Victoria • Local travel guide
Ballarat camping with a portable toilet and a warmer night-time routine
Goldfields days and cosy nights
A day of goldfields stories can be followed by a slow lap of the lake, a bakery stop and a cosy evening at the caravan. Ballarat works well when you leave room for both the big family attraction and the smaller moments that nobody needs a ticket for.
Laveo for your trip
One less reason to hesitate about a cool-weather trip
A day of goldfields stories and a slow lake wander deserve a comfortable evening afterwards. A private Laveo setup can keep the night-time toilet routine close to bed, with no flushing-water connection needed. For families and older travellers alike, that familiar comfort can make another weekend away feel wonderfully achievable.
Meet the Laveo DryFlush waterless toilet
Press the button and the powered cycle twists the liner to contain waste and creates a fresh section ready for the next use. No flushing-water supply, no waste plumbing and no conventional cassette tank to empty.
- Size
- 407 W × 508 D × 464 H mm
- Weight
- About 12.5 kg
- Power
- Rechargeable 12V battery
- Refill
- Up to 60 usesWith Pee Powder, as directed
Allow extra clearance for the lid, safe access and cartridge changes. Choose a stable, private position protected from pooling water.
RRP $2,699.00 AUD
Sale price$2,294.00 AUD
Save $405.00 AUD
Australian online price including GST.
Australian stock and support. See current delivery and warranty terms on the product page.
A simple refill and care routine
A use is one toilet visit. With Pee Powder used as directed, up to three urine-only visits followed by a bowel movement and immediate flush can give up to 60 uses per refill. Flush after every bowel movement and sooner if needed. Each refill provides up to 15 powered sealing cycles; actual uses depend on your routine, waste volume and paper.
Start with a charged battery, keep a spare refill handy and wipe the seat, lid and exterior as part of normal care. There is no cassette to rinse or waste plumbing to service. Our simple planning guide helps you match supplies to your own routine.
Seal the outer disposal bag and use a suitable general-waste service that accepts it under local rules. Never put liners in dump points, toilets or recycling, and never bury them.
Australian user manual · Current refill packs and prices · Warranty terms
Make room for the good bits
Two ways to enjoy Ballarat
Day outing
Sovereign Hill
Give the living museum enough of the day to enjoy it without constantly checking the clock. Check admission and current visitor information directly, then keep the evening plan pleasantly simple.
Check visitor information ↗Day outing
Lake Wendouree
Choose a short lakeside wander or a picnic near the gardens. You can enjoy the water and birdlife without committing the whole group to a complete circuit.
Check visitor information ↗Make yourself at home
A base for your Ballarat adventure
NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park
A managed base with caravan, tent and ensuite site choices, heated amenities and family facilities. It is a useful option for combining Sovereign Hill with easier local outings. Match the actual site length to your vehicle and awning, and read current booking conditions.
The operator describes the park as award-winning and offers tent sites with shared bathrooms. Confirm a private toilet or annex setup and sealed-bag disposal with reception.
View the current sites, facilities and booking rules ↗
Facilities are listed by the operator. Acceptance of a Laveo setup and sealed liners has not been confirmed; check both before booking.
More enjoyment, less rushing
A little history, a little fresh air
Make camp comfortable
Set up the warm layers, night light and private toilet position before the first cool evening.
Take your time at Sovereign Hill
Make it the main event rather than the first of several major stops.
Slow down by the lake
Enjoy an easier final morning, leaving enough time to pack up without a rush.
A few things worth packing or checking
- Pack warm sleepwear and a windproof layer for open lakeside spaces.
- Keep a night light and clear route between beds and the toilet.
- Practise a cartridge change at home so the first one is not in the cold after dark.
Questions for a Ballarat trip
Do we need to complete the Lake Wendouree circuit?
No. Plan a shorter out-and-back or a picnic if that better suits your group. The point is an enjoyable day, not completing a distance.
What matters most for a night-time toilet in a caravan?
Check stable placement, lighting, easy access and enough clearance to sit and stand safely. Do not block the exit, and keep cleaning and hand-hygiene supplies within reach.