Sale Showgrounds Caravan & Motorhome Park: Your Value Gippsland Base
Contact & Location
Address: 1 Maffra-Sale Road, Sale, VIC 3850, Australia
Phone: 0435 853 333
Email: (Not publicly listed, please call or text)
Website: (No dedicated website available)
GPS Coordinates: -38.0927, 147.0665
Park Information
Rating: (4.0 stars)
- Powered & Unpowered Sites: Approximately 87 powered and unpowered sites available.
- Mobile Phone Coverage: Excellent coverage from all major carriers.
- Generator Use: Permitted during set hours. Please confirm with management.
- Suitable For: Caravans, Motorhomes, and Big Rigs. Tents are not permitted.
- Open Fires: Not permitted.
- Access: Sealed road access.
- Site Surface: Grass.
- Pet Friendly: Yes, the park is pet-friendly.
- Fishing: Excellent fishing in the nearby Thomson River, Lake Wellington, and Port of Sale.
- Short Walks: Close to the Sale Common Nature Reserve and local walking tracks.
Park Features & Facilities
- Clean, modern amenities block
- On-site public dump point
- Potable water supply
- Spacious, grassy sites
- Pet-friendly
Essentials to Bring
- Drinking water hose and grey water hose
- 15 amp power lead
- Levelling blocks
- Bicycles to explore local trails
- Fishing gear and a Victorian fishing licence
Explore the Local Area
Pubs & Places to Eat
- The Criterion Hotel: A beautifully restored historic gastropub with a modern menu (Approx. 3 km)
- Star Hotel: A classic family-friendly pub with a bistro in the town centre (Approx. 4 km)
- Sporting Legends: A large club offering bistro favourites and Asian cuisine (Approx. 2 km)
Local Attractions
- Port of Sale: A vibrant cultural hub with the Gippsland Art Gallery and The Wedge Performing Arts Centre (Approx. 4 km)
- Sale Common Nature Conservation Reserve: A boardwalk trail through important wetlands, perfect for birdwatching (Approx. 6 km)
- Ninety Mile Beach: One of the longest and most unspoilt beaches in the world, starting at Seaspray (Approx. 35 km)
- Gippsland Armed Forces Museum: Located nearby at the West Sale Airport (Approx. 5 km)
Nearby Parks & Services
Alternate Caravan Parks
- Sale Caravan Park (formerly Sale Motor Village): (Approx. 1 km)
- Maffra Caravan Park: (Approx. 18 km)
- Stratford on the River Tourist Park: (Approx. 16 km)
Alternate Free Camps
- The Honeysuckles (Ninety Mile Beach): Multiple free beachside campgrounds with toilets (Approx. 35 km)
- McGaurans Beach: Another popular free beach camping area (Approx. 40 km)
- Darriman Reserve (Gippsland Plains): A basic free camp area (Approx. 30 km)
Nearest Dump Points
- Sale Showgrounds: On-site and publicly accessible.
- Maffra Caravan Park: Fee may apply for non-guests (Approx. 18 km)
- Stratford on the River Tourist Park: Fee may apply for non-guests (Approx. 16 km)
Nearest Petrol Station
- BP Sale Truckstop: 43-57 Sale-Maffra Road (Next door)
- Shell (Coles Express): Corner of Main and Pyke Streets (Approx. 3 km)
Nearest Alternate Drinking Water Resupply
- The park provides a potable water tap at the on-site dump point.
- Wellington Visitor Information Centre: Public taps are often available for filling containers (Approx. 4 km)
Seasonal Weather Guide
Summer (Dec – Feb)
Warm to hot weather, perfect for exploring the nearby Ninety Mile Beach and the Gippsland Lakes. Average max temperature: 25-26°C.
Autumn (Mar – May)
Mild and sunny days provide ideal conditions for cycling the rail trails and visiting local wineries. Average max temperature: 17-23°C.
Winter (Jun – Aug)
Cool and often crisp, a great time for exploring the region’s art galleries, museums, and cosy cafes. Average max temperature: 14-15°C.
Spring (Sep – Nov)
Mild and pleasant weather as the region’s gardens and countryside come to life. A great time for birdwatching. Average max temperature: 17-21°C.