Relax in This Beautiful and Friendly Environment
What better way to get in touch with the natural beauty of The Flinders than to camp out surrounded by exceptional wildlife, inspiring mountain ranges and sprawling scenery.
Family-Oriented Camping That Brings People Back
We are looking forward to hosting you and making your stay with us a memorable one! We would love to help you with a reservation for an enjoyable camping experience!
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A Caravan Park with a difference. Once a small country school (1882 -1997) the Carrieton community developed a caravan park within its grounds. Retaining the essential character of the school the park caters for travellers, It is situated within Carrieton on the R.M.Williams Way, bitumen highway leading to the northern Flinders and Outback. It provides a convenient overnight stay or chance to stay a while, enjoy the rural views, explore the local area or make day trips to popular locations in the Northern or Southern Flinders.
Whim Cottage A self-contained cottage, originally the principal’s residence built from local stone in 1882 is airconditioned with a disability bathroom that caters for up to 8 adults. If required, additional rooms can be opened to use the adjoining library, meeting room and large kitchen.
The Library – within the main stone building is a bedroom for 2 adults with outside amenities. A well-equipped indoor kitchen and meeting room within the main building can be added as an extra for group functions.
Bunkhouse utilizes the old timber classroom and offers a/c comfort for budget travellers or small groups up to 12 with outside amenities. The Budget double, originally the timber classroom porch is now a twin bedroom with outside amenities.
The arts shed renamed “Red Wine Central” by happy travellers provides a community lounge area, TV, kitchen facilities and a wood heater for cosy comfort in the winter. A great meeting place for fellow travellers.
Amenities include coin operated laundry, disability toilet/shower, men’s and ladies’ toilets and showers.
BBQ area, playground & dump point available also.
Caravan and Camping ground, (16 powered sites) once the cricket ground of many serious junior cricket matches is a grassed area surrounded by shady trees and with open rural views looking to the Oladdie Ranges.
Pets are welcome.
Group Gatherings A great place for small interest group to gather for several days utilizing the varied accommodation and meeting /kitchen facilities to pursue their hobbies or family activities. Group discount available.
Special Features
Accommodation and Camping within a country school setting with many murals and features to remind of us of school days in the past.
Carrieton is a small town first established the mid 19th century. It has a pastoral, mining and farming history but now it relies solely on rural businesses. The rural decline has dwindled the town population to be less than 50 but relics of its past can be seen in the old stone buildings within the town. Carrieton is known for its two main annual events the Rodeo and Campdraft which brings many visitors to the town and helps keep community facilities, swimming pool, clubrooms and the memorial hall functioning. The shop and caravan park are owned by the community. ( Carrieton Progress Association )
Powered Sites
Carrieton Caravan Park has 16 powered sites with water. 8 Grassed areas and 8 gravel sites.
Un-Powered Sites
Carrieton Caravan Park has 20 un-powered sites on grass and gravel.
Whim Cottage
Cottage sleeps up to 8 persons, 1 queen bed, 1 fold out D/bed and 4 single beds in separate rooms.
A/C, includes separate toilet shower and well equipped kitchen.
Extra persons: $50/each
$150 per couple
Library
A separate comfortable area within the stone building.
Include A/C, basic kitchen (fridge, toaster, microwave, kettle). 1x Queen bed and fold out lounge. 2 single trundles. Sleeps 6.
Outside amenities.
$100 per couple
The Bunkhouse
A timber classroom sleeps up to 16 guests in single beds. A/C comfort and basic kitchen facilities including a fridge, toaster, microwave and kettle.
$40 per person
Meeting Room and Kitchen
The meeting room & large kitchen is within the stone building and caters for larger group functions at $60 per day.
$60 per day
Office and Community Shed
A common area with kitchen, lounge area, TV, and wood heater for cosy comfort in winter. Happy hour at 4.00 is a great way to meet fellow travellers.
Showers: Off site travellers & campers $10
Laundry:
– Coin-operated washing machine 2 x $2
– Coin-operated dryer 3x $1
Dump Point: Customers free. Off site vans $10
Group & Family Bookings: Discounted at discretion of caretaker.
18
Powered sites
20
Unpowered sites
28
Beds
1
Cash and Card
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