Discovery Parks - Lake Hume, Victoria
Discovery Parks - Lake Hume, Victoria
Nestled on the picturesque shores of Lake Hume, Discovery Parks - Lake Hume, Victoria (formerly Boathaven Holiday Park) offers a resort-style holiday experience perfect for families, couples, and groups. Just over three hours from Melbourne and Canberra, it's an ideal base to explore the rich history of the Albury-Wodonga region and enjoy the vast aquatic playground that is Lake Hume.
Facilities:
Discovery Parks - Lake Hume offers an extensive range of facilities to ensure a fun and comfortable stay:
- Accommodation options: A wide selection of cabins (including deluxe, superior, and spa cabins) and various powered and unpowered caravan and camping sites.
- Resort-style Swimming Pool: A large outdoor pool, perfect for cooling off, often with a spa.
- Bouncing Pillow & Trampoline: Great for kids to burn off energy.
- Playground: Modern play equipment for children.
- Tennis Court & Basketball Court: For active guests.
- Games Room: Featuring table tennis, soccer table, air hockey, and billiards.
- Camp Kitchen: Well-equipped for self-catering.
- BBQ Facilities: Available for guest use.
- Shared Laundry.
- Convenience Store/Kiosk.
- Kids' Activities/Club: Often run during peak holiday periods (e.g., scavenger hunts, petting zoo).
- Direct Lake Access: Ideal for water sports, fishing, and swimming.
- Free Wi-Fi (may be limited).
- Dump Point.
- Conference/Function Facilities.
Distance to Tourist Spots Nearby:
- Lake Hume: On the doorstep, offering excellent opportunities for fishing, boating, swimming, and various water sports.
- Albury-Wodonga City Centre: Approximately 10-15 km, offering shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions like the Albury Botanic Gardens and Albury LibraryMuseum.
- Bonegilla Migrant Experience Museum: Approximately 7-10 km, a significant historical site detailing Australia's post-war migration story.
- Bandiana Army Museum: Approximately 10-12 km, showcasing Australia's military history with an impressive collection of vehicles and artifacts.
- Huon Hill Parklands: Approximately 15 km, providing panoramic views of Albury-Wodonga and Lake Hume.
- Yackandandah: Approximately 35-40 km, a charming gold-rush town with well-preserved historic buildings, unique shops, and cafes.
- Beechworth: Approximately 50-60 km, another beautifully preserved gold-rush town, famous for its history, architecture, and local produce.
- Rutherglen Wine Region: Approximately 50-60 km, renowned for its fortified wines and a variety of wineries offering tastings and cellar door experiences.
- "The Man from Snowy River" Museum (Corryong): Approximately 1.5 hours' drive, dedicated to the legendary stockman Jack Riley, believed to be the inspiration for Banjo Paterson's famous poem.