A brand new caravan park has already resulted in a major boost to visitor numbers in the small WA’s Goldfields town of Wiluna.
The Wiluna Caravan Park boasts 22 powered caravan sites and a campground … along with a camp kitchen, free laundry facilities, ablutions, and wi-fi connectivity.
The Shire of Wiluna, which received a $200,000 Regional Economic Development (RED) Grant to help establish the van park, says the benefits have been immediate.
It says that, since opening three months ago, more than 528 guests have stayed at the park, with visitor numbers to local attractions rising 20% since June 2024.
More grey nomads have been finding their way to Wiluna since the van park opened. PIC: Ezza
Goldfields-Esperance Minister, David Michael, said it was always good to see the positive impacts the Regional Economic Development Grants were having on regional communities.
“The Wiluna Caravan Park is attracting more visitors, encouraging longer stays and supporting local businesses,” he said. “It’s a great example of how targeted investment in regional infrastructure can strengthen tourism and the local economy.”
Wiluna is situated on the edge of the Western Desert at the gateway to the Canning Stock Route and Gunbarrel Highway, and the park is pet friendly so grey nomads travelling with a furry friend are welcome.
The Wiluna Caravan Park project was jointly funded by a State Government Regional Economic Development (RED) Grant, Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program, and the Shire of Wiluna.
The Shire of Wiluna urges grey nomads and other travellers to make Wiluna part of their Outback story.
“From legendary tracks and rich cultural experiences to modern community facilities and welcoming accommodation, Wiluna is the perfect place to begin – or end – your outback journey,” it says. “Our small town may be remote … but it’s big on warmth, character, and unforgettable experiences.”
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A damned long time ago, about 1981/82. A work trip and the only thing I remember clearly is a rental Commodore that developed a gearbox fault late in the afternoon. I wasn’t just new to WA, I was new to Aus, and that place is a bloody long way from anywhere!
Pssst; That’s Australia all over, love it or hate it, it’s still ours.
Another one of the amazing places to visit/revisit in Australia. We just spent 2 months in far western NSW and far west Qld ending up in Boulia. Absolutely love these style of places and assume Wiluna et al will be as enticing.
Nope…….
So enjoyed our trip 3 years ago in that area .. Mt Magnet, Sandstone, Leonora, Kookynie, Laverton before we did the Great Central Road to Boulia. It was a grand adventure!
Very nice park, but at $60/ night for a powered site we only stayed one night.
Broome was $80 a night, and some were $60 the average we paid was $50