New online booking system for Kaniva Poolside Caravan Park

Published on 31 May 2024

Visitors to West Wimmera Shire can now stay at two new cabins in the Kaniva Poolside Caravan Park.

The new booking system, available through Council’s Visit West Wimmera website, will allow people to book powered and unpowered sites at the park, as well as the two new cabins.

The new cabins include a three-bedroom family cabin, or a two-bedroom accessible cabin, both fully furnished.

Each cabin features a full-sized oven, cooktop and a dishwasher. The three-bedroom cabin comes equipped with a washing machine.

Please note, both cabins won’t be available until the end of June, but bookings can be made now for future dates.

The cabins will have a minimum two-night stay.

As there is no caretaker on site at the Kaniva park, it is necessary to reserve and pay for a site or cabin online prior to arrival.

Sites and cabins can be paid for via a credit card online.

Upon booking, guests will receive a unique code to access the park's amenities, including restrooms and laundry facilities.

Please note that the cabins are not pet friendly.

Council Chief Executive Officer David Bezuidenhout said he hoped the new cabins would help attract people to the shire.

“Our new online booking system marks a significant step forward in enhancing convenience and accessibility for our guests," he said.

“We're also pleased to offer travellers the opportunity to experience the beauty of Kaniva in our new cabins, equipped with modern amenities for a comfortable stay."

These new cabins are part of a larger initiative undertaken by the Council in collaboration with Wimmera Southern Mallee Development.

Funded by a $3-million grant from the State Government’s Regional Tourism Investment Fund, the project aims to construct 30 cabin units across 15 caravan parks in the Wimmera region.

Council has contributed $500,000 towards this initiative.

The Kaniva cabins are the first to be completed, with additional cabins planned for Lake Charlegrark, Harrow, and Goroke caravan parks.

Mr Bezuidenhout said there was a need for more mid-range, mid-priced, cabin accommodation in the region.

“The aim of the cabins project is to meet the well-known gaps in the region’s accommodation options by providing consistent quality, self-contained cabins,” he said.

To book a site or cabin at the Kaniva Poolside Caravan Park, or for more information, go to https://www.visitwestwimmera.com.au/Stay/Kaniva-Poolside-Caravan-Park.

Bookings can also be made via email kanivacp@westwimmera.vic.gov.au.