BIG4 BALLARAT WINDMILL HOLIDAY PARK (AU$146): 2022 Prices & Reviews - Photos of Campground

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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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Property amenities

Free parking

Pool

Sauna

Game room

Tennis court

Books, DVDs, music for children

Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)

Spa

Indoor pool

Heated pool

Fence around pool

Billiards

Table tennis

Kids' outdoor play equipment

BBQ facilities

Convenience store

Non-smoking hotel

Picnic area

Shared kitchen

Shared lounge / TV area

Self-serve laundry

Room features

Air conditioning

Seating area

Sofa

Iron

Kitchenette

Microwave

Flatscreen TV

Bath / shower

Wake-up service / alarm clock

Refrigerator

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Room types

Non-smoking rooms

Family rooms

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56 Remembrance Drive Alfredton, Ballarat, Victoria 3350 Australia

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J M wrote a review July 2022

5 contributions1 helpful vote

Been coming here for years

We have been coming back to this park every few years for approximately 15 years because it is just that good. The staff are always friendly and helpful, the cabins are always clean and well maintained. The pool is amazing and the new extension looks like its going to be a huge asset to the park. Love the pet pond even though we don't bring pets with us it's just lovely to walk around. I'm sure we'll continue to visit this park for many more years

Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled with family

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Response from Mark Cove, Owner at BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park

Responded 1 week ago

Hi There, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It's so great to hear that you continue to enjoy your stay with us, we love having you! We look forward to welcoming you back for many years to come.

Georgina R wrote a review May 2022

New South Wales, Australia9 contributions7 helpful votes

Wonderful Park

The staff are fantastic very knowledgeable and friendly our cabin was dated and not very clean the glasses needed a good wash also the coffee cups have coffee/ tea stains the couch needs replacing as do the mattresses and pillows. In regards to the facilities they were amazing very well maintained our son had so much fun the grounds are also well maintained. Even though there are negatives in regards to this park now that you are aware of them you will just need to pack a little bit extra eg a thin camp mattress, your pillow and some disinfectant wipes and you will have a wonderful time it’s a beautiful park so don’t let a few negatives stop you from booking. If we are in Ballarat again we will be staying again and we will also be recommending this park to friends and family.

Date of stay: May 2022

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Room Tip: Choose the least dated cabin towards the middle or rear of the park

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Response from Mark Cove, Owner at BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park

Responded 1 June 2022

Hi Family traverler, Thanks for the feedback. We are sorry to hear that the cabin wasn't cleaned properly. For your next stay with us, if something has been missed we will get one of our staff to fix it straight away, so please let us know. We are currently in the process of replacing couches and mattresses as part of our ongoing maintenance program through the park. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Kellie T wrote a review May 2022

Melbourne, Australia2 contributions

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Great for kids

A fabulous park with an abundance of activities for the kids. It’s difficult to get my boys off their iPads at times, but they loved the heated pool, go carts, table tennis, pool table chickens and PlayStations. We stayed in a cabin which was clean and warm. The decor was a little dated and the couch quite grubby, but these are minor complaints. We’ll definitely be back, next time with friends.

Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled with family

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Response from Mark Cove, Owner at BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park

Responded 19 May 2022

Hi Kellie, Thanks for your great review. It's great to hear the kids were able to get out and about and off the ipads. It is certainly a challenge at times. Thanks for the feedback about the couch, we will see that it either gets steam cleaned or replaced. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

Lewis B wrote a review Mar 2022

Adelaide, Australia7 contributions9 helpful votes

Nice small park, Beware of Construction there

It's a reasonable small park close to town, Great indoor heated pool/ spa's, But if you have a Dog you will go out the back in individual fenced off Dog site's (Great idea) But they are building more ATM 30/3/22 Wait for a couple of months if you're coming with Dog's, Or ask if construction has finished only the Dog section.

Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Response from Mark Cove, Owner at BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park

Responded 12 Apr 2022

Hi Lewis, Thanks for your review. We are currently developing the dog-friendly area, which we are trying to make as least disruptive for our guests as we can. However, we are sure the additions we are making are going to make many dogs & owners very happy with the accommodation. Our dog friendly pool has already been a very large hit.

Brett W wrote a review Mar 2022

Tullamarine, Australia9 contributions1 helpful vote

Great family friendly park

Great family friendly park cabins and toilet facilities that are super clean and quite great pool facilities with a nice warm spa that is great even on cold days and super helpful and friendly staff who go out of their way to help you 10/10 great park keep up the good work

Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled with family

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Response from Mark Cove, Owner at BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park

Responded 6 Mar 2022

Hi Zorlaris, Thanks for your review. It's great to hear that you had such a great time. We like to make sure all our guests enjoy their stay, so its great to hear it's working! We hope to welcome you back again soon.

Darrin S wrote a review Jan 2022

Cranbourne, Australia62 contributions45 helpful votes

Family holidays with teenages

Adrienne and Mark are awesome owners of the caravan park.The staff is very helpful and friendly always got a smile on there faces. very good park lots to do my teenage boys loved it.Go karts and the games room are my teenage boys favourite things . Good location and close to the shops.Just a good time to relax with family or friends .Well done we will be back for sure

Date of stay: January 2022Trip type: Travelled with family

Room Tip: You will love everything about the park why not go and visit and stay there .you will enjoy it

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Response from Mark Cove, Owner at BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park

Responded 6 Mar 2022

Hi Darrin, Thanks for the review. We will be sure to let the staff know the feedback. Also, we will be sure to pass on your feedback to Mark & Adrienne. Great having you and hope to see you again soon.

Paul wrote a review Dec 2021

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A great place to stay in Ballarat

The facilities are excellent, the pet friendly caravan site enclosures are innovative, very convenient and a fabulous way to stay with your pet. And the proprietors and staff are wonderful to work with and very helpful. Highly recommended if you are staying in Ballarat.

Date of stay: November 2021Trip type: Travelled on business

Room Tip: The best pet friendly caravan park we have stayed at.

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Response from Mark Cove, Owner at BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park

Responded 6 Mar 2022

Hi Pioneer, Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay, we hope to see you soon.

Mrs de Reuck wrote a review Nov 2021

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Best Big 4 we’ve been too!!

We stayed in DOGWOOD cabin with our Kelpie and 2 kiddos...it was awesome!! Cabin looked brand new and was spotless. Side garden for the dog is a considered touch and very clever. And the facilities are abundant and well maintained. For us, the indoor pool was the highlight...fresh air coming in, great size, spa sections for the adults, fountain features for the kids. We will be back and dragging all our friends!!! Thanks team

Date of stay: November 2021Trip type: Travelled with family

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Response from Mark Cove, Owner at BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park

Responded 15 Nov 2021

Hi Carad, Thank you for such a lovely review. It was great to see our Dogwood cabin was perfect for your stay. We try to ensure all our guests enjoy their stay, even the 4 legged ones! We hope to see you all again soon.

Outback Traveller wrote a review Sept 2021

City of Greater Geelong, Australia649 contributions100 helpful votes

One night stay

Booking in was easy, cabin was a little outdated, but comfortable enough, pricing was okay, its nice and handy to the shopping centre , about 5 to 10 min walk away. It would be a great little to park to stay in with kids , looks like a lot of activities can be done.

Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Travelled on business

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Response from Mark Cove, Owner at BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park

Responded 15 Nov 2021

Hi FordRanger, Thanks for your feedback. We have many cabins varying in age and price, to suit all budgets and reasons for stay. We do like to make sure that all our guests are comfortable no matter the style of the cabin, and it's great to hear that you were as well. The kids and the kids at heart sure do have fun with all the activties. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

happymum23 wrote a review July 2021

melbourne41 contributions35 helpful votes

Great place to stay and explore the local area on bike

Upon arrival the staff were very welcoming and directed us personally to our cabin. Our cabin itself was quite compact but functional. Staying in the middle of winter we all felt the cold inside the cabin. There was a reverse cycle air conditioner but it took a while to bring the room up to temperature. So if you are coming in winter, make sure you pack some extra layers. The kids loved the pool and spa. The tv in the indoor pool area was a fun addition. Even during school holidays, there was lots of room in the park to try all the activities. We spent a few days exploring the local area by bike. The park is very close to the Ballarat-Skipton rail trail and we had a lovely day riding along the trail, stopping for lunch and riding back. We also took a bike trip down to Michael Unwin wines on a well maintained gravel path which runs alongside Remembrance Drive. The local area has many options for bike riders of all abilities. The park itself is outside of Ballarat city but is very close to a new shopping centre and supermarket. Everything you need is available there. Overall it was a great trip and recommend the park and area as a lovely place to visit.…

Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Travelled with family

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Response from Mark Cove, Owner at BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park

Responded 8 Aug 2021

Hi Happy Mum, Thanks for your feedback. Its fantastic the staff helped you to your site, we like to make sure no one gets lost getting to their cabins. The pool and TV room are defiantly the hits over the winter time, with the kids and adults! You are defiantly right about the trails, they are well maintained and easy to get around. We are very lucky to have them close to the park. We hope we can welcome your family back again soon

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