Eldorado Caravan Park: A Peaceful Retreat in Victoria's High Country
Eldorado Caravan Park offers a tranquil and immersive nature escape in the charming, quiet town of Eldorado, nestled in Victoria's North East High Country. This park is a perfect base for those seeking to unplug and reconnect with nature, offering a pristine bush setting with uninterrupted views of the nearby hills and abundant wildlife. It's an ideal spot for adventurers and those simply looking for peaceful solitude, with a pet-friendly policy allowing your furry companions to join the holiday.
Facilities:
Eldorado Caravan Park focuses on providing essential amenities while embracing its natural surroundings:
- Pet-friendly camping (dogs must be kept on a leash)
- Communal bathroom and shower facilities
- Communal BBQ facilities
- Outdoor sink for dishwashing
- Fire pit hire available ($20 flat rate hire; campfires permitted all year round subject to local fire bans – BYO fire pit or hire one)
- Parking available
- Cabins and Glamping Tents may include their own kitchenettes or full kitchens and private bathrooms.
Distance to Tourist Spots Nearby:
The park's location in Eldorado places you within easy reach of numerous natural, historical, and culinary attractions in Victoria's North East:
- The McEvoy Tavern (Victoria's Smallest Pub): A mere two-minute walk up the road, offering a friendly local welcome and a meal.
- Reedy Creek: A short drive into the magnificent Mt Pilot National Park, ideal for swimming, gold panning, and exploring.
- Reids Walk: A scenic trail that follows Reedy Creek upstream to a suspension bridge, showcasing evidence of historical alluvial gold mining.
- Eldorado Dredge Hole: Home to one of the largest and most intact bucket dredges in the Southern Hemisphere, a fascinating historical landmark.
- Mount Pilot National Park: Offers extensive opportunities for mountain biking, bushwalking, and exploring natural bushland. Chiltern-Mt. Pilot National Park is approximately 14.5 km away.
- Wangaratta: A short drive, approximately within 15 minutes, offering more amenities and services.
- Beechworth: A historic town known for its gold rush heritage, approximately a 15-20 minute drive.
- Wine Regions: Eldorado Road is known for its wineries, particularly red varieties. The wider North East Victoria is a renowned wine region offering numerous cellar door experiences.
- Cycling: Abundant off-road tracks and trails for mountain biking, and the region is a road cycling paradise with scenic country roads.
- Ned Kelly Touring Route: The area is part of the historical Ned Kelly story, with various sites to explore.
- Horse Riding: Permitted throughout the area with varied terrain and scenic views.
- Gold Panning/Fossicking: Reedy Creek is famous for its gemstones and crystals, offering a high chance of success for fossickers.
Location Map
360 view - Entrance to Eldorado Caravan Park
Address
139 Main St, Eldorado, 3746, Victoria
Sat Nav Coordinate
-36.309538, 146.524699
Suitable for
Caravans and Motorhomes
Road Access
Asphalt Road Surface
Parking Area
Some Suitable Grass Areas Available
Big Rigs
Yes - there is room to maneuver
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
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
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
TV Reception
Unknown if you can get a TV signal here
Mobile Phone Reception
Unknown if you can get a mobile signal here
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