Clunes Caravan Park
Clunes Caravan Park: A Peaceful Retreat in Australia's First Booktown
Clunes Caravan Park offers a small, quiet, and friendly escape, ideally situated in the heart of the historic town of Clunes, Victoria. Located at 17 Purcell Street, the park is nestled beside Creswick Creek, providing a peaceful environment with huge shady elm trees, green lawns, and beautiful gardens. It's an ideal base for exploring Clunes, celebrated as Australia's First International Booktown and the site of Victoria's first gold discoveries. Guests can enjoy a relaxed stay while being within easy walking distance of the town's unique shops and attractions.
Facilities:
Clunes Caravan Park provides essential amenities for a comfortable stay:
- Powered sites for caravans and motorhomes
- Unpowered sites for caravans, motorhomes, and tents
- Clean amenities block with showers and toilets
- Coin-operated laundry facilities
- Covered BBQ area
- Communal camp kitchen
- Children's playground
- Fire bins (in season) for cosy campfires (check local fire bans)
- Dump point
- Free WiFi
- Tennis courts nearby
- Pet-friendly (dogs welcome on all sites; selected cabins permit small dogs inside but not on furniture or bedding; dogs must be on a leash in the park).
Distance to Tourist Spots Nearby:
The park's central location offers excellent access to Clunes' unique attractions and the broader Goldfields region:
- Clunes Town Centre: Within easy walking distance (just one street back from the supermarket, post office, chemist, and hotel), allowing you to explore the beautifully preserved 19th-century streetscape, cafes, bakery, and specialty shops.
- Booktown Clunes: Explore independent bookstores and plan your visit around the famous annual Booktown Festival (usually held in May).
- The Clunes Museum: Delve into the town's fascinating gold rush heritage and early colonial life.
- Creswick Creek: The park is situated alongside the creek, offering a chance to spot platypus (if you're early and quiet!).
- Clunes Football Oval & Sporting Facilities: Located across the creek, offering access to bowls, tennis courts, a golf course, a swimming pool, cricket, AFL oval, and a skate park.
- Bottle Hill & Baker's Hill Lookouts: Offer panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
- Creswick: Approximately 10 minutes' drive, home to Creswick Woollen Mills.
- Ballarat: Approximately 15-30 minutes' drive, a major regional city famous for Sovereign Hill Historical Tourist Attraction, the Eureka Centre, and Mill Markets.
- Maryborough: Approximately 20-30 minutes' drive.
- Daylesford & Hepburn Springs: Popular for their mineral springs, spas, and vibrant culinary scene, approximately 40 minutes' drive away.
- Bendigo: Approximately 1 hour's drive.
- Melbourne: Under 2 hours' drive.
- Gold Panning/Fossicking: Opportunities for gold detecting and panning are available in the area.
- State Forest: Ideal for bird watching, fishing, walking, and hiking.
Location Map
360 view - Entrance to the Clunes Caravan Park
Telephone
(03) 5345 3278
Contact Email
Address
17 Purcell Street, Clunes, 3370, Victoria
Sat Nav Coordinate
-37.29314,143.78745
Suitable for
Caravans and Motorhomes
Website
Road Access
Asphalt Road Surface
Parking Area
Some Suitable Grass Areas Available
Elevation above Sea Level
307.4 meters
Drive through site
Yes - Some Drive through sites available
Power Available
Yes - Mains Power is available here
Toilets
Yes - At least one public toilet block available
Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
Yes - public toilets with wheelchair access available
Dump Point
Yes - dump point for Patrons Only
Rubbish Bins
Yes - At least one rubbish bin located here
Drinking Water
Yes - Water is available onsite
Showers
Yes - there are Shower facilities available here
Shade
Yes - Quite a few Shady Spots to select from
Picnic Tables
Yes - At least one Picnic Table located here
Fixed Fire places
Yes - At least one fixed fireplace onsite - Remember to bring your own supply of firewood
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
Yes - Your TV will pick up reception here
Mobile Phone Reception
Mobile phone coverage is available depending on your carrier
Internet Access
Yes (Free)
Number of Un-Powered Sites
15
Number of Powered Sites
15
Powered Sites 2 People - Admin
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