Kerang Holiday Park
Kerang Holiday Park
Kerang Holiday Park, formerly known as Ibis Caravan Park, offers a friendly country hospitality experience in a beautiful bush setting in Kerang, Victoria. Located amidst native trees, birds, and lush greenery, the park provides a natural and peaceful environment perfect for unwinding. It's an ideal base for exploring the region's numerous lakes and rivers, renowned for fishing, bird watching, and water sports. The park caters to both families and couples with a variety of accommodation options and is notably pet-friendly.
Facilities:
Kerang Holiday Park boasts a range of facilities designed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay:
- Recreational:
- Saltwater swimming pool
- Children's playground
- Outdoor open fire/communal campfire area
- "Zen Den" (a communal area for relaxing)
- Nearby public swimming pool and splash park (directly opposite the park)
- Guest Services:
- Communal camp kitchen (well-equipped)
- Function room
- Amenities blocks (showers and toilets, noted as clean though some reviews mention them being older)
- Coin-operated communal laundries
- Free WiFi
- BBQ areas
- Spacious, easy-to-access grassy sites (some are drive-through)
- Parking for all sites and accommodation
- Accommodation Variety: Offers various cabin types (e.g., Kangaroo, Murray, Charm, Reedy, Loddon Cottage, Aurora, Sunset cabins) with features like private bathrooms, kitchens/kitchenettes, microwaves, fridges, TVs, and air conditioning.
- Pet Policy: Pets are welcome on powered sites and in designated pet-friendly cabins only. They must be kept on a leash at all times, are not permitted on beds or couches, and are not allowed in common areas (e.g., BBQ areas, pool). The park also features a fully fenced large dog play area.
Distance to Tourist Spots Nearby:
Kerang Holiday Park is strategically located to explore the "Lakes District" and surrounding attractions:
- Reedy Lake: Approximately 3 km north, featuring a swimming beach at Apex Park.
- Middle Lake and Ibis Rookery Bird Hide: Around 9 km north on the Murray Valley Highway, known for thousands of Ibis nesting during spring.
- Lake Charm: A short drive away, offering water sports and relaxation.
- Kangaroo Lake: Another nearby lake for recreational activities.
- Kerang Town Centre: Very close by (within 5 km), offering local shops, supermarkets, the Kerang Historical Museum, Sir John Gorton Library, and the Kerang Swimming Pool with splash park.
- Gunbower National Park: Approximately 40 minutes' drive, offering opportunities for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, bird watching, and walking trails in a significant wetland area.
- Koondrook Wharf: A historic wharf and the start of the Red Gum Forest Walk, located about 30-40 minutes' drive away.
- Murrabit Country Market: Held on the first Saturday of every month (8:30 am - 12:30 pm), a popular regional market, approximately 20-30 minutes' drive.
- Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum: Approximately 30-40 minutes' drive south.
- The Spanner Man (John Piccoli's sculpture garden): Located in Barraport, about 40 minutes' drive.
- Silo Art Trails: Kerang is part of the broader Victorian Silo Art Trail, with nearby silos like Lake Boga.
- Loddon River: The park is near the Loddon River, offering fishing and water activities.
- Cycling and Walking Trails: Numerous trails available, including those along the Loddon River and within national parks.