Caravan/Camping place in Woods Point Vic?
Submitted: Friday, Jul 19, 2013 at 11:47
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Siringo
Is there a camping/caravan park at
Woods Point in Victoria? Google Maps tells me there's a place called
Richmond Retreat, but I can't find any info on it.
Thanks.
Reply By: Member - Frank P (NSW) - Friday, Jul 19, 2013 at 12:59
Friday, Jul 19, 2013 at 12:59
Google is your friend. Try a search on
richmond retreat
woods point.
This link was one of the results.
I couldn't find anything on
Richmond Retreat itself, other than a few mentions.
However there are a number of very nice campgrounds along the
Goulburn River, which runs through the town.
How big is your van? It's a windy, narrow dirt road into and out of Wood's Point. It would be a challenge for big vans, I would think. Campers, motor homes (not buses) and small vans should be ok.
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Member - Boobook - Friday, Jul 19, 2013 at 14:08
Friday, Jul 19, 2013 at 14:08
Richmond retreat is a set of Dongers. Not sure how good they are.
Woods Point accommodation
I can say they never answer the phone or call you back though.
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Reply By: DiscoTourer - Friday, Jul 19, 2013 at 13:36
Friday, Jul 19, 2013 at 13:36
Don't know if this is the same place ?
Comments states that its a beautiful camping spot.
Woods point camping
Brett....
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Reply By: auzinomad - Friday, Jul 19, 2013 at 14:55
Friday, Jul 19, 2013 at 14:55
There are a few
places to stay at
Woods Point.
There is a
camp ground a few K's on the Jamieson side of town out past the Gun Club, also there is / used to be a
camp ground below the General Store on the
Goulburn River, as
well as another enclosed area out at Maori Creek, cross the River into an old gravel site.
The road from Jamieson is windy but there shouldn't be any problems with a van.
The road in from Marysville is ok to Mortlock ? then drops about 1-4 into
Woods point.
NOT ADVISED for heavier vans.
We used to sit outside the pub and smell the cooked brakes of the weekend warriors as the drove past..
As
well as that there are quite a few great camping spots on the river below A1
mine ( Closed ).
The WP Pub has become a great meeting place for the "weekenders'' , trail bike riders to pony clubs etc and is slowly undergoing a revival.
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Reply By: Member - Woodsy - Sunday, Jul 21, 2013 at 13:10
Sunday, Jul 21, 2013 at 13:10
Hi Siringo
There is no caravan park in
Woods Point and the only camping spot suitable for caravans is the Jack Scott Reserve approx 1km from
Woods Point on the
Mansfield side on the Woods Point/
Mansfield Road.
Richmond Retreat is cabins only and the road down to them from the Point would be difficult with a van.
Contact number for Brian & Heather at
Richmond Retreat is 5777 8285
There is a camping Ground at
Comet Flat just past
Richmond Retreat but it is
bush camping and not suitable for a caravan.
There is limited fuel at
Woods Point and no General Store though milk, bread and basic items are available at the Post Office/store.
Good meals at the pub.
There is no camping at Matlock.
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Follow Up By: Member - Woodsy - Sunday, Jul 21, 2013 at 13:14
Sunday, Jul 21, 2013 at 13:14
Hi Siringo again
Just adding that the Jack Scott Reserve has no power and no water except for the
Goulburn River running beside the
campground.
There are two open shelters and a few wood BBQs and tables.
Also dunnies but no ablution facilities.
Bloody great spot though!
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Reply By: Siringo - Monday, Jul 22, 2013 at 09:17
Monday, Jul 22, 2013 at 09:17
Thanks for all the info folks, much appreciated.
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