Key Facts:
- Lake Eildon Storage, located at Maindample on the Maroondah Highway, is reporting a surge in spring enquiries from Melbourne boat and caravan owners seeking secure storage closer to Lake Eildon.
- Lake Eildon is Victoria’s premier boating destination, featuring 500 kilometres of shoreline, 10 public boat ramps, and a newly completed boat ramp at Howqua Inlet opened in spring 2026.
- The facility offers 36-square-metre units with large doors suited to boats, caravans, and motorhomes, secured by individual alarms, 24/7 CCTV, PIN code entry, and a cyclone-fenced perimeter, with access available every day of the year.
- Storing at Maindample eliminates the lengthy tow from Melbourne for each trip, avoids council restrictions on home driveways, and reduces exposure to weather and theft during the off-season.
- Units are available at $399 per month on flexible short or long-term terms, and owners are advised to contact their insurer as moving to an enclosed, individually alarmed facility may reduce their annual premium.
MAINDAMPLE, Victoria – 29 October 2026 – Lake Eildon Storage, a secure self-storage facility at Maindample on the Maroondah Highway, says the spring boating season has brought a sharp increase in enquiries from Melbourne boat and caravan owners looking for a storage solution closer to the lake than their Melbourne driveway.
Lake Eildon is Victoria’s top boating destination, with 500 kilometres of shoreline, 10 public boat ramps, and the distinction of being the only reservoir in Victoria where houseboats and cabin cruisers can operate under licence. The Eildon Boat Club is Australia’s largest inland boating club, with more than 400 boats moored at Anderson Harbour. Better Boating Victoria completed a new boat ramp at Howqua Inlet in spring 2026, with 18 car-trailer parks, adding a major new access point ahead of the peak boating season.
Lake Eildon Storage is located at Maindample, directly on the Maroondah Highway and 2.5 hours north-east of Melbourne, on the route most Melbourne visitors take to reach the lake. Each storage unit is 36 square metres with a 3.5 by 3.5 metre door, suited to boats on trailers, caravans, motorhomes, and cars. The facility operates with individual alarms on every unit, 24/7 CCTV monitoring via Hikvision cameras, Sentinel security systems, PIN code entry, and a cyclone-fenced perimeter. Units are accessible every day of the year.
“The pattern we see every spring is Melbourne boat owners who have been storing at home deciding it is time to find a better arrangement. Towing to the lake and back for every trip adds hours to a weekend. Storing in a Melbourne driveway creates council issues and leaves the boat exposed to weather and theft for most of the year. Storing at Maindample means the boat is on the road to the lake, secure, and ready when you arrive,” said Glen Coolahan, Director at Lake Eildon Storage.
Many insurers offer reduced premiums for boats and caravans stored in a fully enclosed, individually alarmed facility compared with open or unattended storage. Lake Eildon Storage recommends boat and caravan owners check their existing policy or contact their insurer when moving to enclosed storage, as the change in storage conditions can affect the annual premium.
Lake Eildon Storage provides boat and caravan storage at $399 per month per unit, with flexible short and long-term rental terms. Units can be reserved online at lestorage.com.au in minutes
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About Lake Eildon Storage
Lake Eildon Storage is a secure self-storage facility at 2390 Maroondah Highway, Maindample VIC 3723, near Mansfield and 2.5 hours north-east of Melbourne. The facility provides personal, business, boat, and caravan storage in 36 square metre enclosed units with individual alarms, 24/7 CCTV, PIN code entry, and online booking.
