- Shire of Wiluna receives $200,000 State Government grant for new caravan park
- Facility to support tourism and visitation in Goldfields town
- Shire reports strong visitation numbers since facility's opening
Travellers now have a new place to stay in the heart of the Golden Outback, thanks in part to a Cook Government grant.
The Shire of Wiluna received a $200,000 Regional Economic Development (RED) Grant to help establish a new caravan park in the regional town.
Goldfields-Esperance Minister David Michael officially opened the Wiluna Caravan Park today during a visit to the Northern Goldfields.
The event provided an opportunity for visitors to tour the caravan park facilities and cabins, followed by a barbeque lunch utilising the new camp kitchen.
The caravan park offers 22 powered caravan sites and a campground along with a well-equipped camp kitchen, free laundry facilities, ablutions and wi-fi.
The caravan park also has seven cabins and two family suites.
The Shire reports that since opening three months ago, more than 528 guests have stayed at the park, with visitor numbers to local attractions rising 20 per cent since June 2024.
The project was jointly funded by a State Government Regional Economic Development (RED) Grant, Australian Government's Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program and Shire of Wiluna.
Comments attributed to Goldfields-Esperance Minister David Michael:
"I am always pleased to see firsthand the positive impacts the Regional Economic Development Grants are having on regional communities.
"The Wiluna Caravan Park is attracting more visitors, encouraging longer stays and supporting local businesses.
"It's a great example of how targeted investment in regional infrastructure can strengthen tourism and the local economy."
As stated by Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent:
"The Wiluna Caravan Park is a great example of how the three tiers of government can work together to achieve a valuable community asset for regional centres.
"It's another example of the Cook Government's commitment to grow local economies and see regional communities thrive.
"Congratulations to the Shire of Wiluna and the community in delivering such a valuable project."
