My equal fave nature place in the Northern burbs is Queen's Park. It's frequented by families,…read morechildren, the elderly and fitness fans who take advantage of the many perks about this tranquil park. There are two playgrounds either side of the lake, walking and bike tracks, a gorgeous pergola/gazebo complete with white turret roof. Situated right on the lake, this magnificent area is perfect for wedding photos and is quite often used as a place to get married or to have wedding pics taken. When the giant water feature display comes on in the background the beauty of the scene it creates, particularly from the pergola with ferns and lush greenery in the background, truly takes your breath away. The Queen's Lake Cafe is situated on the opposite side of the gazebo next to one of the two playgrounds. They serve up delicious, homely and oh-so-worth-not-packing-a-picnic sort of food. Fresh rolls, focaccia and hot food, as well as perfecto tea and coffee, this is one playground you won't mind taking the kids to! Even though it gets busy here and not as big as Coburg Lake it's always seemed to be more serene and peaceful each time I've been. Seating a plenty, picnic tables, swimming complex, cafe, playgrounds, free BBQ facilities, walking and biking tracks, peace, wildlife, romantic.... The list goes on and on. The best thing to do is come and experience it for yourself, particularly if you live on this side of Melbs.

Ive been going to Queens Park for over 30 years! I used to go there as a little kid with my parents…read moreand now Im still going there as a parent with my little kids now! Queens Park is a beautiful park and is more of a "botanical gardens" than a regular or wooded park. It contains a beautiful lake with 3 man-made islands and a large water fountain in the lake. Many different species of bird live on the islands including ducks, coots, black swans and others. Turtles can also be spotted. The walk around the lake can be done in 10 minutes but its nicer to amble slowly! There are 2 playgrounds in the park - on either side of the lake and have different equipment to each other - meaning that the kids get 2 playground experiences rather than one generic one. Parking is also remarkably easy around the perimeter of the park and it is quite normal to see joggers running through the park or newly weds having their wedding photos taken in the lush setting. The park borders a swimming pool (open in summer) and the Moonee Ponds bowling club and contains a small cafe near the western side playground. The park is perfect for a romantic walk around the lake at twilight with your lover (it is well lit with lamp posts and is not dangerous at night) yet is also a perfect place for taking the kids to burn off some of their excess energy in the daytime and is also a great place for a jog or exercise session!

Great caravan park to stay at. Don't belive nothing you hear. I stayed here 18 months kept to my…read moreself. Didn't buy into people's troubles. Its what you make of it there. Mannagment are helpful. Annita does her best in the office. I don't understand how calm she is with everyone's crap. Parks kept nice and clean. It's a windy area so there's leaves here n there's. Must be a big job them leaves. There is always a hater in life witch no one avoid. But if people are not happy why stay there. Why create drams for everyone else. Its not your business so why slander it. Sorry but management need to remove some of these people. There looking for reasons to start a problems. I have been staying at this park on and off last for the last 9 years. I have seen the park manny times. How clean the parks maintained. I have had the privilege of meeting the last 3 managers. The managers now do a cracking job n need some credit there. My whole time of being there no management has eva asked me for nothing. Loves doing his job and keeps to him self. I just couldn't get my head around the cars racing up n down the highway n the planes flying over. Good park well done.

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This is a great location for camping in tents or caravans. They have powered sites open all year…read moreand non powered during summer peak periods. There's a playground, general store, trigger bros near powered sites and a kiosk near surf beach. There's surf! Different spots to sit different abilities from beginners up. There's a back beach for swimming. Good for snorkeling etc. too. The boardwalks are great! Such pretty views. Can go along the beach, creek, wetlands. What more could you want? There's waiting lists for Christmas, Easter etc with bookings secured for the following year as people pack up. A believe a ballot is in place when positions become available. Highly recommended.

Lake nagambie has some beautiful lake and bush scenery with lots of wild life and the golbourne…read moreweir near by, it's a great place to relax.

We recently had the opportunity to stay here over a weekend for two nights in one of their Ensuite…read moreCabins they offer on-site. The cabin was clean, cozy and basic. It provided all the basic kitchen amenities needed (stovetop/microwave/kettle/mini-fridge) to allow you to sit back relax & never leave the grounds if you chose to. In addition the cabin had a TV (with built-in DVD, and a DVD library available to borrow from at the office), air-con (which would be certainly welcome during Summer) and ensuite. The location (our primary reason for booking) is great and only a 5-10minute walk from the Macedon V/Line train station (giving you easy access to other areas further down the line, such as next-stop Woodend, home to the Holgate Brewery. Well worth not driving so you can enjoy a few drinks!), and also the local small town with Cafe/Milk Bar/local pub. If ever out Macedon way I think it's a great budget option to stay at!