UPDATE JANUARY 2023:
This park has been rebuilt and the amenities block is now operational. Please note that some works are still being completed. Total project $593K. More info.
Further, the park is set to receive a 3 bed-roomed on site cabin and 2 bed-roomed accessibility cabin. More info.
Kaniva Poolside Caravan Park
This council run park overlooks a peaceful farming landscape and is a five minute walk to the Silo Art and main street featuring Sheep Art Trail, pubs, cafes, supermarket and pharmacy. It is ideally located next to the Kaniva Swimming Pool and across the road from the tennis courts. The park does not have any on site vans or cabins, however it is popular with caravan owners, RVs & campers.
Features:
We are unable to reserve spots. The caretaker will call at 7pm daily. Just turn up and find a spot. First in best dressed. Generally speaking the park is only at full capacity during Easter. Showers are also available for day use at a nominal fee of $2.00. Fees payable to caretaker by cash or EFTPOS.
If this park is full, your next closest caravan parks are:
NB: Water in Kaniva is not suitable for drinking, but can be purchased from Doyles IGA. Tank water is not available at the moment. There is presently no fridge, kettle, toaster etc. The water tank, washing machine, dryer and baby change table are yet to be installed. Landscaping works and fence are still pending.
Contact:
Caretaker Ph 1800 526 482 or West Wimmera Shire Council on 5392 7700
Caravan parking around town:
History:
The Caravan Park was a development of the then Chamber of Commerce (now KDPA). Following the decision of the old Kaniva Shire Council to provide a caravan park with 12 powered sites on 17th July 1962, work was carried out to the cost of $2,585 with a government grant of $2,068 towards the work. It was opened in April 1964. It drew some criticism in the 1970s and a program of alterations and renovations were completed in Jan 1980, financed by a municipal loan of $20,000. Kaniva Tourism and KDPA continued to support the park advocating for further improvements. Additional showers, camp kitchen, lighting, BBQ seating and minor upgrades took place in 2002 thanks to the Council and grant funding totaling $20,000, with Kaniva Apex Club installing the fence and the Garden Club planting trees and plants. In 2019 funding became available for upgrades to council run caravan parks and KDPA and the caretakers advocated to WWSC due to major cracking in the facilities. Funding was granted in 2021 by RDV for $574K with a council contribution of $19K. This enabled the old amenities block to be demolished and rebuilt. The new amenities were opened in January 2023 and there are still some works to be completed.
This park has been rebuilt and the amenities block is now operational. Please note that some works are still being completed. Total project $593K. More info.
Further, the park is set to receive a 3 bed-roomed on site cabin and 2 bed-roomed accessibility cabin. More info.
Kaniva Poolside Caravan Park
This council run park overlooks a peaceful farming landscape and is a five minute walk to the Silo Art and main street featuring Sheep Art Trail, pubs, cafes, supermarket and pharmacy. It is ideally located next to the Kaniva Swimming Pool and across the road from the tennis courts. The park does not have any on site vans or cabins, however it is popular with caravan owners, RVs & campers.
Features:
- Grassy and shady spots
- Undercover BBQ area including stove top and sink.
- Pet friendly
- RV dump point
- Accessible amenities
- Fenced children's playground
- Two drive through sites suitable for big rigs
- Next to the swimming pool - Open mid Nov - Mar
- Five minute walk to the Scar Tree in South Kaniva Rd off Budjik St
- Off the highway making for a quiet night's sleep
- $15 - un-powered site
- $25 - powered site
- $75 - Weekly un-powered site
- $125 - Weekly powered site
- No public holiday or school holiday surcharges apply.
- Kids stay free
We are unable to reserve spots. The caretaker will call at 7pm daily. Just turn up and find a spot. First in best dressed. Generally speaking the park is only at full capacity during Easter. Showers are also available for day use at a nominal fee of $2.00. Fees payable to caretaker by cash or EFTPOS.
If this park is full, your next closest caravan parks are:
- Free RV Parking: Commercial Hotel is suitable for fully self contained vehicles behind the pub. No bathrooms available.
- Low cost camping: Serviceton Camping Ground is suitable for caravans and RVs
- Low cost camping: Lake Charlegrark Caravan Park is suitable for tents and vans
NB: Water in Kaniva is not suitable for drinking, but can be purchased from Doyles IGA. Tank water is not available at the moment. There is presently no fridge, kettle, toaster etc. The water tank, washing machine, dryer and baby change table are yet to be installed. Landscaping works and fence are still pending.
Contact:
Caretaker Ph 1800 526 482 or West Wimmera Shire Council on 5392 7700
Caravan parking around town:
- Maddern St, Long vehicle parallel parking on left hand side, near the Commercial Hotel opposite the toilets and windmill.
- Wetlands and Fauna Park, includes toilets and BBQ area. (500 mt walk to main street from toilets, or 300 mts from aviary.)
- Silo Art - front of the Band Park on Progress St. (200mt walk to the main street.)
- Kaniva Shire Hall - Alongside Commercial St. (200mt walk to the main street.)
History:
The Caravan Park was a development of the then Chamber of Commerce (now KDPA). Following the decision of the old Kaniva Shire Council to provide a caravan park with 12 powered sites on 17th July 1962, work was carried out to the cost of $2,585 with a government grant of $2,068 towards the work. It was opened in April 1964. It drew some criticism in the 1970s and a program of alterations and renovations were completed in Jan 1980, financed by a municipal loan of $20,000. Kaniva Tourism and KDPA continued to support the park advocating for further improvements. Additional showers, camp kitchen, lighting, BBQ seating and minor upgrades took place in 2002 thanks to the Council and grant funding totaling $20,000, with Kaniva Apex Club installing the fence and the Garden Club planting trees and plants. In 2019 funding became available for upgrades to council run caravan parks and KDPA and the caretakers advocated to WWSC due to major cracking in the facilities. Funding was granted in 2021 by RDV for $574K with a council contribution of $19K. This enabled the old amenities block to be demolished and rebuilt. The new amenities were opened in January 2023 and there are still some works to be completed.
Kaniva, first and last highway town in Victoria.
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