August 9th, 2022Better caravan parks attracting tourists

Caravan parks across Victoria are in for a boost as the state government backs regional tourism
accommodation operators to drive up visitation.
The latest round of funding from the government’s Regional Tourism Investment Fund will deliver $4.6 million to upgrade three more regional parks, delivering better experiences and more places to stay.
Wimmera Mallee Cabins will receive $3 million to construct 16 state-of-the-art cabin accommodations across its three caravan parks located in Hindmarsh, West Wimmera and Yarriambiack.
Over $1 million will go towards modernising Edenhope Lakeside Caravan Park, increasing the park’s capacity and providing visitors with a new common room with kitchen and games area.
Another $525,000 will allow Lilydale Pine Hill Caravan Park to build 14 new accommodation cabins, along with an amenities block featuring mountain bike equipment and pet wash area.
The three projects will generate up to 37 construction jobs and 13 ongoing employment positions, with works expected to be finished in 2023 and 2024.
In 2019 more than 1.9 million visitors stayed overnight in a caravan park or campground in Victoria, delivering an important tourism stream to local communities – supporting businesses across the state including tourism and experience operators, hospitality businesses and retail outlets.