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# Mornington Peninsula Retro Caravans

Vintage and retro caravans near Rye bay beach, with shared bathrooms and heating and cooling in every van.

Known for   Vintage and Retro Caravans Shared Bathroom Block Heating and Cooling in Every Van Rye Beach Nearby

[Check availability](<https://kanastacaravanpark.com.au/retro-caravans/>)

Mornington Peninsula Retro Caravans · Rye

Photo · Nicolas Görmer · Vintage orange and brown caravan parked outdoors · cropped and converted to WebP [Source](<https://unsplash.com/photos/vintage-orange-and-brown-caravan-parked-outdoors-Nek4gd3E89Q>) [Licence](<https://unsplash.com/license>)

Illustrative image  This image shows Vintage orange and brown caravan parked outdoors, Potsdam, Germany. It does not depict Mornington Peninsula Retro Caravans.

Why we’d go

A characterful caravan stay near Rye bay beach, with practical heating and cooling and a shared park bathroom.

Kanasta Caravan Park has vintage and retro caravans with different layouts for two to six guests. All retro vans use the park's shared bathroom block; they do not have private ensuites. The operator lists cooking basics, linen, towels and reverse-cycle heating and cooling in every caravan.

The park describes Rye Beach as a short walk away. Pet wording differs across its own pages: one says selected retro vans accept pets, while the FAQ suggests approval may be available on request. Confirm permission for your chosen van and dates before booking. Pick the layout that suits your group, then check the current stay conditions directly.

Worth knowing

**Best for**

Beach proximity · Couples · Families · Weekend escapes

If you only do one thing

Expect shared bathrooms and confirm pet approval for the chosen caravan and dates before paying.

Works well with

Peninsula Hot Springs · Rye Ocean Beach

Filed under   Beach Slow Weekend Escape Spring Summer Autumn Couples Families

At a glance

**Type**

Glamping

**Location**

1-9 Sinclair Ave, Rye VIC 3941 · [Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Mornington%20Peninsula%20Retro%20Caravans%2C%201-9%20Sinclair%20Ave%2C%20Rye%20VIC%203941>)

**Website**

[kanastacaravanpark.com.au/retro-caravans](<https://kanastacaravanpark.com.au/retro-caravans/>)

**Directions**

[Get directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=-38.3738%2C144.82>)

**Live status**

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Build a day around this

## Planning guides that include Mornington Peninsula Retro Caravans

Peninsula Insider guides that put this stop into the context of a full day or weekend.

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