Park Info
Melrose Caravan & Tourist Park provide a range of facilities and amenities to enhance the overall experience of its guests including a communal camp kitchen area equipped with cooking facilities, BBQs, seating areas, and a fireplace. It serves as a social hub where guests can prepare meals, share stories, and interact with fellow campers.
Clean and well-maintained amenities blocks are provided, featuring toilets, showers, and laundry facilities for the convenience of guests. Families with children will appreciate the secure playground & park close by, which offers a safe and fun space for kids to play and unwind.
BBQ Facilities
Camp Kitchen
Credit Card Facilities
Defibrillator Present
Drive Through Sites
Filtered Bore Water (No fresh water on site)
Fires Permitted (In Season)
Free WiFi
Grassed Tent / Campervan Sites
Laundry Facilities
Pet Friendly (Conditions Apply)
Rates for Singles
Scenic Views
Secure Playground & Park (Close By)
Tennis Court (Access To)
Tourist Information
Park Pet Rules
We are a pet friendly park
- Bookings in our dog-friendly Accommodation incurs a $45 (minimum) cleaning surcharge
Please contact our office prior to booking for clarification of dog-friendly cabin availability
Dogs are strictly prohibited in National Park (including in a vehicle)
- Dogs must be supervised at all times and never left unattended. This includes inside tents, vans, designated dog-friendly cabins and any other accommodation.
- When in the park, dogs must be kept on a leash and under their owner's control at all times.
- Dogs are not permitted in any communal areas (including, but not limited to the camp kitchen and amenities block).
- Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs (this includes toilet duties too!).
- For health and safety reasons, dogs must not be washed or cleaned anywhere within the park. Additionally, any dog-related accessories such as dog blankets should not be washed or cleaned within the park. This includes but is not limited to laundry washing machines.
- All dog owners, whether expressly agreed or not, assume all liability regarding their dog being on the premises and indemnify Melrose Caravan & Tourist Park against all and any damages, all or any claims or other suits that may arise as a result of your dog being anywhere in the park.
- Park management reserves the right to evict and withhold any refunds from guests whose dog is deemed noisy, disruptive, and aggressive, or is the subject of a complaint/s from other guests.
Nearest Vet
- Port Augusta Veterinary Services
40 Railway Parade, Port Augusta SA 5700
(08) 8642 4011
Local Doggie Day Care
- Redgum Vet & Boarding
24 Woodcock St, Port Augusta SA 5700
(08) 8642 3308
Nearest Pet Cleaning Facility
- Clean Bee Car & Dog Wash
37 Victoria Parade, Port Augusta SA 5700
(08) 8642 2280
Nearest off-Leash area
- Between tennis court & creek, Joes Road opposite Park entry.
Supermarkets / Stores
- Store 54 Café & Food Market
16 Stuart St, Melrose SA 5483
(08) 8666 2057
7am - 7pm Daily - Booleroo Centre IGA
31 Stephens St, Booleroo Centre SA 5482
(08) 8667 2217
8am - 9pm Daily - SJ & JA Wild
24169 Horrocks Hwy, Wilmington SA 5485
(08) 8667 5162
7:30am - 5:30pm Mon- Fri
8am - 2pm Sat
9am - 12pm Sun
Service Stations
- Store 54 Café & Food Market
16 Stuart St, Melrose SA 5483
(08) 8666 2057
7am - 7pm Daily
Shopping Area / Centre
- Booleroo Centre
- Port Pirie or Port Augusta
Hardware
- SJ & JA Wild
24169 Horrocks Hwy, Wilmington SA 5485
(08) 8667 5162
7:30am - 5:30pm Mon- Fri
8am - 2pm Sat
9am - 12pm Sun
Pub
- Jacka Brothers Brewery
9 Lambert St, Melrose SA 5483
Refer to Facebook page for bookings
Open Fri to Sat 11am - 9pm
Sun 11am - 5pm - Mt Remarkable Hotel
14 Stuart St, Melrose SA 5483
(08) 8666 2119 - North Star Hotel
43 Nott St, Melrose SA 5483
(08) 8666 2110
Open 7 days a week, lunch 12-2pm
and dinner 6-8pm
Cafe
- Over The Edge Sports Café
4 Stuart St, Melrose SA 5483
(08) 8666 2222
9am – 5pm (peak season) - Store 54
16 Stuart St, Melrose SA 5483
(08) 8666 2057
7am _ 7pm Daily
Hospital
- Booleroo Centre Hospital
5/9 Stephens St, Booleroo Centre SA 5482
(08) 8667 2211
24 hr Emergency Service
PLEASE CALL BEFORE ARRIVAL
GP
- Booleroo Medical Centre
60 Stephens St, Booleroo Centre SA 5482
(08) 8667 2046
8:30am - 4pm
PLEASE CALL BEFORE ARRIVAL
Pharmacy
- Booleroo Centre Pharmacy
60 Stephens St, Booleroo Centre SA 5482
(08) 8667 2044
8:30am - 5pm Mon to Fri
Dentist
- Port Pirie Dental & Specialist Care
27 Norman St, Port Pirie SA 5540
(08) 8632 4065
Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 7:30 pm
Sat & Sun Closed