Activities
Arnold's Place is a great base for your holiday! Swimming, picnicking, sight-seeing, skiing, bike riding, taking a scenic/adventure drive.
The Glenelg River is perfect for all kinds of activities - with or without a fishing rod in hand. Follow the Glenelg River through the Lower Glenelg National Park. The river is navigable for about 60 kilometres by boat, further by canoe.
Check out the iconic shacks and boatsheds near the Nelson township or upstream near Donovan’s Landing
Further upstream, enjoy sightseeing in pristine wilderness
Skiers have their own designated zones, accessible from Simsons Landing
Elsewhere speed limits apply, making the river ideal for canoes and putt-putt boats.
There are picnic spots at designated landings along the river with picnic tables and BBQs provided - cast a line while the snags cook
You will find 3 launching ramps in the township and several more within a short drive of Arnold's Place
Nelson is also the closest town to Piccaninnie Ponds, best known of the cave diving and snorkelling sites in the Mt Gambier area. Ewens Ponds is a 20-minute drive away.
Arnold's Place is a great base for your boating holiday
300 metres from Simsons Landing boat ramp
Adjacent to designated water ski zone and swimming beach
Flat site allows easy parking for 2 cars and boats, wash down area
There are several day trips for you and your boat within easy reach, launching either at Simsons Landing or towing your boat a short distance to one of the upstream launching ramps.
Bike Riding
There are kilometre of track around the town and in the Glenelg River National Park for bike riding with suitable bikes.
Swimming
Ocean or river, the choice is yours but we have both. Take a dip or enjoy some time with the family at the Estuary beach. Otherwise opt for a swim in the river at one of the many pleasant riverside locations.
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Bushwalking
There is a range of walking options in the Nelson area to suit walkers of all standards, from those preferring casual strolls or short walks to dedicated bushwalkers.
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Lazy days
Nelson is known as a great place to relax and Arnold's Place is well set up for lazy holidays.
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Boating, Canoeing or Diving
The Glenelg River is perfect for all kinds of boating activities - with or without a fishing rod in hand.
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Fishing holidays
Remember: you will need a current Victorian fishing licence, available from the General Store or Roadhouse in Nelson.
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Day trips
There are many day trips you can do from your base at Arnold's Place. And you do not need a 4-wheel drive vehicle.
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About Nelson
Nelson is a small town at the mouth of the Glenelg River about 3 kilometres east of the South Australian/Victorian border.
Read more
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Meet the neighbours
At Arnold’s Place, your human neighbours are out of sight but you might have to share the critter-friendly garden with blue wrens, firetail finches, crimson rosellas, galahs and cockatoos
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Further information
Details of local orgs / pub / kiosk etc
Read more
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Bushwalking
There is a range of walking options in the Nelson area to suit walkers of all standards, from those preferring casual strolls or short walks to dedicated bushwalkers.
-
Lazy days
Nelson is known as a great place to relax and Arnold's Place is well set up for lazy holidays.
-
Boating, Canoeing or Diving
The Glenelg River is perfect for all kinds of boating activities - with or without a fishing rod in hand.
-
Fishing holidays
Remember: you will need a current Victorian fishing licence, available from the General Store or Roadhouse in Nelson.
-
Day trips
There are many day trips you can do from your base at Arnold's Place. And you do not need a 4-wheel drive vehicle.
-
About Nelson
Nelson is a small town at the mouth of the Glenelg River about 3 kilometres east of the South Australian/Victorian border.
Read more
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Meet the neighbours
At Arnold’s Place, your human neighbours are out of sight but you might have to share the critter-friendly garden with blue wrens, firetail finches, crimson rosellas, galahs and cockatoos
-
Further information
Details of local orgs / pub / kiosk etc
Read more