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2019 Victoria locations are now open! See vacancies here.
See The Big Red Kidney Bus Victorian travel destinations below. Please note, dates and locations are subject to change under extenuating circumstances. Alternatively, see NSW locations here.
Please read the admission criteria before you book a haemodialysis dialysis chair. In Victoria, Monash Health provides the clinical and medical aspects of the Big Red Kidney Bus and will confirm bookings once the admission criteria has been met. See the information you need to know about holiday dialysis here.
Patients arrange their own holiday accommodation and travel. We suggest mentioning Kidney Health Australia's Big Red Kidney Bus when booking into a holiday park, as discounts may be available. To learn more about these holiday locations and the things you can do download the latest brochure here.
Please return your booking form to bigredkidneybus@kidney.org.au. Questions? Call 1800 454 363.
Big Red Kidney Bus Holiday Locations – Victoria
Holiday Destination |
Location |
Bookings Close |
|
MilduraMonday 29 July – Saturday 7 September 2019 |
BIG4 Mildura Getaway Holiday Park 472-486 Deakin Ave, Mildura, VIC 3500 03 5023 0486 |
Bookings require 2 weeks notice |
WarrnamboolMonday 4 November – Saturday 14 December 2019 |
NRMA BIG4 Warrnambool Riverside Holiday Park 125 Jubilee Park Road, Warrnambool, VIC 3277 03 5565 1327 |
Bookings require 2 weeks notice |
Lakes EntranceMonday 13 January – Saturday 22 February 2020 |
BIG4 Whiters Holiday Village 55 Roadknight Street, Lakes Entrance, VIC, 3909 03 5155 1343 |
Bookings require 2 weeks notice |
MelbourneMonday 2 March – Saturday 28 March 2020 |
Melbourne Royal Botanic Gardens Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra, VIC, 3141 |
Bookings require 2 weeks notice |
BallaratMonday 6 April - Saturday 2 May 2020 |
Big4 Ballarat Goldfields Holiday Park 108 Clayton Street, Ballarat, VIC, 3350 1800 632 237 |
Bookings require 2 weeks notice |
Please note that these availabilities are updated regularly and accurate as of 16-08-2019. See here for current availabilities.
Swan Hill
Swan Hill
When visiting Swan Hill, you’ll be spoilt for choice of things to do no matter your interest.
For those who enjoy a slower pace, watch the stars go by at the Lake Boga Observatory or cruise on the famous paddle steamer, the PS Pyap.
Exercise your mind and learn the history of the region at the Pioneer Settlement or uncover secrets of World War II at the Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum.
Unsurprisingly, the Swan Hill region has a number of natural parks and reserves around the incredible waterways allowing you to escape and unwind.
Things to do:
- Heartbeat of the Murray – Laser Show
- Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum
- Pioneer Settlement
- PS Pyap
- Observatory and Planetarium
Events:
- Swan Hill Farmers Market
- Sam Picasso: Thought Sculptor
- Sunday Guided Gallery Tours
Learn more about what to do in Swan Hill.
Special offers:
Mention the Big Red Kidney Bus when booking at BIG4 Swan Hill and get 10% off your accommodation!
Mildura
Mildura
Mildura has something to offer everyone no matter your ideal pace.
Whether you're watching the world go by on-board the iconic paddle steamer or skiing the wake, the Murray River has it all.
Assemble a picnic of yummy local produce and relax on the riverbank whilst watching the kids play. Alternatively, why not dine in style at one of the world-class restaurants.
If adventure and the great outdoors is more your style, you can explore the trails through the billabongs and lush bushland.
Things to do:
- The Art Vault
- Old Wentworth Gaol
- Pioneer Wold Museum
- Orange World
Events:
- Sunraysia Farmers Market
- The Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph
- Wentworth Show
Where to stay:
The Big Red Kidney Bus will be parked at BIG4 Mildura Getaway Holiday Park, 472-486 Deakin Ave, Mildura.
Learn more about what to do in Mildura.
Holiday dialysis renal nurses the buses are proudly provided by Monash Health in Victoria.
