Boort Showgrounds

Boort Showgrounds, also known as Boort Park Showground, is designated as an RV-friendly site situated on Malone Street in Boort, Victoria. It primarily caters to self-contained recreational vehicles, offering a convenient and low-cost place to stop for a limited duration. It's located within walking distance of the town centre and Lake Boort, making it a practical base for exploring the immediate area.

Facilities:

The facilities at Boort Showgrounds are basic, focusing on the needs of self-contained campers:

• Powered Sites: Limited power hookups are available.
• Toilets: Toilets are available on the showgrounds.
• Dump Point: A free dump point is located at the showgrounds.
• Potable Water: Potable water is available.
• Pet Friendly: Pets are permitted at the showgrounds.
• Other: An AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is located on an external wall of the main building. The showgrounds are accessible to motorbikes, RVs, camper trailers, caravans, and big rigs. Tents are also allowed.

It's important for campers to be self-sufficient, especially regarding showering facilities, as these are not explicitly mentioned as being available at the showgrounds camping area itself (though toilets and water are provided).

Distance to Tourist Spots Nearby:

Boort Showgrounds is conveniently located within or very close to the town of Boort, providing easy access to local attractions and being a short drive from natural features in the surrounding Loddon Valley region.

• Within Walking Distance (under 1 km):
• Boort Town Centre: An easy walk from the showgrounds, offering access to essential services like the newsagency (which also serves as a Tourist Information Stand), IGA supermarket, pharmacy, doctors surgery, and hotel.
• Little Lake Boort: Located close to the town centre, featuring a caravan park, swimming pool, parklands, and tennis courts.
• Very Close (within a few km):
• Lake Boort: A semi-permanent freshwater wetland just south of the town, significant for its numerous Aboriginal scar trees and birdlife. The Boort Wetlands area encompasses Lake Boort and other nearby wetlands.
• Within a Short Drive (under 30 km):
• Spanner Sculptures: Located at Barraport, a short drive from Boort, showcasing large sculptures made from spanners by local artist John Piccoli.
• Simply Tomatoes and Aussie Wool Quilts: Local businesses mentioned as being near Boort Park Showground.
• Saluté Oliva: An award-winning olive grove near Boort.
• Boort Scar Trees: While found around Lake Boort, specific sites might require a short drive to access.
• Lake Leaghur: North of Boort, historically used for water skiing and featuring indigenous history sites.
• Lake Lyndger: Originally the town common, known for its reptiles and kangaroos, popular for walking and cycling.
• Woolshed Swamp and Yando Swamp: Noted for wildlife and birdwatching opportunities.
• Loddon River / Loddon Weir: Offers opportunities for fishing and is located within the Boort district.
• Further Afield (longer drive):
• Loddon River - Boort Camping area 7: Located 24 km north of Boort, offering walk-in camping and fishing along the Loddon River.
• Pyramid Hill: Approximately 35.8 km away, known for Pyramid Hill and District Historical Museum and Pyramid Hills for walking with views.
• Wedderburn: Approximately 35.1 km away, part of the goldfields region with prospecting opportunities and historical sites.
• Inglewood: Approximately 52.8 km away, another town in the goldfields region with historical attractions like the Eucalyptus Distillery Museum.
• Kooyoora State Park: Features Melville Caves, a former bushranger hideout, and offers outdoor activities.
• Terrick Terrick National Park: Known for its native vegetation and bird habitat.

Boort Showgrounds provides a basic but functional stopover for self-contained RVs, offering easy access to the amenities of Boort and serving as a stepping stone to explore the diverse natural and historical attractions of the surrounding Loddon Valley.