Park Overview
Ashley Gardens BIG4 Holiday Village is a unique 4.5 star holiday accommodation facility offering an appealing alternative for visitors to Melbourne. Where else can you stay within 9kms of the main city centre and experience a little bit of country so close to the city?
Less than 30 minutes from Melbourne CBD, Tullamarine Airport, Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal and easy access to major highways, Ashley Gardens BIG4 Holiday Village is the perfect place to begin or end your Melbourne adventure and making navigation a breeze. Melbourne boasts fabulous events, a passion for food and wine, fashion, sports and a fabulous arts scene.
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Features of the Park
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Powered Sites
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Modern Cabins
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Guest Amenities
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Playground
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Tennis court
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Swimming pool
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Nearby
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Melbourne Zoo
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Supermarket
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Spirit of Tasmania ferry terminal
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Melbourne Aquarium
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Rates start from
$45.00
(camp site)
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$70.00
(cabin)
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Getting There
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Ashley Gardens BIG4 Holiday Village - GPS Coordinates |
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Latitude |
-37.783070 |
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Longitude |
144.864950 |
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S37° 46’ 59.05’, E144° 51’ 53.82’ |
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How far is?
Ashley Gardens BIG4 Holiday Village is approximately 20 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD. Melbourne is famous for being the Sporting Capital of the world and also known for its amazing array of restaurant and cafes.
Getting to / from Perth Airport
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Driving Time - Domestic - 20 minutes/International - 20 minutes
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Distance - Domestic - 19kms/International - 19kms
Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne, is a modern facility approximately half an hour away from the centre of Melbourne. The international and domestic terminals are easily accessible by car, taxi and bus.
Taxi
Taxis are available from both the domestic and international terminals. A taxi trip from the airport terminals to Melbourne’s City centre will take 30 to 40 minutes. The journey will cost approximately AUD$50 - AUD$60. A taxi trip from either airport terminal to Ashley Gardens BIG4 Holiday Village will take approx 20 minutes. The journey will cost approximately AUD$30 - $40. All taxis are meter operated by time and distance, and operate twenty four hours a day. Taxis indicate they are vacant by illuminating their sign on the roof. At both airport terminals available taxis will wait at the taxi rank.
13CABS Tel 13 22 27 (within Australia)
West Suburban Taxis Tel 03 9689 1144 (within Australia)
Buses
The SkyBus service operates between the domestic and international airports and Southern Cross Station in Melbourne’s CBD. The service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (including public holidays). The average travel time is 20mins with services departing every 10-15 minutes.
Note: It is recommended you allow at least 5 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time of your SkyBus to purchase a ticket and board. For more information go to www.skybus.com.au
Melbourne City
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Airport is served by more than 25 carriers, operating international flights and a broad array of domestic destinations. The airport, which is open 24 hours every day, has a number of facilities, and offers various transportation options, including a shuttle bus service to the city, taxi hire and car rentals.
Melbourne is easily reached by air from other Australian states. Peak times for airfares are generally between the summer months of November and January, especially around Christmas. If you’re planning to travel in summer, book in advance.
Trains servicing country Victoria and interstate routes arrive at Southern Cross Station in the city. Buses stop at the Melbourne Transit Centre, near the top of Swanston Street, the city’s main artery. If you’re travelling from Tasmania by ferry, you’ll dock at Station Pier in Port Melbourne, about four kilometres south-west of the city centre.
Getting around Melbourne
Getting around Melbourne is easy, thanks to an integrated network of trains, trams and buses. Tickets allowing travel across all services can be purchased from vending machines at train stations, on trams or buses, or pre-purchased at selected shops like newsagents.
Melbourne’s efficient train system covers city and suburban destinations. Flinders Street Station, on the corner of Flinders and Swanston streets, is the hub of Melbourne’s train system, and all metropolitan trains begin or end their journey there. The city’s famous trams travel along most of Melbourne’s major thoroughfares, extending out to about 15 kilometres into the suburbs. Visitors can also use the burgundy and gold City Circle Tram, which does a free 30-minute circuit around the city centre, linking major attractions and other transport routes. Melbourne’s bus network links with trains and trams, as well as services destinations overlooked by either train or tram.
Other ways of getting around include taxis, which are numerous and easy to spot (they are all eye-catching yellow), boat (an abundance of vessels cruise up and down the Yarra River, travelling to destinations like Williamstown) and cycling (Melbourne has an extensive trail and road network). Laid out in an elementary grid pattern, the city centre is easy to navigate on foot, while a multitude of tour operators makes sightseeing in Melbourne a breeze.
Facilities
Entertainment
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Recreation Room
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Indoor sauna and spa (bookings required)
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Playground
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Swimming pool
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Television room
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Tennis court
Amenities
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Clean ablution block facilities
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Barbecues
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LP Gas refills
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Camp Kitchen
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Family Bathroom
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Internet kiosk
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Sullage and dump point
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Van storage – on request and subject to availability
Other services
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Easy access for Britz/Maui drop off &/or pick up
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Public transport directly out the front
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Local tourist information
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No Pets
Attractions & Events
Local Events Calendar - 2012/13
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January |
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14th - 27th
Australian Open Tennis
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24th - 28th
Festival of Sails
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February |
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15th Feb - 16th Mar
AFL NAB Pre Season Cup
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22nd - 24th
Superbike World Championship (Phillip Island)
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March |
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1st - 3rd
Australian International Airshow (Avalon)
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1st - 17th
Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
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7th - 12th
Melbourne Caravan and Camping Show
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14th - 17th
Formula 1 Grand Prix
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15th - 23rd
L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival
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20th - 24th
Flower and Garden Show
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22nd Mar - 1st Sep
AFL season
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27th Mar - 21st Apr
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
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April |
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May |
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31st May – 9th Jun
Melbourne International Jazz Festival
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June |
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July |
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August |
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September |
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6th - 28th
AFL Final Series
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15th Sep – 18th Nov
Spring Racing Carnival
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21st Sep – 1st Oct
Royal Melbourne Show
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October |
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November |
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3rd - 10th
Melbourne Cup Carnival
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15th - 18th
EQUITANA Melbourne
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December |
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24th
Carol by Candlelight
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26th - 30th
Vodafone Boxing Day Test
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Attractions
Royal Botanic Gardens The Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne is home to both amazing and diverse plant collections such as camellias, rainforest flora, succulents and cacti, roses, Californian species, herbs, perennials, cycads and plants from Southern China. The Gardens also provide a natural sanctuary for native wildlife such as the black swans, eels, bell birds, cockatoos and kookaburras. A popular attraction is The Ian Potter Foundation Children’s Garden.
ScienceWorks With such a stunning range of themed exhibitions and interactive scientific displays, ScienceWorks is sure to enthral and entertain the kids for hours.
Melbourne 360 - The Melbourne Observation deck at Rialto Offering spectacular 360 degree views from the top of the renowned Rialto building, right in the very heart of the city, this Melbourne landmark is a must see experience.
Eureka SkyDeck The Skydeck Experience was created to reach for the sky, nothing you have ever experienced will prepare you for the awe inspiring view of Melbourne from the Southern Hemisphere's highest viewing platform. The Edge is located on Level 88 and the cost is additional to Skydeck Admission.
Melbourne Aquarium is the newest and most state-of-the-art aquarium in Australia. Not to be missed is the 360 degree Oceanarium which houses giant sharks and stingrays – witness the incredible live feeding presentations held twice each day.
Funfields Fast becoming Melbourne’s favourite Family Fun Park and it is located only 40 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD.
Melbourne Zoo Be filled with awe and wonder as you explore the award-winning Melbourne Zoo. With more than 300 species of animals from all over the world, you won’t believe that you’re only 4km from the central business district.
Old Melbourne Gaol Home to Australia's oldest prison, historic Magistrates' Court and former Police City Watch House, Russell Street has been at the heart of crime, law and order in Melbourne since the 1840s. Most of Australia’s infamous characters, including Ned Kelly and notorious gangster Squizzy Taylor have spent time within the walls of this precinct. Step back in time and walk the road to the gallows in a 19th century prison, be arrested in a modern-day Police Station or put yourself on trial in court. A ticket to the Old Melbourne Gaol Crime & Justice Experience grants you visiting rights to the past, present and future of crime and justice in Australia.
Queen Victoria Markets has been the favourite fresh food destination for Melbournians for 130 years. The Market is probably best known for its huge variety of fresh produce. Almost 50% of the Market area is dedicated to the sale of fresh produce, including fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, chicken, seafood and delicatessen products.
Shopping in the CBD Whether you’re after high fashion or fine art, Melbourne’s ever evolving shopping choices make it difficult to decide where to start your spree. Explore Melbourne Central, discover the QV and GPO precincts and lose yourself in laneways and arcades. Boutiques, Major Retailers, Specialty Stores....Melbourne has it all.
Let Melbourne Entertain You! Variety and energy characterise entertainment and nightlife in Victoria. Nightclubs, pubs and jazz and rock concerts can be found in the main regional centres. Melbourne features an ever-changing number of trendy clubs and bars and live music venues, as well as theatres and cinemas
Crown Casino The thrill of the gaming floor, the glamour of the nightlife, the sumptuous dining, the remarkable shopping and the friendly service come together at Crown to create one of Melbourne's most exciting entertainment experience.