Dunolly Caravan Park
Dunolly Caravan Park (Dunolly, Victoria)
Dunolly Caravan Park offers a serene lakeside setting perfect for a relaxing getaway in the heart of Victoria's historic goldfields. It's conveniently located on a small lake and within walking distance of the main street, providing easy access to local amenities and serving as an excellent base for exploring the "Golden Triangle" region.
Facilities:
- Powered sites
- Unpowered sites
- Self-contained cabins (including "Kingfisher" cabin with lake views)
- Clean amenities building with toilets and hot showers
- Coin-operated laundromat
- Communal area for guests to relax
- Shade
- BBQ facilities (some sources mention an undercover free electric BBQ)
- Picnic tables
- Children's playground
- Dump point
- Pet-friendly (confirm conditions with park)
- Bird watching opportunities
- Pizza oven (some sources mention)
Distance to Tourist Spots Nearby:
- Dunolly Town Centre: Within walking distance (main street with shops, bakery, cafes, Railway Hotel).
- Lake: Directly adjacent to the park.
- The Golden Triangle (Goldfields): Dunolly is centrally located within this renowned gold prospecting region.
- Maryborough: Approximately 15 minutes' drive, offering more amenities and attractions.
- Melville Caves (Kooyoora State Park): Located atop a rocky mountain within Kooyoora State Park, offering a scenic lookout, walking tracks, and caves.
- Mount Moliagul: Summit offers spectacular views of surrounding bushland. This area is historically significant for gold discoveries (e.g., Welcome Stranger nugget).
- Mount Bealiba: Scenic lookout with stunning views over mountains and forests.
- Bealiba Reservoir: Great for swimming and inflatables.
- Laanecoorie Reservoir: Popular for fishing, swimming, boating, water skiing, and picnics.
- Ankers Causeway: A quiet picnic area suitable for boating, fishing, and swimming.
- Tarnagulla Reservoir: Peaceful spot for swimming, bushwalking, and birdwatching.
- Morton's Welcome Inn (Ruins): Remains of a historic inn in Dunolly State Forest.
- Waanyarra Historic Cemetery & Early Burial Ground: Glimpse into the region's gold rush past.
- Silo Art Trail: While not directly in Dunolly, the town is within the wider Wimmera Mallee region that features the popular Silo Art Trail, accessible with a drive.
- Gold Prospecting: The entire region is popular for gold detecting.