Bushman's Rest Caravan Park
Bushman's Rest Caravan Park: A Lakeside Oasis in the Mallee
Bushman's Rest Caravan Park offers a beautiful, tranquil, and shady setting on the foreshore of Lake Cullulleraine, making it a perfect stop and relaxing stay in the Mallee region of Victoria. Located approximately 45 minutes west of Mildura, this spacious park is ideal for families and groups, with large lawn areas suitable for tents, vans, and buses. It provides a peaceful haven for those seeking a getaway with plenty of water activities and a welcoming atmosphere.
Facilities:
Bushman's Rest Caravan Park provides a range of facilities to ensure a comfortable stay:
- Large lawn areas suitable for tents, caravans, and motorhomes
- Fully serviced self-contained cabins and on-site houses
- Camp kitchen (undercover BBQ, fridge, seating, views over the lake)
- Hall with a kitchen available for hire (suitable for large groups)
- Amenities block (renowned for cleanliness and size)
- Dump point
- Coin-operated laundry facilities
- Playground for children
- Boat ramp adjoining the park for public access to Lake Cullulleraine
- Fire buckets available for hire (when wood is available and no fire bans are in force)
- Pet-friendly (dogs must be kept on a leash)
- Air conditioning and heating in cabins/houses
Distance to Tourist Spots Nearby:
The park's location on Lake Cullulleraine provides immediate access to water-based activities and is a good base for exploring the wider region:
- Lake Cullulleraine: The park is on its foreshore, offering direct access to safe swimming, fishing, water skiing, yachting, and canoeing.
- Lake Cullulleraine Walking Trail: A well-marked 10.4-kilometre walking/cycling track around the perimeter of the lake, starting near the park.
- Mildura: Approximately 54 km (40-minute drive) to the east, a larger regional hub with more amenities, shopping, dining, and attractions like the Mildura Arts Centre, Paddle Steamers, and local wineries.
- Renmark (South Australia): Approximately 85 km (1-hour drive) to the west, another major town on the Murray River.
- Lock 9 (Murray River): Accessible via a dirt road (approx. 15 km) from the lake.
- Millewa Pioneer Park: An open-air museum approximately a 30-minute drive from the lake.
- Murray-Sunset National Park: Approximately a 1-hour drive, known for its salt lakes (including pink lakes) and wildflowers (seasonal).
- Local Services: A shop and fuel station are nearby in Cullulleraine. Werrimull Hotel, Police station, and lawn tennis facilities are also mentioned as being in the vicinity.