Long Jetty Caravan Park
Long Jetty Caravan Park
Long Jetty Caravan Park offers a wonderfully tranquil and family-friendly escape in the idyllic small town of Port Welshpool, Victoria. Nestled on the Corner Inlet coastline, this park provides magnificent views of Wilsons Promontory and is just a five-minute walk from the historic Long Jetty (said to be the longest in the Southern Hemisphere). It's the perfect place to relax, fish, and explore the beautiful coastal environment, with a safe swimming beach and plenty of space for families to create special holiday memories. The park is renowned for its clean and well-maintained facilities and is pet-friendly.
Facilities:
Long Jetty Caravan Park offers a range of well-maintained facilities for a comfortable and enjoyable stay:
- Accommodation options: Self-contained cabins (various sizes and types, including pet-friendly options), large grass powered sites, and unpowered sites.
- Children's Playground.
- Camp Kitchen: Well-equipped for guest use.
- BBQ Area.
- Amenities Blocks: Impeccably clean and easily accessible, with communal showers.
- Laundry Facilities: With washing machines and dryers.
- Boat Ramp: Close by, with plenty of car, trailer, and boat parking available in the park. Port Welshpool is well-known for fishing.
- Fire Pits/Campfires: Permitted depending on seasonal fire restrictions. Fire pits may be available for hire with wood.
- Recreation Room: (Check availability for specific games).
- Sewage Dump Point.
- Short-term caravan and/or boat storage.
- Kiosk.
- Pet-Friendly: Pets are welcome on sites and in designated pet-friendly cabins (conditions apply, check with park management).
- Good mobile reception.
Distance to Tourist Spots Nearby:
- Historic Long Jetty, Port Welshpool: ~0.4 km (5-minute walk) – explore the longest jetty in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Port Welshpool Beach: Adjacent to the park, a safe swimming beach.
- Corner Inlet: On the doorstep, ideal for fishing (snapper, squid, flathead), boating, and water activities.
- Agnes Falls: Approximately 25-30 km north (25-30 minute drive), Victoria's highest single-span waterfall.
- Foster: Approximately 25 minutes' drive, a charming rural town with shops and cafes.
- Fish Creek: A small town known for its arts and crafts, approximately 30 minutes' drive.
- Wilsons Promontory National Park: Approximately 1 hour's drive to the entrance, offering stunning beaches, bushwalks, and iconic landmarks like Tidal River and Squeaky Beach.
- Turton's Creek: Nearby for nature exploration.
- Tarra Bulga National Park: Approximately 1 hour's drive north-east, featuring a cool temperate rainforest with giant ferns and lush vegetation.
- Local Farmer's Markets and Galleries: Scattered throughout South Gippsland.
- Toora Wind Farm: A prominent landmark with walking opportunities.
- Melbourne CBD: Approximately 2.5 hours' drive.