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Location

18 hectares of sanctuary and lifestyle for the discerning traveller

Take a break before the city traffic builds. Relax, regroup and refresh then take advantage of our location at the gateway to Melbourne and surrounds to explore the region. Fast, seamless travel in all directions by private or public transport.  ½ hour travel time to city, 15 minutes to Melbourne Airport. If towing an easy 30-40 minutes drive and only one turn is all it takes to bring the Tasmanian ferry into sight. Epicentre of Australia’s Caravaning Industry – uniquely located in the heart of our nations caravan & camping industry.

GPS: South 37 degree 37.102 East 144 degrees 56.87

Road Maps and Directions to Apollo Gardens

Local Area Map Around Apollo Gardens
Map of Melbourne Showing Apollo Gardens

From Adelaide

  1. From Western Highway (M8)
  2. Turn Left onto Western Ring Road (M80)
  3. Turn Left into Sydney Rd.(formally Hume Hwy)
  4. Pass Ford Factory on left.                                           
  5. Cross  Cooper St                                                         
  6. Take the 3rd U turn after the traffic lights at Dunlop Olympic Tyre.
  7. Apollo Gardens Caravan Park is located on the Eastern Side of Sydney Rd at the U turn.

From Sydney/Canberra

  1. From Hume Fwy (M31)take exit  at Craigieburn and exit toSydney Road. (55)
  2. Remain on Sydney Rd and pass thru 2 sets of traffic light and over the railway bridge.
  3. Pass Silk Temple & Alpine Service Station on your left.
  4. Exit left into Apollo Gardens (located on the east side of Sydney Rd). 6 Kms from the freeway exit.

From Melbourne Airport

  1. Exit left from Airport (Terminal Dr) into Sunbury Rd (C743)
  2. At the Northern end of the Airport follow the signage to Hume Hwy by turning Right into Oaklands Rd. (58).
  3. Right at the roundabout into Somerton Rd (58)
  4. Left into Sydney Rd (55)
  5. Take the 3rd U turn after the traffic lights at Dunlop Olympic Tyre.
  6. Apollo Gardens Caravan Park is located on the Eastern Side of Sydney Rd at the U turn.

From Tasmanian Ferry

  1. From Beach Road
  2. Turn Left into Bay Street/Crockford Street
  3. Turn Left into Graham St             
  4. Turn Left into Williamstown Rd.      
  5. Turn Right into Todd Rd.                                                                    
  6. Right at the first roundabout to the West Gate Fwy (M1) on ramp.
  7. Exit (M1) to Western Ring Road (M80).
  8. Turn Left into Sydney Rd.(formally Hume Hwy)
  9. Pass Ford Factory on left.                                                
  10. Cross  Cooper St                                                              
  11. Take the 3rd U turn after the traffic lights at Dunlop Olympic Tyre.
  12. Apollo Gardens Caravan Park is located on the Eastern Side of Sydney Rd at the U turn.

To Tasmanian Ferry

  1. Move into the right hand lane of Sydney Road heading inbound from Apollo Gardens. Do not change lanes.
  2. 7 kms inbound this lane becomes a right hand turning lane to Western Ring Road.
  3. Stay on the Western Ring Road passing exits to Tullamarine, Calder and Western Highways.
  4. Move into the left lanes once you see a McDonalds Serivce Centre on your left and right taking exit to city west gate bridge.
  5. Stay in the far left hand lane over the westgate bridge.
  6. Exit to Todd Road.
  7. Turn Left into Willamstown Road
  8. Right turn into Graham St
  9. Right turn into Bay St
  10. Right turn into Beach Road.

Note: Complimentary Map available from reception showing this route.

From City

  1. Follow Elizabeth St and it becomes Royal Pde
  2. Follow Royal Pde and it becomes Sydney Rd.
  3. Pass the Ford factory on left (Approx 15 km from centre of city).
  4. Cross Cooper St
  5. Take the 3rd U turn after the traffic lights at Dunlop Olympic Tyre.
  6. Apollo Gardens Caravan Park is located on the Eastern Side of Sydney Rd at the U turn.

Public Transport Information

Bus Route 532: Craigieburn-Broadmeadows via Upfield
Route: Collects passengers @ the entrance to the caravan park and transports them inbound (7 minutes) to Upfield Railway Station & Broadmeadows Shopping Centre. Outbound to Craigieburn Shopping Centre & Craigieburn Station.
Times/Frequency: Monday to Friday from 5. 40 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. Service every 20 minutes. Saturday from 6.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. Services every 30 minutes. Sunday-no service.

Upfield Line Train: Flinder Street Station to Upfield Via City Loop
Upfield Line train departs from Platform 4 or 5 @ Flinder St Station in the city to Upfield Station (end of line) connects with Bus 532 from Upfield Train Station to Craigieburn (via Apollo Gardens Caravan Park)
Times & Frequency: 33 minute train trip, Monday to Friday trains depart every 20 minutes from 4.45 a.m. to midnight. Sunday trains depart every 30 minutes from 7.27 a.m to midnight.

Craigieburn/ Symour Vline Train: Southern Cross Station to Craigieburn
Craigieburn line train departs from Platform 2 @ Southern Cross Station in the city.
Times & Frequency: 33 minute train trip. Monday to Friday trains depart every 45 minutes to an hour from 6.40 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. Limited service Saturday & Sundays.
Upgrade to service, line and stations due for completion in 2007

Night Rider Bus (City to Craigieburn)
Route: City to Craigieburn
Inexpensive, safe, transport from the city on weekends after all other forms of public transport have stopped.
Times/Frequency: Departs Saturday & Sunday morning from the corner of Swanston Walk and Collin Street @ 12.30 a.m, 1.30 a.m, 2.30 a.m. 3.30 a.m. & 4.30 a.m. Elizabeth St (outside Queen Victoria Market) approximately 5 minutes later and free pick up from Crown Casino to Swanston St @ 1.15 a.m, 2.15 a.m., 3.15 a.m. & 4.15 a.m. (wait at Clarendon St City West tram stop)

Note: Additional services may operate during major events.

Public Transport Fares
                        Daily Full Fare*                                  $9.70
                        Daily Concession*                            $5.00
                        2 Hour Full Fares*#                           $5.20
                        2 Hour concession*#                       $2.80
                        Night Rider                                          $6.00

*unlimited travel by bus, train or tram in Zone 1 & 2
# Can be used for unlimited travel on all public transport for up to 2 hours during the day or from 6.00 p.m. to midnight daily.

For more information on public transport Ph: 131 638 or visit Victoria’s official public transport internet site: www.victrip.com.au

Taxis

Taxi Racks are located @ most train stations including Upfield & Craigieburn.
Yellow Cabs                            or         Northern Suburban Taxis
Ph: 13 Cabs (2227)                              Ph: 13 11 19

Booking Fee: $1.20      Flag fall: $3.00  Cost of Travel: $1.41/km
20% surcharge midnight to 5.00 a.m. 50% surcharge at all times for a MaxiTaxis (holds 6-11 people)  plus additional 20% midnight to 5.00 a.m.
Distance to Apollo to City 21 km, Airport 14 km, Upfield Train Station 6 km, Craigieburn Train Station 3 km.

City Link

toll roads without cash booths.
Connects three of the city’s  major arterial routes, providing seamless travel between the Monash, Tullamarine and West Gate freeway.
Buy a pass before or up to 3 days after you travel by phoning: 13 26 29, online at www.citylink.com.au, at a citylink customer centre, major Shell outlets, some newsagencies and Australia Post.

Car Cost:         24 Hour or Weekend pass             $10.40
                        Maximum Charge One Way Trip     $5.44
                        Tulla pass                                             $3.70
CarCost:  includes cars towing a trailers or caravan

 

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