BIG4 Bendigo Marong Holiday Park
BIG4 Bendigo Marong Holiday Park
Nestled in a peaceful, rural setting in the small town of Marong, just a short drive from the vibrant city of Bendigo, BIG4 Bendigo Marong Holiday Park offers a relaxed and feature-rich holiday experience. This Gold Award-Winning park is known for its warm country hospitality and extensive facilities, catering to families, couples, and those travelling with pets.
Facilities:
- Accommodation Options:
- Modern one-bedroom studios, spacious three-bedroom cabins (including superior and executive options).
- Glamping tents (luxury family-sized safari tents and cosy bell tents for two).
- Tree-shaded Powered Sites (grass or concrete, some drive-through options for larger rigs).
- Ensuite Sites.
- Unpowered Sites.
- Pet-Friendly: Dogs are welcome on all sites and in designated pet-friendly cabins (deluxe and budget cabins with fenced verandahs/decks). There's a dedicated "BIG PAWS" zone with individually fenced powered sites, a pet-friendly camp kitchen, a natural swim pond for dogs, a secure off-leash dog area, and a self-serve K9000 dog wash facility.
- Park Amenities & Activities:
- Solar-heated swimming pool and spa.
- Camp kitchen with free BBQs, seating, oven, cooktop, microwave, kettle, toasters, and fridge.
- Additional BBQ areas.
- Large recreation room with TV, DVD player, wood heater, air-conditioning, pool table, and table tennis.
- X-Golf Simulator.
- Giant Jumping Pillow and adventure playground.
- Pedal Go-Karts (complimentary 30-minute hire for BIG4 Perks+ members).
- Pump Track.
- Basketball court.
- Giant chess set.
- EV Charging Stations (x2).
- Communal fire pit.
- Guest laundry facilities.
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the park.
- Security boom gates.
- Dump point.
- Conference facilities.
- Baby bath and cot/highchair hire available.
- During school holidays and long weekends, the park often offers scheduled activities like face painting, biscuit decorating, movie nights, pancake breakfasts, and sausage sizzles.
Distance to Tourist Spots Nearby:
BIG4 Bendigo Marong Holiday Park is ideally situated for exploring the Goldfields region and its rich history.
- Marong Town Centre: Approximately 1-minute walk, including the Marong Family Hotel (award-winning pub, 300 metres walk).
- Marong Golf Course: Approximately 800 metres from the park.
- Malone Park Recreation Reserve: Approximately 500 metres walk (includes football, cricket, netball, tennis, bowling clubs, swimming pool, and playground).
- Bendigo CBD: Approximately 12-minute drive to the heart of Bendigo with its heritage streets, cafes, and attractions.
- The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion: A major regional landmark, a short drive from the park.
- Bendigo Stadium: Approximately 10 minutes' drive.
- Bendigo Art Gallery: A renowned regional gallery in Bendigo.
- Central Deborah Gold Mine: Experience Bendigo's gold rush history.
- Bendigo Tramways Vintage Talking Tram: Explore Bendigo's streetscape.
- Bendigo Pottery: Historic pottery complex and art centre.
- Crusoe Reservoir: Nearby for swimming and fishing.
- Local Wineries (Heathcote and Bendigo Wine Regions): Numerous award-winning wineries are easily accessible for tastings and tours.
- Discovery Science & Technology Centre: Great for families in Bendigo.
- Lake Weeroona: Beautiful ornamental lake in Bendigo, great for walks.
- Bendigo Botanic Gardens: Historic gardens in Bendigo.