Hopetoun is located on the Henty Highway, 62 kilometres north of Warracknabeal, within the Mallee region. The town is situated on the Yarriambiack Creek and is known as ‘The Gateway to the Parklands’ due to its close proximity to the Wyperfeld, Hattah-Kulkyne and Murray Sunset National Parks.
Those visiting Hopetoun can find short-term parking at Lake Lascelles, Austin Street. There are no fees for an unpowered site; however, powered sites will cost $20 per vehicle per night. A dump point is located at the corner of Henty Hwy & Evelyn Street, and potable water can be obtained from Mallee Bush Retreat, on the foreshore of Lake Lascelles.
Lake Lascelles is located 400 metres from the town centre and is a popular venue for camping, swimming, fishing and skiing, with BBQ’s, a playground, and a boat ramp on-site. The area also hosts the Mallee Bush Retreat, a unique community owned accommodation village that offers long term parking for RV’s. The neighbouring Lake Corrong is a top fishing spot and a haven for birdlife. The nearby Wyperfeld National Park is one of Victoria's largest national parks and is known for its fauna and flora. There are plenty of things to see here, and a variety of landscapes and walking trails to explore.
Tourist/Visitor Centre
Gateway BEET (Business Education Employment Training), 75 Lascelles St, Hopetoun VIC Ph: 03 5083 3001
Email: gateadmin@bordernet.com.au or gatewaybeet@bordernet.com.au
www.hopetounvictoria.com.au
Casual Parking
Gateway BEET car park, IGA car park & Tool St
Short Term Parking
Lake Lascelles, Austin St, pwr $20.00; unpwr nil cost
Long Term Parking
Mallee Bush Retreat, Lake Lascelles; The Hopetoun Caravan Park, permit fees apply for Hopetoun Caravan Park
Dump Point
Cnr Henty Hwy & Evelyn St
Potable Water
Mallee Bush Retreat on the foreshore of Lake Lascelles
Hospital
12 Mitchell Plc, Ph: 03 5083 2000
Doctors Surgery
Mitchell Plc, Ph: 03 5083 2080
Pharmacy
18 Austin St, Ph: 03 5083 3002
Supermarket
IGA, 14 Austin St, Ph: 03 5083 3020
