The Park Mount Beauty: Gateway to the High Country with Stunning Alpine Views
Nestled in the heart of the magnificent Kiewa Valley, The Park Mount Beauty offers a truly spectacular setting for your next High Country adventure. With unparalleled, panoramic views of Mount Bogong, Victoria’s highest peak, this family-run holiday park provides a perfect blend of natural serenity and modern comfort. The park is an ideal year-round destination, serving as a lush, green haven in summer for cyclists and hikers, and a convenient, cosy base in winter for skiers and snowboarders heading to the nearby slopes of Falls Creek. The spacious grounds are meticulously maintained, offering a variety of accommodation options to suit every type of traveller.
Guests can choose from large, grassy powered and unpowered sites, many of which boast incredible mountain vistas perfect for caravans, motorhomes, and tents. For those seeking more comfort, the park offers a range of self-contained cabins and unique, charming yurts. The facilities are top-notch, featuring a modern and well-equipped camp kitchen, clean amenities blocks, a guest laundry, and free electric barbecues. Families are particularly well catered for with a playground and plenty of open space for kids to play. The Park is also pet-friendly on its sites by prior arrangement, meaning you don’t have to leave your furry family members behind. Its location is a key highlight, providing easy access to the mountain biking trails, scenic drives, and trout-filled rivers that the region is famous for. Just a short distance from the town of Mount Beauty, with its cafes, shops, and pub, everything you need is within easy reach. Whether you’re seeking an action-packed holiday or a peaceful retreat surrounded by some of Australia’s most breathtaking alpine scenery, The Park Mount Beauty is an exceptional choice.
Park Information
- Name: The Park Mount Beauty
- Address: 222-224 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South VIC 3698, Australia
- GPS Coordinates: -36.735349375190516, 147.16064693414506
- Phone Number: (03) 5754 4396
- Email: via website contact form
- Website: theparkmountbeauty.com.au
Features & Facilities
- Location: Kiewa Valley, with direct views of Mount Bogong.
- Site Suitable For: Tents, camper trailers, caravans, and big rigs.
- Road Access: Sealed highway access.
- Site Surface: Grass.
- Facilities: Powered and unpowered sites, cabins, yurts, amenities block with hot showers and toilets, laundry, camp kitchen, free electric BBQs, playground, dump point, free Wi-Fi.
- Number of Powered and Unpowered Sites: A large number of both powered and unpowered sites.
- TV Reception: Good digital TV reception.
- Generator Use: Generally not required or encouraged; check with management.
- Suitable For: Families, couples, groups, hikers, cyclists, and snow enthusiasts.
- Open Fires: Permitted in designated fire pits only, subject to local fire restrictions.
- Essentials to Bring: Alpine-appropriate clothing, as weather is changeable.
- Pet Friendly: Yes, on sites by prior arrangement (conditions and exclusion periods apply). Not permitted in accommodation.
- Fishing: Excellent trout fishing in the nearby Kiewa River and local streams.
- Short Walks: Direct access to local walking tracks and close to Fainter Falls and the trailhead for Mount Bogong.
Local Amenities & Attractions
- Local Pubs:
- Settlers Tavern (Tawonga) – approx. 2 km
- West Peak Hotel (Mount Beauty) – approx. 4 km
- Bright Brewery (Bright) – approx. 30 km
- Places to Eat:
- Stockpot (Restaurant, Mount Beauty) – approx. 4 km
- Treats Cafe (Mount Beauty) – approx. 4 km
- Multiple cafes and bakeries in Mount Beauty town centre – approx. 4 km
- Local Attractions:
- Falls Creek Alpine Resort – approx. 30 km
- Mount Bogong (Staircase Spur Trailhead) – approx. 15 km
- Fainter Falls – approx. 10 km
- Murray to Mountains Rail Trail
- Kiewa Valley scenic drive
Nearby Parks & Services
- Nearest Alternate Caravan Parks:
- Tawonga Tourist Park – approx. 5 km
- Bright Cabin and Caravan Park – approx. 30 km
- Porepunkah Bridge Holiday Park – approx. 36 km
- Nearest Alternate Free Camps:
- Mountain Creek Camping Area (at the base of Mt Bogong) – approx. 15 km
- Bogong High Plains Campgrounds (seasonal, 4WD access) – approx. 20 km+
- Nearest Dump Points:
- Onsite at The Park Mount Beauty
- Bright Public Dump Point – approx. 30 km
- Nearest Petrol Station: Multiple stations in Mount Beauty – approx. 4 km.
- Nearest Drinking Water Resupply: Available onsite.
- Nearest Public Toilets: Available onsite. Also in Mount Beauty town centre.
Seasonal Weather Forecast
- Summer (Dec-Feb): Warm, sunny days and cool nights. Perfect for hiking and river activities. Average maximums are around 27°C.
- Autumn (Mar-May): Mild days and crisp nights with stunning autumn colours. Average maximums range from 15°C to 23°C.
- Winter (Jun-Aug): Cold days and freezing nights, with regular snow on the nearby mountains. An ideal base for a snow trip. Average maximums are around 11°C.
- Spring (Sep-Nov): Cool to mild days with the valley in full bloom. Average maximums range from 16°C to 21°C.