just joined the group and may have improvements planned - certainly I couldn't fault the friendliness of the park managers. My biggest gripe was the slope on the sites - at least on the larger ones- you definitely need to chock wheels if you want a good night's sleep. It is a bit of a job to level a 26ft motorhome with chocks on an unlevel site so I probably wouldn't stop here again for an overnight stay.
Date 03/2010. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Geof (37).

It is hard to find with a GPS as most navigators do not recognise Doran St. Thus I have captured the co-ordinates, making it easier for those with a GPS to find the place: S37 03 19.1 E 144 12 48.1 We liked the friendliness of this park, and the cleanliness of the toilet/shower block. The sites were mostly level, although some are on a slight slope. Many sites have shade, an important consideration in the January heatwave. The Bridge Hotel, 5 mins walk away, provided wonderful meals.
Date 01/2010. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by ChrisVal7 (13).

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This is a pretty spot with power and water in the small town of Cavendish. Run by the local recreation reserve committee. Friendly staff. $10 2A. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to only some sites, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, shade to most sites. Wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, plenty of shade. Clean UC bbq, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. No pool. Suitable for few days.
Likes: It's a great spot, cheep and close to the Grampians and many forest areas.
Date 05/2012. Campground Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Malcolm & Maya (97).

This is a small park run by a community committee - there is no manager on site. No assistance at the site, but it is all easy to sort out. Return keys in the morning to the hotel or butcher next door (depends on time) for refund. There are 2 ensuite buildings, each with 4 ensuite units/powered sites. The vehicles and vans are arranged around the buildings like a wagon train, nose-to-tail. You can leave the van hooked up if not too big - each vehicle/van bay is about 14m long. The ensuite units are fairly new and were very clean. Price was $25 per night 2A (plus refundable $10 key deposit) - excellent value. Water pressure was good, and I expect there would be adequate hot water - the HWS has storage of about 300L and reheats about 200L per hour - this is for the 4 ensuites in the block. TV cable is in the ensuite (5 main digital channels, 2, 3, 7, 9 and 10). Playground is approx 100m away, and community (pay) BBQ is 200m away towards High St. Sites are well lit to ensuite, have lawn and concrete path to ensuite. At least one ensuite is suitable for wheelchairs. No sullage points for the sites, but some grey water could go onto the lawn by hose - we used a bucket. There is no laundry at the site, but one is evidently available at the Gordon Caravan Park on the other side of the river. There is a dump point towards the back of the park. No Vodafone signal, but Telstra was full 5 strength. Fairly quiet overnight, some cockatoos in the trees at dusk and dawn. There is a railway line about 100m behind the sites, but the line appears to be seldom used. We heard some traffic from High Street, but nothing to keep us awake. Charlton was flooded (again) in Jan 2011, and some businesses were still refitting in late March. Support the businesses if you can. Meals at the hotel were good value, and we couldn't eat all of the serving. Definitely worth a stay if you are going this way.
Date 03/2011. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Ian_G (56).

Charlton is a small town in North Central Vic that know how to do everything possible to be genuinely RV Friendly. Everything has been done to encourage caravanners to stop over. With your caravan/motorhome/tent you have 3 options all within a short walk to the shops: ensuite sites at $25 per night; powered ($12) & unpowered ($10) sites in Gordon Park Camping Ground with facilities (caretaker Ph: 03 5491 1765); or a newly added free area for fully self-contained units. The local community know the importance of tourism to the local businesses & try to get as many people as possible to stop for a short break or a night or more. Even if not staying overnight there is a "Travellers Rest" with seats, shade & toilets as well as plenty of easy access & space to park a caravan just a short walk (100m) to the main street & shopping. The older caravan park is on one side of the Avoca River while the en-suites & free camping area is on the opposite side, connected by a walk bridge. There is a swimming pool close by the caravan park areas. There are plenty of shops in the town including banks, pubs, newsagent, post office, butcher, bakery, menswear, home wares, hardware, supermarket, pharmacy, fish & chip shop, excellent coffee shops and antique & collectable shops as well as service businesses like auto electrician, mechanics plus 3 fuel outlets. For non caravanners there are 2 motels & a B&B.
Date 12/2010.
Report submitted by Dazza (1).

We love this little park which consists of 8 ensuite sites right in the centre of town. $25 a night and you pay at the pub and return the keys to the butchers shop when you leave. This is a true RV friendly town and other small towns should take note of what they have done here.
Date 08/2010. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Peter & Jean Reynella SA (74).

Manager's name is Lyn Donaldson. There are two separate parks in Charlton. Both are community run but by different groups. There is one Charlton Travellers Rest Ensuite Caravan Park and Gordon Caravan park. They are over the river from each other. If you require an ensuite or want to free camp then got to the Travellers Rest but if you need water and power then Gordon Park is the answer. The entire town is very RV friendly and will point you in the right direction. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money ($15 2A per night). We paid $13 because of CMCA member. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, good camp kitchen, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Good playground in good condition. Clean pool is shaded, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: This is a wonderful spot, you are right close to the town. The local swimming pool which is free is in the same complex. The people make the place as well as such a wonderful low priced spot.
Added Touches: Remember the caretaker is working for free. The park has gone up in price $2 per night to pay for repairs after the floods.
Local Information: Great pubs in the main street, we tried the one just in front of the Travellers Rest van area and were very impressed with the $10 meal. It's a town that has done it rough with two major floods in a year but they have got the park back up and going with a lot of work by the local service clubs.
Date 03/2012. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Malcolm & Maya (97).

A free camping spot beside the river. You can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 2). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade. No playground. Suitable for overnighter.
Likes: It's a pretty spot and well off the main road. At night almost no traffic. You can get close to the river.
Date 05/2012. Campground Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Malcolm & Maya (97).

This is a very old council park in a very old goldmining town which is steeped in history. The main street still looks to be in the 1850's. The park is very poor and barely suited for an overnight stop. A fully self contained van would assist. If council rebuilt the park I am sure the town would reap the benefit with a large increase in tourism.
Date 09/2009. Park Rating 1:
Report submitted by Robmarang (48).

Manager's name is Michael & Sandra Dunn. We were not aware that here was a caravan park in Coleraine until we drove down the main street. During business hours, you pay fees ($20 2A per night, powered, off-peak season) and collect a key from the Post Office. If they are closed, either of the Milk Bars evidently also can help you out - park the 'van on a site and walk back to the PO or shops. You need the key for the toilets, showers and laundry, and there is only one key so scheduling toilet and shower is required. The amenities were in reasonable condition - nothing flash but you are not paying top dollar here. The water in the park is suitable for drinking, and pressure is good. The showers were good - 'steady, hot and strong'. Filtered rainwater is available. There is no playground in the park, but a good one is located about 250m east in Turnbull St. There is no BBQ in the park either, but two free BBQ's are located near the playground - cleanliness was 'fair' at the time, but can obviously change. There is a Skate Park near the playground and plenty of room for kids to run around. The caravan sites are nearly level, plenty of room, and some shade. Depending upon how people park their 'vans there may be around 6 to 8 sites (official figure is 9). Up to 20 unpowered sites also available. Pets allowed under conditions. We were the only ones there in June 2012. You need to vacate sites by noon, but if leaving early 'post' the keys in the slot at the Post Office. I would rate this park around 2.5 and reasonably good value. Certainly good for an overnighter or longer if you need to stay in this area. Noise overnight was fairly low.
Date 06/2012. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Ian_G (56).

Manager's name is Cathy. If you are looking for immaculate amenities, this park is for you. The walk around the lake is absolutely beautiful. Park is nestled between tall pine trees and the park had many lovely autumn trees, in reds and yellows. Someone even raked the leaves from around our van. Very friendly staff, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. $25 2A, off-peak season. We paid $155 because of reduction for 7 days. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, poor water quality, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, no rec room, basic camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, dump point, book swap available, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Optus, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. No bbqs. Basic playground. Clean pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: my wife liked the spa (extra fee), visiting possum at night, no problem around van, walk around attached lake area
Roads: sealed
Date 04/2012. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by 2 grey nomads (17).

Stayed 2 nights, $24.00 per night. We had stayed in this park for a few nights in 2007. Frank was very helpful then and the same could be said this time. Various site sizes which could accommodate large vans. Our site, No. 24, was a drive-through site, on grass/dirt, reasonably level, and very close to the amenities block. The amenities block is central to the park and was clean and well maintained. The laundry was clean with two washing machines and a dryer, and plenty of hanging space. This park is a basic park with quite a few permanents, most located in a separate area. This park was flooded a few months ago in the Creswick floods but had been returned to a reasonable state. The entry was over this little 'bridge' and the drains, while we were there, were being cleaned out and the entry road was being repaired. Basic camp kitchen. Clean pool. Dump point. This is a basic quiet caravan park and we would definitely stay again.
Date 03/2011. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Leszek and Jackie, Malua Bay NSW (85).

Manager's name is Frank. Frank was very helpful as we had to un-bog our coach due to a lot of rain and a grassy site. He did all the digging. All internal roads in the park are bitumen, therefore not muddy or dusty. Very friendly staff, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($23 2A per night, powered, off-peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with concrete annex slabs, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, basic rec room, late checkout allowed, good camp kitchen, dump point, van parking, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. No bbqs. Basic playground in good condition. Clean pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: From our knowledge, the only pet friendly park near Ballarat - about 17 kms out of Ballarat.
Added Touches: Lake Calembeen is apparently a local attraction for swimming and diving from platforms
Local Information: Handy to Ballarat
Roads: Good bitumen road from Midland Hwy into the caravan park
Date 07/2010. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Rod & Noela (3).

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Manager's name is Mick & Maxine Miles. We stayed there for 10 days and found the owners more than helpful and friendly. The amenities were spotless the park is on acreage and offers fantastic bush camping where you can have fire buckets and camp fires going. A real great place to stay a while. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money ($16 2A per night, unpowered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with annex slabs, shade to most sites, drive-through sites. Basic laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, van parking, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 2). Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Clean UC wood bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting. Basic playground in good condition. Clean pool is shaded, toddlers catered for. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: the whole atmosphere of the park made us feel very welcome
Date 08/2011. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by Sue and Jim O'Dwyer (1).

Warm welcome, with park explained and tourist info given. Directed to park in an awkward spot under the branch of a massive pine tree - there are many huge trees in the park. This became significant when the rain started. As commented before, after continuous rain, the ground turned to red mud for four days with run-off pouring through some sites, especially those without a brick paved pad. The two shower blocks were clean but small with key access. Shower and change area was tiny. The BBQ area is adequate with plates cleaned daily and there is a camp kitchen called The Hut which has fireplaces and a good supply of wood (if you ask). Would be interested to go back to park when weather was fine, as there is so much to see and do in the area.
Date 03/2012. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by straflo (9).

Late checkouts not allowed. Overall the managers were pleasant and helpful. There is a small kiosk for minor items such as icecreams & newspapers but it is a solid walk into town for groceries. This is an old well-shaded park with brick paved pads adjacent to most (grassed) sites. Power and water were close but no sullage and there is no dump point. The sites are generally good sized with some OK for larger vans and motorhomes but most are unlevel - some worse than others. The amenities are old and would be hard pressed to cope with a full park. Shower cubicles were the smallest I have ever come across. They were kept quite clean during our stay, as was the covered barbeque area. There is also a small laundry and a neat little playground. There are many cabins and a number of permanents, mostly annuals. We have been here a few times and found this a park to avoid if it is raining as the red mud sticks to everything. However the Daylesford/Hepburn area is an interesting area well worth a visit and the park is reasonably priced at $28 (2A) per night.
Date 11/2011. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Geof (37).

Very friendly and helpful staff. Amenities are not new but are clean and in good condition. They are small so some people were waiting to use them in the morning when park had more than a few staying there. Small laundry and barbeque area are provided. Prices are reasonable. $27 2A per night powered site. There are lots of permanent holiday vans, some with permanent residents, but they are all neatly presented and tidy. Own Telstra wireless reception 5.
Date 10/2011. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Cob and Oma (96).

We have stayed here many times for periods of up to 5 days over several years and have found the park to be consistently good. Staff are friendly and helpful. Getting into some site can be a bit tight but help is readily available. Amenities are not new but are clean and in good repair. Laundry and barbeque area are provided. Prices are reasonable. Daylesford is a nice place to visit with plenty to do for a few days.
Date 03/2011. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Barbara and Peter Cox (19).

Manager's name is Ted and Barbara. This was a great park. Lots of fantastic huge trees, though the roots of these were creating extra speed humps. There were lots of permanent holiday vans, some with permanent residents, but they were all neatly presented and not crowded in, most had matching canopies which made the area look neat. The tourists were all in one area and then there was the unpowered area around. The unpowered area was however not level in many spots. Not sure about the wireless internet, couldn't get it anywhere in the area yet we were only an hour or so from Melbourne Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money ($15 1A per night, unpowered). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to only some sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, camp kitchen, secure entry, van parking, book swap available, mobile wireless not available. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: I love finding parks that have a single person rate for unpowered and the fantastic trees, they were amazing
Dislikes: unlevel unpowered area
Local Information: Beautiful area, and a dog friendly state park. Lots of art, lots of nature and lots of pretty towns.
Date 11/2010. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Susu and the mechanic (11).

Lovely park in nice location. Friendly staff ($27.00 2A, powered, shoulder season). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, cleanliness was average, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, some unlevel sites, good night lighting, concrete annex slabs to most sites, shade to some sites. You can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 3). Quiet, open & roomy park, a few permanents. Suitable for a week or more.
Likes: Walking distance to town and lake. Nice walks nearby suitable for dogs. Dog friendly.
Dislikes: Tiny dry area in shower cubicles. Not much room to get dressed and area gets wet from shower.
Parking: Plenty of space
Local Information: Lovely town with great shopping and restaurants. Hepburn Springs close by with more restaurant choices. Chowder House is a must do.
Date 03/2010. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Hansens around Oz (56).

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Manager's name is Tony. Not a caravan park as such but a camping area. No power or water to sites, no showers. Very friendly staff. Good value for money ($10 2A per night, unpowered, peak season). We paid $50 because of weekly rate $50.00. Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to only some sites, were clean, condition is reasonable. Adequate number of tourist sites, some unlevel sites, poor night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with annex slabs, very few sites are shaded, drive-through sites. No rec room, no camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra). Wood bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, seating provided at bbq. No playground, no pool. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: Green grass on edge of lake Quite Peaceful no road noise
Dislikes: Needs showers even if they are coin operated
Parking: Just pick a site caretaker calls or you can book at cafe in town
Added Touches: Fire bins and fire place
Roads: Road to camp area is tarred although narrow in places has been widened around sharp bends
Date 04/2012. Campground Rating 3:
Report submitted by BILDEN (3).

Came back again and decided to stay a bit longer and check out other attractions. Just love the quiet and natural state of the park. Been badly damaged in the floods and that's why we thought to come back and support them. We even got a discount cause we returned. Will try to get a summer job here with some mates as there is heaps of fishing and 4WD tracks to check out after work and on weekends.
Date 10/2012. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Gordon H (2).

New park management as of mid 2011.
Date 10/2012.
Update submitted La Vergne Lehmann, co-manager.

Manager's name is Paul & La Vergne Lehmann. Very pet friendly. We have stayed here a couple of times now and always have very friendly and excellent service from the managers. While the park is a little tired - that is not the fault of the managers, they do an excellent job in what has clearly been difficult times after a drought and then the flood last year. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($28 2A, powered). We paid $26 because of seniors card discount. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, ensuite sites available. Good laundry, basic rec room, basic camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, disabled facilities, dump point, van parking, book swap available, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground, no pool. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe, park is considered suitable for mobility impaired persons.
Likes: This was just a lovely peaceful park in a nice quiet town. Great coffee shop although little else open on the weekend.
Added Touches: We were able to have a lovely campfire over the 2 nights we stayed.
Local Information: The town could do with more tourism oriented businesses
Date 09/2012. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Gordon H (2).

This is a quiet park, in a quiet town, with few features for either. The amenities block was OK despite having apologies of flood damage. Sites were all grass and this was long and wet. When we were there they had just put their price up to $30 per night, making it very poor value indeed. Suitable for an overnighter but little else.
Likes: It's off the highway and quiet. Sites were large.
Dislikes: Grass not mown. Poor value for money
Date 06/2011. Park Rating 1.5:
Report submitted by Hexrunt (13).

It appears the current leaseholders have no interest in maintaining the park and just want to get out once it sells. Friendly staff, average staff response to complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Poor value for money ($25 2A per night, powered, off-peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to only some sites, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, poor night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with concrete annex slabs, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, basic rec room, late checkout allowed, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. No playground, no pool. Suitable for overnighter, suitable for families.
Likes: The location; right on the river
Dislikes: It appears the amenities are hosed out on a daily basis and left with large puddles of water on the floor which do not dry out. A very disappointing park in a great riverside location.
Parking: Plenty of parking just inside entry
Date 06/2010. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Rockies on the road (32).

This park was up for sale when we called in for the night. As we were the only tourist on site and very few permanents it is no doubt tough times in Dimboola. The park itself is wonderful by the river and with lots of trees. Dimboola is quiet and has a few shops and a good pub. It's a peaceful place to stay on your way from Melbourne to Adelaide. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice. Amenities are close to only some sites, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with concrete annex slabs, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, basic rec room, late checkout allowed, dump point, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 2). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. No pool. Suitable for few days, suitable for families.
Likes: Its was so very peaceful and quiet. A wonderful spot to read a book.
Date 04/2010. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Malcolm & Maya (97).

Very friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($20 2A, powered, off-peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to only some sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, no camp kitchen, dump point, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC bbq (free). Basic playground. No pool. Suitable for few days.
Likes: Friendly owners. Park on a lake where you can fish. They were catching trout when we were there.
Parking: Enough for several vans in front of office
Date 08/2012. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Seldom Inn (17).

Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($20.00 2A, powered, shoulder season). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade. Suitable for few days.
Likes: Peaceful and roomy. Lake where you would be able to fish
Date 11/2011. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by R Duff (9).

Manager's name is Gary. Typical cheap park. $22 PN powered. No extras such as pool, camp kitchen, but good for a couple of nights. Toilet/shower not the greatest but clean and served the purpose. Laundry not too flash. Most sites uneven. Friendly staff. Good value for money. Quiet, open & roomy park.
Local Information: Meal at pub good but expensive. Cost of wine exceedingly expensive. A glass of Chardonnay $16
Date 12/2012. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Mad Mick (103).

Spacious grassy sites; choose your own site; helpful with tourist advice; friendly manager; hot showers with good pressure, amenities cleaned every day, neat and tidy; disabled facility; excellent value for money and close to the southern end of the Grampians from where we did a day trip. 4 min walk to shops.
Date 05/2012. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by 2 grey nomads (17).

Manager's name is Gary. This is a shire park. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice. Very good value for money ($22.00 2A per night, powered, peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with annex slabs, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, good camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, disabled facilities, car wash, dump point, van parking, you can use your mobile wireless, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Clean UC electric bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground, no pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe, park is considered suitable for mobility impaired persons.
Likes: The open space and the views and pet friendly
Parking: good parking while checking in
Added Touches: camp fires supplied and allowed with firewood
Local Information: very close to the Grampians and town, great walking and bike trials suitable for all even wheel chairs
Roads: good
Date 04/2012. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by D, D & R (1).

A very basic country town park with an old, dilapidated, fairly clean, amenities block. The laundry consisted of one very old domestic type washing machine and a sink. We had power and water to our (unlevel) site but no sullage. There is a BBQ area but little else. There is a dump point - it is also available for a fee if you are not staying at the park. The site fee is $22 2A powered. The manager was pleasant and chatty - he was pretty easygoing about our choice of site as he commented some available weren't very level. We stopped at Dunkeld to have a meal at the celebrated Royal Mail Hotel. The bistro and restaurant are apparently booked months ahead so we had the bar meal. This was expensive but very good - so long as you don't want wine. The cheapest bottle on the wine list was $43 - this for a bar meal. The caravan park is one of those you stop at if you are tired and need a rest - otherwise I would keep driving.
Date 04/2011. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Geof (37).

Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money ($22 2A, powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade. Suitable for few days.
Likes: Manager showed us to site. As we were only staying overnight he parked us so we didn't unhitch
Local Information: Great spot for visit to Grampians.
Date 03/2011. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by R Duff (9).

This was a basic park but the management was very friendly and helpful. The manager was also very knowledgeable about the local area. The amenities were old but very clean. The park was reasonably priced. Dunkeld itself is a pretty town. I would definitely stay again.
Date 01/2010. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Belinda (2).

This is a park in need of some serious upgrading but to be fair the economics of doing so make it unlikely in the short term. Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($20 2A, unpowered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, annex slabs to some sites, shade to some sites. Dump point, book swap available, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground, no pool. Suitable for few days.
Likes: The characters who live in and use this park are mainly gold prospectors and full of stories.
Dislikes: Its tired, and needs real work. The small size and numbers of residents and tourists using the park make this unlikely.
Added Touches: Wood fired pizza oven
Date 08/2011. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Malcolm & Maya (97).

Manager's name is Peter & Caryl McFadden. This is a small neat and tidy park with a lovely setting around a lake full of bird life. There is a large number of permanents but the park would not exist without them. The amenities block although clean is sorely in need of updating. Very friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($25.50 2A per night, powered, off-peak season). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to only some sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, poor night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, annex slabs to some sites, shade to most sites, hard to negotiate into site, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, camp kitchen, disabled facilities, dump point, secure entry, van parking, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 3). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, many permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground, no pool. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: The parkland setting around the lake.
Dislikes: Too close to the railway line although there are not many trains.
Parking: Outside reception
Added Touches: Management heat the pizza oven on Friday nights, you provide the pizza and they cook it for you.
Local Information: Dunolly is a small town in the gold fossicking region of Victoria and people still seem to be finding small nuggets. The Welcome Stranger Cafe provides low priced and a wide range of well presented meals.
Roads: Sealed roads but very bumpy.
Date 11/2010. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Fran & Trevor (Shakazulu) Melbourne (151).

An excellent park only a short walk from the town centre. Hard to get TV reception. We could only get 9 and 10. The TV in the games room was no better despite its tall antenna. Use you amenities key to access the games room.
Date 10/2012. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Peter & Jean Reynella SA (74).

Manager's name is Jenny and Jeff. A lot has changed at this park since the last report of April 2010. The current owners purchased the park 16 months ago. There was no hot water (at all) in the kitchen or one of the amenity blocks for 2 days. Both amenity blocks had not been cleaned for a long time. They might have had a quick mop once in awhile but that's all. Taps were grimy and so were the walls. Toilets were clean and so were the bins. Two days after the shearers left, we were still finding sheep's wool on the floor. There was a table & chairs provided on the site which belonged at the tip (same on most sites) looked like they had not been cleaned in years, dirty and full of spiders. The camp kitchen stinks of grease, and all the equipment was grimy/dirty. There was a dirty BBQ outside the camp kitchen without a gas bottle. Rec room - well that had a sign on it "open 10am-10pm" but in the week we stayed, it was never opened. Very run down park. Way too many old rundown vans on site that they rent out to the shearers; maybe if they moved those vans to another part of the park it would have looked a lot better. There are only 24 sites. No drive through sites at all. No TV reception. We stayed a week which was 6 days too long. Owners were friendly in their own way. No happy hour. On the plus side - Lake Wallace is now full of water. They have a nice undercover area with tables & chairs overlooking the lake, unfortunately had the look of not been used in a long time, not dirty or grimy just full of dust and spiders. I would not recommend this park. Friendly staff, average staff response to complaints, staff helped us at the site. Poor value for money ($25 2A per night, powered, off-peak season). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to all sites, were dirty, condition is poor, water pressure is good, there was inadequate hot water, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate small to medium vans, no sites with annex slabs, shade to most sites, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, basic camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, no wireless internet available. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Dirty UC gas bbq (free), dismal bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground, no pool. Suitable for overnighter.
Local Information: Arrived around 1pm Sunday, supermarket closed. Monday & Tuesday closed for long weekend, Wednesday closed 4.30 even though sign said open till 5pm. The pub with no grog - not really but they ran out of VB long necks and only had 1 brand of Scotch on the shelf. Buy your supplies before you get to Edenhope.
Date 10/2011. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by PaulaT (3).

Manager's name is Steve & Eve. We recently spent a week (including Easter) along with a group of our friends at this park. The management couldn't do enough for us. They joined us for happy hour and they made bacon and eggs along with Champagne and orange juice for Sunday Breakfast. The amenities were very clean and shampoo, conditioner, lotion and shower caps were supplied in the ladies, similar supplies were in the gents along with shaving cream. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money ($132 2A per week, powered, peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with concrete annex slabs, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, dump point, good camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Local Information: Wednesday night is $10 Schnitzels and Thursday is $10 seafood night at the pub.
Date 04/2010. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by JulieMac (4).

Manager's name is Steve & Eve. What a delight. Small but extremely well looked after and very friendly managers. Would definitely stay again. There is no pool in the park but the municipal pool is just down the road. Very friendly staff, no complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($22 2A per night, powered, off-peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans over 18ft, very few sites are concrete annexe slabs, some sites are shaded, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, dump point, you can use your mobile wireless. Peaceful, open and roomy, not enough shade, no permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground, no pool. Suitable for a few days, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Parking: Outside reception
Local Information: 5km bike & walking track around Lake Wallace, which at time of reporting was dry.
Roads: Bumpy
Date 03/2010. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Fran & Trevor (Shakazulu) Melbourne (151).

An old park, but neat, clean and tidy; amenities were cleaned every day; decent loo paper; hot water a bit difficult to adjust; Playground; grassy level sites; a kookaburra sitting on the fence; emus strutting around; good view of the Grampians.
Date 05/2012. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by 2 grey nomads (17).

$10 deposit required on arrival for bond on powered site (no key needed for toilets). BBQ cost $2 for 5mins, $8 to cook sausages. Toilet paper ran out and when management asked to refill we were told they didn't start work for another hour and a half and wouldn't refill until then. If park wants to fill to the max they need to clean amenities a lot more often. Bins were overflowing and not emptied at BBQ for two days. Park in need of a lot of maintenance. Average staff friendliness, bad staff response to complaints. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($40 2A 2C per night, powered, peak season). Inadequate number of amenities, are close to only some sites, were dirty, condition is poor, water pressure is bad, there was inadequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, average sized sites, very few concrete annex slabs, shade to some sites, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, kiosk. Noisy, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Dirty UC gas bbq ($2.00), dismal bbq area atmosphere. Basic playground in average condition. Clean pool is open to the sun, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for few days.
Likes: nice walking track to town from park
Dislikes: General maintenance of park was appalling.
Added Touches: Allowed fires, could buy wood for $1 a small block outside kiosk
Local Information: Beautiful scenery, numerous walking tracks. Lovely gift shops in town. Open air movie night at rec reserve. Town maps and signs were very helpful. Sunday market with wide variety of stalls. Plentiful wildlife.
Date 04/2009. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Steve and Ruth Carr (1).

Manager's name is Jo & Steve. Arrived to find we were charged peak rates in August when most of the surrounding national park's walks, roads and lookouts were closed due to flood damage. As most of Halls Gap relies on this draw card the high price was not appropriate. Friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Poor value for money ($32.00 2A per night, powered, peak season). We paid $28.80 because of CMCA discount. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, annex slabs to some sites, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, basic camp kitchen, secure entry, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Optus, reception quality was 3). Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Clean UC gas bbq, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting. No playground, no pool. Suitable for few days.
Likes: Easy walk to shops. Ground mats on site. A basket of shower mats provided in showers.
Dislikes: Press button code locks on toilet doors, too fiddley and hard to see at night
Parking: Designated entry lane for reception
Added Touches: Some sites have fire places
Local Information: Very picturesque place but next time we will make sure it is all up and running before we go.
Date 08/2011. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Lurch (5).

Friendly staff, bad staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, poor value for money ($26.50 2A per night, powered, off-peak season). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to only some sites, were dirty, condition is poor, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, very few concrete annex slabs, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, dump point. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Dirty UC bbq ($1 for 15 mins), dismal bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground, no pool. Suitable for few days.
Likes: Central to Halls Gap, Lots of Kangaroos. Campfires are allowed in fireplaces or BBQ area.
Dislikes: Poor park. Soap containers in bathroom empty and rubbish bins overflowing, not emptied for 2 days. Toilets not properly cleaned for four days, were only cleaned on the day we left when a bus group arrived. Boom gate not working, most shower heads were loose and leaked badly wetting clothes hanging on hooks. No camp kitchen as such only covered BBQ's and 6 table and benches in a bricked in shelter shed with an open fire. A group from the cabins occupied the area for 3 days/nights, no room for anyone else, they were extremely noisy and management didn't respond. Amenity block was in urgent need of upgrading, doors didn't lock tiles missing from floor in shower cubicle. Very poor TV reception.
Parking: Parking available near office
Added Touches: Wood available from office at $20 per bag enough for a night in winter.
Roads: Roads good but beware of numerous kangaroos and wildlife on the road at all times.
Date 06/2009. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by P & E, Aberfoyle Park (48).

Manager's name is Rohan and Josephina McDonald. Fantastic park - well maintained, clean and very family friendly. Very friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money ($40 2A 2C per night, unpowered, peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, separate bathroom, soap provided, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, annex slabs to some sites, shade to some sites. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, kiosk, disabled facilities, dump point, secure entry, van parking, book swap available, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Optus, reception quality was 4). Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided. Good playground in good condition. Clean heated pool, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe, park is considered suitable for mobility impaired persons.
Likes: Our site was large, shady and close to the playground, amenities block and camp kitchen.
Dislikes: One small gripe is that the pool was a little small for the number of people in the park, but it was great that the managers kept it open beyond "normal" hours due to the heat.
Added Touches: Free kids activities including a slippery side when really hot. Halls Gap Zoo also visited with animals and a free band for New Years Eve.
Local Information: All the beauty of the Grampians is at the doorstep - the mountains, lakes, cultural and dining experiences. The zoo is well laid out so you're not pushing in to get great shots of the many animals housed there, and there's the option of the "close encounters" with certain animals. The Halls Gap Hotel is a great value for money pub - kid friendly and lots of salads / vegies included in the meal price.
Date 12/2012. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by Susan Le Clercq (1).

I have not stayed at the park, I emailed them to enquiry about staying, must say the first email back made me wonder. Just to let people know, they have not as yet advertised as taking dogs but do take them and will advertise shortly. They will only take them May to August and no other time. There is a charge of $7.50 per dog per stay, which does add up if you stay for a while and travel with 2 dogs like I do. Still deciding what park to stay at, considering I don't think the other park takes dogs might stay there.
Date 11/2012.
Report submitted by Sue, Fleur, Jaxon & Connor (129).

Manager's name is Rohan and Josephina. The thing that really stood out about this park was the very warm welcome, friendliness and helpfulness of the resident owners Rohan and Josephina. They acquired the park business earlier in 2012 from Takaru Bush Resorts. Takaru had allowed the establishment to run down somewhat, but Rohan and Josephina are energetically renewing the facilities and are clearly committed to running a top class caravan park. A second amenities block has been built and the pool is wood fire heated. The facilities are kept spotlessly clean. I was asked if I could suggest any improvements to the park that the owners might make. I was offered the use of one of the golf buggies to get around the park if I needed it. Access to the main amenities block with the disabled persons bathroom was a little challenging and it could only be considered marginally suitable for mobility impaired people. Amongst other things I was asked what could be done to overcome the accessibility issues. I would stay again at this park if for no other reason than to support the great work the owners are putting into making it a really good place to stay. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($25 1A per night). I paid $22.50 because of Top Tourist discount. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, some unlevel sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, annex slabs to some sites, shade to some sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, good camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, kiosk, disabled facilities, book swap available, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 3). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Clean UC bbq, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Excellent playground in good condition. Clean heated pool. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: There are large numbers of very tame cockatoos, rosellas and other native birds at the park. Also quite a few kangaroos and wallabies are about although you mainly seem them at dusk and in the evening.
Date 10/2012. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Scooter (45).

Stayed 4 nights, $22.50 PN powered site Top Tourist discount. Very friendly and helpful reception. Our site (No. 44) was a reasonably level site with slab. Minimal shade. Water and sullage close by. Amenities very clean. Park has two areas, the one at the top has some slabs and sites can be uneven. There is an old but clean amenities block on the higher side. A newer amenities block is located on the lower side of the park. The lower level has grass/dirt sites with lots of shade and close to the amenities. Sites of varying lengths and would accommodate fifth wheelers. Covered clean camp kitchen with TV. Free bbq. Playground. Tiny swimming pool. Clean basic laundry in both blocks. Open fires allowed in drums. This really is a basic bush park. What makes it special is the friendly reception, the area, the walks, scenery, the birdlife that comes to visit you at your van door (cockatoos, parrots), the kangaroos. The cockatoos shredded the plastic around our wiring on the van tow bar. The ALDI plastic bag which covered the wiring was shredded. Luckily the lights, etc, still worked and we were able to safely drive to Bendigo where the wiring was replaced. We initially booked 3 nights but extended it to 4. Some tracks still closed due to flood damage, but there is lots to see in the area. We would definitely stay again and would agree with all the positive comments in previous reports. But we would cover the wiring on the front of the van with something thicker than an ALDI plastic bag. A van near us had two rubber mats shredded. But yes, we would still return.
Date 03/2012. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Leszek and Jackie, Malua Bay NSW (85).

Park changed ownership the night before we arrived. Very friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($25 2A per night, powered). We paid $23 because of Chain discount. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, annex slabs to some sites, shade to some sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, good camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, secure entry Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. Clean pool, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Is a great place to relaxing, impressive wildlife (kangaroos, cockatoos, etc). In a quiet spot away from road noise.
Added Touches: Allowed open fires at sites. Wide screen television with couch and open fire in undercover bbq/recreation area.
Local Information: It is within the Grampians National Park. Scenery and walks are excellent. Meals at hotel are good.
Roads: Sealed to park.
Date 03/2012. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Traveller (2).

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We arrived the first week of January to find the powered sites fully booked (and by golly they were full indeed). This turned out well - if you have the means, we recommend the unpowered camping ground. There are 10-12 sites along a tree-lined creek bed with a big oval behind you, so minimal neighbours and lots of room to spread out, plus decent shade. No taps or sullage in this area but close to free BBQ, ok distance to amenities. $30 per night was a bit steep for unpowered but you expect that at this time of year. Powered sites were a combination of slab or gravel, there are ensuites. Grounds are well kept (despite the locusts) and staff are always around looking after things or tidying. Amenities block is along rear fence so not really close to all sites but no-one is camping right on top of the loos either. The most popular feature of the ladies loo is the hairdo corner - shelf with its own mirror, light and power point, but no basin. Oddly, the camp kitchen is at the front with the games room and pool and jumping pillow, which means it's not really near almost any of the sites, and certainly not near the unpowered. Bit strange that. Pool is nice but has no shade.
Local information: If you have the fitness don't miss the trek up to the Pinnacle - but don't do it in the midday heat. We frequented the Black Panther Cafe in town for delicious cakes after touring the NP. The Adventure Golf course just out of town lives up to its name, definitely good for adults as well as kids.
Date 01/2011. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Kal (26).

Manager's name is Bob & Lynne. Average staff friendliness, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($32 2A per night, powered, shoulder season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is bad, hot water was usually adequate but not when busy, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, concrete annex slabs to some sites, shade to some sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, late checkout allowed, camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, dump point, secure entry, van parking. Quiet, claustrophobic park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. Clean pool, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided, toddlers catered for. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Quiet location, even with the park full
Dislikes: With the van sites all full it did feel a bit claustrophobic
Added Touches: Excellent facilities for families with children
Local Information: Halls Gap is a great area for bushwalking around the Grampians. Hotel just down the road, heading away from town, had a very good meal, though like everything in Halls Gap wasn't cheap.
Date 10/2010. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by The Meadows (35).

New owners as of December 2008. New managers, Bob and Lynne, as of February 2010.
Date 08/2010.
Update submitted by Current Manager.

Manager's name is Daniel & Samantha. Friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($51 2A 2C per night, shoulder season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with concrete annex slabs, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, basic rec room, kiosk, dump point, secure entry, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Quiet, claustrophobic park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Electric bbq. Good playground in good condition. Clean pool, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Good location. Excellent resort type pool. Good atmosphere.
Dislikes: Site size is OK but could be difficult to negotiate if park is full. Some drive through are available. Beware of dead-end roads.
Parking: Adequate space provided
Added Touches: The pool is nice.
Local Information: The Grampians are outstanding and there is plenty to see and do. The local supermarket is very expensive so be sure to stock up before you arrive.
Roads: Good, bitumen all the way. Motorhomes would find some of the roads through the mountains narrow and difficult.
Date 01/2010. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Tassies on Tour (7).

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Manager's name is Paul & Shirlee. This is only a small park with only 15 powered and 5 unpowered sites and a couple of ensuite sites but several cabins and on site vans. Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($30.00 2A per night, powered, shoulder season). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, very few annex slabs, shade to some sites, ensuite sites available, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, good camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, disabled facilities, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Optus, reception quality was 3). Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC electric bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided. No playground, no pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe, park is considered suitable for mobility impaired persons.
Likes: Quiet and very clean and neat park. Walking distance to shops.
Parking: Room for 3 vans to park at the reception office.
Local Information: Reg Ansett Museum is in one of the original hangars on the shore of Lake Hamilton. The Big Woolbales includes a shearing museum. Nigretta Falls are approx 15K from Hamilton and Wannon Falls are approx 18k from Hamilton. Follow the Glenelg Highway (B160) toward Casterton and then follow signs to the falls.
Roads: Glenelg Highway is a good road in both directions.
Date 02/2013. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Almo of Mt Gambier (4).

This is an excellent park in a garden like setting. It is within walking distance of shops and Lake Hamilton. There are lots of walking trails close by. A quiet park with no permanents. Clean and well looked after amenities.
Date 03/2012. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Peter & Jean Reynella SA (74).

This was an overnight stop but we would have liked to stay longer. From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the management, the layout, the amenities and the other facilities of this caravan park. Everyone chatted together, I think because they were happy with the ambience of the park. Despite being near the highway, it is a quiet park within walking distance of the CBD. When approaching from Ballarat, stay in the left hand lane and be ready for the turn in.
Date 03/2012. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by straflo (14).

This is a very pleasant park in a convenient location even though if coming from Portland one needs to do a U-turn on the main road which requires ones attention when turning. We took an ensuite site and considered this good value. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($38.00 2A per night, ensuite, off-peak season). We paid $34.20 because of TT discount. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to only some sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Some level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, annex slabs to some sites, shade to most sites, drive-through sites. Dump point, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free). Clean pool. Suitable for few days.
Likes: Sites appear to have TV aerial connection to improve TV reception. Secure entry
Date 04/2011. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by LOPAJO (60).

Manager's name is Tania & Garry. This park is very well run and spotless. They have a great camp kitchen. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($25.20 with discount 2A per night, powered, shoulder season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, concrete annex slabs to some sites, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, late checkout allowed, camp kitchen, kiosk, car wash, dump point, secure entry, van parking, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Clean UC electric bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. Heated pool, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided Suitable for a week or more
Date 09/2010. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Baz&Mick (132).

Manager's name is Garry and Tania Traynor. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($28.00 2A per night, powered, off-peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, concrete annex slabs to some sites, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, dump point, secure entry, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Clean UC bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. Clean heated pool, kid-safe pool area. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Very well looked after clean park
Dislikes: Found signage if coming in from west a little inadequate
Parking: Parking bays at entrance
Local Information: Hamilton abounds with both natural and historic features.Found botanic gardens well worth the visit.
Date 03/2010. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by The Young Nomads (49).

Manager's name is Gary & Tania Traynor. Generally the sites are very unlevel and after messing around on one site trying to get balanced, opted to move to an ensuite site with a concrete pad. It was not worth the $9 per night difference. The water pressure was dismal and the water not hot enough. The park is in a good location central to everything but overpriced. Friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Poor value for money ($37 2A, ensuite, off-peak season). Ensuite was clean, condition is good, water pressure is bad, there was inadequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly unlevel sites, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, concrete annex slabs to most sites, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, hard to negotiate into site, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. You can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 3). Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Suitable for few days.
Likes: Park borders walking trail along river edge and to Lake Hamilton. Great walks particularly if you have a dog. The managers are very relaxed about pets. Walking distance to town.
Dislikes: Well overpriced for an average park. The U-turn to get into the park from the highway can be dangerous particularly during peak traffic times.
Date 02/2010. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Hansens around Oz (56).

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This is a basic country park situated in the centre of town. There are 3 amenities blocks, one is quite good, but the others are very run down, and we would not use them. We found only one working washing machine in the whole park. Not all sites have taps or sullage.
Date 10/2012. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Peter & Jean Reynella SA (74).

This is quite a large park a short walk from the main street of Heathcote. It has permanents but they are away from the main tourist sites. Sites are fairly level and have concrete edging for some reason. They are fairly small - my 27ft motorhome just fitted on a larger site - although the manager said if we needed to we could go into the site behind as well (doubt this would apply in busy times). Sullage, water & power were all close to the site and water pressure was good. There is a dump point near the gate, outside the park. There is no kiosk - not even for bread, milk and morning paper. It is a pretty basic park with no playground or pool and the amenities are old. There are several amenity blocks, two of which were in good condition. All were clean. The BBQ area is covered with a wood fire and two coin in slot BBQ's. The BBQ's were not cleaned during our stay. One amenity block contained a basic laundry (2 washing machines/one dryer) whist another had an ironing room. There is a camp kitchen but it was locked while we were there. Overall it is your average country town park with basic facilities but at a low price ($22 2A per night - though they quote higher prices for over 24ft). It is probably less suited to families, but if you don't need playgrounds, jumping castles, pools etc then it is good value.
Date 06/2011. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Geof (37).

This is a roomy park that takes big rigs, some permanents but very quiet on the two times that we have visited. Nice arboreal surroundings, walks into State Park stunning in autumn. Facilities for travellers are old but clean, laundry is basic; Facilities key and boom gate security. Level sites on hard standing with lawn surrounds. Plenty of room for the kids to play. Hostess seems quite friendly. Power site as of our visit, $22 2A, $25 for rigs over 24ft. Possible long term stay as some sites have power meters. Town water connected, sullage drain to most sites. No frills but just a nice place. Should be busier as it is just what most Grey Nomads need. There is a CMCA public dump point just outside the gate.
Date 05/2011. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Colin & Vicki (9).

Manager's name is Peter Rook. Very friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money ($80 2A per week, powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, dump point, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC electric bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere Basic playground in good condition. No pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe, park is considered suitable for mobility impaired persons.
Likes: Close to shops, 2 lakes nearby. With powered and unpowered sites at one and the unpowered sites are free with a donation required for showers & toilet use, bowling club next door, friendly town. Rates are $18.00 PN or $80 PW, could/would quite happily spend a week there.
Dislikes: Rooster at nearby property started up very early (4am). If you camped at the nearby lake ($15.00 night) you probably would not hear him.
Added Touches: Boat ramp at small lake.(Lake Lascelles)
Local Information: Red fin and Yellow belly in the small lake, carp in the bigger lake (Lake Coorong)
Roads: Good roads
Date 04/2012. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Bruce Groves (1).

Manager's name is Bert and Susie Hallam. Run by volunteers from Lake Lascelles Committee of Management. Newish shower and toilet facilities are unisex, basic but clean. Payment is by honesty box and coupons, no permanent staff on site. Grassy sites right on lake shore. A good alternative to the town Caravan Park. Friendly staff. Very good value for money ($15 2A per night). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, cleanliness was average, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, adequate taps close by. No camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, dump point, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, no permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting No playground, no pool. Suitable for few days.
Likes: Low cost for quality of site and amenities
Added Touches: Allowed contained open fires, firewood is supplied if you cut it up yourself.
Local Information: Wyperfeld National Park
Date 09/2012. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Nevernew (1).

Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($29 2A per night, powered, off-peak season, with NRMA Membership). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, cleanliness was average, condition is good. Mostly level sites, good night lighting, no sites with annex slabs, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, dump point just outside the park, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4/5). Playground. Close to lake and you can walk beside the lake for quite a distance. Vouchers given for RSL discount on meals. Next door is a lovely botanical gardens, a crochet club and a very large children's playground. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Suitable for few days.
Date 10/2011. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Cob and Oma (96).

This is a pleasant quite and central park close to the CBD of Horsham. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($28 2A per night, powered, off-peak season). We paid $25.20 because of RACV Membership. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, cleanliness was average, condition is good, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, no sites with annex slabs, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, dump point, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Suitable for few days.
Likes: It's a great location, close to the River with wonderful walks. It's close to town as well and for the location is so very quiet.
Local Information: Lots in the area, the Grampians, small towns with character worth a visit, National Parks and the weather is often wonderful and sunny.
Date 05/2011. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Malcolm & Maya (97).

We have stayed here many times both overnight and for a few days. Consistently over several years it has been a good place to stay. Amenities are good (heated in winter) even if now a little past their use-by date. Sites are spacious and there are plenty of drive-throughs for overnighters. Walks along the river are nice, particularly now it has water in it again. Staff are friendly and prices are ok (discount for RACV members). All the normal services are provided; camp kitchen, laundry, etc. Would not hesitate to stay there again.
Date 03/2011. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Barbara and Peter Cox (19).

Run by the YMCA with discounts for RACV etc members. Price for powered site just after New Year was $28 per night with no discount. Good variety of site layouts including drive throughs and grassy sites for camper trailers. Basic camp kitchen, amenities are older style but very clean. Great location just on the river (which was quite full when we were there only two months after they had floods) with tennis courts and botanic garden just behind. Walking distance to town, RSL did a good dinner and we got vouchers from park manager for free dessert which was awesome. We arrived just behind two giant Jaycos so pulled up on the street verge while checking in. Would definitely return if in the area.
Date 01/2011. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Kal (26).

Manager's name is Chris and Kirsten. Average staff friendliness, staff explained park layout and facilities. Poor value for money ($30 2A per night, powered, shoulder season). We paid $27 because of chain discount. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to only some sites, were clean, condition is poor, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, basic camp kitchen, dump point, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Noisy, not enough shade, a few permanents. Clean UC electric bbq (free), bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. Clean heated pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided.
Dislikes: Highway noise is continuous and annoying. Park is bare and dusty with a neglected feel. A lot of investment in new cabins but no investment in caravanners requirements.
Parking: Parking bay at entry
Roads: Bitumen roads
Date 11/2012. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Wayne & Shelley, Donnybrook Qld (34).

This park is ideally situated for us seniors that wish to break the trip between Melbourne & Adelaide (although it is closer to Melbourne). Receptionist was polite and friendly on arrival. Park was empty at time of visit. Both Colleen and myself were more than happy with the parks facilities even though we were only staying the one night. If one is a light sleeper transport noise could be a problem.
Date 02/2011. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Geoff & Colleen (5).

This is a fairly ordinary park just out of Horsham. Average staff friendliness. Reasonable value for money ($29 2A per night). We paid $26.10 because of Top Tourist Member. Amenity number would not cope in peak times, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with annex slabs, very few sites are shaded, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Good rec room, late checkout allowed, camp kitchen, kiosk, dump point, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 3). Noisy, open & roomy park, not enough shade, a few permanents. Clean UC bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Suitable for overnighter.
Likes: It's well run and secure with lots of sites to choose from
Dislikes: Its featureless, flat, and noisy.
Date 03/2010. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Malcolm & Maya (97).

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This park is not the Ritz, but the price was right for us over Easter at $100 PW plus power. It is very quiet and peaceful in a bushland setting. No kids or barking dogs. Close to the road, but that didn't worry us. The best thing was that everyone has their own ensuite, so that was a nice change. The worst was that when the loo paper ran out, that was it - buy your own.
Date 04/2012. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by 2 grey nomads (17).

Neat, pleasant and quiet caravan park. Small number of sites (20?) but well set out away from the highway. Fantastic value for money ($20 2A, kids not charged, important for a family budget). Great kids playground and swimming pool adjoins park. Clean BBQ facilities - 20c for 10 mins - a bargain. Fire pit available with wood provided. Basic but clean amenities block. Would highly recommend to all travellers.
Date 07/2012. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Tarr Family (1).

Manager's name is Ross. Kaniva is a handy spot to stop on the Western Hwy as it's about 1/2 way between Melbourne and Adelaide. A typical Aussie country town much in need of travellers staying a night or three. Very friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money ($20 2A per night, powered). We paid $90 because of Weekly discount price. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, basic camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, dump point, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. No playground, no bbqs, no pool. Suitable for few days.
Likes: Off location highway, so nice and quiet.
Added Touches: Friendly manager (Ross) who went out of his way to organise TV reception for us.
Local Information: An iconic Aussie country town. Couple of pubs, supermarket, pharmacy. Friendly mob.
Date 06/2012. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Owen Bentley (7).

A real little gem which is excellent value. The park is unattended, pull into park and pick a spot and the manager will call by later on (when the pool closes). Alternatively you can pay at the pool or put your money in an envelope (provided) in the laundry and place in the box and a receipt will be sent to you. Washing machine is a twin tub and is free, clothes lines are provided. This park is run by the local council and has about a dozen or so powered sites. There is a large children's playground adjoining the park beside the local council pool which also adjoins the park. I have been informed by a friend who travels this road often that the local Community Service Station on the corner of Baker Street has excellent food and very friendly staff. Kaniva is a well kept very pretty little country town. Very good value for money ($20 2A per night, powered, peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers. Good laundry, no rec room, no camp kitchen, dump point, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park. Clean UC gas bbq (pay), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Suitable for few days, well maintained park.
Likes: Being a few blocks from the highway it was away from the traffic.
Date 01/2012. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Bobbiee (75).

Friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($20 2A per night, powered, off-peak season). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with concrete annex slabs, very few sites are shaded, poor water quality, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, camp kitchen, dump point, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. No playground, no bbqs, no pool. Suitable for overnighter.
Date 10/2010. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by fullbore (1).

A wonderful spot, six spots that have fireplaces, quiet, toilets, some tank water NOT FOR DRINKING, great walks and views. A few Geocaches hidden in area. Sites will accommodate small to medium vans. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade. Wood bbq (free). No pool, no playground. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Date 09/2010. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Sue & Steve (1).

Manager's name is Jim & Robin Stewart. We stayed at Laanecoorie 1999/2000 and returned this Easter. On both occasions we have found this park to be very welcoming and both stays have been memorable. The friendliness of the permanents is very good in most instances. The park is located in a drought stricken part of Victoria, so do not expect grass. You can expect real camp fires, a bush land experience and a getting back to as close to the basics as you wish. Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money ($24.00 2A 1C per night, powered, peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, cleanliness was average, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with concrete annex slabs, shade to most sites, poor water quality, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, good rec room, late checkout allowed, good camp kitchen, kiosk, secure entry, van parking, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Optus, reception quality was 1). Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. All dogs were very well controlled. Clean UC electric bbq ($1.00), bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Excellent playground in good condition. No pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: The friendliness of the people in the park. The large sites, built in fire pits and being able to teach the art of jaffle cooking.
Dislikes: Only the dust, but that can be cleaned.
Parking: Nothing tricky, two spots, drive though. Quiet road outside.
Added Touches: There are a lot of park initiated activities arranged by the management. New Years Eve is a special. Pizza and casserole nights were on during Easter. The Easter egg hunt for the kids was a hit.
Local Information: There are many wine makers in the area, the park is located in the centre of the gold fields region. We did not try the local pubs, nor the fishing. Apparently, the fishing can be very good, dependant on your skill.
Roads: The roads are well maintained highways, with only a few Km's of narrow to be negotiated. The narrow road is of good quality.
Date 04/2010. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Wayno (2).

Manager's name is Lorraine and Frank Deutsch. This is an old park and the current owners are rejuvenating the park. Owners Frank and Lorraine are friendly and made us feel very welcome. Frank even took us gold detecting. They have clear plans for further improving the park services. One of the features we liked was the provision of fire drums for those that wanted to have a camp fire. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($25 2A per night, powered). We paid $70 because of discount for three nights. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, very few annex slabs, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. No rec room, good camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, disabled facilities, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Basic playground. No pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: There was plenty of shade. The atmosphere was relaxed. A variety of people stayed at the park. Park is across road from the magnificent Lake Bolac and we had beautiful views of same. We were made to feel welcome by the owners and staff. We have already booked our next visit to coincide with Lake Bolac Eel Festival March 24th 2012. There were lots of native birds in the trees. Frank the owner is a talented wood carver.
Dislikes: Amenities block still needs some work doing to it and is being worked on as I write this. Park is currently being modernised from septic to the town sewerage.
Parking: Plenty of parking. Sites easy to access.
Added Touches: Lots of tourist information. Owners very approachable and want to be helpful with requests eg spades available for worm digging if needed. Open fires available. Camp kitchen. Gas fired pizza oven. Town sports ground behind the park including community pool which wasn't open at time of our visit.
Local Information: Great area. Lake Bolac is described as the Capital of Aquatic Sport. It is central to larger regional towns such as Ararat, Hamilton and Warrnambool. There are numerous historic small towns and communities within the area. The whole area is rich in history. Information center staff very helpful. Great meals at Lake Bolac Hotel that are great value and very well priced. Less than half hour drive to Grampians.
Roads: Good road access. Less than two hours from Geelong.
Date 02/2012. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Gary Kallasmae (1).

Great location for a quite get away. Children have a safe playground in and around the lake. Great to meet and stay with you Frank and Lorraine. Like your wood art and friendly approach to visitors.
Date 01/2012. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Leo Vlemmings (1).

Manager's name is Frank and Lorraine Deutsch. Friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($20 1A per night, powered, peak season). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate small to medium vans, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, drive-through sites. Basic laundry, no rec room, basic camp kitchen, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Quiet, claustrophobic park, a few permanents. Dirty UC gas bbq (free), bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Basic playground. No pool. Suitable for few days.
Likes: Close to the lake and very good community recreation facilities like swimming pool, golf, bowls.
Dislikes: Park is in need of lots of maintenance - after years of drought the lake has finally filled up and now has lots of visitors. Amenities and camp kitchen were fairly dirty. The park accommodated lots of water skiers.
Local Information: Pub is about 15 mins walk away and has good meals. Excellent visitors information center on the highway
Date 01/2012. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Lozza (2).

Manager's name is Frank and Lorraine Deutsch. Friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money ($25 2A per night, powered, peak season). We paid $22 because of discount. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, annex slabs to some sites, shade to most sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, van parking, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Basic playground in average condition. No pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: There is a swimming pool within a short walking distance as well as a golf course, cricket nets, football oval, tennis courts and the town centre all within easy walking distance. Staff are there to help at all times and very friendly. We understand that the park had a low period due to the lake drying up but now that it's full we will certainly be back. The lake is just a few metres away from the caravan park. Great that it's pet friendly and no hassle with other holiday maker's dogs. They were always on a lead.
Dislikes: really needed another camp kitchen.
Parking: Parking is good with parking at the rear which will hold boats, trailers etc.
Local Information: There is a few locals living in the park and are very friendly and full of knowledge of the lake and its surrounds
Roads: road good, typical Victorian roads.
Date 01/2012. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Julie L (1).

Great location Great Management Friendly atmosphere
Date 01/2012. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Gregg Woolly (1).

Manager's name is Frank and Lorraine Deutsch. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money ($25 2A C5 per night, off-peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, shade to most sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, good camp kitchen, van parking, no wireless internet available. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in average condition. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: I like the fact that it had the community playground at the rear of the park and you could see the kids from the camp grounds. There is a play area on the grounds but it could have a few more things added to it. It was very child friendly, I didn't have to stress about our children the whole time we were there. There is a community pool at the rear of the park also but it costs to get in, the toddler pool is shaded though so very child friendly. The showers are on 6minute timers but the water pressure is awesome. I was impressed with how big the washing machines were, what normally takes me 3 loads only took half a load. We enjoyed ourselves and wanted to stay longer than the 5 days we were there for. It's no Hilton Hotel but an all round good caravan park. Loved it
Dislikes: The fact that when we went it was too windy to go fishing. The playground on the camp grounds needs a bit of an update. The kitchen is in renovation so once finished would be great. But I really didn't have any dislikes at all. Except the timer on the shower but I'm used to having 15min - 30min showers.
Parking: No we just pulled over near the front entrance and there was still plenty of room for other cars to pull in
Added Touches: You are allowed fires, they have fire drums. Has a boat ramp across from the caravan park and fish cleaning facilities
Local Information: The lake is strait across the road from the caravan park, great fishing. Pub, grocery store and milk bar just a few kms down the road from the park. The information centre/kiosk sells homemade mustards, sauces, pickles, relishes and jams - all are very good
Roads: The road conditions are good you don't need a 4x4 to get there
Date 12/2011. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Jules R (1).

Manager's name is Frank & Lorraine. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money ($22 2A per night, powered). We paid $20 because of Seniors discount. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, good camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, wireless internet is available. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC electric bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Basic playground in average condition. No pool. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Very peaceful with lake view on our site
Added Touches: Pizza oven
Local Information: Nice drive around area, great pub meal with park owners joining us. Supposedly fish in lake but we didn't catch any.
Roads: Roads pretty good around area.
Date 05/2011. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Robyn & Bob (1).

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Friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Poor value for money ($36.00 2A per night, powered, peak season). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to only some sites, were dirty, condition is poor, water pressure is good, hot water was usually adequate but not when busy, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, very few concrete annex slabs, shade to most sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, good rec room, kiosk, secure entry, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Noisy, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Good playground in good condition. Clean pool, kid-safe pool area. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Great views over lake towards the Grampians
Dislikes: Unfortunately arrived on a Victorian long weekend. Park was very noisy and dirty. Amenities did not seem to be cleaned during the weekend. Might be different at non holiday times. Other parks nearby were also packed full.
Parking: Special parking bays for check in.
Local Information: Halls Gap and Grampians offer so much to see and do.
Roads: Good sealed roads to and from park, watch for kangaroos early morning.
Date 03/2010. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by The Young Nomads (49).

This is a huge area with the most wonderful large sites in the forest. The area was burnt in recent times and it's interesting to see how things are growing. The camp area is unaffected by the fires and is grassed with huge trees. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to only some sites, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, shade to most sites, adequate taps close by. Basic rec room, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 1). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade. Clean wood bbq (free), seating provided at bbq. No playground. Suitable for a week or more.
Likes: The area has many spots well spaced in the bush. All sites are grassed. Firewood was cut and stacked next to each fire.
Local Information: Just before the park entrance on the right a local lady sells home made jams and pickles. YUM
Date 05/2012. Campground Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Malcolm & Maya (97).

Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($25 2A per night, powered, off-peak season). We paid $20. Inadequate number of amenities, are close to all sites, cleanliness was average, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, very few annex slabs, shade to some sites, drive-through sites. Basic laundry, secure entry, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. No playground, no pool. Suitable for few days.
Likes: Walking distance to a pretty town.
Dislikes: The amenities are a shared his & her with one cubicle and one shower per gender.
Date 11/2012. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Pete M (28).

This is a shire owned little park run by the local progress association and all monies go back into the park. Has power and water, a laundry with a washing machine but no dryer. You pay $10 for a powered site at the pub across the road. We had a meal also at the pub and it was really good and great value. We love these little country towns and like supporting them. There was a bit of highway noise but not too bad. All in all an extremely well priced overnight stop. Very friendly staff. Very good value for money. Mostly level sites, poor night lighting. Basic laundry, no rec room, no camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra). Quiet, open & roomy park. Clean UC electric bbq (free). Good playground in good condition. No pool. Suitable for overnighter.
Date 09/2012. Campground Rating 3:
Report submitted by Phillip & Cheryl (5).

This very small park is looked after by the local community and has everything for an overnight or two stay. The park has 8 powered sites and plenty of non-powered area. The toilets and showers are absolutely spotless, with a laundry with 1 large washing machine. Pay at hotel the amount of $10 per double. The hotel and the patrons are a great group, the meals are very good just like home cooked, and they also have takeaway as well, hamburgers, fish & chips etc and according to another camper were great eating. Very friendly staff. Very good value for money ($10 2A per night, powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with annex slabs, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, basic camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 1). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Clean UC electric bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, seating provided at bbq. Excellent playground in good condition. No pool. Suitable for few days.
Likes: Neat & tidy, spotless amenities (some caravan parks should take notice). Hotel and locals A1.
Dislikes: Ordinary TV reception (wanted to watch AFL), but hotel had the game on. Some road noise but not excessive.
Date 05/2011. Campground Rating 3:
Report submitted by Baz&Mick (132).

Council park, very basic, clean and tidy. 6 powered sites, 6 unpowered sites. Clean modern amenities, all part of adjacent rest area and playground. Book at hotel, $10.00. Hotel is only business in town, has attached cafe and some groceries. Good spot if you need to pull over for a night's rest. Some highway noise, but eases off about 11pm. I like to support this type of council park in tiny towns. What goes around, comes around. Friendly staff. Good value for money ($10.00 2A per night, powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, poor night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites. Nno wireless internet available, mobile wireless not available. Peaceful, open & roomy park, no permanents. Clean UC electric bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. No pool. Suitable for overnighter.
Date 05/2011. Campground Rating 2:
Report submitted by Captain Sam (14).

Managed by Parks Vic. A pretty little campground in a bend of the Wimmera River with 10-20 spots depending on how your neighbours park, some suitable for large caravans or motorhomes, as they have drive-through capability. Lots of giant redgums in the area but the campground is mostly away from these and shaded by other, safer trees. Flushing toilets were a bonus, there are picnic tables and fire pits with basic BBQ plate at most sites. No power or showers. Access to the river via formed steps, good for paddling or canoeing. If you like 4WD tracks through very sandy sand you might be in heaven. Not a lot else to do but relax and be peaceful. Dimboola is not far away and has all supplies - bakery, butcher, IGA supermarket with liquor, newsagent. We had the place almost to ourselves, 2 toilets per gender would get busy if there were lots of people. Rangers visit every day. We paid $14 per night which gets you one car with up to 6 people, fees are payable at the self-registration station. Beware if it rains, the lagoons in the middle of the campground do creep up into the campsite areas (it rained a lot when we were there, this probably wouldn't happen with just a few showers).
Date 01/2011. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Kal (26).

Friendly staff, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($25 2A per night, powered, off-peak season). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, concrete annex slabs to some sites, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, good camp kitchen. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, a few permanents. Basic playground in average condition. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: Quiet, woken only by bird calls at 5 am.
Dislikes: Entrance road to park was in poor condition, needing potholes filled (there had recently been heavy rain in the area so may not have had time for repairs)
Parking: Have to drive right thru park to get to office, the road is very narrow and one way only, not much room to park when by the office.
Date 11/2009. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Frankidownunder (6).

Happy to have pets if you are happy to follow guidelines. Manager's name is Glenn & Lynda Davies. Until recently was called Robinley Caravan Park. Small and comfortable, close to bus stop, shops. New managers who are making lots of improvements such as swimming pool being installed March 2012. Very convenient for visiting Bendigo. Very friendly staff, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money ($30 2A per night, powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, very few annex slabs, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry. Noisy, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC bbq, congenial bbq area atmosphere No playground. Clean pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: Friendly and helpful staff, proximity to public transport and supermarket, small park, green grass under tourist sites. Extensive general improvements to park since our last visit - new cabins and new swimming pool.
Dislikes: Next to the highway, can be noisy early in morning.
Date 03/2012. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Robbie and Lyn (3) .

Bushland setting, gravel roads, space around us but could be cramped in busy times - we just missed Easter and the big Easter parade they have here every year. We paid $25 a night for a powered site. Amenities leave much to be desired, sort of like portable type and very cramped. Okay for a few days.
Date 04/2012. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by 2 grey nomads (17).

The park is mainly permanent residents with a separate area for tourists. There is one operational amenity block for the tourist section with one female toilet and shower and one male toilet and shower. A second similar tourist amenity block is closed. An amenity block in the permanent area is further away. Sites are fine gravel in a bushland setting. Friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Poor value for money ($25.00 2A per night, powered). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to all sites, were dirty, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, hot water was usually adequate but not when busy, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade. Wood bbq (free). Suitable for few days.
Likes: Bush setting and close to an historic town.
Dislikes: Amenities were clean on our arrival but there was no evidence of them being cleaned during the four days of our stay. The park had a general unkempt appearance.
Parking: Park outside office.
Local Information: Maldon is a lovely heritage noted goldfield town from the1860's. Reasonable meals at the hotels in town.
Date 02/2011. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Toto (42).

Manager's name is Tim & Nolene Rohan. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($33 2A per night, ensuite We paid $29.70 because of Chain discount. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, annex slabs to most sites, shade to most sites, ensuite sites available, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, kiosk, disabled facilities, dump point, secure entry, van parking, wireless internet is available, wyou can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC electric bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in average condition. Clean heated pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: Close to Bendigo
Parking: Designated book in lane.
Local Information: Excellent meals at the Marong Hotel
Date 11/2011. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Roy Butterfield (8).

Manager's name is Tim & Noelene Rohan. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money ($24.00 2A per night, powered, off-peak season). We paid $22.00 because of club discount. Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, annex slabs to some sites, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, late checkout allowed, camp kitchen, kiosk, dump point, secure entry, van parking, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC electric bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Excellent playground in good condition. Clean heated pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Management were really helpful & friendly
Local Information: close to Bendigo but a lot Quieter
Roads: Good
Date 02/2011. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Andy Grenfell (3).

Manager's name is Tim. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money ($23-26 2A per night, powered, off-peak season). We paid $20.70 because of FPA discount. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, annex slabs to some sites, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, good rec room, camp kitchen, dump point, secure entry, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC electric bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Excellent playground in good condition. Clean pool, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Very tidy clean park.
Parking: There is a waiting area
Added Touches: Xmas get together invite to anyone in the park.
Roads: On main Calder Hwy, road access very good
Date 12/2010. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Stephen & Nola (8).

Manager's name is Tim & Noelene Rohan. As we had an ensuite powered site, we did not use the amenities provided, however we did inspect and found them to be very clean. Most of the caravans in powered sites were large and we assumed they had their own toilet and shower facilities. Very friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($31.00 2A, ensuite, shoulder season). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, concrete annex slabs to some sites, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, late checkout allowed, good camp kitchen, kiosk, dump point, secure entry, wireless internet is available, reception quality was 5). Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC electric bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. Clean heated pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Peaceful rural setting close to major and minor towns. Ideal centre for exploring the goldfields region. Ideal for caravan clubs as there is a meeting room available.
Parking: Check-in lane available.
Added Touches: Occasional free sausage sizzle on a Saturday night.
Local Information: Mixed business and hotel within walking distance.
Date 04/2010. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by bilbyg (1).

Manager's name is Tim & Noelene. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints. Price was as expected, good value for money ($19.80 with disc 2A per night, powered, shoulder season). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, large sites, concrete annex slabs to some sites, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, late checkout allowed (up to noon), good camp kitchen, kiosk, dump point, secure entry, van parking. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided, toddlers catered for. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Good clean well run park
Dislikes: No grass but Bendigo is in severe draught
Parking: Plenty of parking.
Local Information: Local hotel has good meals (walking distance)
Date 04/2009. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Baz&Mick (132).

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This is a small friendly park. It has a quantity of cabins, a motel and about 12 powered sites all with ensuites. Quantity of sites are more than likely adequate for most times of the year. Camp kitchen and BBQ area is basic but good. Lovely pool but it badly needs some shade. Ideally located for golfers. Friendly staff. Very good value for money ($32.00 2A per night, ensuite, peak season). Amenities were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, very few annex slabs, shade to some sites, ensuite sites available, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided. No playground. Clean heated pool, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more.
Parking: Parking for one van inside gate on left.
Local Information: Central to many goldfields towns. Good shopping area. Lots of markets around area. Talbot Market on 3rd Sunday of month 9am to 1pm is a stand out. Clunes and Maldon are great for National Trust heritage towns. Highland Games on 1st January each year and for past 152 years.
Date 12/2012. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Robmarang (48).

Friendly staff. Very good value for money ($130 2A per week, powered). We paid $117 because of CMCA Discount. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, dump point, book swap available, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Optus, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Suitable for a week or more.
Likes: Value for money and location make this park a great spot.
Date 11/2012. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Malcolm & Maya (97).

Very clean amenities have obviously updated since previous reports - grassy shady sites walking distance to shops, backs onto lovely Lake Victoria, good value.
Date 02/2012. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Villatranquilla (3).

Manager's name is Lisa & Daniel. It is three years since visiting this park and it certainly has been rejuvenated since the end of the drought - it has a delightful atmosphere being on the edge of the lake. Management has changed, perhaps for the better, though the park is in need of new facilities. The old amenity blocks are kept reasonably clean. There are 2 amenities block - one with a dump point nearby. One is old & looked reasonably clean but probably dificult to get looking good due to its condition. The other may have been reconditioned but still looks oldish & is close to where most of the permanents are so may not be kept as spotless as would be otherwise - having said that both blocks were OK cleanliness wise and my wife tells me the female amenities were clean. The playground is new - plastic type in good condition with woodchips underneath. There is a basic laundry, and a clean BBQ area. The BBQ area is basic - covered with old wooden bench nearby - but it was kept clean for the 4 days we were there. Sullage, water and electricity points are close to the sites. There are no concrete slabs, but the sites were generally pretty level - did not need to level our 27ft motorhome - and there are plenty of large sites - a 30ft motorhome was near us. I think even a 40ft bus would find a site to suit. Lighting is ok. It is quite a large park and though there are many permanents there are still many tourist sites available. Dogs are OK on a lead - but a couple throwing a ball for small their dog were threatened with eviction if they didn't put their dog on a lead. Management may have changed, but perhaps not the attitude. The park is close to town and there is a bit to see and do around Maryborough so it is a worthwhile place to stop for a few days - especially if you have your own amenities.
Date 05/2011. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Geof (37).

I wish that I could be more positive about some of the parks that I have visited. negative reports serve a purpose I suppose, but it's hard to be kind to some parks. The worst aspect of this park was the broken down old filthy amenities. So bad that I declined to shower the night that I was there. Run down and in need of a major overhaul. Average staff friendliness. Poor value for money ($20.00 1A, powered). Inadequate number of amenities, are close to only some sites, were dirty, condition is poor. No rec room, basic camp kitchen, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Claustrophobic park, many permanents. Basic playground in good condition. Suitable for overnighter.
Date 05/2011. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Captain Sam (14).

Manager's name is Lisa & Daniel Miller. The park is easy to find, well signposted. It is an older park but seems well cared for. The management team is friendly and helpful, sites are reasonably level with power, water and sullage close by. There are drive through sites available. The downside is that the park is adjacent to the railway and you do get some train noise at night. A park suited to overnight stops. Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($24.00 2A per night, powered, off-peak season). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, water pressure is good. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with concrete annex slabs, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, late checkout allowed. Quiet, open & roomy park, a few permanents.
Likes: Easy access for overnight stay, drive through sites available so saves unhitching van for just overnight stay
Dislikes: Railway noise, not very secure as open to residential street on side.
Parking: Space to park van whilst checking in.
Date 06/2010. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Frankidownunder (6).

This is a small community run park. Quiet and peaceful in a wonderful tiny town in Western Victoria. Friendly staff. Very good value for money (site fees are by donation). We paid $10 per night for a powered site. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with annex slabs, no sites are shaded. No wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Quiet, open & roomy park, not enough shade, no permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, seating provided at bbq. No playground, no pool. Suitable for few days.
Likes: It's great, just 4 sites, 2 blocks from the shops and pub. An amazing local butchers and a good IGA local supermarket.
Local Information: Minyip is a friendly little town with the main offering being peace and quiet, wonderful people with a safe and quiet spot to stay at an affordable price.
Date 08/2011. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Malcolm & Maya (97).

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20 km NW of Beaufort. You turn off the Western Highway 12Km NW of Beaufort onto Ferntree Gully Road and follow 8km on dirt. Free. No pets allowed.

A free forest camp very peaceful and isolated with wonderful grassed camp sites. Mostly level sites, drive-through sites. No wireless internet available, mobile wireless not available. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade. Toilets, water, fire places, tables and a picnic shelter are provided. Suitable for few days.
Likes: It's so quiet in the bush setting with many walks in the surrounding park.
Date 05/2012. Campground Rating 2:
Report submitted by Malcolm & Maya (97).

Murtoa Caravan Park, Murtoa Click here for park details on My Park List
47 Lake Street (also known as Murtoa Glenorchy Rodd), adjacent to Lake Murtoa. On highway in middle of town, well signposted. Ph: 03 5385 2407 or 0448 511 879. Pets allowed, on leash at all times.

Manager's name is Lola. This is a small council owned and run park right next to the lake. A peaceful spot and great value for money. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($18 2A per night). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with annex slabs, shade to most sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, no camp kitchen, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC bbq, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground, no pool. Suitable for few days.
Likes: Lola is a gem. Some places you visit for the view, yes it has a great view, some for the local pubs, yes 2 of them. Some for the tourist attractions, there are a few but in this case visit it meet Lola. She is a local "institution" and one resident of the park is turning 96 this week. Lola is not far behind her but having a ball meeting people and running the small park.
Dislikes: The grass could be greener
Parking: Just drive in and find a site, Lola lives across the road, call and see her and have a cuppa
Local Information: It's only a few kms to Horsham if you need a regional centre, but the small towns around here are all great places to call in for a coffee or a ale.
Date 10/2011. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Malcolm & Maya (97).

Manager's name is Lola Cowie. Small park on the eastern shore of Lake Marma. Lake has been dry for 12 years due to drought but is now at full capacity. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints. Good value for money ($18.00 2A per night, powered, peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, adequate taps close by Good laundry, no rec room, good camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, no wireless internet available. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC electric bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground, no pool. Suitable for few days.
Likes: Very quiet and peaceful with clear views of the lake
Parking: No problems just pick a vacant site and set up
Added Touches: Walking distance to town centre.
Local Information: Hotel meals 5 minute walk away.
Roads: Good bitumen roads from all directions. A good stop off point in central western area when travelling to or from Melbourne, Bendigo, Mildura, Adelaide etc.
Date 05/2011. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Alan Lawrence (1).

Caretaker is Lola Cowie. This park is ok for a stopover, the amenities are clean and tidy, water was hot, and shower recess was large. The park is close to the highway so the traffic in the mornings was noisy from about 7am,overall we would stay again. Very friendly staff. Good value for money ($18 2A per night, powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, shade to most sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, late checkout allowed, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC electric bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground, no pool. Suitable for few days.
Date 03/2011. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Baz&Mick (132).

Nhill Caravan Park, Nhill Click here for park details on My Park List
On the Western Hwy, 1km SW of the PO. Ph: 03 5391 1683. Dogs on leash.

Manager's name is Dot. Clean and friendly park, well maintained, very friendly staff. Close walking distance to shops. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money. We paid $140 2A per week, ensuite, because of 20% senior discount. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, ensuite sites available, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, no rec room, good camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting Good playground in good condition. No pool. Suitable for few days, well maintained park.
Likes: very friendly staff and the few permanents were very nice people. Lovely friendly town
Date 03/2012. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Mal and Nola (5) .

Manager's name is Dorothy Baron. This park is under new management. It is a small park but does have some drive through sites. Very friendly manager. Small amenity block but very clean. Laundry only has 1 x washing machine and 1 x dryer. Good value for money ($20.00 2A per night, off-peak season). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with concrete annex slabs, very few sites are shaded. Poor laundry, no rec room, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Quiet, open & roomy park, not enough shade, a few permanents. No playground. Suitable for overnighter.
Likes: Friendly management
Date 05/2010. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by TeePee (141).

Seems reasonably clean. Good as an over nighter, longer stays only if self-contained. Water on sites is not fit for drinking or food preparation as deemed by the local water board. Water in cabins is only cold water and as above is not fit for drinking or food preparation. Fresh/drinking water must be obtained via the blue piped taps. Ensuites are cold at night and suggest leaving the IXL light/heater/fan unit running or putting a small bathroom heater in there. Severe power problem so I don't suggest plugging any sensitive electrical stuff in i.e. computers or other such equipment. Driveway is good, sites are easy, level, large. Dump point available. Kids playground is very dated. There is a walk way to the town park through the fence, also a walk along the Nhill swamp on a platform boardwalk.
Dislikes: Truck stop at the front entrance especially if sheep truck pulls up.
Date 09/2009.
Report submitted by Jason (1).

Rainbow Caravan Park, Rainbow Click here for park details on My Park List
2 Railway St. Ph: 03 5395 1062. Pets allowed, at manager's discretion, on leash at all times.

Manager's name is Lee Anne & Wolfee. Very clean park, friendly, bathrooms spotless, close to local attractions and national parks. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. $18 2A, ensuite. We paid $13. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with annex slabs, shade to most sites, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, basic camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, you can use your mobile wireless. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Dirty UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, seating provided at bbq. Excellent playground. No pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Lovely people, peaceful, clean
Dislikes: Not much, light over the bbq and cover over the sink
Parking: Nil, never wait
Added Touches: Open fires allowed
Local Information: Counter meals, murals, historic home and church pipe organ, great second hand books and goods shop, sporting facilities.
Roads: Good
Date 09/2012. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by Chris Dodson (1).

Manager's name is Wolfgang & Leanne. We came to Rainbow as a result of Andrew Denton's story a few years ago. What a lovely town, great old bookshop with an extensive collection of books, papers and china and glass. Very friendly owner. The craft shop is a scrapbook'ers heaven and a great gift section, owner also very friendly. We stayed at the caravan park as travelling in a motorhome. What a delightful park and stay. Leanne and Wolfie very helpful and polite. The amenities are very clean, large showers, space for campfires with wood provided, great BBQ and picnic tables. We have thoroughly enjoyed the town and this park and highly recommend it. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money ($18 2A per night, powered, off-peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, there was adequate hot water, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, late checkout allowed, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground, no pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: pretty spot, shower and toilets, although a bit old in great condition and very clean.
Local Information: Had plenty of info on the area - Hindmarsh Shire
Roads: good roads
Date 07/2012. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Sue & Joe Muller (1).

Manager's name is LeeAnne. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($15 2A per night, powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, no camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 3). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere. No playground, no pool. Suitable for few days, well maintained park.
Likes: Friendly management and peaceful environment
Local Information: Close to Lake Hindmarsh (northern end) and Lake Albacutya and Wyperfield National Park
Roads: Two-lane sealed road to and from Rainbow
Date 01/2012. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Rocky Lizard (5).

Manager's name is Leeanne Jean Cox. Very good value for money ($15.00 2A per night, powered, peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, poor night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, late checkout allowed, car wash, van parking, book swap available, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, seating provided at bbq. No playground, no pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: very friendly staff, easy access to tennis court and children's play ground next door
Dislikes: poor park/site lighting
Added Touches: allow open fires at sites in fire period, fire buckets and rings available, wood available
Local Information: great steak night at hotel on Tuesdays, very friendly community, close to lake Hindmarsh and Albacatye, very popular with bird watchers and fisher persons
Date 12/2010. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by WGM (1).

Rupanyup Memorial Park, Rupanyup Click here for park details on My Park List
Rupanyup is 45 kms NE of Horsham. The park is NW of the middle of town on the Wimmera Hwy. Ph: 03 5385 5101 or 0447 752 812. Pets allowed.

The local Lions club run this small park on the edge of town. At $10 a night we recommend it as an overnight stop. The caretaker calls in daily to collect the fees and clean the amenities.
Date 10/2012. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Peter & Jean Reynella SA (74).

Manager's name is Bob Baker. The small town of Rupanyup close to Horsham has a great place to stay. This park with 4 powered sites and a few unpowered was built by the local Lions Club to encourage people to stay a while and enjoy the area. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice. Very good value for money ($10 2A per night, powered, peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, cleanliness was average, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with annex slabs, very few sites are shaded, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. No wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, seating provided at bbq. No playground, no pool. Suitable for overnighter, well maintained park.
Likes: The park is a credit to the small town's Lions Club, it's tiny and you may well have the place to yourself, but the pub is great, the town very friendly and it's a good spot to stay between Melbourne and Adelaide
Local Information: Visit the local pub for information or ask Bob when he collects your $10 for the night. Take the time to visit the world famous Woods Rupanyup Farming and Heritage Museum. Take a break and like us you will enjoy the fresh air and local characters.
Date 11/2010. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Malcolm & Maya (97).

Sea Lake Caravan & Camping Park, Sea Lake Click here for park details on My Park List
Behind council Office, turn in off Calder Hwy, onto Birchip Rd. Ph: 03 5070 1457. Pets allowed.

This is a quiet, easy to access park, situated adjacent to recreation ground. Basic facilities - power, water, toilets, hot & cold showers. Good for overnight stop with shops close by. Preferable to campground at the lakeside which has snakes.
Date 08/2011. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by D&M Huggins (5).

This park is a small park but is ideal for an overnight stop, with adequate amenities. Very good value for money ($20 2A). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, cleanliness was average, condition is good. Mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with annex slabs, drive-through sites. No rec room, no camp kitchen, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park. No playground, no bbqs, no pool. Suitable for overnighter.
Likes: Walk to the shops, with 2 cafes and 2 hotels. The street was neat with very clean public toilets
Date 05/2011. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by D&D (1).

Sebastian Recreation Reserve, Sebastian Turn at the pub, go 300m and the reserve is on your left. Pets allowed.

This area is used to train trotters, so keep your pets under control at all times. This is a great free camping area near Bendigo. You can choose from sites in the trees or in the open. There is a toilet block, barbecue and so on but most of all there is peace and quiet. 20km from Bendigo it's a great spot for a few days or more. The pub will point you in the right direction, Terry the publican is on the Recreation Reserve Committee. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, were clean, condition is reasonable. Mostly level sites, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, shade to most sites. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade. Clean UC gas bbq, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Date 03/2012. Campground Rating 3:
Report submitted by Malcolm & Maya (97).

Serviceton Recreation Ground, Serviceton Click here for park details on My Park List
Turn south off Dukes Hwy (A8) to Serviceton. Turn into Serviceton South Rd, then into Baldocks-Grossers Rd for about 2k or so. Collect key and pay at the general store however at the weekend it is only open 9am - noon. If closed there are several numbers to ring displayed on the information board at entrance to the recreation ground. There are only 4 powered sites. Ph: 0418 142 915.

This is a quite spot just out of town at the Recreation Reserve. There are instructions if you need power as to who to contact. You can camp if you are self contained for free. A donation would help the reserve. If you need facilities it's $10 2A. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice. Very good value for money ($10 2A per night). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is reasonable. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites are shaded, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. You can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park. Suitable for few days.
Date 05/2012. Campground Rating 3:
Report submitted by Malcolm & Maya (97).

Very friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money ($10 2A per night, powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is poor, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, paper towels/dryer provided, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Good rec room, disabled facilities, book swap available, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, no permanents. No bbqs. Basic playground in average condition. No pool. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Fabulous games room, billiards, table tennis.
Parking: You just set yourself up then phone caretaker
Added Touches: Caretaker will come and open amenities if no one else is there.
Local Information: There is a print out sheet about the area available in the amenities block
Roads: Narrow but sealed and in good condition.
Date 04/2012. Campground Rating 3:
Report submitted by Dianne Allen (2).

All gravelled sites and in a small area opposite amenities. Reasonable value for money ($10 2A per night, powered). Mostly level sites, no sites with annex slabs, no sites are shaded. We had intended staying here to break our journey but the whole area (including the town) is very 'down and out' with lots of junk around. The recreation grounds themselves are very isolated, appeared as if they weren't used much and were very run down; we did not wish to stay here so continued along the highway to Kaniva Caravan Park which was a total contrast and a real gem.
Roads: Narrow bitumen road from Serviceton.
Date 01/2012. Campground Rating 1:
Report submitted by Bobbiee (75).

St Arnaud Caravan Park, St Arnaud Click here for park details on My Park List
Corner Dundas & Alma Streets. Turn left off main street adjacent trotting track. Ph: 03 5495 1447 or 0419 386 344. Pets allowed.

Very friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($20 2A per night, off-peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, no camp kitchen, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Optus, reception quality was 5). Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free). No pool. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Nice well run park.
Local Information: Good tourist information and friendly locals. Town is struggling as are most small rural towns. Two pubs left from seven a few years ago but food still good. Nearby national park getting a few free campers every week and central to a lot of interesting things to see and do.
Roads: Average considering the use of bigger and bigger semi's on the roads.
Date 07/2012. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Pete from Gisborne (4).

St Arnaud is a pretty little town and the Caravan Park overlooks the main part of town. Walking distance to the shops. Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($22 2A per night, powered, peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No pool. Suitable for a week or more.
Likes: This quiet and peaceful small park is a joy to stay in for a few days. Grassy sites with wonderful views over town.
Local Information: St Arnaud is full of historic buildings and old gold working are in the hills around the town. It's a mini Bendigo. A good place to relax.
Date 03/2011. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Malcolm & Maya (97).

Nice little council owned park overlooking town. Manager not on site but there is a direct phone to her mobile and she instructed just to choose a site and she would be up soon. Friendly staff. Good value for money ($20 1A per night). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Optus, reception quality was 4). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. UC bbq, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Basic playground. No pool. Suitable for a week or more.
Likes: quiet with lovely view and within walking distance to town
Local Information: very nice country town with lovely buildings
Date 11/2010. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Susu and the mechanic (11).

Nice community operated park. Well priced, clean, close to town. Friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. $20 2A per night, off-peak season. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with concrete annex slabs, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. No pool. Suitable for few days, well maintained park.
Likes: proximity to town centre (about 300metres)
Local Information: lots to see & do in the area. Lots of old buildings
Date 04/2010. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Bergy (13).

Stawell's Grampians Gate Caravan Park, Stawell Click here for park details on My Park List
Burgh St. Off Western Hwy at Stawell West, turn left if travelling towards Adelaide, or right of travelling towards Melbourne at McDonalds restaurant (sign says Racecourse) this takes you straight to the entrance. Ph: 03 5358 2376. Pets at manager's discretion.

Manager's name is Maree & Daryl. We stayed 4 nights in an ensuite powered site. The 4 ensuite units are at the southern edge of the park around one central building. The units were clean and fairly roomy. One downside of the ensuite's location was that the nearest BBQ's were some distance away. BBQ's are free. There was some noise from the highway, and also from the regular trains during the nights - if you are a light sleeper you may want to reconsider. I did not check out the normal amenities blocks, but the laundry was quite okay. The park is generally safe for kids, but there is an unfenced lake to consider for young children. Friendly staff, no complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($32 2A per night, powered, ensuite, off-peak season). Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans over 18ft, no sites have annex slabs, some sites are shaded, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good camp kitchen, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Open and roomy, a few permanents. No playground, no pool. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Date 05/2012. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Ian_G (56).

Manager's name is Maree & Daryl. I was there as a member of a caravan club and the management went out of their way to make us welcome for the weekend. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($25 2A per night, powered). We paid $20 because of club discount. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, ensuite sites available, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, no rec room, good camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No pool. Suitable for few days, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Good park for a club event
Parking: parking area available near office
Added Touches: a container was supplied with wood for weekend (it was cool) and was much appreciated by the club
Local Information: Close to Halls Gap & Grampians
Roads: Just off western highway (about 500m)
Date 09/2011. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Andy Grenfell (3).

Very basic park but lovely quiet - tourist sites on an 'island' with water on three sides of the van. Very clean and freshly painted amenities with ceiling high tiles - but no soap. Well maintained. No dump point but one in town not far away. No camp kitchen but still enjoyed being on the water. Friendly staff, staff helped us at the site. Good value for money ($22 2A per night, powered, peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, a few permanents. No pool. Suitable for few days.
Likes: Lovely amenities, water around sites very pretty
Dislikes: No dump point
Date 01/2011. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Bob & Al (135).

Beautiful location with small lake surrounding tourist sites and lovely wooded area across bridge. Facilities (3 in all) spotless and a pleasure to use. Very friendly staff who showed us available sites and we helped ourselves. Sites are all on grass and not clearly separated which may cause some problems if full (it was nearly empty when we stayed). Just far enough away from highway to be quiet yet close enough to walk into Stawell centre. A few shaded sites but not many. As the lake is unfenced on both sides of tourist area I would have to say it is not kid safe, but the lake (no swimming) is only shallow so may not be a problem. Lots of ducks, swans, and wild life make it seem much further away from a town. Hard to rate a site like this as facilities are minimal (no pool, BBQ's, play area etc) but ambiance is superb, helped by friendly management hence a 4. We would happily stay there again rather than the more commercialised (and expensive sites) in Halls Gap. Recommended for a good few days to explore Grampians and surrounds. Good value at $22 (2A powered). Good mobile reception.
Likes: Ambience, scenery, quiet, beautiful setting
Date 09/2010. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Andrew and Janet, Wangaratta (25).

Manager's name is Rod & Chris Maurier. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money ($10.00 1A per night, unpowered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, paper towels/dryer provided, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, very few concrete annex slabs, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, late checkout allowed, good camp kitchen, dump point, van parking. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC bbq, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. No pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: close to the Grampians and the center of town
Parking: Good Parking
Added Touches: Allow camp fires at camp sites, staff very helpful and friendly
Date 05/2010. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by G Jones (3).

Stawell Caravan Park, Stawell Click here for park details on My Park List
Western Hwy, about 3 kms Melbourne side of Stawell. Caravan park located on right hand side. Ph: 03 5358 2709. Top Tourist member. Dogs on leash.

Free dog run area designated. Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site. Good value for money ($22.00 2A per night, powered, off-peak season). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to only some sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Mostly unlevel sites, poor night lighting, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 1). Peaceful, open & roomy park, not enough shade, many permanents. Clean gas bbq (free), bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground. Clean pool, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for few days.
Likes: The cleanest amenities we have ever seen. Not a bad base for exploring the Grampians
Dislikes: Barbecues were old and did not cook well - Approx 45 mins to cook a sausage. Park is difficult to negotiate - if you left through the exit the tree would attack the caravan. Drains are deep and awkward to pass over. We were given the run of the park but could not find a level site.
Date 02/2011. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by www.aussiewonders.com (7).

Friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($25 2A, off-peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to only some sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly unlevel sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with concrete annex slabs, very few sites are shaded, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, no rec room, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra). Peaceful, open & roomy park, not enough shade, a few permanents. No playground. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Very large, well maintained park.
Date 09/2010. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Tracy and Matt (21).

Firth Park Campground, Trentham East Turn off at Pig & Whistle Hotel Trentham East into James Lane follow signs they are easy to miss.

Very few level sites. Water was not available as tap on tank was broken. Take in what you need and take out your rubbish. I would stay here again. The weekend was a little busy and I had been warned about the motor cyclists, but they were not a problem. 5.4 kms dirt road well maintained at time of my visit stayed 5 days, water ran out. While in the area visit the lovely village of Trentham the towns people were very friendly and very helpful and there is plenty to see. There are 2 bakeries so the competition is good and the breads magnificent.
Date 11/2012. Campground Rating 1.5:
Report submitted by Pete M (28).

Warracknabeal Caravan Park, Warracknabeal Click here for park details on My Park List
2 Lyle Street (Dimboola Road), last on right before bridge leaving CBD, on the road to Japarit. Ph: 03 5398 1201 or 0419 738 866. Pets at manager's discretion.

The Council has taken back the running of the park as the previous manager Malcolm has retired. They also put the prices up straight away, but they are still good value, $25 for ensuite, $20 for powered site and $15 for unpowered site. Very friendly staff. Good value for money ($25 2A per night, ensuite, off-peak season). Amenities were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, ensuite sites available, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, no camp kitchen, dump point, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No pool. Suitable for a week or more.
Likes: Nice and shady park with lots of birdlife and next to the creek.
Parking: Just check the vacancies board at the entrance and grab a site. Someone will call in later in the afternoon to collect the fees.
Local Information: Check out the Werrigar Roadhouse (Shell) on the Henty Highway. The best hamburgers with the lot we have ever had and only $6.50.
Date 08/2012. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Seldom Inn (17).

Manager's name is Malcolm Wilde. Great value park in a lovely spot near town. Well managed by Malcolm. Friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($110 2A per week, ensuite, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with annex slabs, shade to most sites, ensuite sites available, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, dump point, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. No playground, no pool. Suitable for month or longer.
Likes: Excellent location next to the Yarriambiack creek and only a 5 minute walk to town.
Date 04/2012. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Owen Bentley (7).

Manager's name is Malcolm. Clean and friendly park. No road noise. Many people stayed a few days. We stayed a week - excellent value for money at $85 per week. Good base for touring area. Clean basic amenities. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money ($85 2A per week). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with annex slabs, shade to most sites, ensuite sites available, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, good camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, dump point, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere. No playground, no pool. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Date 03/2012. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Mal and Nola (5) .

Malcolm Wilde, manager/caretaker. This is a council owned park located away from the main area of town and does have some road noise at times from heavy transport but this did not cause a problem. Location is alongside a small creek and plenty of shade trees. Also has ensuite sites which were good value at $20.00 per night. Friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($15.00 2A per night, powered, off-peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with annex slabs, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, dump point, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), bbq area lighting. Suitable for few days.
Date 05/2011. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by LOPAJO (60).

Manager's name is Malcolm Wilde. Council park, managed off-site by Malcolm, but he is around most of the day attending to cleaning, maintenance, and gardening. This is one of the best parks that I have visited. Good value at $20.00 1A, ensuite. Great sites, beautiful sites and grounds. Everything is very clean and well presented by Malcolm. My ensuite was spotless. He puts his heart and soul into his job, we need more like him. Warracknabeal is a pleasant town, and worth 2 or 3 nights stay. It just shows what can be done with a bit of effort and the right attitude, both from council and management. Very friendly staff, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, drive-through sites. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade. Suitable for few days.
Likes: everything.
Date 05/2011. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by Captain Sam (14).

This is a wonderful caravan park. Well laid out and value for money. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money ($90 2A 1C per week, powered, peak season). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with concrete annex slabs, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, late checkout allowed, disabled facilities, dump point, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Clean UC gas bbq, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground, no pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: Right by the creek and lovely spacious sites.
Parking: Pick your own spot and pay when the caretaker comes around.
Local Information: A peaceful, well serviced town. Very central for day trips around the region.
Date 10/2010. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by TassieD (3).

Wedderburn Pioneer Caravan Park, Wedderburn Click here for park details on My Park List
Wedderburn is about 70 kms North West of Bendigo on the Calder Hwy. The park is less than a kms off the highway in a very quiet area, in Hospital St. Ph: 03 5494 3301. Pets allowed.

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Wycheproof Caravan Park, Wycheproof Click here for park details on My Park List
On Calder Hwy, northern end of town, on right (heading north). Ph: 03 5493 7278. Pets allowed.

Plenty already said about this park but I will agree with the other contributors. It is a lovely small community run park adjacent to the sports grounds. A couple of permanents who were very helpful when we arrived. Just choose a site, there is a very nice, level grassed area behind the shower block. Drive thru is possible with most sites and if you prefer there is an area under gum trees for camping, but at your own risk. Showers fantastic and clean with soap, towels and even air freshener provided. Free electric BBQ was spotless. Great place to break the journey and just $15 per van with power or $10 unpowered. No water as mentioned so make sure your tanks are full. Sullage is onto the grass. Look out for the sign at the north end of town, just after the railway line leaves the main street. On the right heading north.
Date 03/2012. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Richard & Marilyn, Langwarrin (38).

Drive in and someone will come along and collect your money after you are set up. Cost was $15. The amenities block was absolutely spotless with glass doors and rubber mats. The water was hot and plenty of it. The laundry has adequate facilities and the park is far enough off the road to avoid the road noises. The bbq are was clean and at no cost. The permanents who stay there were very friendly and helpful. Water tanks are available for drinking water. Phone reception was very good with Telstra.
Likes: The cost at only $15. Exceptionally clean and quiet park. You could walk into the town for a meal at the pub or to do some shopping.
Dislikes: Only thing we could find was that there is no sullage and water directly available to your site but they do have hoses that you can use to fill your tank on the way out.
Date 11/2011. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Lizzy (7).

This park is what you expect to find in these old small towns, i.e. very basic. Sites are on well looked after lawns which are level. No shade, and more importantly, no water to individual sites. Price is excellent at $15.00 2A powered site and amenities are great. Sites are large enough for 5th wheelers. Caretaker calls each evening to collect fees. Telstra phone signal is 5, and all TV channels are available. Good meals at nearby pub, and town is very friendly. Free UC BBQ.
Likes: Large sites and huge, clean showers.
Dislikes: No water to site
Date 10/2011. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Hharrier (14).

This is a very basic park with power to all sites but only water to odd sites. The amenities are accessed via a key that the park management, who are off site, supply when they come around. Amenities are clean with good hot water. Whilst it would be easy to knock the park as it's in a drought impacted area in a gravel paddock type environment, it provides a basic service for an overnighter at $15 powered or $10 if you don't require power. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with concrete annex slabs, very few sites are shaded. No rec room, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, no permanents. No playground, no bbqs, no pool. Suitable for overnighter.
Date 05/2010.
Report submitted by J&K Melbourne (20).