Were to camp for one night on the way to Melbourne.

valiant81 · Guru

Were to camp for one night on the way to Melbourne.

ruffnut09 · Veteran Member

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 · Guru

If your going down the Calder Highway you might want to detour a few k's and look at Rockbank cp

Mike196 · Senior Member

G'Day Val81,

+1 for Rockbank, probably about the closest you will get.

Inland_Sailor · Veteran Member

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 · Guru

valiant81 wrote:
We need to be at the wharf about 2.5 Hrs before the boat sails.

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.
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 · Guru

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 · The Happy Helper

The free camp at Avalon, beside the garages, either side of the road - not a bad spot, plenty of people stay there.

valiant81 · Guru

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 · Guru

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