Clare Valley caravan park listed for sale at $2 million
A caravan park in South Australia’s renowned Clare Valley wine country is standing out from typical tourism investments through the inclusion of a new architect-designed home on a separate title.
The Clare Valley Caravan Park at 8 Wakefield Road, Leasingham – about 15 minutes’ drive south of the township of Clare and around 90 minutes from Adelaide – has hit the market through ResortBrokers with a $2 million price tag. The business is advertised as the only privately owned caravan park in the region.
ResortBrokers senior specialist accommodation broker Kelli Crouch says buyers have been quick to recognise the property’s appeal, with more than 30 inquiries and multiple inspections in recent weeks.
“Huge interest so far … It’s attracting buyers who are looking for a genuine lifestyle opportunity,” she says.
“You’ve got the charm of country living in one of Australia’s most celebrated wine regions, and an owner-operator can enjoy an exceptional lifestyle while running a solid, easy-to-manage business.”
Dual titles attract lifestyle buyers
Set on a 7370-square-metre site, the freehold going concern comprises 28 powered caravan and camping sites, three cabins and the new three-bedroom owner’s house overlooking a vineyard and featuring landscaped gardens, a secure yard and generous parking space.
The business is designed as a straightforward one-person operation, while still offering scope to expand earnings through additional cabin development, broader exposure on third-party booking platforms, and dynamic pricing strategies.
Unlike many caravan park operations where managers live on-site, the freestanding home provides greater privacy while creating flexibility rarely found in the sector, making it one of the property’s biggest drawcards, Crouch says.
“The residence is something special. It’s a brand-new, free-standing three-bedroom home with an elevated outlook with a lovely view of the vineyard,” she says. “It’s also fairly private, so you can finish your working day, switch off and enjoy your own space. That’s fairly rare in caravan parks.
“Another standout feature is that the residence is on a separate title to the caravan park itself. An owner could eventually sell the business while retaining the home … that’s a level of flexibility you rarely see in caravan parks.”
Extensive capital upgrades completed
Previously known as Leasingham Village Cabins, the property has undergone a significant transformation under its current owners, who rebranded the business as Clare Valley Caravan Park and completed an extensive capital works program.
Improvements included construction of the new house, refurbishment of amenities, cabin upgrades, replacement of older cabins, erection of new boundary fencing, landscaping, site updates and installation of an 18-kilowatt solar system.
The result is a turnkey tourism business requiring little additional capital investment from an incoming owner.
Regional tourism anchors stable demand
Its position in the heart of the Clare Valley means guests are within walking distance of acclaimed wineries such as Claymore Wines and O’Leary Walker Wines, while the former railway corridor-turned-Riesling Trail begins just 500 metres from the entrance.
Regarded as one of Australia’s premier rail trails, it stretches about 35 kilometres through the Clare Valley, linking dozens of wineries, restaurants and historic townships including Auburn and Watervale.
The region’s tourism calendar is anchored by the Clare Valley Gourmet Festival, Australia’s longest-running wine and food festival, which attracts thousands of visitors each May. This year, it adopted a new four-day format featuring more than 45 events, helping keep accommodation in high demand during one of the region’s busiest periods.
Positioned just off Horrocks Highway, one of South Australia’s key regional touring routes, the park also benefits from a steady flow of travellers driving between Adelaide, the Clare Valley and the Flinders Ranges.
The park has built a loyal following through facilities including a camp kitchen, pet-friendly accommodation options – including selected cabins – and the opportunity for guests to buy grazing boxes featuring local produce paired with Clare Valley wines.
The owners even enlisted the help of Fletcher, their own “park marketing manager puppy”, to help promote the business.
