BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park
56 Remembrance Drive Alfredton, Ballarat, Victoria 3350 Australia
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Located on the Ballarat Avenue of Honour, BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park is surrounded by trees and away from suburbia. Relax in our tranquil atmosphere, just minutes from the beautiful Lake Wendouree and Gardens Precinct and the Heart of Historic Ballarat. At BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park your leisure is the main priority of our entire team. Together we provide you with all the quality accommodation and recreation facilities you expect of a Victorian Tourism Award Winning holiday park. * Indoor Heated Pool * Free Wireless Internet * Large Jumping Pillow * Spa and Sauna * Tennis Court * BBQ Area * BBQ Camp Kitchen * Heated Recreation Complex * Children's' Playground. Plus a large function space 'The Great Room' ideal for meetings, groups, dance rehearsals and family reunions.
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56 Remembrance Drive Alfredton, Ballarat, Victoria 3350 Australia
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Awesome pet friendly park, with lots to do on the property, pool, gym , games room , playgrounds and a fenced dog pond which was amazing! Loved camping with our dogs with the comfort of fully fenced block for pets to roam. Receptionist was a little flat more like a robot, but overall amazing and clean place ! Will stay again!
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Molly Smith, General Manager at BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park
Responded 4 days ago
Hi sezrez! Thanks so much for leaving us a glowing review and highlighting some of our amazing facilities, including our new pet-friendly area! We look forward to welcoming you back again!
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Paradise for pet owners! true-blue Aussi family-owned business, Mark the owner and his family runs an amazing operation. They want the guests to enjoy the park and always ready to assist customers, I have never seen anyone so confident in helping guests to reverse - park the caravans. Entire powered sites with fully secure dog encloser! separate area for Caravanner's with Dogs! To BIG 4 management - BIG 4 Windmill Park could be a polit program for BIG 4, how you can accommodate dogs and children!!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Traveling with Dogs, this is the park for you.
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Response from Mark Cove, Owner at BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park
Responded 2 weeks ago
Hi Lloyd, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are so happy to read that you that you have had such a great stay. We hope to see you again soon.
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The beds were hard as a rock and caused me pain. I hardly slept. There were no spare blankets but the queen bed had electric which was needed at the time we were there. Despite this, this holiday park is ideally located if you are a birder and/or enjoy nature as it is right beside the Wallamullah Wetland (Lake Winter) where there are a variety of birds. Another plus is its location which is not far from some pubs for dinner, and a short drive to Lake Wendouree & Botanic Gardens or Lake Burrumbeet, another birding hotspot. Unfortunately, while we were there the weather was terrible - wet and cold and often windy but going there in better weather would be much nicer. It was a shame that they were burning off for much of the time we were there so the smoke was drifting over the wetland making it hazy and unpleasant smelling. Perhaps next time, they could hire a mulcher to break down the branches etc, and use it as mulch which would be much more eco-friendly. It looks like it could be a great holiday park with activities for the kids, an indoor pool, communal areas, and a gym so we were hoping that perhaps they were on a big improvement program and we were there at a bad time. Still, uncomfortable beds mean we won't be going back and I am sure many others would feel the same, especially if they are getting on in years and already have joint pain. My hope is that they take this review as helpful criticism so they can improve in the areas mentioned. If they do that, they will have an excellent holiday park. Lovely staff who were very helpful. …
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Mark Cove, Owner at BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park
Responded 2 weeks ago
Hi Kim, Thanks for your feedback. Sorry to hear your stay wasn't as enjoyable as it should have been.In future, please come and see us and we would have tried to make your stay more comfortable, we certainly would have provided you with some blankets. As we never want to see guests leave unhappy. We will certainly look at the replacement of a bed for your cabin, thanks again for the feedback.
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Firstly, the staff were so warm, friendly and accomodating, in particular Dylan. We stayed in a 3 br cabin, and it was spacious and had everything we could want for 3 adults and 2 children. We even seemed to have a back yard to our cabin, and kids loved playing there. But plenty of choices for kids fun with a great playground, jumping pillow, indoor rec room with ping pong, foozball and computer games, another interactive covered space for kids fun, and of course an indoor pool, so great fun for all. We will definitely be back and recommend this for families. Oh...and there are chickens that the children can see and feed too!
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Mark Cove, Owner at BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park
Responded 2 weeks ago
Hi Pamyr, We are so happy to read that you have had such a lovely stay. Thanks for taking the time to leave such a detailed review. We hope to see you again soon.
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This was one of the best pet friendly caravan parks we have been to across the country The managers were fantastic so helpful and keen to help out Facility weee exceptionally clean ant the grounds impeccable This is definitely worth a stay we will definitely be back in October for our daughters birthday
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Matt was ever so helpful would definitely stay longer next time
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Travelling with your dog between Melbourne and Adelaide? Need dog friendly accommodation? I can not recommend the BIG 4 Ballarat Windmill Caravan Park highly enough. They have only one dog friendly cabin for hire but 12 fully fenced dog friendly sites. They also have a dog pool, which is landscaped to look like a mini creek set up with rocks and tumbling water over creek beds which ends in a pool with a sand beach at the entrance and is about 6 feet deep at the other end and is stocked with koi carp. All inside a dog proof fence for off leash running and splashing. There are plans to finish the rec area inside this dog pool park which will include a dog wash, and a dog friendly BBQ and rec area. We had the Cabin for 2 nights and 11 of the 12 dog friendly and securely fenced sites were booked for all of the time we were there. What a great business plan, the cabin was exceptionally clean and well equipped, the sites and the dog friendly area were outstanding. These people have taken some care to get this right. Very happy to recommend them. …
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: The dog facilities are still being expanded, but what is offered is already exceptionally dog...
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Response from Mark Cove, Owner at BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park
Responded 15 May 2023
Hi Jacque, Thank you for such a wonderful review. Our dog-friendly area is certainly becoming a very big hit. We have recently installed 4 brand new dog-friendly cabins, along with our dogwood cabin, due to how popular it has become. We still have some projects to go to make this area even better, we definitely appreciate the feedback on the area. We hope to welcome you back again in the future, and make sure you grab one of our new cabins on your next stay.
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This place is a good place to park the van for a couple of days. It’s handy to the city and easy to get to other places around the area. Mark (the owner?) helped us through check in and even walked us through to our site. The site was clean and tidy and we were able to connect easily to water, power and sullage. It was a little noisy as we were right on the toilets and so there was a little foot traffic as well as cars coming and going. Also we couldn’t get phone or internet reception and the park Wi-Fi wasn’t strong enough to hold a connection. It was ok but could’ve been better with less noise and better Wi-Fi
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Mark Cove, Owner at BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park
Responded 15 May 2023
Hi Geoff, Thanks for the review. It's great to read that the site was easy to get on and locate all the services. We are sorry to read that other parts of your stay did not meet your expectations. We are trying to get upgrades on our WIFI signal strength, but because of the trees this is problematic but we are working on it. We appreciate your feedback and we hope to see you again
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Great caravan park with great amenities. Love the trees and bush like setting. Kids loved using the go carts and the indoor pool was huge! We stayed in the swagman cabin. It is on the smaller side which we were told about when enquiring but I feel it was priced accordingly. The only things I would prefer is if bedding was supplied for bunk beds in the price.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Mark Cove, Owner at BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park
Responded 15 May 2023
Hi JDee, Thank you for your review. It's great to read that you had such an enjoyable stay and that the kids had a wonderful time, we hope you were able to relax as well. We will certainly take on your feedback for the linen. We hope to see you again soon.
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Needed dog-friendly accommodation as Mum has a fur child and she hates being left behind when she goes away (dog not Mum!) Was choosing between places in Ballarat and Daylesford and this one happened to be my pick. Had a nice 2-bedroom cabin in the area of the park where there were other dog-friendly ones. Presumably their location is targeted to keep them together to help minimise noise and other dog-related problems (up the back of the park). Clever! Arrived after office had closed but had been rung hours earlier by an employee with this in mind to tell us what they were going to do about leaving the key accessible. That meant a seamless check in. Cabin was very nice but at $210/night very pricey. Modern and nicely designed but noted a few minor maintenance issues were required like scratches on the inside of the door that needed painting and the door was hard to open due to it scraping on the ledge at the bottom. Car parking spot was gravel on dirt and it had been raining hard so meant that when I stepped out of the car I was stepping in a puddle. There was only enough room for a car so turning it around or moving it a little further forward or back didn't have much effect. Park was well-appointed with a games room, play area, camp kitchen etc and it had a "beach" for dogs but didn't look for it let alone use it. Weather was unseasonably poor even for Ballarat (we were there in late November and it was cold, wet and blustery) so this was a big contributing factor. Enjoyed our stay and was happy with the cabin but would be reluctant to spend that amount again. Location (relative to CBD) was good. Not far off ring road and reasonably close to a small shopping centre that had a Kmart.…
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Response from Mark Cove, Owner at BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park
Responded 8 Jan 2023
Hi Jeanette, Thank you for your review. It's great to read that you were able to get away and stay with the furbaby & Mum. It's great to read that our staff ensured a seamless check-in experience for you. Thank you for letting us know about some maintenance issues in the cabin, we will be sure to let our maintenance staff know. Sorry to hear about the weather, it sure is a funny season this year. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
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This park is truly dog friendly, you can book a caravan site that is fully fenced in so your dog can run around and you don’t have to stress about them escaping or annoying other campers. There is also some cabin options that have fenced in yards. Don’t be deterred is you don’t like dogs as there is no dogs running around or droppings laying around, the park is actually really clean and well presented. Our boys loved the free PS4 consoles set up in the game’s room. Also great camp kitchens. A pleasure to stay at and an excellent way to camp with your furry friends.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Mark Cove, Owner at BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park
Responded 14 Nov 2022
Hi Brett, Thanks for the great review. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed our dog-friendly area. They have certainly become a hit with our guests. You are right about if don't like dogs, as we have kept the areas apart. Making sure we have something for everyone. Wonderful to hear the kids also had a great time. We hope to see you again soon.
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Frequently Asked Questions about BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park
Which popular attractions are close to BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park?
Nearby attractions include Escapade Puzzle Games (7.5 km), Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial (8.0 km), and Ballarat Botanical Gardens (3.7 km).
What are some of the property amenities at BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, a spa, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park?
Conveniently located restaurants include Cafe Merkama, Meigas, and Cafe Lekker.
Are there opportunities to exercise at BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool and a sauna during their stay.
Are there any historical sites close to BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (7.2 km), Harold 'pompey' Elliot Statue (6.3 km), and Queen Victoria Statue (7.1 km).