Thanks for your input on the Maldon Caravan Park

The community consultation component of this project has now closed. The majority of submissions to the consultation conducted early 2025 on the ongoing operation of the Maldon Caravan Park were strongly supportive of its continued operation.

In response Council has determined to invest in a commercial study. The findings from the commercial study, along with the community consultation outcomes will be presented to Council in 2026 to help decide on the future of the caravan park.

A commercial study, potential management models and overall options will be presented to help Council decide on the best way forward

You can find a summary of the outcomes from the community consultation undertaken and next steps in the tabs below.

Community Consultation Summary 2025: Maldon Caravan Park

From 10 February to 10 March 2025, Mount Alexander Shire Council invited feedback on the future of the Maldon Caravan Park through online surveys, local media, emails, posters, and drop-in sessions. Over 320 responses were received, with 64% being from Maldon residents.

Key Findings

95% of respondents believe the caravan park is important for Maldon.

Top reasons include:

• Tourism, events, and festivals
• The need for affordable accommodation in Maldon
• Support for local business and economy

Investment Preferences

If the park continues operating, respondents prioritised:

1. Maintaining current facilities

2. Upgrading infrastructure

3. Increasing cabins

4. Expanding annual site holder numbers

What happens next?

Council recognises the ongoing operation of the Maldon Caravan Park is important to Maldon and the wider community and has commenced a commercial assessment to help inform decision making about the future of the park. This study will also provide information into potential management models for the park.

Council’s Economic Development and Tourism Officers have the expertise and capacity to deliver this study, which is expected to be undertaken over several months. The Maldon community will have further opportunities for input and engagement into this study.

A further report will be presented to Council early in 2026.

Council is committed to maintaining operation of the caravan park while this study is completed.

Further updates will be provided to this page.