Willaura Recreation Reserve

The Willaura Recreation Reserve offers a budget-friendly and welcoming camping experience in a bushland setting.

It provides both powered and unpowered sites suitable for tents, camper trailers, motorhomes, caravans, and big rigs. The reserve is known for its relaxed atmosphere and access to basic amenities, making it a convenient stop for travellers exploring the Grampians region and Western Victoria. The Willaura township is nearby, offering essential services.

Facilities

The reserve offers the following facilities for campers:

• Toilets
• Showers (coin-operated washing machine may also be available for a small fee)
• Drinking water
• Barbecue facilities
• Picnic tables
• Children's playground
• Exercise equipment
• Dump point
• Water bowl provided for dogs (pets are permitted)
• Sports oval
• Tennis courts
• Outdoor swimming pool (seasonal, typically December to March, free entry)

Distance to Nearby Tourist Spots

Willaura Recreation Reserve is situated within easy reach of several attractions:

• Willaura Township: Located nearby, offering a bakery (famous for its vanilla slice), art galleries, a candle maker, a supermarket, and other local businesses.
• Grampians National Park (Gariwerd): Approximately a 25-minute drive away, offering stunning mountain scenery, hiking trails, waterfalls (such as Mackenzie Falls), and lookouts (like Boroka Lookout and The Balconies).
• Ararat: Around a 34-minute drive away, a larger town with historical buildings, the Aradale Lunatic Asylum ghost tours, and a visitor information centre.
• Lake Bolac: Approximately a 30-minute drive away, a popular spot for fishing and water activities.
• Halls Gap: The main tourist hub within the Grampians National Park, about a 30-minute drive away, offering shops, restaurants, and access to various attractions.
• Lake Fyans: Approximately a 30-minute drive away, another scenic lake in the Grampians region.
• Willaura Modern gallery: Located in Willaura itself, showcasing local art.
• Willaura Historical Museum: Provides insights into the town's past.
• Lignum Swamp Walking Track: A 1 km track near Willaura offering a glimpse into the local environment and history.

Its location makes Willaura Recreation Reserve a convenient and affordable base for exploring the natural beauty and attractions of the Grampians region and Western Victoria.

Location Map

360 view - Entrance to Willaura Recreation Reserve

Telephone

0427 849 492

Address

Way, Willaura, 3379, Victoria

Sat Nav Coordinate

-37.545370766922716, 142.74340299671746

Suitable for

Caravans and Motorhomes

Campsite Fees

Yes - Fees are Payable to Camp Here

Parking Area

Some Suitable Grass Areas Available

Drive through site

Yes - Some Drive through sites available

Big Rigs

Yes - there is room to maneuver

Power Available

Yes - Mains Power is available here

Toilets

Yes - At least one public toilet block available

Dump Point

Yes - Free dump point for black water cassettes

Rubbish Bins

Yes - At least one rubbish bin located here

Drinking Water

Yes - Water is available onsite

Showers

Coin Operated Showers Available

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

Childrens Playground

Yes - Some playground infrastructure in place for the children to play on

Short Walks

Yes - Room to stretch your legs on short walks

TV Reception

Patchy TV Reception at best

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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