Benalla Showgrounds Caravan Park
Benalla Showgrounds Caravan Park offers a very basic, low-cost overnight stop for self-contained recreational vehicles visiting Benalla. It is not a full-facility caravan park, and this is an important distinction for potential visitors. It primarily caters to those who are self-sufficient with their own onboard facilities.
Facilities:
The facilities at Benalla Showgrounds Caravan Park are minimal, designed for self-sufficient travellers:
- Toilets: There are limited toilet facilities available on the showgrounds.
- Dump Point: A dump point for waste disposal is available off-site at the Benalla Airport Gliding Club, approximately 2.5 km from the showgrounds. Potable water is also available at this location.
- No On-Site Services: Importantly, there is no power, water, or shower facilities at the individual camping sites within the showgrounds.
- Other: The park is located on a grassy area next to an oval and is generally level. It is accessible via the Cecil Street gate. Camping is restricted to a designated area.
Distance to Tourist Spots Nearby:
Benalla Showgrounds Caravan Park is located in Benalla, providing relatively easy access to the town's attractions. Distances to specific tourist spots from the showgrounds are not always precisely listed, but here is a guide to nearby attractions:
- Within Benalla (easily accessible from the showgrounds, many within walking or a short drive):
- Benalla Town Centre: An easy walk from the showgrounds, offering shops, cafes, and historical buildings.
- Benalla Art Gallery: Located beside Lake Benalla, a significant regional gallery.
- Lake Benalla: The central feature of the town, with a walking track around it, perfect for strolls and enjoying the scenery. The Benalla Botanical Gardens are also situated around the lake.
- Benalla Aviation Museum: Located at the Benalla Airport.
- Benalla Costume & Pioneer Museum: Showcasing local history, including Ned Kelly memorabilia.
- Benalla Street Art: Explore the numerous murals throughout the town, part of Benalla's reputation as a street art destination.
- Benalla Ceramic Mural Garden: A public art space near the river.
- Slightly further afield (require a short drive):
- Winton Motor Raceway: A well-known motorsport venue located near Benalla.
- North East Victoria Silo Art Trail: Benalla is a starting point for this trail, with impressive silo murals in nearby towns like Goorambat (approx. 15-minute drive), Devenish, St James, and Tungamah.
- Winton Wetlands: A significant environmental site offering birdwatching, walking, and nature photography opportunities.
- Reef Hills State Park: Located south of Benalla, offering bushwalking and nature appreciation.
- Mount Samaria State Park: Situated near Lake Nillahcootie, providing opportunities for hiking and enjoying waterfalls and lookouts.
While Benalla Showgrounds Caravan Park itself offers minimal facilities, its location provides a convenient and inexpensive base for exploring the town of Benalla and accessing the wider attractions of the North East Victoria region.
Self-contained RVs only - No Tents * No power/water/showers. All vans must be self-contained and leave no waste.
360 view - Entrance to Benalla Showgrounds Caravan Park
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