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BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park Overview

BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park is a peaceful, private oasis in the heart of the vibrant Victorian Goldfields town of Castlemaine, just 90 minutes from Melbourne. It adjoins Castlemaine’s beautiful 25-hectare Botanical Gardens and the parkland setting, trees, breezes and birdlife provide a magical holiday backdrop. A winner of multiple tourism awards, BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens offers accommodation options for a fun-filled family holiday, a perfect romantic retreat or a leisurely getaway with friends. You’ll find luxury glamping, spacious villas, a luxury accessible villa, and comfortable cabins, as well as picturesque, pet-friendly powered and unpowered sites. The park enjoys an unsurpassed location. The Botanical Gardens and adjoining nature reserve is the perfect location for an early morning run, a summer picnic or a visit with the children to an innovative, creative play space. Directly across the road is the popular artisan Mill Complex, with its range of gourmet food outlets, brewery, Viennese-themed coffee house, winery, vintage bazaar, artisan workshops and much more. To top it off, a couple of friendly country pubs are also just a stroll away.

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  • Discounted go-kart hire

  • Early check-in: on request subject to availability

  • Free WiFi

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10/10
Fabulous and cannot wait to go back.
Positive: Extremely efficient, accommodating of our needs and exceptionally clean cabin. Grounds are delightful and so beautifully situated near Botanic...
Ann
19 Nov, 2024
10/10
Stayed in the Safari tent. It was...
Stayed in the Safari tent. It was great, it had everything you would need. Camping grounds were clean and well maintained. Staff were excellent!
Jessica Cook
10 Nov, 2024
10/10
Friendly staff and lovely caravan park...
Friendly staff and lovely caravan park
Cheryl J
10 Nov, 2024
10/10
Had a great time her booked for two...
Had a great time her booked for two nights stayed for three lots to see and do ,great that it backs onto the botanical gardens where I could walk my dog...
Terry Rance
10 Nov, 2024
8/10
Great location, near parklands, and...
Great location, near parklands, and best of all across the street from the best artisan produce, and restaurant coffee shop anywhere.
P R
18 Oct, 2024
9/10
I always have a good stay here :)
Positive: Cabin was convenient and comfortable. Negative: The only thing I didn't like was the long blind on the sliding door of my cabin. it's annoying to...
Kelly
14 Oct, 2024
10/10
Comfort Serenity Highly Recommended...
Positive: Comfort Serenity Highly Recommended.
Ctj2506
14 Oct, 2024
10/10
Family friendly and relaxing place to stay in Castlemaine
Positive: Quiet place to stay in Castlemaine Friendly staff and comfortable beds.
Dannielle
13 Oct, 2024
10/10
A nice Big4. Walking distance to town....
A nice Big4. Walking distance to town.
Kevin Goodwin
11 Oct, 2024
10/10
This is a lovely park, right next to...
This is a lovely park, right next to the Botanic Gardens. Facilities a clean and functional.
Ian McKenzie
10 Oct, 2024

Meet your hosts

Claire Height, owner, BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park.

I have owned the leasehold to BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens since 2008, and I am very fortunate and proud to be associated with such a beautiful place that gives happiness to so many people.

The first time I saw the park I knew it could be very special. The fact that it adjoins Castlemaine's beautiful Botanical Gardens and an important wildlife reserve makes it truly unique. There is a peace and calm that embraces our guests and enhances the holiday magic.

My vision has always been to develop the park to create a tranquil, landscaped oasis that offers outstanding modern accommodation and facilities as well as the traditional holiday park experience. The guest experience means everything to me, and so I have worked hard to ensure the park is an environment where guests can truly relax and create the very best holiday memories, enjoying the park's beauty as well as everything the town of Castlemaine and surrounding region offers.

BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens acknowledges the Dja Dja Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation who are the Traditional Custodians of this land on which we work. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia. We recognise their continuous relationship to the land and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

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Awards & accreditations

Winner

VIC Parks

2024

Winner

Trip Advisor

Traveller's Choice Award

2024

Accreditation

Quality Tourism Australia

Accredited Tourism Business meeting sustainable business practices

2024

Winner

Mount Alexander Shire Council

Mount Alexander Business Awards - Innovative Service or Product

2023

Silver

Victorian Tourism Awards

Silver Winner

2023

Winner

Victorian Caravan Parks Association

Ray and Glenys Edwards Tourist / Mixed Caravan Park of the Year

2022

Winner

Booking.com

Traveller Review Award

2022

Gold

Victoria Tourism Industry Council

Victorian Tourism Awards - Caravan and Holiday Parks

2021

Winner

Mount Alexander Shire Council

Mount Alexander Business Awards - Tourism and Events

2021

Winner

Mount Alexander Shire Council

Mount Alexander Business Awards - Retail and Hospitality

2021

Highly Commended

Australian Tourism Industry Council

QANTAS Australian Tourism Awards Highly Commended

2021

Accreditation

Accredited Tourism Business

2016-2021

Excellence

Trip Advisor

Certificate of Excellence Winner

2015, 2017

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