Minyip Caravan Park
Minyip Caravan Park, also known as Minyip Community Caravan Park, is located just off Petering Street, Minyip, and integrates with the Minyip Wetlands. It offers a relaxed and community-oriented stay, operating on an honesty system with no booking required for caravan and camp sites. The park has recently added two self-contained, two-bedroom cabins, one of which is accessible. It's a peaceful spot surrounded by nature, featuring walking tracks through the wetlands, which are home to the endangered Rice Flower Plant. Minyip itself is a picturesque country town, famously known as "Coopers Crossing" from The Flying Doctors TV show and recently featured in the movie "The Dry".
Facilities Minyip Caravan Park offers a good range of facilities for campers and caravanners:
- 12 powered sites
- Areas for unpowered camping
- Two two-bedroom cabins (one accessible)
- Amenities block with toilets and hot showers (A$2 per shower)
- BBQ shelter and facilities
- Fire pit
- Children's playground (undercover)
- Walking/exercise track through the wetlands
- Outdoor exercise equipment
- Basketball practice area
- Picnic area
- Dams stocked with fish (in spring)
- Interpretive board on the Wimmera Rice Flower
- Pet-friendly (for sites, generally on leads)
- Free parking
Distance to Tourist Spots Nearby The park's location offers easy access to local Minyip attractions:
- Minyip Wetlands: The caravan park is incorporated into the Minyip Wetlands, providing direct access to walking tracks, outdoor fitness equipment, and bird watching opportunities.
- Minyip Town Centre: An easy walk from the main street of Minyip, offering access to local shops and services.
- Minyip Silo: A large grain silo visible from the walking track, a feature of the Wimmera Mallee region's silo art trail (though Minyip's silo is not part of the painted trail).
- "The Dry" Movie Locations: Minyip was a key filming location for the movie "The Dry," and visitors can explore the town and identify various spots from the film.
Wimmera Mallee Region: Minyip serves as a good base for exploring the wider Wimmera Mallee region's natural beauty, agricultural landscapes, and other small towns. Specific distances to further attractions in the broader region are generally 30-80+ km to larger towns like Warracknabeal, Horsham, or the Grampians National Park.
360 view - Entrance to Minyip Caravan Park
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