Peak Hill - NSW < Aussie Caravanning Lifestyle

Midway between Dubbo and Parkes on the Newell Highway we found a gem of a place to stay, Double D Caravan Park at Peak Hill. The Park is situated in a quiet part of town about 600 metres from the Newell Highway. What an absolute delight it was to pull up and be greeted by Kevin and Deb. After checking in Deb headed on over to our site and directed Graeme into the site. How good is that, I didn’t have to direct Graeme for a change and I am sure many of you out there know how stressful that sometimes becomes?

Double D Caravan Park Peak Hill

This is also a Kui Park so if you are a member a powered site for two will set you back $26 per night. We booked in for two nights but are now staying for four. If you are like us first impressions give you a beaut insight of how your stay will evolve.

Besides such a wonderful welcome the park is well maintained with very clean amenities. It has a fantastic camp kitchen where you can enjoy a free pancake breakfast each morning. Yep with coffee or tea included and even your condiments. How good is that? There is a donation tin if you feel the need to offer a donation to say thanks and all proceeds go to CanAssist supporting those with Cancer in the local Peak Hill community.

Camp Kitchen Entrance at Double D Caravan Park

Pancakes available every morning.

The fire pit is lit each Friday and Saturday evening for Happy Hour when Deb and Kevin host complimentary nibbles (BYO drinks) to enjoy with other travellers around a glowing fire pit. The park is pet friendly and even pampers your pets with a doggy day spa and enclosed lead free area to make sure your pets also have a great stay.

Down the back of the park is a special area for Deb’s miniature horses that she feeds every afternoon around 4 p.m. and you are welcome to come and join in. There is also a healthy looking vegetable garden, and you are invited to enjoy. Wi-Fi is also available.

Deb feeding miniature horses

Vegetable garden at Double D Caravan Park

The park does not have a dump point, but there is a dump point just around the corner from the Park. Oh and did I mention the Park has a windscreen fairy that comes around each morning.

If you like walking and exploring like we do the park is just a short walk from the main street, where you can wander and enjoy the history and nostalgia of this town.

From the park we were able to walk to town and we are so glad we did. The streets are very wide and if you are towing a van and just want to pull over for a rest or stretch your legs, you can park in any of the side streets. First we took a walk to the Peak Hill open cut gold mine. Entry to the viewing platforms is FREE and there is a great 1.3km graded walking trail with lookouts offering the most spectacular views of the open cut pits. We sat and listened to an audio presented by Will and his mate Jock who were gold fossickers in the 1890’s.

Open Cut Gold Mine Peak Hill

Will and Jock – Peak Hill Open Cut Gold Mine

Caswell Street (Struggle Street)

The main street, Caswell (Newell Highway) was named Struggle Street by the early miners because of the many stores and Hotels in town. Unfortunately today it could still be called Struggle Street. Many stores appear to have been abandoned and are most certainly closed. Pam, at the Visitor Information Centre, mentioned that many stores are owned by persons who have passed away. This has seen estate issues that are waiting to be resolved.

If you are into antiques you’ll love this place. I asked Pam how come there are so many antiques available in such a small town. Apparently many families have lived here for a long time. However, many have passed away and relatives just don’t want the antique furniture.

Visitors Information Centre Peak Hill

Antiques in Peak Hill

The locals and council are seeking funds to improve the facades along the main street.

GMH Holden Dealership

In one of the side streets you will find an old ‘GMH Holden’ dealership. It’s now in a time warp. Peering through the windows you can see old Holdens and much newer models. Some are obviously suspended in time in the workshop. A corner block appears it may have been a second hand car sales lot. Here are more old Holdens which have been left to “Rust in Peace”.

Holden Dealership – Peak Hill – Now Closed

Dusty old Holdens

Holdens left to Rust in Peace

Holden dealership Peak Hill

There are however quite a few up and running cafes, a butcher that has a great local reputation, hairdresser, newsagent, antique store combined with café and lolly shop and a great visitor information centre that sells local honey and home made cakes. Also a pharmacy and deli store and small supermarket.

Oh and I shouldn’t forget to mention a pub. The Club House Hotel – Peak Hill is under new management and we can recommend you will get a cold beer and delicious hamburgers.