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Yea Riverside Caravan Park: Your Gateway to the High Country

Welcome to Yea Riverside Caravan Park, a beautiful and immaculately presented holiday destination nestled on the banks of the picturesque Yea River. Conveniently located just under 100 kilometres from Melbourne at the junction of the Goulburn Valley and Melba Highways, our park is the perfect gateway to Victoria’s magnificent High Country. We offer a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere with modern facilities, making it the ideal base for exploring the Great Victorian Rail Trail, the stunning Yea Wetlands, and the charming historic town of Yea.Our park is a paradise for families and anyone looking for a fun-filled getaway. We are packed with fantastic features, including a refreshing swimming pool, a giant jumping pillow, and a unique nature-based adventure playground. The brand new, fully equipped camp kitchen, complete with a wood-fired pizza oven, is the social heart of the park, while communal fire pits are perfect for roasting marshmallows under the stars. We offer a wide range of accommodation to suit all budgets, from luxurious multi-bedroom villas to comfortable cabins and spacious, shady powered and unpowered sites. We are also proudly pet-friendly, so your four-legged family members can join the holiday fun. For a memorable escape that combines riverside serenity with endless activities, Yea Riverside Caravan Park is your perfect choice.

Contact & Location

Address: 1 Court Street, Yea, VIC 3717, Australia
Phone: (03) 5797 2972
Email: stay@yeariverside.com.au
Website: www.yeariverside.com.au
GPS Coordinates: -37.213001577485386, 145.43122466236457

Park Information

Rating: ★★★★★ (4.5 stars)

Powered & Unpowered Sites: A range of clean, level, and shady powered and unpowered sites are available.
Mobile Phone Coverage: Excellent coverage from all major carriers.
Generator Use: Permitted during set hours. Please confirm with management.
Suitable For: Tents, Camper Trailers, Caravans, Motorhomes, and Cabin/Villa stays.
Open Fires: Permitted in designated communal fire pits, subject to local fire restrictions.
Access: Sealed road access.
Site Surface: Grass.
Pet Friendly: Yes, the park is pet-friendly. Conditions apply, especially for cabin bookings.
Fishing: Good fishing for trout and other species in the adjacent Yea River.
Short Walks: Direct access to the Great Victorian Rail Trail and the Yea Wetlands walking tracks.

Park Features & Facilities

Swimming pool
Giant jumping pillow
Adventure playground
Camp kitchen with wood-fired pizza oven
Free gas BBQs and communal fire pits
Clean, modern amenities with disabled access
Laundry facilities
Kiosk, gas swap bottles, and firewood available

Essentials to Bring

Drinking water hose and grey water hose
15 amp power lead
Levelling blocks
Bicycles and helmets for the Great Victorian Rail Trail
Fishing gear and a Victorian fishing licence
Marshmallows for the communal fire pits

Explore the Local Area

Pubs & Places to Eat

Royal Mail Hotel Yea: An iconic, artfully transformed historic hotel with a modern restaurant (Approx. 1 km)
Country Club Hotel Yea: A classic country pub with a family-friendly bistro (Approx. 1 km)
The Provender Country Bakehouse: Famous for its award-winning meat pies and baked goods (Approx. 1 km)

Local Attractions

Great Victorian Rail Trail: Australia’s longest continuous rail trail for cycling, walking, and horse riding runs right past the park.
Yea Wetlands: Explore 32 hectares of beautiful parkland with extensive walking tracks and boardwalks over the Yea River.
Cheviot Tunnel: A spectacular 200-metre long historic railway tunnel on the Rail Trail (Approx. 10 km)
Murrindindi Scenic Reserve: A beautiful reserve with waterfalls, walking tracks, and fishing spots (Approx. 25 km)

Nearby Parks & Services

Alternate Caravan Parks

Goulburn River Tourist Park (Seymour): (Approx. 38 km)
BIG4 Taggerty Holiday Park: (Approx. 40 km)
Alexandra Tourist Park: (Approx. 30 km)

Alternate Free Camps

Murrindindi Scenic Reserve: Several low-cost campgrounds in a beautiful forest setting (Approx. 25 km)
Goulburn River Camping (near Seymour): Numerous free camping areas along the river.
Trawool Reservoir Picnic Area: A basic free camp spot (Approx. 30 km)

Nearest Dump Points

Yea Public Dump Point: Located at the Yea Wetlands Discovery Centre, 1 Hood Street (Approx. 1 km)
Alexandra Public Dump Point: (Approx. 30 km)
Seymour Public Dump Point: (Approx. 38 km)

Nearest Petrol Station

BP Yea: 31 High Street (Approx. 1 km)
Shell (Viva) Yea: 100 High Street (Approx. 1.5 km)

Nearest Alternate Drinking Water Resupply

The park provides potable town water to all sites.
Yea Wetlands Discovery Centre: Public taps are available for filling bottles and containers.

Seasonal Weather Guide

Summer (Dec – Feb)

Warm to hot weather, perfect for swimming in the pool and river, and enjoying the local food and wine scene. Average max temperature: 28-30°C.

Autumn (Mar – May)

Mild and sunny days with stunning autumn colours. The ideal time for cycling the rail trail and exploring the High Country. Average max temperature: 17-25°C.

Winter (Jun – Aug)

Cold and crisp, with frosty mornings. A great time for enjoying the camp kitchen’s pizza oven and exploring the misty wetlands. Average max temperature: 12-14°C.

Spring (Sep – Nov)

Cool to mild as the region’s gardens and countryside come to life. A beautiful time for scenic drives and fishing. Average max temperature: 17-23°C.

Yea Riverside Caravan Park Your Gateway to the High Country