Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 08-8738 4161;
www.nelsoncottage.com.au
; cnr Kellett & Sturt Sts; d from $90; )
This 1848 cottage,
once used as a police station, has old-fashioned rooms with clean shared amenities.
Kywong Caravan Park
( 08-8738 4174;
www.kywongcp.com
; North Nelson Rd; unpowered/powered sites $22/27, cabin d from $65)
Set
1km north of town, this 25-acre park is next to the national park and Glenelg River, with
plenty of wildlife and great birdwatching.
CAMPGROUND
$
Nelson Hotel
( 08-8738 4011;
www.nelsonhotel.com.au
;
Kellett St; d/apt incl breakfast from $65/120, mains $17-35; )
As
real as outback pubs come, the Nelson Hotel (established in 1855) is an essential stop for
a beer and friendly yarn with locals. It's got a character-filled front bar and bistro serving
hearty meals, and rooms are basic, but comfortable. For more privacy, go the fantastic at-
tached studio.
PUB
$$
Information
Nelson Visitors Centre
(
08-8738 4051;
http://parkweb.vic.gov.au
;
internet per 30min $2.50;
9am-5pm daily
)
Good info for both sides of the border; has internet access.
summer, Mon, Wed & Thu winter;
Getting There & Away
Nelson is 65km from Portland, and 4km from the South Australian border.
There's no public transport here, so you'll need your own wheels, or you can walk here
on the Great South West Walk.
