Maldon Caravan & Camping Park
Maldon Caravan & Camping Park
Maldon Caravan & Camping Park offers a charming and tranquil bushland setting at the base of Mount Tarrengower, on the outskirts of the historic goldfields town of Maldon, Victoria. Renowned for its friendly atmosphere and beautifully maintained facilities, this park is perfectly positioned for exploring Maldon – Australia's 'First Notable Town' – with its well-preserved 19th-century streetscapes, unique shops, and rich gold rush history. It's an ideal base for heritage buffs, nature lovers, and families seeking a relaxed escape in Central Victoria. The park is also pet-friendly, making it easy to bring your furry companions along for the adventure.
Facilities:
Maldon Caravan & Camping Park provides a range of clean, modern, and well-maintained facilities to enhance your stay:
- Accommodation options: A variety of self-contained cabins (some newly renovated), spacious powered caravan sites, and unpowered camping sites.
- Two Undercover Camp Kitchens: Equipped with free BBQs, fridges, kettles, and toasters.
- Clean Amenities Blocks: Generous showers and toilets, cleaned daily.
- Laundry Facilities: Coin-operated washing machines and dryers.
- Baby Change Room.
- Recreation Room: Often with games to keep children entertained.
- Modern Sanitary Dump Point.
- Numerous Fireplaces/Fire Pits: For campfires (check local fire restrictions).
- Lush, Manicured Grass Sites.
- Pet-Friendly: On powered and unpowered sites (conditions apply, pets not allowed in cabins).
- Adjacent Council Swimming Pool & BMX Track: (Seasonal opening for the pool).
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Tourist Information.
Distance to Tourist Spots Nearby:
- Maldon Town Centre (Main Street): Approximately 0.5 - 1 km (5-15 minute walk) – explore historic buildings, shops, cafes, and pubs.
- Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum: ~1 km (short walk/drive).
- Victorian Goldfields Railway (Maldon Station): ~1 km (short walk/drive) – enjoy a historic steam train ride to Castlemaine.
- Mount Tarrengower Lookout: Approximately 3-4 km (short drive or a good hike), offering panoramic views of the region.
- Butts Reserve Camping Area: Nearby, offering walking trails around Mt Tarrengower.
- Carman's Tunnel: An old gold mine offering candlelight tours.
- Maldon Markets: Monthly homemade, home-grown markets in the main centre.
- Castlemaine: Approximately 15-20 km (15-20 minute drive), a larger regional centre with its own rich gold rush history, botanical gardens, and art galleries.
- Harcourt (Apple Centre): Approximately 20-25 km, known for its orchards and cideries.
- Bendigo: Approximately 40-45 km (40-45 minute drive), a major regional city with stunning architecture, art galleries, and the Central Deborah Gold Mine.
- Daylesford & Hepburn Springs: Approximately 40-50 km (45-60 minute drive), famous for its mineral springs, spas, and bohemian charm.
- Creswick: Approximately 30-35 km.
- Sovereign Hill (Ballarat): Approximately 70-80 km (about an hour's drive).
- Melbourne CBD: Approximately 130-140 km (around 1.5 - 2 hours' drive).
Location Map
360 view - Entrance to Maldon Caravan & Camping Park
Telephone
(03) 5475 2344
Contact Email
Address
11 Hospital Street, Maldon, 3463, Victoria
Sat Nav Coordinate
-36.994158, 144.063383
Suitable for
Caravans and Motorhomes
Website
Road Access
Asphalt Road Surface
Parking Area
Some Suitable Grass Areas Available
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
Shade
Yes - Quite a few Shady Spots to select from
Fixed BBQ's
Yes - At least one BBQ facility is available
Pet Friendly
Yes - Dogs are Permitted Conditions Apply
TV Reception
Yes - Your TV will pick up reception here
Mobile Phone Reception
Mobile phone coverage is available depending on your carrier
Internet Access
Yes - Uses your Mobile Phones Internet Data Plan
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