Australian Caravan Park Reports

Report Submission Form
Version 05/01/2012
Note: Printing this form will actually print the associated Park Report Sheet

If you want to just send a quick update or short report, use the short version of this form - available by clicking here.

When entering information in the text boxes (eg Your Name), the text will scroll if the box is not large enough - no text will be lost.

The round radio buttons allow you to choose only one of the indicated options, while the square tickboxes allow you to choose any number of the indicated options.

Details marked with an * are mandatory.

IMPORTANT: I am no longer accepting one-off reports, from one-off contributors, that rate a park badly. I will accept such reports if I also receive reports for other parks from the same contributor. That is, if you have NEVER sent in reports to me before, and the ONLY report you send me rates a park badly or is a "gripe session", then I am unlikely to accept that report. This website is not a place to simply downrate a single park, while not praising all those parks that deserve it. If you have stayed at other parks before, then by all means send in other reports and I will consider adding the bad one as well. Also, reports may not be accepted where they are based largely on the attitude or arguments with the management, or there is an obvious bias.

I do this voluntarily, I have a normal job and a family. It could take day, a week or longer for your report to appear. If it does not appear, you may need to actually read the important bit above.

If you haven't told me before, how did you hear about this website This is just for my information.

Use this area to send a comment to me.

I need your name and email address so that I can confirm details with you if required (these are NOT published):

* Your Name

* Email address Check the typed address - Reports will NOT be accepted from invalid email addresses.

Please make sure the park name is correct as some parks can have similar names.

* Name of Park

* Town * State

Directions to find the park, only add if no adequate directions are on existing reports:

Phone Number Freecall (Don't use Fax numbers)

Affiliation (If "other", specify in General Comments below)

Pet Policy No pets allowed Pets allowed At manager's discretion On leash at all times Not in peak times Bond applies
Other pet comments

* Date of Stay

* Your Park Rating Click here for hints of how to rate

* What name is to appear with the report as contributor Just Initials or just "Christian name" on their own not accepted.
If you have contributed previously please keep the same name so that your report count is accurate.

Park Manager Name/s

For each of the categories below, enter/select any information that you may think helpful. All categories are optional.
There may be occasions where multiple facilities (eg more than one Amenity Block) has vastly different conditions - in this case use General Comments to record this fact and don't use the category for that facility.
Alternatively, you can simply enter your entire report in General Comments below in plain text. Please resist the urge to enter a lot of text in General Comments as well as using the categories below, as it makes the reports cumbersome.

General Comments - You can use this area to enter your entire report rather than in the separate categories below. Please don't refer to previous reports, as out of date reports will eventually be deleted.

The Ignore buttons below are to allow you to deselect that option if you made a mistake - otherwise they should be left blank.

Management and Staff
Friendliness Very Friendly   Friendly   Average   Unfriendly   If unfriendly, please explain why in General Comments
Responsiveness to complaints Good   Average   Bad   No complaints     If bad response, please explain why in General Comments
Helpfulness: Tourist advice    Helped at site   Explained park layout and facilities

Prices
Value for money Poor    Reasonable   Good    Very Good
What was the site cost (without any discount) $   for adults   children     per night week    Unpowered   Powered   Ensuite   Cabin
Peak or off-peak period Peak period   Shoulder period   Off-peak period Don't select an option if no seasonal difference in prices
What did you pay (if different to above cost) $ Why the difference in cost Pensioner, chain discount, etc

Amenity Block(s)     For cabins and ensuites, select appropriate details.
Adequate to cope with number of people Yes   Yes, but not in peak   No   Ignore     (Not used for cabins and ensuites)
Close to sites All sites   Most sites   Some sites   Ignore     (Not used for cabins and ensuites)
Cleanliness Clean   Average   Dirty   Ignore
Condition Poor   Reasonable   Good    Very Good   Ignore
Water pressure Good   Bad   Ignore
Adequate hot water Yes   No/ran out   Not if busy   Ignore
Facilities: Extra charge for shower   Separate bathroom   Soap provided   Dry change area
               Paper towels/dryer provided   Exhaust fans/good ventilation   Disabled facilities

Sites     Tourist sites only, not applicable to cabins and ensuites, but still record details if you inspected the sites.
Number of tourist sites Adequate   Inadequate
Level Mostly level   Some level   Some unlevel   Mostly unlevel
Lighting Good   Poor
Sites will accommodate
Annexe slabs To most sites   To some sites   Very few   None   This may be concrete or matting
Shade to sites To most sites   To some sites   Very few sites are shaded   No sites are shaded
Facilities: Ensuite sites available   Drive-through sites   Hard to negotiate into site    Poor water quality
               Adequate taps close by    Adequate sullage close by

Services
Laundry Good   Basic   Poor   Ignore
Rec Room Basic   Good   None   Ignore
Camp Kitchen Basic   Good   None   Ignore
Facilities: Late checkout allowed   Kiosk   Disabled facilities    Car wash   Dump point
               Secure entry   Van parking   Book swap available
Does the park offer Wireless Internet Yes   No   Ignore
Can you use your own Wireless Mobile Yes   No   Ignore
                                                            If Yes, Carrier used was and Reception quality was

Atmosphere
Noise Peaceful   Quiet   Noisy
Openness Open & roomy   Claustrophobic
Shade around park Plenty of shade   Too much shade   Not enough shade   This is separate to shade over sites
Permanents A few permanents   Too many permanents   No permanents

BBQ   No bbqs
Cleanliness Clean   Dirty   Ignore
Undercover Yes   No   Ignore
Type Wood   Gas   Electric   Ignore
Free or need to pay Free   Pay   Ignore    If Pay, how much minimum (eg 20c)
Atmosphere Congenial   Dismal   Ignore
Facilities: Lighting   Seating

Playground   No playground
Size Basic   Good   Excellent   Ignore     (Click here for an explanation of Size and Condition)
Condition Poor   Average   Good   Ignore

Pool   No pool
Cleanliness Clean   Dirty   Ignore
Facilities: Heated   Pool is shaded/covered   Kid-safe area   Tables and/or chairs provided   Toddlers Pool

Suitability and Quality:
Overnight Few days Week or more Month or more
Suitable for families Well maintained Kid safe Suitable for mobility impaired persons (Click here for an explanation of suitability for mobility impaired persons)

What are some things you liked personally about the park

What are some things you disliked about the park

Parking - Any special parking requirements while waiting to book a site

The Added Touches - Free sausage sizzles; free kids activities; free bus to town; discount coupons for local attractions or business; allow contained open fires at site; boat ramp; fish cleaning table; ...

Local Information - Here you can describe the highlights of the region, local attractions, meals at nearby hotels, fishing at nearby jetty, anything special. Does not affect park rating

Road Conditions (Usually pertains to outback towns) - Were the road conditions to/from this destination unusually bad or good It could be something like, "road good, no shoulders, don't have to leave bitumen to pass or overtake". Does not affect park rating

When you have finished entering information press the Submit This Report button.
Another page will then appear that lists what you have entered.
If you then want to make changes, or you get an error, use the BACKSPACE key on your keyboard to return to this form.
Note: If you get "referrer errors", then use the Travellers Report Document to submit your report.

If you are a Facebook user you can now get notified when updates are done - see the home page after submitting your report/s.

If you are submitting a report about free camping, after you have submitted your report here, why not visit OzCamps and add the camp to their graphical database as well for others to find.