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Vintage and Retro Onsite Caravans
Enjoy a nostalgic experience and a roof over your head by staying in one of our four vintage and retro onsite caravans. At Grampians Paradise Camping and Caravan Parkland we have two 6 berth onsite caravans close together, and then only 40 to 50 metres away are our 3 berth 1950's van and 4 berth 1960's onsite caravan. None of our onsite caravans have an ensuite, but the toilets and showers at the campground amenities are within a 35 metre walk of all our onsite caravans. Some are closer. All the vans have space for a small tent to be pitched beside them.
Taken on the Labour Day 2014 long weekend, one of our guest photographed their family in front of "Koala" our 3 berth 1950's onsite caravan in an old style "Sepia tone" effect. Koala while quite small at only 11 foot long (3.3 metres) is incredibly cute providing a genuine retro experience of caravanning and can work well for a couple.
All our caravans have stovetop, kettle, electric fry pan, toaster, clock radio, fan heater, and small refrigerator, cutlery, crockery, saucepans etc. Guests need to bring their own bedding, pillow, blankets or doona and linen or sleeping bags. Come prepared with lots of warm bedding, as nights can sometimes be cold.
All our onsite caravans are within 35 metres of our clean environmentally friendly amenities block (the vans don't have ensuite).
"Koala" (E Van) our 1950's 3 berth Onsite Caravan
"Koala" (E Van) 3 Berth 11 foot 1950'S Timber Clad PERIOD STYLE CARAVAN
- CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO RESTORATION WORKS 2019
- This little onsite vintage caravan is quite an experience to stay in. With largely original interior it has provided a nostalgic experience for many who have stayed in Koala.
- Koala, while quite small, is cozy and ideal for a couple, or a couple with younger child. It has a bench couch that lets down to make a double bed (bottom left photo show the the couch let down to form the bed).
- The small table with seating for two lets down to make a single bed.
- We would recommend choosing one of the other caravans if you are tall.
- Koala is equipped is a small gas stove top and grill, bar sized fridge/freezer and small sink. There is however no ensuite.
- Koala is well equipped with eating and cooking equipment, including an electric kettle, but you do need to bring all your own bedding (doonas / sleeping bags, sheets pillows etc) and please come repaired for cold nights as they can occur at any time of the year.
- For an information sheet with full list of equipment that is in this caravan please contact us.
- For prices for Koala (E Van) see "3 and 4 Berth" Caravans on the Tariff Page.
- There is room to pitch a small tent for extra people on Koala's site.
"Kookaburra" (C Van) our 1960's 4 berth Onsite Caravan
"Kookaburra" (C Van) 4 Berth 14 foot 1960'S FRANKLIN CARAVAN
- Currently not available for bookings due to renovations.
- Built in 1966 by Franklin Caravans, Kookaburra is surprisingly spacious for a small caravan. The original retro interior is well lit with large windows which have solid curtains to keep in the warmth and provide privacy at night.
- Kookaburra, is the larger of our two small onsite caravans. It is more roomy that Koala, but is still a small caravan and is comfortable up to three adults, or a couple with 2 children. It has a two single beds at one end of the caravan, and a table that can seat 4 that lets down to make a double bed that can sleep medium to taller people.
- We would recommend choosing Emu (D Van) if you are very tall.
- Kookaburra is equipped with a small gas stove top and grill, bar sized fridge/freezer and small sink. There is however no ensuite.
- Kookaburra is well equipped with eating and cooking equipment, including a kettle but you do need to bring all your own bedding (doonas / sleeping bags, sheets pillows etc) and please come prepared for cold nights as they can occur at any time of the year.
- For an information sheet with full list of equipment that is in this caravan please contact us.
- For prices for Kookaburra (C Van) see "3 and 4 Berth" Caravans on the Tariff Page.
- There is room to pitch a small tent for extra people on Kookaburra's site.
"Emu" (D Van) our 1970's 6 berth Onsite Caravan
"Emu" (D Van) 6 Berth 19.5 foot 1970'S FRANKLIN CARAVAN
- Emu, our 1970's retro 6 berth caravan is a great choice for a group of up to 6 friends (though 2 need to be willing to share a double bed), or family of up up 6. The original retro interior is laid out in such a way that it feels spacious. There are 4 bunks at one end (with a curtain that pulls across the caravan at the end of the bunks to separate them from the rest of the van).
- A three quarter size double bed with new mattress (pocket springs with pillow top - very comfortable) is at the other end of the caravan and also has a curtain to separate it from the rest of the van.
- The middle area of Emu is the kitchen area and a built in table and wrap around bench seating in a very retro style.
- Emu (D Van) is the best choice if you are very tall, as one end of the bed is not up against a wall like in all our other onsite caravans.
- Emu is equipped with a small electric stove top and grill, bar sized fridge/freezer and small sink. There is however no ensuite.
- Emu is well equipped with eating and cooking equipment, including an electric kettle, but you do need to bring all your own bedding (doonas / sleeping bags, sheets pillows etc) and please come prepared for cold nights as they can occur at any time of the year.
- For an information sheet with full list of equipment that is in this caravan please contact us.
- For prices for Emu (D Van) see "6 Berth" Caravans on the Tariff Page.
- There is room to pitch a small tent for extra people on Emu's site.
"Kangaroo" (B Van) our 1980's 6 berth Onsite Caravan
"Kangaroo" (B Van) 6 Berth 22 foot 1980'S CORONET
- Kangaroo, our 1980's retro 6 berth caravan is a great choice for a group of up to 6 friends (though 2 need to be willing to share a double bed), or family of up to 6. It is our largest caravan, with more space dedicated to the middle kitchen and dinning area. This is enhanced by the double bed that can slide in under storage at the end of the van. The original retro interior is laid out in such a way that it feels spacious even though the 4 bunks at one end are closed of in a separate room with narrow door way and curtain.
- A three quarter size double bed with new mattress (pocket springs with pillow top - very comfortable) is at the other end of the caravan. Unlike Emu there is no curtain to separate the double bed from the rest of the van and is always open to the living space.
- The middle area of Kangaroo is the kitchen area and a built in table and wrap around bench seating in a retro style.
- We would recommend choosing Emu (D Van) if you are very tall, as the ends of the double bed in Kangaroo are hard up against a wall at one end and storage at the other.
- Kangaroo is equipped with a small electric stove top and grill, bar sized fridge/freezer and small sink. There is however no ensuite.
- Kangaroo is well equipped with eating and cooking equipment, including an electric kettle, but you do need to bring all your own bedding (doonas / sleeping bags, sheets pillows etc) and please come prepared for cold nights as they can occur at any time of the year.
- For an information sheet with full list of equipment that is in this caravan please contact us.
- For prices for Kangaroo (B Van) see "6 Berth" Caravans on the Tariff Page.
- There is room to pitch a small to medium sized (4 person) tent for extra people on Kangaroo's site.
Our 6 berth onsite caravans are set within a parkland setting, with large trees and green grass. "Kangaroo" (B Van) is closest to the camera and Emu (D Van) is the one behind. The amenities are just out of the picture to the right.
Terms and conditions for bookings and stays at Grampians Paradise
in addition to those listed on the Exclusive Wildlife Stays - Cancellation Policy page:
Follow these links for information on:
Exclusive Wildlife Stays information page,
and the Exclusive Wildlife Stays Welcome Package where there is more detailed information.
Stories from some of those who have experienced an exclusive wildlife stay
The History of the Creation of a wildlife haven at Grampians Paradise
and the story page about my letter to David Attenborough and the letter he sent in reply
Sorry no Pets.
Rates effective 1/3/2022 (Including rates for Exclusive Wildlife Stays) and subject to change without notice.
There is some important and really useful additional informational that you need to read before making a booking to stay at Grampians Paradise Camping and Caravan Parkland in our Terms and Conditions. We have written and formatted our terms and conditions so that they are easy to read and understand. The terms and conditions information includes information on how you can pay, deposits, what to do if you need to cancel or change the details of your booking, night time noise restrictions after 11:00pm, when and where you can have camp fires and lots of other useful information. Click here to read our terms and conditions.
Grampians Paradise offers a retreat from the pressures of busy life — a place to relax and to relate to a rich and varied country environment. You can take time to sit and enjoy the views of lakes and mountains and listen to and watch the native Australian birds and animals.