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BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park Overview

BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park is a peaceful oasis in the heart of the vibrant, creative Victorian Goldfields town of Castlemaine, just 90 minutes from Melbourne. It adjoins Castlemaine’s 25-hectare Botanical Gardens and Nature Reserve, which provides a magical holiday backdrop. The multi-award winning BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens offers accommodation options for a fun-filled family holiday, a perfect romantic retreat or a leisurely getaway with friends. Choose from luxury glamping, spacious villas, an accessible villa, comfortable cabins, as well as pet-friendly powered and unpowered sites. The popular artisan Mill Complex, with its restaurants, food and beverage producers and vintage bazaar, is just a five-minute stroll away, and a couple of friendly country pubs are also nearby.

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10/10
These glamping safari tents are just...
These glamping safari tents are just adorable. They have the cutest little touches. Definitely looking for return.
Sharon N
25 May, 2025
7/10
Good little cabin but a bit limited
Positive: Beautiful location, lots of trees and next to a fab Botanical gardens. Good range of facilities in unit, shower strong and hot, bed comfy and well...
Ward
23 May, 2025
10/10
My partner and I stayed in a...
My partner and I stayed in a non-powered site which was very flat and tidy! Bathrooms are clean, staff are kind.... the area itself if just beautiful! The...
Lily Collins
19 May, 2025
10/10
Wow, what a fun place. We stayed in...
Wow, what a fun place. We stayed in the Safari Tent, and boy did it deliver! Beautiful views, well kept space, and my children loved the little sleep nook....
Alice Davy
13 May, 2025
9/10
The bed was uncomfortable...
Negative: The bed was uncomfortable.
Easton
13 May, 2025
8/10
We didn't have a room. Service was...
We didn't have a room. Service was great.
Camojc John
04 May, 2025
10/10
Wonderful caravan park with power...
Wonderful caravan park with power site, on suite, glamping and great cabins. The location is perfect right next to the Botanical gardens, across the road...
David Lynch
03 May, 2025
10/10
Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park is a...
Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park is a beauty. Set right next door to Castlemaine Botanical Gardens, a short walk across the road to The Mill with its...
Gay L
03 May, 2025
10/10
Stayed here for one night, it was a...
Stayed here for one night, it was a great experience! We rented villa 2 and it was clean, warm and cozy. Looking forward to go here again!
Tiffany Tjan
02 May, 2025
6/10
Ok park but too expensive for a...
Ok park but too expensive for a powered site, but no other options in Castlemaine.
Robert Fellows
01 May, 2025

Meet your hosts

Claire Height, owner, BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park.

I have owned the leasehold to BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens since 2008, and I am very fortunate and proud to be associated with such a beautiful place that gives happiness to so many people.

The first time I saw the park I knew it could be very special. The fact that it adjoins Castlemaine's beautiful Botanical Gardens and an important wildlife reserve makes it truly unique. There is a peace and calm that embraces our guests and enhances the holiday magic.

My vision has always been to develop the park to create a tranquil, landscaped oasis that offers outstanding modern accommodation and facilities as well as the traditional holiday park experience. The guest experience means everything to me, and so I have worked hard to ensure the park is an environment where guests can truly relax and create the very best holiday memories, enjoying the park's beauty as well as everything the town of Castlemaine and surrounding region offers.

BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens acknowledges the Dja Dja Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation who are the Traditional Custodians of this land on which we work. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia. We recognise their continuous relationship to the land and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

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Awards & accreditations

Winner

VIC Parks

2024

Winner

Trip Advisor

Traveller's Choice Award

2024

Accreditation

Quality Tourism Australia

Accredited Tourism Business meeting sustainable business practices

2024

Winner

Mount Alexander Shire Council

Mount Alexander Business Awards - Innovative Service or Product

2023

Silver

Victorian Tourism Awards

Silver Winner

2023

Winner

Victorian Caravan Parks Association

Ray and Glenys Edwards Tourist / Mixed Caravan Park of the Year

2022

Winner

Booking.com

Traveller Review Award

2022

Gold

Victoria Tourism Industry Council

Victorian Tourism Awards - Caravan and Holiday Parks

2021

Winner

Mount Alexander Shire Council

Mount Alexander Business Awards - Tourism and Events

2021

Winner

Mount Alexander Shire Council

Mount Alexander Business Awards - Retail and Hospitality

2021

Highly Commended

Australian Tourism Industry Council

QANTAS Australian Tourism Awards Highly Commended

2021

Accreditation

Accredited Tourism Business

2016-2021

Excellence

Trip Advisor

Certificate of Excellence Winner

2015, 2017