Australian Caravan Park Reports

It is suggested that first time contributors take the relatively short time to read this whole page, in case your report is not accepted,
If you have submitted reports previously, go directly to Submit a Report

Since 1998, with the help of everyday caravanners, campers, and cabin users, like yourself, I have built and maintained the Australian Caravan Park Reports (THE first of its type in the WORLD) into a continually updated and informative guide on the quality of caravan parks. If you can help by providing updated reports on the quality of service and amenities then please do so.

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 or a few weeks for your report to appear. If I have been on holidays, the backlog will cause your report to take longer to appear.

I abide by the Privacy Act 1998 and Spam Act 2003. Any and all personal information supplied (for example, your name, e-mail address, etc) will be treated with the strictest confidence and professionalism. If anyone wants to contact a contributor, they can contact me and I shall pass the request to the contributor. I will never supply contributors details personally. I belong to no organisation or company related to caravanning or such. My family and I just love caravanning, camping and 4WDing. Please read my Copyright and Disclaimer Statement as it has information of why I may not accept a report.

Hints on How to Rate
When rating a park, I personally think of a 5-star park and a 1-star park I've stayed at and compare the current park against them. I take into account if the park would be suited to an overnight stop on the way to somewhere else, or as a holiday destination. I take into account the cleanliness and state of the main facilities and the existence of things that most caravanners/campers want, such as the amenities block, annex slabs, drive-through sites for overnighters. Things like pool, playground, laundry are usually thought of for long-term family stays and don't affect the rating as much unless they are of poor service and/or the park declares itself family-orientated (rather than suited for grey nomads).

As far as price is concerned, I compare them with other parks in the town or area - if they are good value or very poor value compared to similar parks (for no reason) then it will affect the rating. Having said all that, what retired couples look for on extended trips can be quite different to that of a holidaying family. Some people may simply use the rating as "value for money" based on the cost versus amenities provided - 1 is poor value, 5 is excellent value.

Cabin accommodation users are generally not interested in level sites, amenity blocks, etc. Campgrounds are usually rated on the number of facilities available.

Rating What it could mean for caravan parks

0
Wouldn't stay here if it was the last caravan park on Earth. I'd expect you did not stay at all.

1
Would suit a "desperate" overnighter if you were too tired to drive any further and no other alternatives available. Maybe this rating due to poor atmosphere of park rather than lack of facilities. Poor value for money.

2
Would suit as a basic overnighter - stop, sleep, go. Maybe rates low due to atmosphere or service. Poor value for money.

3
A very good overnighter or possibly suit a day or two stay. You would expect this to be the standard for an average park. May not have a lot of facilitates, but the place is welcoming and staff friendly. Reasonable value for money.

4
Would be good for a long stay, or maybe a great overnighter. May have added touches, eg free undercover bbqs with picnic tables; heated pool; good night lighting; power, tap and sullage to all sites. On the other hand, may not have a lot of facilities, but ambience is top-class and staff go out of their way. Good value for money.

5
Service beyond the call of duty, well tendered park, lots of clean amenities, plus the added touches. Definitely for the long-term stay. May not have "all" the facilities, but may rate high on location, ambiance and staff service. Great value for money.

Rating What it could mean for campgrounds

0
Wouldn't stay here if it was the last campground on Earth. I'd expect you did not stay at all.

1
Very basic amenities, maybe just a drop toilet.

2
A couple of facilities, maybe toilet and water.

3
A few facilities, maybe a toilet, water, bbq and some other niceties.

4
A very good campground, good facilities, good atmosphere, probably powered sites available.

5
An excellent campground, with probably flush toilets, showers, powered sites available, the works.

>>> How to Submit a Report <<<

The easiest way to submit a report is to use one of two Online Submission Forms.

Standard Form with clickable selections for such things as Amenities, Sites, Facilities, etc. Might be used for a park that does not have any reviews or any up to date reviews.
Short Form basic free-form text as your report. Might be used for a park that has adequate reviews, and you just wish to provide your perspective and experience.

There is a print-friendly Report Sheet for the Standard Report Submission Form. You should print a number of those Report Sheets (not the Online Submission Form) before you go on holidays so that you can observe and take note of the quality of various park facilities while at the caravan parks. I do not accept the printed forms, they are only to allow you to record details so later you can enter them in one of the electronic formats (Online Submission Form or Form Document).

There is also a Form Document for people who are travelling on holidays and wish to record the reports onto their laptop while at the park. The reports are then sent as attachments via a single email, when they arrive home or visit an internet cafe.

Thank You

Thank you for taking the time to read the above. I know that there will be a lot of people who will not send me information about a park, but who could contribute helpfully if they did. Happy, and safe, caravanning.

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Rating	What it could mean for caravan parks
0	Wouldn't stay here if it was the last caravan park on Earth. I'd expect you did not stay at all.
1	Would suit a "desperate" overnighter if you were too tired to drive any further and no other alternatives available. Maybe this rating due to poor atmosphere of park rather than lack of facilities. Poor value for money.
2	Would suit as a basic overnighter - stop, sleep, go. Maybe rates low due to atmosphere or service. Poor value for money.
3	A very good overnighter or possibly suit a day or two stay. You would expect this to be the standard for an average park. May not have a lot of facilitates, but the place is welcoming and staff friendly. Reasonable value for money.
4	Would be good for a long stay, or maybe a great overnighter. May have added touches, eg free undercover bbqs with picnic tables; heated pool; good night lighting; power, tap and sullage to all sites. On the other hand, may not have a lot of facilities, but ambience is top-class and staff go out of their way. Good value for money.
5	Service beyond the call of duty, well tendered park, lots of clean amenities, plus the added touches. Definitely for the long-term stay. May not have "all" the facilities, but may rate high on location, ambiance and staff service. Great value for money.

Rating	What it could mean for campgrounds
0	Wouldn't stay here if it was the last campground on Earth. I'd expect you did not stay at all.
1	Very basic amenities, maybe just a drop toilet.
2	A couple of facilities, maybe toilet and water.
3	A few facilities, maybe a toilet, water, bbq and some other niceties.
4	A very good campground, good facilities, good atmosphere, probably powered sites available.
5	An excellent campground, with probably flush toilets, showers, powered sites available, the works.