Sylvan Caravan Park: Your Convenient Melbourne Gateway
Contact & Location
Address: 1780 Hume Highway, Campbellfield, VIC 3061, Australia
Phone: (03) 9357 0009
Email: (Not publicly listed, please call)
Website: www.sylvancaravanpark.com.au
GPS Coordinates: -37.6696, 144.9554
Park Information
Rating:
(3.5 stars)- Powered & Unpowered Sites: The park offers powered sites. Unpowered options are not typically available. Tents are not permitted.
- Mobile Phone Coverage: Excellent coverage from all major carriers.
- Generator Use: Not permitted.
- Suitable For: Caravans and Motorhomes.
- Open Fires: Not permitted.
- Access: Sealed road, directly on the Hume Highway.
- Site Surface: Grass and gravel sites.
- Pet Friendly: No, pets are not permitted in the park.
- Fishing: Fishing opportunities at nearby Jack Roper Reserve and Edwardes Lake Park.
- Short Walks: Close to walking tracks at the Merri Creek Trail and Cooper Street Grasslands.
Park Features & Facilities
- Toilets and showers
- Drinking water
- Power hookups
- Laundry facilities
- Kiosk / Supplies: A wide range of supplies are available at nearby service stations and Campbellfield Plaza.
- Gas Swap Bottles: Available at nearby service stations.
Essentials to Bring
- Drinking water hose and grey water hose
- 15 amp power lead
- Levelling blocks
- Myki card for using Melbourne’s public transport
Explore the Local Area
Pubs & Places to Eat
- Sylvania Hotel: A large local pub with a sports bar and bistro (Approx. 1 km)
- Hume Highway Hotel (Fawkner): A family-friendly hotel with a large bistro and playroom (Approx. 4 km)
- Campbellfield Plaza: Features a large food court with numerous takeaway options (Approx. 2 km)
Local Attractions
- Melbourne CBD: Easily accessible via train for a day of exploring laneways, galleries, and attractions (Approx. 16 km)
- Queen Victoria Market: A historic and vibrant open-air market, a must-do Melbourne experience (Approx. 15 km)
- Melbourne Zoo: Home to over 320 species of animals from around the world (Approx. 12 km)
- Woodlands Historic Park: A great spot for picnics, walks, and seeing kangaroos with views of the city skyline (Approx. 10 km)
Nearby Parks & Services
Alternate Caravan Parks
- BIG4 Melbourne Holiday Park (Coburg North): (Approx. 6 km)
- Airport Tourist Village Melbourne (Attwood): (Approx. 6 km)
- Crystal Brook Tourist Park (Doncaster East): (Approx. 20 km)
Alternate Free Camps
- Free camping is not available in the Melbourne metropolitan area.
- Mount Disappointment State Forest: Nearest designated free camping areas (Approx. 50 km)
Nearest Dump Points
- BIG4 Melbourne Holiday Park: Fee may apply for non-guests (Approx. 6 km)
- Airport Tourist Village Melbourne: Fee may apply for non-guests (Approx. 6 km)
- Broadford Public Dump Point: Located north on the Hume Highway (Approx. 50 km)
Nearest Petrol Station
- Shell Reddy Express Campbellfield: 1805-1825 Sydney Road, open 24/7 (Approx. 500m)
- BP Campbellfield: 1759 Hume Highway, open 24/7 (Approx. 200m)
Nearest Alternate Drinking Water Resupply
- The park provides potable town water to all sites.
- CERES Community Environment Park (Brunswick East): Has public water fountains for filling bottles (Approx. 9 km).
Seasonal Weather Guide
Summer (Dec – Feb)
Warm to hot and generally dry. Perfect for exploring the city’s parks and attending summer festivals. Average max temperature: 26-27°C.
Autumn (Mar – May)
Mild and pleasant days, ideal for exploring the city’s laneways and gardens as the leaves change colour. Average max temperature: 17-24°C.
Winter (Jun – Aug)
Cold and often wet. A great time to explore Melbourne’s fantastic indoor attractions like museums, galleries, and theatres. Average max temperature: 13-15°C.
Spring (Sep – Nov)
Cool to mild with variable weather. A beautiful time to visit the city’s gardens and see Melbourne come alive for the Spring Racing Carnival. Average max temperature: 17-22°C.