Willaura Recreation Reserve
The Willaura Recreation Reserve offers a budget-friendly and welcoming camping experience in a bushland setting.
It provides both powered and unpowered sites suitable for tents, camper trailers, motorhomes, caravans, and big rigs. The reserve is known for its relaxed atmosphere and access to basic amenities, making it a convenient stop for travellers exploring the Grampians region and Western Victoria. The Willaura township is nearby, offering essential services.
Facilities
The reserve offers the following facilities for campers:
- Toilets
- Showers (coin-operated washing machine may also be available for a small fee)
- Drinking water
- Barbecue facilities
- Picnic tables
- Children's playground
- Exercise equipment
- Dump point
- Water bowl provided for dogs (pets are permitted)
- Sports oval
- Tennis courts
- Outdoor swimming pool (seasonal, typically December to March, free entry)
Distance to Nearby Tourist Spots
Willaura Recreation Reserve is situated within easy reach of several attractions:
- Willaura Township: Located nearby, offering a bakery (famous for its vanilla slice), art galleries, a candle maker, a supermarket, and other local businesses.
- Grampians National Park (Gariwerd): Approximately a 25-minute drive away, offering stunning mountain scenery, hiking trails, waterfalls (such as Mackenzie Falls), and lookouts (like Boroka Lookout and The Balconies).
- Ararat: Around a 34-minute drive away, a larger town with historical buildings, the Aradale Lunatic Asylum ghost tours, and a visitor information centre.
- Lake Bolac: Approximately a 30-minute drive away, a popular spot for fishing and water activities.
- Halls Gap: The main tourist hub within the Grampians National Park, about a 30-minute drive away, offering shops, restaurants, and access to various attractions.
- Lake Fyans: Approximately a 30-minute drive away, another scenic lake in the Grampians region.
- Willaura Modern gallery: Located in Willaura itself, showcasing local art.
- Willaura Historical Museum: Provides insights into the town's past.
- Lignum Swamp Walking Track: A 1 km track near Willaura offering a glimpse into the local environment and history.
Its location makes Willaura Recreation Reserve a convenient and affordable base for exploring the natural beauty and attractions of the Grampians region and Western Victoria.
Listing Details
Telephone
0427 849 492
Sat Nav Coordinate
-37.545370766922716, 142.74340299671746
Suitable for
Caravans and Motorhomes
Campsite Fees
Yes - Fees are Payable to Camp Here
Parking Area
Some Suitable Grass Areas Available
Drive through site
Yes - Some Drive through sites available
Big Rigs
Yes - there is room to maneuver
Power Available
Yes - Mains Power is available here
Toilets
Yes - At least one public toilet block available
Dump Point
Yes - Free dump point for black water cassettes
Rubbish Bins
Yes - At least one rubbish bin located here
Drinking Water
Yes - Water is available onsite
Showers
Coin Operated Showers Available
Shade
Yes - Quite a few Shady Spots to select from
Fixed BBQ's
Yes - At least one BBQ facility is available
Pet Friendly
Yes - Dogs are Permitted Conditions Apply
Childrens Playground
Yes - Some playground infrastructure in place for the children to play on
Short Walks
Yes - Room to stretch your legs on short walks
TV Reception
Patchy TV Reception at best
Mobile Phone Reception
Mobile phone coverage is available depending on your carrier
Internet Access
Yes - Uses your Mobile Phones Internet Data Plan
Facilities Available
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