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Terang Community Caravan Park

Located in the charming town of Terang in regional Victoria, the Terang Community Caravan Park offers a convenient and relaxed base for travellers exploring the area, particularly the beautiful Western District and the nearby volcanic Lakes and Craters region.

Facilities

Terang Community Caravan Park is known for being a community-run facility providing essential amenities for campers and caravanners. Facilities typically available include:

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Amenity Block (with toilets and showers)
Laundry Facilities
Drinking Water
Picnic Table
BBQ Area
Pets are generally permitted, but it's advisable to confirm any specific rules or restrictions with the park directly.

The park aims to provide a comfortable and convenient stopover for visitors.

Distance to Tourist Spots Nearby

Terang is ideally situated for exploring local attractions and is within reasonable driving distance of highlights in the wider region:

Within Terang:

Terang Heritage Walk / Terang Walking Track: These walks explore the historic town centre, notable buildings, and the dry bed of Lake Terang. Easily accessible from the caravan park.
Terang Museum: Located in the old courthouse building, offering insight into local history. A short distance within the town.
Terang Community Arboretum: A pleasant park area for strolls and picnics. Also within Terang.

Nearby Attractions:

Mount Noorat: An exceptionally well-preserved dry volcanic crater located just a few kilometres (approx. 5-10 minute drive) north of Terang. There is a walking track to the crater and peak (approx. 500 metres return to the crater rim, 1 km return to the peak).
Camperdown: Approximately 22 kilometres (about a 15-20 minute drive) east of Terang. Camperdown is another significant town in the Lakes and Craters region, featuring attractions like the volcanic lakes Lake Bullen Merri and Lake Purrumbete, and offering heritage walks and lookouts.
Mortlake: A nearby historic town west of Terang (approx. 20-25 minute drive).
Warrnambool: A major coastal city and the western end of the Great Ocean Road, located approximately 50-60 kilometres (about a 45-55 minute drive) south-west of Terang. Attractions include the foreshore, Logan's Beach Whale Watching Platform (seasonal), Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, and the start/end of the Great Ocean Road.
Port Campbell & The Twelve Apostles: Iconic landmarks on the Great Ocean Road, located approximately 50 kilometres (about a 45-55 minute drive) south of Terang. This area features dramatic coastal scenery, including the famous Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and other rock formations within the Port Campbell National Park.
Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve: Located between Warrnambool and Port Fairy (approx. 60-70 km from Terang), this reserve is set within a volcanic crater and is an excellent place to see native Australian wildlife in their natural habitat.

Terang's location provides a good balance between experiencing a quiet country town and having access to significant natural and historical attractions in the wider Western District and along the stunning Great Ocean Road coastline.

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