Acacia Caravan Park: Your Pet-Friendly Basecamp for the Grampians

Nestled in the historic city of Ararat, Acacia Caravan Park offers a warm, welcoming, and wonderfully convenient base for exploring the majestic Grampians National Park and the acclaimed Pyrenees wine region. This friendly, family-run park prides itself on providing a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, making it a home away from home for travellers of all kinds. The park is set amongst shady trees, offering a range of accommodation to suit any budget, from spacious drive-through powered sites perfect for big rigs to cosy, self-contained cabins and holiday units. It’s an ideal spot to settle in and enjoy the fresh country air, whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a longer adventure.

What truly sets Acacia Caravan Park apart is its outstanding commitment to being pet-friendly. Not only are pets welcome on sites and in selected cabins, but the park also offers unique, fully-fenced powered sites, allowing your furry companions the freedom to be off-leash in their own secure space. The facilities are clean and well-maintained, including a solar-heated swimming pool, a camp kitchen, free barbecues, and a playground for the kids. The park’s location is another major drawcard, being within easy walking distance of Ararat’s town centre, where you can find supermarkets, pubs, and restaurants. From here, the stunning landscapes, waterfalls, and hiking trails of the Grampians are just a short drive away, as are the cellar doors of some of Victoria’s best wineries. For a comfortable, affordable, and genuinely pet-friendly stay, Acacia Caravan Park is the perfect choice.

Park Information

• Name: Acacia Caravan Park & Holiday Units
• Address: 6 Acacia Avenue, Ararat, Victoria 3377, Australia
• GPS Coordinates:  -37.27681,142.92556
• Website: acaciacaravanpark.com.au
• Phone: (03) 5352 2994
• Email: info@acaciacaravanpark.com.au

Features & Facilities

• Location: Quiet setting within walking distance to Ararat town centre.
• Site Suitable For: Tents, camper trailers, caravans, and large motorhomes (drive-through sites available).
• Road Access: Excellent sealed road access.
• Site Surface: Grass and gravel sites.
• Camping Permitted: Yes, bookings are essential.
• Maximum Overnight Stays: Check with park management upon booking.
• Facilities: Camp kitchen, free BBQs, solar-heated swimming pool, playground, laundry, clean amenities, dog wash.
• Potable Water: Yes, town water is available to all sites.
• Mobile Phone Coverage: Excellent coverage for all major carriers.
• Onsite Public Toilets: Yes, clean flushing toilets and showers are available.
• Rubbish Bins: Yes, bins are provided.
• Open Fires: Generally not permitted; use provided BBQ facilities.
• Generator Use: Check with park management.
• Number of Sites Available: A large range of powered and unpowered sites.
• Essentials to Bring: Your own supplies for a comfortable stay.
• Pet Friendly: Yes, extremely pet-friendly with selected pet-friendly cabins and unique fully-fenced powered sites.
• Fishing: Available at nearby Green Hill Lake and other local waterways.
• Short Walks: Pleasant walks into Ararat town and around the local area.

Local Amenities & Attractions

• Local Pubs:
  • Ararat Hotel – approx. 1.5 km
  • Leopold Hotel – approx. 1.5 km
  • Great Western Hotel (Great Western) – approx. 18 km
• Places to Eat:
  • Ararat RSL – approx. 1 km
  • Sicilians Bar & Restaurant – approx. 1.5 km
  • Various cafes, bakeries, and takeaways in Ararat – approx. 1.5 km
• Local Attractions:
  • J Ward Gaol – approx. 2 km
  • Aradale Lunatic Asylum – approx. 4 km
  • Alexandra Gardens Park – approx. 2 km
  • Grampians National Park (Halls Gap) – approx. 48 km

Nearby Parks & Services

• Nearest Caravan Parks:
  • G’Day Parks Ararat – approx. 2 km
• Nearest Alternate Free Camps:
  • Green Hill Lake Reserve – approx. 6 km (Donation requested)
• Nearest Dump Points:
  • Green Hill Lake Reserve – approx. 6 km
  • Ararat Showgrounds – approx. 3 km
• Nearest Petrol Station: Several options in Ararat – approx. 1-2 km.
• Nearest Drinking Water Resupply: On-site at the caravan park.
• Nearest Public Toilets: On-site. Also at Alexandra Gardens Park – approx. 2 km.

Seasonal Weather Forecast

• Summer (Dec-Feb): Warm to hot and generally dry. Average maximum temperatures are around 27°C.
• Autumn (Mar-May): Mild, sunny days and cool nights. Ideal for hiking and wine tasting. Average maximums range from 16°C to 24°C.
• Winter (Jun-Aug): Cool to cold days and very cold nights, with frequent frosts. Average maximums are around 12°C to 13°C.
• Spring (Sep-Nov): Mild and becoming warmer, with the Grampians in full bloom. Average maximums range from 16°C to 22°C.