BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park

BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park

Apartments
Caravan, Camping and Holiday Parks
Cottages
  • Family
  • Glamping
  • Nature & Wildlife
107 rooms — 440 persons
$46 – $450
From powered and unpowered caravan and camping sites to studios/cabins and luxury glamping and villas.

Highlights

  • Discover stylish accommodation options, from luxurious villas to glamping, perfect for families and friends.
  • Stroll through the picturesque Castlemaine Botanic Gardens, ideal for picnics and leisurely walks.
  • Experience the vibrant local scene, just a stone's throw from the Mill Complex's fine foods and art.
  • Relax in powered, pet-friendly caravan sites, catering to road trip adventurers seeking comfort.
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BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens is a peaceful retreat in the heart of Castlemaine. It offers a range of stylish accommodation options, from large and luxurious self-contained villas, including an accessible villa, and five-star glamping experiences, to comfortable studios and traditional caravan and camping sites.

The park’s unique location means the best of vibrant Castlemaine is on the doorstep. It overlooks the beautiful Castlemaine Botanical Gardens, noted for its walking and cycling tracks, picnic spots and children’s play area and is a short stroll from the Mill Complex, famed for its fine foods, drink, collectables and art.

BIG4 Castlemaine is the perfect destination for a memorable holiday with family and friends or a special retreat. It’s a picturesque place to relax, play, laugh, enjoy local gourmet produce and explore the scenery and history of the Goldfields.

There are also powered, pet-friendly caravan sites for road trip adventurers.

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Accreditations

  • Assisted Walking Qualified
  • ATEC Indonesia Host
  • Independent Wheelchair User Qualified
  • Quality Tourism Accreditation
  • Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
  • Welcome with Pride Accredited
  • Welcome with Pride Trained
  • BIG4 Holiday Parks of Australia
  • Caravan and Camping Industry Association NSW
  • Gay and Lesbian Tourism Australia (GALTA)
  • Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
  • The Accessible Group Pty Ltd
  • Victoria Tourism Industry Council

Features

  • Barbeque
  • Business Facilities
  • Camp Kitchen
  • Carpark
  • Communal Kitchen
  • Communal Refrigerator
  • Communal Shower
  • Conference/Function Facilities
  • Drive through sites available
  • Dump point
  • Family Friendly
  • Games or recreation room
  • Gas
  • Laundry
  • Open Fireplace
  • Outdoor Dining Area
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Parents Room
  • Pet Friendly – Enquire
  • Playground

Tags

  • Family
  • Glamping
  • Nature & Wildlife

Available experiences

Luxury Accessible Villa

Luxury Accessible Villa

BIG4 Castlemaine’s fully self-contained three-bedroom luxury accessible villa sleeps up to eight. It features a specially designed over-sized master bedroom suite, with a king-size bed and accessible bathroom with walk-in, roll-in shower and grab rails for support as well as other accessible features. There is level access from the parking bay to the villa.

Luxury Safari Tent

Luxury Safari Tent

The park’s Safari Tents provide a truly unique holiday experience. With a breathtaking outlook over the trees to the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens below, our tents are ideal for a romantic retreat or an adventure packed trip for the family. Featuring rustic furniture and luxurious details including quality linens, cushions and rugs, a four-poster queen-size bed, a sleeping nook for the children that converts to a cosy day bed or additional double bed, a kitchenette, large sofa and coffee table area, private bathroom and to top it all off an expansive deck with chairs and even a claw foot bath to relax in! There’s also split system heating & cooling, loads of natural light, an amazing view, peace and privacy along with all the other facilities at BIG4 Castlemaine for you to enjoy. All this is right in town, opposite the Mill District with its culinary delights, art, vintage, coffee house & brewery just to name a few, and the stunning Castlemaine Botanical Gardens and Nature Reserve all around us to immerse yourself in the beautiful outdoors. Embark on your adventure now!

Glamtainer

Glamtainer

Our beautiful “Glamtainer” offers a truly romantic holiday hideaway. With a peaceful outlook across trees and gardens, the Glamtainer offers all the luxury touches and finishes you would expect. There’s a queen-size bed, a modern kitchenette with stovetop and microwave, a lounge area, a spacious ensuite and heating and cooling. There’s also a deck area, perfect for enjoying a glass of one of our wonderful local wines and perhaps a light supper. The “Glamtainer” provides a very special retreat – peaceful, private and featuring understated luxury and elegance. If you and your partner want to leave the world behind for a day or two, this one is for you. And when you’re ready to venture out, all the charms of Castlemaine are just a stroll away, including the town’s stunning Botanical Gardens right next door, the famous Mill artisan precinct and Castlemaine’s shops, cafes, galleries and country pubs. Book yourself a romantic holiday retreat now!

1 Bedroom Luxury Villa

1 Bedroom Luxury Villa

Looking for a little bit of luxury for some time away with that special someone? These Luxury 1 Bedroom Villas are a great choice. Castlemaine is a great location but when you have an accommodation choice like this it becomes so much more. Featuring air-conditioning; full kitchen including dishwasher; oven and stovetop; microwave and fridge; ensuite; comfortable dining and large lounge area; washing machine; TV and spacious deck. Set overlooking the park, these Luxury Villas are your home away from home.

2 Bedroom Luxury Villa

2 Bedroom Luxury Villa

These 2 Bedroom Villas contain everything you could ever want for a great stay. Beautifully presented you will find them a great place to relax and connect with friends and family. Featuring air-conditioning; full kitchen including dishwasher; oven and stovetop; microwave and fridge; bathroom; comfortable dining and large lounge area; washing machine; TV and spacious deck. Set overlooking the park, these Luxury Villas are your home away from home.

3 Bedroom Luxury Villa

3 Bedroom Luxury Villa

These 3 Bedroom Villas contain everything you could want for a fantastic holiday. Two queens and two single bunks. Featuring air-conditioning; full kitchen including dishwasher; oven and stovetop; microwave and fridge; two bathrooms; comfortable dining and large lounge area; washing machine; TV and spacious deck. Set overlooking the park, these Luxury Villas are your home away from home.

Luxury Bell Tent Glamping

Luxury Bell Tent Glamping

Their Bell Tents have been created with style and attention to detail to make your trip to Castlemaine a special one, offering a truly unique accommodation experience. Comfortable and stylish these Bell Tents have a Queen bed, beautiful linen, and are tastefully decorated with loads of gorgeous pillows and throws. A small bar fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, fan, heater and electric blanket during the cooler months, ensure you will be comfortable year round.

Their Bell Tents are situated within BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park at the far end in a beautiful setting overlooking the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens and Nature Reserve. Bathroom facilities are nearby in our modern amenities block, and you can enjoy the barbeque, pizza oven and cooking facilities in the “Bush Hut” camp kitchen. Each Bell Tent is perched on a timber deck where you can sit and enjoy the dreamy bush views, wildlife and nature around you.

Enjoy the fun of camping in luxury, glamping!

Double Studio

Double Studio

Our self-contained Double Studio accommodates one couple and are situated along the embankment alongside the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens. They have a main living area and a separate bedroom with a double bed. All linen and bedding are provided. There is also a small ensuite with shower over half bath, basin and toilet. The living area has a small kitchen with sink, stove top, microwave, small fridge/freezer, crockery/cutlery, dining table/chairs, lounge and TV/DVD. The cabin is air conditioned and has heating.

Queen Family Studio

Queen Family Studio

Our Queen Family Studio is fully self-contained with air-conditioning and heating. The main room is an open plan living area with a queen bed. There is an adjoining bedroom with a double bed and an overhead single bunk and also a separate bathroom with shower over a half bath, basin and toilet. All linen and bedding are provided. The main room also features a kitchen with sink, stove top, microwave, small fridge/freezer, TV/DVD and dining table/chairs.

Queen Family Studio

Queen Family Studio

Our Queen Family Studio is fully self-contained with air-conditioning and heating. The main room is an open plan living area with a queen bed. There is an adjoining bedroom with a double bed and an overhead single bunk and also a separate bathroom with shower over a half bath, basin and toilet. All linen and bedding are provided. The main room also features a kitchen with sink, stove top, microwave, small fridge/freezer, TV/DVD and dining table/chairs.

Budget Studio

Budget Studio

Our Budget Studio provides clean basic accommodation. There is no bathroom and guests use the nearby modern amenities block. An open plan cabin with a double bed in main area, one set of double bunk beds and a small kitchen, dining table/chairs, television and DVD player. Kitchen has sink, stove top, microwave, small fridge/freezer as well as cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils. This cabin is air-conditioned and has heating. All linen and bedding are provided.

Double Family Studio

Double Family Studio

Our self-contained Double Family Studio is suitable for a couple or family with up to two small children. The main room has a double bed, kitchenette, dining table/chairs and television/DVD player. The kitchen includes a sink, stove top, microwave and small fridge/freezer. There is a small adjoining bedroom with a double bunk bed and there is a separate bathroom with shower over half bath, basin and toilet. All linen and bedding are provided. This cabin is air-conditioned and has heating.

Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

General access

  • Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
  • Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
  • Companion Cards are accepted.
  • Staff are trained in disability awareness.
  • Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
  • Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
  • Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
  • Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)

Communication

  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)

  • Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
  • Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
  • A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.

Hearing

  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.

  • Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • TVs with captioning option is available.

Physical – Mobility

  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)

  • Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting

Physical – Wheelchair

  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

  • Step free access to the conference or function room
  • Accessible seating areas in theatrette
  • Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
  • An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
  • A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
  • A wheelchair/scooter charging station (power point) in an accessible location is available.
  • Portable ramps.
  • At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
  • Valet parking.
  • Wheelchair accessible transport options available in the general vicinity (provide information on name of the operator, phone and website link to individual providers for private vehicles, community transport train, mini vans, hire cars, buses, taxis, ferry, tram, light rail etc in their access statement).
  • A choice of wheelchair accessible accommodation rooms (Guest may wish to know if you have a choice of wheelchair accessible rooms, such as single room / studio apartment / apartment / cottage / quality / views, etc. Wheelchairs require a 1600mm x 2200mm width area to turn around and require step free access.).
  • Step free access to room (Entrance to the room wheelchair accessible with step free greater than 5mm or has a doorway threshold ramp not exceeding 1:8 for 450mm length).
  • A lever handle on the door (easier to use).
  • A wheelchair accessible bathroom (Entrance to bathroom must have step free greater than 5mm or a doorway threshold ramp not exceeding 1:8 for 450mm. Bathrooms dimensions must be no less than 2000mm X 2500mm. Have a hobless (step free) shower recess. Shower recess must have at least 1100 x 1100mm clear area for wheelchair access (no door). Have a slip resistant fold down seat or fixed seat in shower .Seat must be at least 900mm long.).
  • A lever handle on bathroom door.
  • A shower curtain (no door).
  • Grabrails in shower recess (can be removable and height adjustable).
  • A handheld shower hose (should be at least 1500mm long).
  • Allows space around toilet for a wheelchair (A space of at least 900mm width beside the toilet pan and 1200mm clearance in front of the toilet pan is required).
  • Grabrails provided adjacent to the toilet.

Allergies and intolerances

  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.

  • Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
  • Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
  • Equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator.
  • Toiletries which are chemical and fragrance free (if requested).
  • Uses organic (chemical and fragrance free) cleaning products.
  • Uses organic (chemical and fragrance free) deodorisers in public areas and rooms.

Access & Inclusion

  • An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.

  • https://www.big4.com.au/caravan-parks/vic/goldfields/castlemaine-gardens-holiday-park/facilities-and-activities/accessibility-guide

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