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Ivanhoe Caravan Park
Ivanhoe NSW 2878
Category:
Caravan Park
Ivanhoe NSW
Area
NSW: MURRUMBIDGEE
GPS:
-36.2400083, 149.1104009
Nearby Sights/Things To Do
🏕️ Ivanhoe Caravan Park – Ivanhoe, NSW 🏕️
📍 DESCRIPTION & LOCATION
Ivanhoe Caravan Park is a small, basic council-run park located in the remote outback township of Ivanhoe, NSW. Nestled behind the town pool and community facilities, this flat, open park offers powered and unpowered sites in a fenced area with shade trees, simple amenities, and access to town services within walking distance.
🕰️ HISTORY
Ivanhoe developed as a key rail junction and service stop for the surrounding sheep grazing country. The caravan park, established by the Central Darling Shire Council, supports tourism and essential traveller rest in this remote western NSW location.
🚿 FACILITIES AND AMENITIES
Powered and unpowered sites (gravel and grass)
Amenities block with hot showers and flushing toilets
Laundry facilities (coin-operated)
Shelter with BBQ area and picnic tables
Rubbish bins
Drinking water available
Pets allowed on leash 🐾
🚛 VEHICLE ACCESS
Fully sealed access via Cobb Highway
Suitable for caravans, motorhomes, trailers, and 2WD vehicles
Spacious flat layout with easy drive-through parking
🛌 STAY INFORMATION (as at July 2025)
Paid stay (source: Central Darling Shire – official)
Powered sites:
From ~$25–$30/night
Unpowered sites:
From ~$15–$20/night
First come, first served – no formal booking system
Site fees to be paid at Ivanhoe General Store (during business hours)
Managed by Central Darling Shire Council
Ideal for outback travellers and overnighters needing reliable rest facilities
🍻 PUBS & CLUBS NEARBY
Ivanhoe Hotel Motel (~2 min walk): Classic country pub with meals, drinks, and accommodation
Ivanhoe RSL Hall: Community-run venue (events only)
⛺ NEARBY CAMPGROUNDS
Ivanhoe Rest Area (free): Gravel pull-in ~2km north – minimal facilities
Hilton Homestead (private, seasonal): Local farm stay option (limited availability)
No formal bush camps immediately nearby
🌄 NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Ivanhoe Heritage Trail: Self-guided town walk with historical signage
Outback Rail History: Former junction for Ivanhoe–Menindee and Ivanhoe–Griffith lines
Cobb Highway driving route: Scenic isolation and red earth vistas
Nearby stations and Aboriginal cultural landscapes
🛒 NEAREST SUPPLIES
Ivanhoe township (walking distance):
General store (groceries, takeaway, fuel, camping basics)
Post office and local café
Fuel: Available at the general store
Water refill: Drinking water on-site
Medical and pharmacy: Basic services available via local health clinic
🗣️ REVIEWS SUMMARY
Loved for:
Clean and quiet rest stop in the outback
Friendly local service at the store
Basic but well-kept amenities
Watch-outs:
No reservations – can fill with workers during events
Limited shade in hotter months
Minimal attractions – best as a transit point
🚨 BREAKDOWN & EMERGENCY INFO
Emergency: 000
Fuel and LPG: Ivanhoe General Store
Auto repair: Local mechanical services limited – call ahead
Medical: Ivanhoe Health Service Clinic
Mobile reception: Moderate – best with Telstra
CB UHF: Channel 40 (road traffic) | Channel 5 (emergency only)
Additional safety: Remote travel preparation advised – long distances between towns and limited services beyond Ivanhoe
📝 FINAL NOTE
Ivanhoe Caravan Park is a reliable and no-fuss outback stopover, offering a hot shower, a cold drink, and a flat place to park in the heart of far western NSW. It’s a key stop for those travelling the Cobb Highway or detouring to Menindee or Hay, with all the basics just a short stroll away.
