We have found Wantirna van park to be the ideal place for us when we visit Melbourne, which we do frequently (family there).

I couldn't tell you if it's north south east or west but it is on a direct bus route to the city and the bus stop is right at the front gate.

golivers travels wrote:

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Hi Roxy We have stayed at all the van parks mentioned depending on where we needed to be. If it is close to the city we stay at the Big 4 in Coburg. It is a bit tight getting into some of the sites but a nice park. Very easy to get to the city via Sydney Road. There is also a bus service just outside the park. Also close to the Parhan Market which is a fantastic and a must see. Cheers Glenda

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 Sorry guys but Coburg is nowhere near Prahran and hence the Prahran market.  The Queen Victoria Market is on Elizabeth Street in the city and the continuation of Elizabeth Street is Sydney Road (heading north); so this would be the closest historical market (I think there is one in Preston) and is the most famous and well worth a visit.  You can catch a tram all the way down Sydney Road to the city.

There is also a CP in Braybrook called Ashley Gardens and is supposed to be good, but being a Melbournite I've never needed to stay there.

-- Edited by Esmeralda on Saturday 21st of January 2012 10:09:24 PM

Neither are in the south east Richard and Felicity -Twin Bridge at Dandenong is on a bus line which will take you to train to city - Chelsea also has a caravan park - and there is a Big 4 in Frankston buses and trains close by both of these. Good luck, and have a great time in Melbourne - there is a free City Circle tram which you can hop on and off, travels round the perimeter of the CBD, make sure you visit the Victoria Market - and try the Eureka Tower at sunset - spectacular!

Elaine, Doug, Julie, Glenda, Ron/Shirley, Helen

Thanks a mill everyone for your help.
Your tips and Mr Google have helped us to decide on Coburg Van Park (actually named Melbourne Caravan Park, but in Coburg).
Hopefully will get a site when I ring them tomorrow.
I'll report back on the place in due course

All the best     Roxies.

-- Edited by rrox on Saturday 21st of January 2012 11:58:38 PM

Ma wrote:

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We have found Wantirna van park to be the ideal place for us when we visit Melbourne, which we do frequently (family there).

I couldn't tell you if it's north south east or west but it is on a direct bus route to the city and the bus stop is right at the front gate.

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Not sure Ma but I know a park closed down around that area but not sure what one, there was two in the approx area. Thinking a bit more about it, I think the closed one was on Stud Road.

DOUG

golivers travels wrote:

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Hi Roxy We have stayed at all the van parks mentioned depending on where we needed to be. If it is close to the city we stay at the Big 4 in Coburg. It is a bit tight getting into some of the sites but a nice park. Very easy to get to the city via Sydney Road. There is also a bus service just outside the park. Also close to the Parhan Market which is a fantastic and a must see. Cheers Glenda

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Sorry but Prahran Markets are about 15km away from Coburg on the other side of the city. Coburg is Nth of Melb, Prahran is SE of Melb. However there is a good multi cultural market on Sydney road in Coburg

If you wish to spend most of your time in Melbourne CBD then either the Big Four at Coburg or Ashleigh Gardens would be fine. You would need to book ahead as both are used by those travelling across to Tassie.

My apologies everyone. I think I ment the Preston Markets. Not being a Mebournite, they both start P!

Helen, your are right it was Rowville, it takes a bit to get the memory working sometimes.

Richard and Felicity, enjoy Melbourne and being with your family. If you have time check out the Crown Casino precinct but don't go in, the Docklands area is also a good walk around. Enjoy.