Were to camp for one night on the way to Melbourne.
valiant81 said
07:58 PM Sep 12, 2016
Hi every one;
OK now we have book to go back over to Tasmania, doing a day trip over on the 22nd of Dec. Now we live in Mildura and a good day's drive down to Melbourne. We will leave Mildura on the 21st and stay one night, somewhere about 1 Hrs drive into Melbourne. We need to be at the wharf about 2.5 Hrs before the boat sails. Don't want to travel at night. We are also traveling with 2 small dogs. So the question is were to stay ( free camp ??? ) that is close to Melbourne. Have had a look at camps 8 and drew a blank.
So any one got a idear.
ruffnut09 said
09:23 PM Sep 12, 2016
Hello Valiant81,
Werribee south caravan park may be a possibility, only 30 K's from the pier......although being 21st December you may have to book early. The only issue is the peak traffic you will suffer on the freeway, getting to the boat in the morning.
A lot of country folk use this park, as a base, when involved with frequent medical procedures in Melb. hospitals.
-- Edited by ruffnut09 on Monday 12th of September 2016 09:27:16 PM
NeilandRaine said
10:21 PM Sep 12, 2016
If your going down the Calder Highway you might want to detour a few k's and look at Rockbank cp
Mike196 said
12:04 AM Sep 13, 2016
G'Day Val81,
+1 for Rockbank, probably about the closest you will get.
Inland_Sailor said
07:49 AM Sep 13, 2016
Werribee Sth is your best option. Straight onto the M1 Freeway and over the Westgate Bridge, and take the Todd Rd exit on the left once over the bridge. Werribee Sth is pet friendly and there's plenty of space to take them for a run across the road!
PeterD said
12:44 PM Sep 13, 2016
valiant81 wrote: We need to be at the wharf about 2.5 Hrs before the boat sails.
Check-in commences 2.5 hours prior to departure and closes 60 minutes before the ship is to set sail.
If you have special needs, you must check in at least 2 hours prior to departure.
Do they consider dogs to be special needs? If not then consider getting there a little before the 60 minutes cut off. Caravans are the last to be loaded as they go on the bottom drive through deck (and first off.)
PeterD said
12:45 PM Sep 13, 2016
Free camping is a problem close to any state capitol city. Suggest you bite the bullet and stay at a park. Werribee South is good if you have a dog or Ashley Gardens without a dog.
jules47 said
12:49 PM Sep 13, 2016
The free camp at Avalon, beside the garages, either side of the road - not a bad spot, plenty of people stay there.
valiant81 said
01:01 PM Sep 13, 2016
Hi every one;
Werribee south caravan park it is!!!! We have just booked for the one night, so all good. A big thank you one and all.
moamajohn said
06:08 PM Sep 13, 2016
Hi Stephen .Now if your not fussy come straight down the Calder to Keilor you will see the Thunderdome on your right side and a huge Maccas/servo on your left .Pull in and go to the far north side and bloody camp ! I have been working in Woodend and when I return to Melb at 4.30 ish at night I get a small Maccas hit ,I have noticed a few Winnebago and vans parked there.Being a nomad I had a bit of a gasbag to a fella in the van and he said a fella said to a fella etc and here I am for the second time he spoke to the servo guy and he said no probs its no different to the semis ! So knock yourself out and save a Quid ! Cheers
Hi every one;
OK now we have book to go back over to Tasmania, doing a day trip over on the 22nd of Dec. Now we live in Mildura and a good day's drive down to Melbourne. We will leave Mildura on the 21st and stay one night, somewhere about 1 Hrs drive into Melbourne. We need to be at the wharf about 2.5 Hrs before the boat sails. Don't want to travel at night. We are also traveling with 2 small dogs. So the question is were to stay ( free camp ??? ) that is close to Melbourne. Have had a look at camps 8 and drew a blank.
So any one got a idear.
Hello Valiant81,
Werribee south caravan park may be a possibility, only 30 K's from the pier......although being 21st December you may have to book early. The only issue is the peak traffic you will suffer on the freeway, getting to the boat in the morning.
A lot of country folk use this park, as a base, when involved with frequent medical procedures in Melb. hospitals.
-- Edited by ruffnut09 on Monday 12th of September 2016 09:27:16 PM
G'Day Val81,
+1 for Rockbank, probably about the closest you will get.
Really! Boarding Information This says
Check-in commences 2.5 hours prior to departure and closes 60 minutes before the ship is to set sail.
Do they consider dogs to be special needs? If not then consider getting there a little before the 60 minutes cut off. Caravans are the last to be loaded as they go on the bottom drive through deck (and first off.)
Free camping is a problem close to any state capitol city. Suggest you bite the bullet and stay at a park. Werribee South is good if you have a dog or Ashley Gardens without a dog.
Hi every one;
Werribee south caravan park it is!!!! We have just booked for the one night, so all good. A big thank you one and all.