Moyston Sports Ground

Moyston Sports Ground offers a convenient and affordable camping option located in the township of Moyston, Victoria, known as the birthplace of Australian Rules Football. It provides a relaxed base for exploring the nearby Grampians National Park and the surrounding Wimmera region.

Description: The Moyston Sports Ground functions as a community sports facility and welcomes travelers for overnight stays. It offers both powered and unpowered campsites suitable for tents, camper trailers, caravans, motorhomes, and big rigs, with a mix of shady and sunny spots available. The sportsground itself holds historical significance related to the early development of Australian Rules Football. Pets are permitted but must be kept under control.

Powered Site Price: Moyston Sports Ground operates on a donation system for camping fees.

Fees are payable via an honesty box on site. There is a maximum stay limit of 16 days.

Facilities: The Moyston Sports Ground provides a range of facilities for campers:

• Toilets (flush toilets available)
• Water (town water supplied, noted as drinking water in some sources)
• Powered sites
• Fire pits/fireplaces (subject to regulations)
• Bins
• Picnic tables
• Playground (sheltered and fenced)
• Sheltered area (such as a netball shed, can provide shelter)
• Sports oval and courts (netball, tennis, soccer)
• Function centre/pavilion (can be hired)
• Mobile service is available.

Distance to Tourist Spots Nearby: Moyston Sports Ground is ideally situated for exploring the Grampians National Park and is within easy reach of nearby towns and attractions.

• Grampians National Park (Gariwerd): Moyston is located in close proximity to the eastern side of the Grampians National Park, offering numerous opportunities for hiking, rock climbing, wildlife spotting, and exploring stunning natural landscapes, waterfalls (like MacKenzie Falls, Silverband Falls, and Broken Falls), and lookouts (such as Mount William and Boroka Lookout). Driving times to various points within the vast park will vary, but the park entrance and nearby attractions are relatively close (some within a 20-30 minute drive).
• Moyston Township: The sports ground is located in Moyston itself, allowing access to the Moyston General Store (offering a licensed cafe, basic groceries, and local produce) and the Tom Wills Memorial Park, commemorating the birthplace of Australian Rules Football.
• Ararat: Approximately a 15-20 minute drive east of Moyston (around 17 km). Ararat is a larger town with more extensive amenities, supermarkets, and attractions including the Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre, Ararat Former Town Hall, and the Aradale Ghost Tours at the former lunatic asylum.
• Great Western: Located about a 15-20 minute drive north-east of Moyston (around 20 km), Great Western is known for its wineries and cellars, including the historic Seppelt Winery.
• Halls Gap: The main tourist hub of the Grampians, located further into the park from Moyston (approximately a 20-30 minute drive, around 25-30 km), offering a wide range of accommodation, restaurants, cafes, and visitor services, as well as being a central point for accessing many popular Grampians walks and attractions. Halls Gap also has the Halls Gap Zoo.
• Pyrenees Wine Region: Moyston is on the eastern edge of the Pyrenees Wine Region, with various wineries accessible within a reasonable driving distance to the east and south.
• Stawell: Located north-east of Moyston (around 20-25 km), known for the Stawell Gift athletics carnival and the Stawell Gift Hall of Fame.

Moyston Sports Ground provides a budget-friendly camping option with essential facilities, making it a convenient and well-located base for exploring the natural beauty of the Grampians, the history of the Goldfields, and the wineries of the surrounding regions.