Acacia Caravan Park

Acacia Caravan Park, Ararat: Your Gateway to the Grampians and Beyond

Located in the rural city of Ararat, Victoria, Acacia Caravan Park offers a friendly and relaxed base for exploring the vibrant local area and the majestic Grampians National Park. Situated within walking distance of the Ararat town centre, the park provides convenient access to shops, dining options, and local attractions.

Acacia Caravan Park is a family-run park offering a range of accommodation options to suit various needs and budgets. Guests can choose from ensuite cabins, holiday units, and powered and unpowered sites, including large shady sites and drive-through options for bigger vehicles. The park is set in a relaxed environment with gardens and provides a welcoming atmosphere. Notably, Acacia Caravan Park is pet-friendly on sites and in selected cabins, with new fenced pet sites available.

Facilities:

The park offers a good selection of facilities to enhance your stay, including:

• Camp kitchen
• Free BBQs
• Outdoor swimming pool (solar heated)
• Playground
• Secure amenities
• Laundry facilities
• Free Wi-Fi
• Dump point
• Communal fire pit (with free wood supplied)
• EV chargers
• Dog wash (K9000)
• Small kiosk/convenience store
• Games room
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Tennis courts (information available in some sources, but less prominent than others)
• Picnic area

Distance to Nearby Tourist Spots:

Acacia Caravan Park's location in Ararat provides easy access to a variety of historical, cultural, and natural attractions. Distances provided are approximate and generally from the Ararat town centre, which is a short walk from the caravan park:

• J Ward Museum Complex: Located within Ararat, offering tours of the former asylum for the criminally insane. Approximately a short drive or moderate walk from the park.
• Aradale Lunatic Asylum: Also situated in Ararat, offering day and ghost tours of the historic abandoned asylum. Located within Ararat, a short drive away.
• Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre: Located in Ararat, this centre tells the story of the Chinese miners in the region. Within walking distance of the town centre.
• Alexandra Gardens: A pleasant park in Ararat with a lake, walking paths, and playground facilities. Within walking distance of the town centre.
• Ararat Gallery TAMA (Textile Art Museum Australia): Located in the Ararat Town Hall, showcasing textile and fibre art. Within walking distance of the town centre.
• One Tree Hill Lookout (Ararat Hills Regional Park): Offers panoramic views of Ararat and the surrounding area. A short drive from the town centre.
• Langi Morgala Museum: Houses historical collections related to the local district. Located in Ararat, within easy reach of the town centre.
• Grampians National Park: A major natural attraction offering hiking, waterfalls, and stunning scenery. Approximately a 40-minute drive from Ararat, making Acacia Caravan Park a convenient base for exploring the park.
• Langi Ghiran State Park: Features rugged peaks and woodlands, located east of Ararat (around 14km from the town centre).
• Mount Buangor State Park: Offers a variety of landscapes and walking tracks, located within a reasonable driving distance from Ararat.
• Pyrenees Wine Region: The surrounding region is known for its wineries, offering opportunities for cellar door visits and wine tasting. Wineries are scattered throughout the region, requiring driving.

Acacia Caravan Park's central location in Ararat makes it a practical and comfortable choice for those looking to explore the town's history and attractions, as well as venture out to the renowned natural beauty of the nearby Grampians and other state parks.