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.