Highlander Van Village, Armidale (DFP)
Pembroke Tourist & Leisure Park, Armidale (DFP)
Barraba Caravan Park, Barraba (DFP)
Blue Lagoon Beach Resort, Bateau Bay
Bonny Hills Caravan Park, Bonny Hills (DFP)
Rainbow Beach Holiday Village, Bonny Hills
Bretti Reserve Camping Area, Bretti (Campground)
CMCA Motorhome Village, Casino (DFP)
Glen Villa Resort & Tourist Park, Casino
Valley Vineyard Tourist Park, Cessnock
Diamond Beach Caravan Park, Diamond Beach
Diamond Waters Caravan Park, Dunbogan (DFP)
Dunbogan Caravan Park, Dunbogan (DFP)
Forster Beach Caravan Park & Marina, Forster
Lanis Caravan Park, Forster (DFP)
Lakeside Resort Forster, Forster (DFP)
Smugglers' Cove Holiday Village, Forster
Gloucester Holiday Park, Gloucester (DFP)
Gloucester Tops Riverside Caravan Park, Gloucester (DFP)
Happy Hallidays Caravan Resort, Hallidays Point
Hallidays Point Beachfront Village, Hallidays Point (DFP)
Harrington Beach Holiday Park, Harrington
Oxley Anchorage Caravan Park, Harrington (DFP)
Hawks Nest Beach Caravan Park, Hawks Nest (DFP)
Jimmys Beach Caravan Park, Hawks Nest
Manns River Caravan Park, Jackadgery (DFP)
Kyogle Gardens Caravan Park, Kyogle (DFP)
Lakeside Caravan Park, Lake Keepit State Park
Belmont Pines Holiday Park, Belmont, Lake Macquarie (DFP)
Budgewoi Tourist Park, Budgewoi, Lake Macquarie (DFP)
Swansea Gardens Tourist Park, Swansea, Lake Macquarie
Paradise Palms, Toronto, Lake Macquarie (DFP)
Wangi Point Lakeside Holiday Park, Wangi Wangi, Lake Macquarie
Christmas Cove Caravan Park, Laurieton (DFP)
Lostock Dam Caravan Park, Lostock (DFP)
Manilla River Gums Caravan Park, Manilla (DFP)
Monterey Tourist Park, Mannering Point
Manning Point Ocean Caravan Park, Manning Point
Weeroona Holiday Park, Manning Point (DFP)
Pages River Caravan Park, Murrurundi (DFP)
Riverside Cabin and Van Park, Muswellbrook
Redhead Beach Holiday Park, Redhead, Newcastle
Stockton Beach Caravan Park, Stockton, Newcastle
Nimbin Caravan Park, Nimbin
Norah Head Caravan Park, Norah Head (DFP)
Beachfront Caravan Park, North Haven (DFP)
Brigadoon Holiday Park, North Haven (DFP)
Jacaranda Caravan Park, North Haven (DFP)
Fossickers Tourist Park, Nundle (DFP)
Lanis On The Beach, Old Bar
Moby Dick Holiday Park, Pacific Palms
Aquatic Caravan Park, Port Macquarie
Edgewater Caravan Park, Port Macquarie
Leisure Motor Village Tourist Park, Port Macquarie
Lighthouse Beach Holiday Village, Port Macquarie
Melaleuca Caravan Park, Port Macquarie
Riverlodge Tourist Village, Port Macquarie (DFP)
Sundowner Breakwall Tourist Park, Port Macquarie
One Mile Beach Holiday Park, Anna Bay, Port Stephens
Karuah Caravan Park, Karuah, Port Stephens
Karuah Jetty Village, Karuah, Port Stephens
Koala Shores Holiday Park, Lemon Tree Passage, Port Stephens
Halifax Holiday Park, Nelson Bay, Port Stephens (DFP)
Bellhaven Caravan Park, Raymond Terrace, Port Stephens (DFP)
Pacific Gardens Van Park, Raymond Terrace, Port Stephens
Shoal Bay Holiday Park, Shoal Bay, Port Stephens
BIG4 Soldiers Point Holiday Park, Soldiers Point, Port Stephens
Soldiers Point Holiday Park, Soldiers Point, Port Stephens
Quirindi Caravan Park, Quirindi (DFP)
Lake Glenbawn State Recreation Area, Scone (DFP)
Seal Rocks Camping Reserve, Seal Rocks
Country Acres Caravan Park, Singleton (DFP)
Singleton Caracourt, Singleton (DFP)
Austin Tourist Park, Tamworth (DFP)
Paradise Caravan Park, Tamworth
Dawson River Caravan Park, Taree
Riverside Caravan Park, Taree
Blue Bay Tourist Park, The Entrance
Dunleith Tourist Park, The Entrance (DFP)
El Lago Waters Tourist Park, The Entrance
Two Shores Caravan Park, The Entrance
Toowoon Bay Tourist Park, Toowoon Bay (DFP)
Canton Beach Holiday Park, Toukley
Great Lakes Caravan Park, Tuncurry
Wallamba River Holiday Park, Tuncurry
Country Road Caravan Park, Uralla
Uralla Caravan Park, Uralla
Walcha Caravan Park, Walcha (DFP)

Report on cabin accommodation. Originally we were put into a cabin (it was really a room) that shared kitchen facilities with a couple of similar cabins (dorm like) with a bed like a rock. This was overnight $59 per double. We complained about the cabin and chose an upgrade to a rather nice detached cabin with all facilities. This was $70 per double but the manager gave it to us for $65. It was quite clean on the whole but the full ashtray on the verandah made us wonder how clean. The bed in this cabin was very good. We would only stay there again overnight when travelling through. Good, friendly management. Reasonable value for money. Drive-through sites were available, quiet.
Likes: Elevated, short 5 min drive to town centre.
Dislikes: Quite a few shabby unused permanent vans gave the park a bad impression.
Local Information:. RSL has reasonable meals but a bit like a cafeteria
Park Rating 3: Suitable for a few days.
Report submitted by R&E Jones, Gold Coast Qld.

Brilliant park with lovely grassed sites, floodlit tennis courts and trees of all colours of the rainbow. Not very clean ablutions spoilt it a bit though. Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice. Price was as expected, good value for money ($24.30 2A per night, powered, shoulder season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were dirty, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, large sites, concrete annex slabs to most sites, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, dump point. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean bbq. Suitable for a week or more.
Likes: Lovely, pretty and beautiful misty mornings
Dislikes: Ablutions not very clean
Local Information: Lots to do, very pretty town, Free morning bus tours from Tourist Bureau very interesting and well worthwhile. Loads of waterfalls and well setup picnic sites with BBQs etc around the area.
Date 04/2009. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Bob & Al.

Absolutely gorgeous park with tennis court, lovely sites, friendly management and great facilities. Cleanliness in amenities very poor, so very disappointed as spoilt a really top destination. Friendly staff. Price was as expected. Amenities were dirty, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Clean UC electric bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere. Suitable for month or longer.
Likes: Terrific park - lovely trees, pond, grassy sites
Dislikes: Really badly cleaned amenities - wore shoes to shower!
Local Information: Lovely pretty town, free tour provided by council every day of year (except Christmas day) brilliant! Town has so many things to see and the drives nearby to waterfalls etc were brilliant. One of our favourite destinations in the year we've been in the van.
Date 04/2009. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Al & Bob.

We paid for a spa cabin and got nothing close to a spa, the bathroom door didn't close properly, the cabin was extremely small. The bedside radio was not able to turn off and buzzed all night, the internet was a complete rip off, and the staff member didn't seem very bright at all. The television wasn't watchable unless you are standing up, as it's a LCD screen that isn't adjustable. Average staff friendliness, bad staff response to complaints. Price was higher than expected, poor value for money ($135 2A C3, ensuite, off-peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to only some sites, were dirty, condition is poor, water pressure is bad, there was adequate hot water, soap provided. Basic laundry, no rec room, dump point. Quiet, claustrophobic park, not enough shade. Clean pool is open to the sun, pool area not considered kid-safe. Suitable for overnighter.
Likes: It was large in area.
Dislikes: Pretty much everything
Local Information: I will never visit again
Roads: roads were all tar sealed and ok
Date 03/2009. Park Rating 1:
Report submitted by J Dawes.

Park was run-down, amenities in poor condition, pleasant grounds. Average staff friendliness. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($23.40 2A per night, shoulder period). Amenities are close to most sites, were dirty, condition is poor. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs to most sites, shade to most sites. Poor laundry. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere.
Likes: Ground were open, plenty of trees, lawn areas.
Dislikes: Kitchen locked?
Local Information: Free tour of city, book at information centre.
Date 11/2008. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by phil@rocky.

The park had some nice features, but everything seemed a bit run down. Good management, friendly management, management responsive to comments, management was helpful. Reasonable value for money. Good amenities, adequate number to cater for tourists, close to sites, were clean, were in good condition, water pressure was okay, there was adequate hot water. Average sites, adequate number of tourist sites, sites were level, lighting at night was adequate, the site size was okay, annexe slabs were available, drive-through sites were available, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Laundry, rec room, good camp kitchen, dump point, van parking by management. Good atmosphere to park, quiet, open and roomy park, shady park, family-friendly park. Clean UC gas bbq, with a congenial atmosphere, lit at night, with seating provided. Good playground in good condition. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families.
Likes: There's plenty of room and a nice rural setting about 3 minutes from the centre.
Dislikes: Nothing really, but the amenities can be cold - large and unheated. Everything seemed to work and there is paid internet connection available.
Local Information: Heaps of things to do around Armidale - we stayed a week or so.
Roads: The approach from the east has a good bitumen surface, but there are a couple of sharp pinches coming up the range.
Date 05/2008. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Flattout from Brisbane.

Nice park. Sites down the back were quite secluded but close to amenities. Average management. Good value for money. Good amenities. Good sites, sites were level, lighting at night was adequate, the site size was okay, annexe slabs were available, drive-through sites were available, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good atmosphere to park, quiet, open and roomy park, shady park. Suitable for a week or more, the park was well maintained.
Likes: We had a quiet, roomy site with a slab.
Date 02/2008. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Not So Grays.

Manager's name is Chris and Sigrid Mitchell. Lovely laid out park on the outskirts of town. Park-like grounds. Average staff friendliness, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money ($22.50 2A per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, cleanliness was average, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, kiosk, dump point. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Dogs on leash. Excellent playground in good condition. Clean heated pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for few days, well maintained park.
Parking: Park at reception.
Date 10/2007. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by The Young Nomads.

Large well maintained Top Tourist Park with cabins, en-suite, powered and unpowered sites and a large well grassed camping area. Courteous reception, old to select any site we liked, but no offer of information on park or city sights. A large permanent population occupied one end of the park, with tourist sites at the other. Powered sites were roomy, many with annexe pads, and good water to them. Three amenities blocks in park, clean and well maintained. Paper towels provided but no soap. Showers had plentiful hot water and were curtained, but no mats or mop provided. Large covered camp kitchen and barbecue area, swimming pool and tennis court, playground and a well stocked kiosk at reception. Internet facilities including wireless. Reasonably well lit and quiet at night. Powered site $25 for 2 adults before discount average value.
Date 03/2007. Park Rating 4.5: Suitable for short or long stay.
Report submitted by Peripatetic Perrys, North Rocks.

Large well treed and grassed park in a quiet location Very friendly staff, no complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, very good value for money ($22 2A per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, all level sites, good night lighting, large sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room. Peaceful, open and roomy, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, no permanents. Bbq (free). Excellent playground in good condition. Suitable for families, well maintained park.
Date 12/2006. Park Rating 3.5: Suitable for month or longer
Report submitted by Roger (MADOG) Morgan.

Being the off season we fairly much had a pick of sites and easy access to all facilities. Adequate playground for our kids, however some maintenance to the timber is needed. Undercover BBQ area is good, however the charge of $1 for 30 minutes seemed a bit 'penny pinching' when council provides free BBQs in their parks usually. Amenity blocks were clean and tidy, provision of a full size bath was great for our two young kids. Staff were very friendly, $20 for 2 adults and two kids under 4 for a powered site was reasonable, however I believe the cost is a lot dearer in peak times. Very friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected. Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, drive-through sites. Good laundry, good rec room. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC gas bbq ($1 for 30 min), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in average condition. Clean pool is open to sun, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for families, well maintained park.
Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Peter, Talgarno VIC.

This has to be our favourite park in Australia. Everything is top rate, beautiful grounds, great amenities, plenty of social activities such as happy hour, movies, RV seminars. This park was designed for all RVers by RVers. Variety of sites including drive through, standard powered and even a large bush camping area. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money ($15 2A per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, all level sites, good night lighting, large sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, disabled facilities, car wash, dump point, van parking. Peaceful, open and roomy, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground. Clean pool is shaded, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for month or longer, well maintained park.
Likes: Large park with a variety of types of sites. Plenty of social activities are included. Stay for a week, pay for 6 nights. Large dog off-leash area.
Parking: Area beside office makes parking for check in easy.
Added Touches: Camp oven fire, communal BBQ, disc bowls, on site basic pitch and putt type golf course.
Local Information: Plenty of drives in area - one hour to the beach at Ballina, drives to local national parks.
Date 07/2006. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by Bungendore.

Average staff friendliness, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($25 2A per night powered, off-peak period). Inadequate number of amenities, are close to only some sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, good night lighting, small sites, very few concrete annex slabs, very few sites are shaded, hard to negotiate into site. Good laundry, basic rec room. Noisy, not enough shade, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting. Dirty pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, toddlers catered for. Suitable for few days.
Likes: Located close to the vineyards. Essentially a flat site but poorly set out. Sites are very close has great potential but needs a lot of work.
Dislikes: I can't believe this park is one of the BIG4 Star ratings. Looks very tired. The paving around the pool is very loose and there is black spot in the pool.
Parking: Parking is adequate for booking in.
Local Information: Very poor information on local activities attractions & information. The front office is very basic. The shop front has next to nothing as far as food & personal items.
Roads: Dirt roads very basic not much room to manoeuvre a big van for such a beautiful area could be so much more.
Date 02/2009. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Nashy.

We had a Ensuite site, but it took some time to work out the caravan position. Most ensuite sites had the facilities on the wrong side. Complex slab layout on some (certainly the one we had). Ask for one which has ensuite on passenger side. Facilities were older style, & clean. Good management, friendly management, management responsive to comments Poor value for money. Average amenities. Average sites, hard to negotiate in to/out of site. Laundry, rec room, kiosk, security entry to park. Park atmosphere was okay, quiet, shady park. Clean bbq (free). Very good clean pool, seating around the pool was provided. Suitable for overnighter, the park was well maintained.
Likes: Close to vineyards. The park has a great BYO Thai restaurant. Very good food & value.
Dislikes: Caravan area not as open as it should have been. We didn't think it was up to the 3.5 star rating or BIG4 standard.
Date 11/2007. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Alan, Yowie Bay.

Average staff friendliness, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was higher than expected, poor value for money ($30.00 2A per night powered). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs, drive-through sites, hard to negotiate into site, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good camp kitchen, secure entry. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Dirty UC gas bbq ($1), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for overnighter.
Likes: Closeness to vineyards and gardens.
Dislikes: First time at BIG4 park found to be overpriced.
Parking: Park at reception.
Local Information: A visit to the Hunter Valley Gardens a must.
Roads: Generally good roads but many with pot holes and crumbling edges.
Date 10/2007. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by The Young Nomads.

We stayed in the cabins that are basic with separate on suites - the pools (main pool and spa) and lap pool were excellent with good shade cover in pool area. The park is close to the vineyards and Cessnock that has an excellent range of supermarkets restaurants and shops. The park is used extensively by backpackers in the fruit-picking season and the area at the back of the park is set aside for them. The rest of the park is quiet and suitable for families. There is a Thai restaurant in the reception area of the caravan park. Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money ($260 2A per week cabin). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good camp kitchen, kiosk. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean electric UC bbq (pay), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Likes: The swimming pools and the general feel of the park.
Dislikes: The cabins were clean but a bit tired.
Local Information: Wineries very close to park and not far from Newcastle and the excellent beaches
Roads: Road from Newcastle currently being upgraded - interesting towns on way to Cessnock (from Newcastle)
Date 02/2007. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Swanny.

It would be hard to find a caravan park with more to offer than this one - absolute beach frontage, a wide range of accommodation choices from luxury villas to tent sites, excellent facilities, a variety of shops at a nearby village, and very helpful and friendly camping ground proprietors. The park is easy to locate off the Pacific Highway, a short distance north of Forster. Jim and Donna King are the managers and they work very hard to please their guests and maintain the high standards of their park. All sites are very close to the beach. As you would expect, the luxury beach-front villas are the closest. Two short paths (25 metres or so) provide access from the park to Diamond Beach, a magnificent stretch of pristine golden sand and surf. Do not be put off by the number of permanent sites. Most are occupied only during holiday times by bona fide holiday makers, but otherwise remain vacant. Facilities are excellent, clean and well maintained. Electric BBQs are plentiful, and scattered around the park. Each BBQ has a paper towel dispenser, in addition to free implements. A $1 coin in the slot operates the BBQs. This is something that I am opposed to, as I believe that there should be free use of BBQs at all camping grounds. However, this is a minor grumble. Ablution blocks and the laundry are clean. Toilet and shower cubicles are plentiful. Neither codes nor keys are required to gain access to these areas. This is something that I applaud. A games room is at one end of a large building, with a camp kitchen at the other. The games room contains a table tennis table and a variety of pinball machines, together with a large TV, comfortable lounge suites, etc. Outdoor games include tennis and put-put golf. The camp kitchen contains a full size fridge, microwave, crockery, etc. The playground is of an excellent standard, and the solar heated saltwater pool and spa are clean and inviting. Our powered site cost us $44.00 for two nights. We were provided with a clear site plan of the park, together with written rules and instructions and we had no difficulty locating our site or parking our campervan on a concrete slab. Power, water and a permanent sun shelter were conveniently nearby. Also nearby (an easy walk of 200 metres from the park) are a set of village shops including a butcher, newsagent, coffee shop, baker and take-away food shop. The nearby Hallidays Point Tavern offers lunches and dinners, with a courtesy bus available from 6.00pm Wednesdays to Saturdays. This park is situated among very attractive and well established native trees and shrubs, which attract all manner of birds, particularly at mornings and evenings. This is another positive feature of this particularly appealing caravan park. There is absolutely no traffic noise here.
Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Allansford Oldies.

Manager Todd and Sally. The park is right next to the Crowdy Head National park, with plenty of opportunities for swimming, fishing and bush walking There are powered sites with concrete slabs in the upper section, but my favourites are those in the lower shady parkland setting on the waterfront of the Camden Haven estuary. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to only some sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, large sites, concrete annex slabs, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, basic rec room. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Dogs on leash. Clean free gas bbq in congenial UC bbq area. Basic playground in good condition. No pool. A well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: The situation of the park is prefect on the waterfront of the Camden Haven estuary but still only a few minutes to a well serviced shopping centre at Laurieton.
Dislikes: It can be a long walk to the amenities from the sites at the bottom of the park
Date 10/2006. Park Rating 4: Suitable for a week or more.
Report submitted by Lee and Andrew, Lake Macquarie NSW.

This is one of the best parks we have stayed in. First visited in August 2006, and have just returned for four nights. Entry is via a tree shaded avenue up to security boom gate. There are a number of well kept permanent vans near the front of the park and quite a large number of cabins of various size and style (including some dog friendly cabins), then a large area for travellers. Good roomy sites including immaculate ensuite sites. As we were there shortly after the Christmas peak there were patches where the grass was worn but generally there is excellent coverage. A number of sites have concrete slabs. There are a number of bbq areas and a large excellent camp kitchen and entertainment area, three swimming pools and a kids playground. There is a large grassed area near the lagoon, and beyond the lagoon a large island is available for those wishing to bush camp. Management is very friendly. On site tourist information and shop and internet facilities. Wireless internet coming soon. We were shown to our site and assisted with parking. Very pet friendly. Park is immaculate, cabins spotless and permanent areas well kept.
Date 02/2008. Park Rating 5: Ideal for overnight or extended stay.
Report submitted by Alan & Fiona, Caboolture.

We had booked into this park for an ensuite powered site. On arrival at the front the park looked a little untidy so we parked on the road and walked in. The park is absolutely full of cabins and permanent and semi permanents caravans in various states of repair. We made our way to the tourist area and found that there was no grass just some weeds growing spasmodically around the area. The sites were surrounded by permanent vans, which looked very untidy, and a poor state of repair. This is not a tourist park for caravanners. The park does not deserve its AAA 4 star rating.
Date 08/2007. Park Rating 1:
Report submitted by P&K, Adelaide.

Average staff friendliness, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was higher than expected, good value for money ($27.00 2A per night, powered, peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs to some sites, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, a few permanents. Congenial bbq area atmosphere. Good playground in good condition. No pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: quite close to town and bowling club within walking distance (5 minutes) Chinese and Tai and Australian
Parking: near office
Added Touches: camp fires in old drums
Local Information: great scenery, good little golf course, horse riding, canoe rides
Roads: good road
Date 07/2009. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Denis & Merrill.

This park is not for all tastes. It is handy to the Gloucester Tops section of the Barrington Tops National Park, where there are some nice walks. The park is essentially a collection of permanent onsite van/shacks which are used as weekenders. If you want a powered site, you will be placed in front of one of these shacks. The better thing to do is to go unpowered. There is a hill in the middle of the property where you can set up where you like. The view from the hill is great. It overlooks the bulk of the camp and the mountains surrounding. The loudest noise during the day is the sound of bell-birds. The river has a couple of lovely swimming holes, reasonably deep, rocky bottom and clear. Amenities were not new, but were clean and had plenty of hot water. Water is straight from the river and not treated - signs advise to boil water - we used our tank water for personal consumption. Fees reasonable - $6.50 per adult. Campfires permitted. The owners were friendly and helpful. The shack dwellers were not unfriendly but not welcoming either.
Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Trique, Sunshine Coast Qld.

One of the best parks we have stayed at, although as grey nomads we don't need all the extra facilities. Hard to find a fault, so we'll just say we would have liked paper towels instead of hand dryers in the amenities and leave it at that!
Date 03/2007. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by Peripatetic Perrys, North Rocks.

The park is very well positioned the two major towns only 15 min drive south to Forster or Taree north. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected ($37.00 2A C1 per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, large sites, concrete annex slabs, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, late checkout allowed (past noon), kiosk, disabled facilities, dump point. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean gas bbq (1.00), congenial UC bbq area, bbq area lighting. Excellent playground in good condition. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided, heated, toddlers catered for. Suitable for families, a well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: The park is maintained to the highest standard. The staff are very helpful taking you to site . Park was great in activities for children of all age groups. The park is well grassed with good shade areas. Both the ensuite sites and the amenities are of the highest standards. The park is also well located with shopping centre and tavern just 400 meters down the road. The park is in walking distance to the beach, half of the walk is through a rain forest area.
Added Touches: The entertainment and the facilities for the family and children is of the highest standard. Three swimming pools heated, huge jumping pillow, putt putt golf, basket ball, tennis, giant chest game, bocce games, two sets of swings. Special features are the Kids Nook play room with coffee shop for mum and dad. Giant screen movie room with movies every day. Train rides around the park two times daily. During our stay the staff put on a huge range of activities, Scavenger hunt, Mini Golf Comp, Colouring in contest, Plaster Painting, sports day for the family, tattooing, Harley Trike rides, Disco, hippy number games.
Local Information: Great beaches for fishing, surfing, swimming and walking . The local tavern and bowling club both have good restaurants for the family. Two fun parks just in the area.
Roads: The roads were just being up graded so the they should now be in good condition.
Date 01/2006. Park Rating 5: Suitable for any length stay.
Report submitted by Lawrance J, Double Bay NSW .

Manager's name is Nicole and Sean. The caravan park is owned by Harrington Bowling Club, which is just across the road from the park, where you can get good hearty meals and club priced drinks, in air conditioned comfort, with the most fabulous view over the river to the ocean. Sit and watch the pelicans and the world go by. Friendly management, management responsive to comments, management was helpful. Good value for money. Good amenities, adequate number to cater for tourists, close to sites, were clean, were in good condition, water pressure was okay, there was adequate hot water. Average sites, adequate number of tourist sites, sites were level, lighting at night was adequate, the site size was okay, annexe slabs were available, drive-through sites were available, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Laundry, late checkout allowed (up to noon), good camp kitchen, disabled facilities, car wash, dump point, security entry to park, van parking by management. Good atmosphere to park, quiet, open and roomy park, shady park, family-friendly park. Dogs are now allowed in the park under supervision, so they don't eat the white rabbit that runs freely. Clean UC electric bbq, with a congenial atmosphere, lit at night, with seating provided. Good playground in good condition. Clean pool area is shaded, kid-safe pool area, seating around the pool was provided. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families, the park was well maintained, the park can be considered kid-safe.
Likes: Within walking distance for oldies to everything.
Parking: Off street within the boundaries.
Local Information: Excellent fishing from the sea and river breakwalls, the beach at Crowdy Head and Harrington, and outside fishing, at Crowdy Head, if you own a boat or can cadge a lift. There is a new wharf and pontoon at the river boat ramp. The bakery in Harrington Waters estate village shopping centre, is about 1 km on the left from town on the road back out, and worth the drive for fresh bread and rolls to go with your fresh seafood from the newly renovated Crowdy Head Fisherman's Co-op. Go up to Pilot Hill in the centre of town for a very exceptional panoramic view north and south, and the historic graves of the lighthouse keepers. Visit the Coastal Patrol "boys" at the breakwall junction, who willingly show you their domain, and explain their duties to you. The garage next to the park has "munchies", drinks and ice creams for the snack attack.
Roads: Excellent road, recently upgraded. A few roundabouts near town to slow you down.
Date 05/2007. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Gary and Cate, Maryland NSW.

We bush camped on the right hand side of the lake. After leaving the office and boom gates turn right down the dirt road which takes you around the lake. You can camp anywhere you want around this side of the lake. There is no power or water, just bush camping close to the water or further back in the trees. There are good clean toilet block spread around the lake, just a short drive from where you can camp but no showers except some cold showers on the outside of one block. Water is available back in the picnic area in the main park area. There is also a kiosk there and fuel available in that area. On the weekend the lake is quite busy with skiers and fishermen, but during the week we were alone, could not see another camper and the lake was empty. Over in the main section of the park has a great playground and a wading pool, what looks like a good camp kitchen and a laundry. In this area there are electric bbqs and undercover seating, powered and unpowered sites and cabins. No dogs are allowed in the main camping area/caravan park area of the park but you can have dogs in the bush camping section (on leash). The length of time this bush camping area is suitable for would depend on your own individual ability to camp without power and water nearby. Overall the park seems to be very well maintained. A ranger came by and took our rubbish away and left us a new garbage bag. The roads in this area are all dirt tracks, but at the time of our visit they were in excellent condition. Very friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money ($11.00 2A per night, unpowered, shoulder season).
Date 03/2008. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Kedron308.

Lake very low. Good in off-peak times. Friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was higher than expected, reasonable value for money ($20 A2 per night). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, disabled facilities, secure entry. Peaceful, open & roomy park, not enough shade, no permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (pay), congenial bbq area atmosphere. Good playground in good condition. No pool. Suitable for few days, well maintained park.
Roads: good
Date 04/2007. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Denis and Merrill.

Reception was very friendly and accommodating. The camp kitchen closes at 10.15pm, so if you want anything out of the fridge after that time you are out of luck, also the amentities would be woefully inadequate for anymore than a dozen or so campers with only 3 showers and 3 toilets in each the men's and women's, I can't imagine how everyone copes with all 90 sites occupied. That said the park was peaceful and roomy due to being out of season and everything was close to our site. Very friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money ($20 2A 2C per night powered). Amenities are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, some unlevel sites, poor night lighting, average sized sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, late checkout allowed (past noon), good camp kitchen. Peaceful, open & roomy park, not enough shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean $1 electric bbq in congenial UC area, lighting, seating provided. Basic playground in average condition. Clean pool. A well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Separate baby bathroom was great. It was pretty empty so it was really roomy.
Dislikes: At night, the light in the baby bathroom worked off the corridor sensor, so you would have to keep reactivating it. The camp kitchen was hosed out each morning and everything was left drenched.
Added Touches: There is a boat ramp and fish cleaning within the State Park.
Date 09/2006. Park Rating 3.5: Suitable for a week or more.
Report submitted by David, Lisa & Kids, NSW.

Reception at park entrance, some way from sites, with boom gate. Friendly reception, site layout explained. Large caravan and camping park, well maintained. No permanents, as they are housed in a separate park several hundred metres away. Sites all grassed, although suffering from many months of dry weather at time of visit. No annexe pads, some sites sloping, very limited shade although this will improve as trees grow. Sealed access roads. All powered sites had good water connected. Large areas of unpowered sites and campsites, some with lake frontage. Amenities immaculately clean and well maintained, although no soap or paper towels or dryers provided. Plentiful hot water. Changing area in shower cubicles ridiculously cramped, necessitating dressing outside the cubicle. Amenities could be stretched at peak times. Dump point for toilets. Good night lighting. Large camp kitchen, barbecues, children's playground, tennis courts, toilet dump point. Kiosk on site, open 7 days a week, with takeaway meals and boat, bicycle and tennis racquet hire. Fishing (licence required) and various water sports available on recreational lake, 5 hole golf course in park. $19 2A reasonable value.
Date 03/2006. Park Rating 3.5: Suitable for overnight to a week or more.
Report submitted by The Peripatetic Perrys.

Manager's name is Carolyn and Paul Afflick. The office was very busy. We had an "A" class site (absolute waterfront) but ours was the only one which was not level, and despite being cut into the hillside, had no retaining wall. The site was poorly prepared and the taps out of reach for our hose. The cost was more than we expected, having checked the website before booking. On re-checking the website is poorly designed, as the additional fees were on the webpage, but easily missed due to the design. The park was heavily booked, and we were reluctant to move part way through our stay to accommodate a previous booking, however, the manager tried hard to find an acceptable solution for us. Average staff friendliness, average staff response to complaints, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was higher than expected, good value for money ($34 2A per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, separate bathroom, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites. Good laundry, no rec room, late checkout allowed (past noon), disabled facilities, secure entry, van parking. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Clean pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: Absolute waterfront, facing west towards exquisite sunsets, large grassy areas dog friendly the assistance getting onto the site
Dislikes: the number of people with unleashed dogs; the poorly prepared site we were given; the need to move to another site (without view) partway through our visit.
Date 10/2008. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Rip and Rosie.

Manager Paul and Cathy Affleck. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money ($108 2A per week powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, separate bathroom, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, late checkout allowed (up to noon), kiosk, disabled facilities, secure entry. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean free electric bbq in congenial UC area, lit with seating. Good playground in good condition. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. A well maintained park.
Likes: Proximity to Lake Macquarie, close yet somehow removed from major facilities.
Dislikes: Small sites. There are difficulties with any van longer than about 18-19ft. Only 2 sites that can take somewhat longer vans.
Date 08/2006. Park Rating 3.5: Suitable for any length stay.
Report submitted by Barry and Jo Konemann, Bathurst NSW.

This is a large council park with a good location on the edge of Lake Munmorah, but the park is mostly full of holiday vans. The tourist sites are stuck here and there between these permanent sites. The number of tourist sites is ok off-peak but would be totally inadequate during peak periods.
Report submitted by Gary & Pam, NSW.

This park can be quite noisy at times. Park rules prohibiting noise or disturbance after 10 pm did not seem to be enforced. One night during my visit a large group of people near one of the BBQ areas continued to party until after midnight. When I phoned the park office to complain all I got was a recorded message informing me of office hours.
Date 03/2006. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by John NSW.

A beautiful location but not really suited for tourists. Long term residents and cabins make up about 95% of area. At time of visit three sites really need to be closed and re-grassed. Spotless amenities.
Report submitted by Michael.

Manager's name is Dave. Worth the drive if you like to have peace & quiet in a country environment. Set among rolling hills near Lostock Dam. Fishing, swimming, boating and canoeing can be undertaken on the lake. Quiet country location. Some permanents but large open camping area together with caravan sites (both powered and unpowered). Spillway from dam overlooks park with the river meandering down and around on two sides of park. Open fires available to all sites if required. Great to sit by the fire at night relaxing with friends. Very good management, friendly management, management responsive to comments, management was helpful. Very good value for money. Average amenities, adequate number to cater for tourists, were clean, were in good condition, water pressure was okay, there was adequate hot water. Good sites, adequate number of tourist sites, sites were level, drive-through sites were available. Laundry, late checkout allowed (up to noon), van parking by management. Good atmosphere to park, quiet, open and roomy park, family-friendly park. The park was well maintained.
Likes: Friendly, helpful staff. Quiet location. Open fireplaces
Local Information: Located in a pastoral area adjacent to Lostock Dam, this park, while providing basic needs, if ideal for those wishing to enjoy the tranquillity of the country area.
Roads: Road from Gresford to Lostock Dam is narrow and winding in some places. Even so, this was of no concern in towing a 20ft caravan with 4WD.
Park Rating 3.5: Suitable for a week or more.
Report submitted by Dee, Newcastle.

Very friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money ($16 2A per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, large sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, no rec room, van parking. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, no permanents. Dogs trotting around off leash, very relaxed, lovely. A well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Very friendly manager, generally interested in people, lovely position on the river, very peaceful of a night and spotlessly clean, take a fishing line and relax!
Rating 4: Suitable for a week or more.
Report submitted by Bob, Warradale SA.

Managers Paula and Michael Dudley. This park is highly recommended. It was an absolute pleasure staying here. What you read in the brochure is 100% correct, plus more. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was lower than expected, very good value for money ($39.00 2A C per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, large sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, late checkout allowed (past noon), good camp kitchen, car wash, dump point, secure entry. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, free gas bbq in UC congenial area, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Clean pool, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: From our 1st contact with staff we were welcomed and greeted as if we had been friends. The camp kitchen is the best we have come across. It was very roomy. It has pull down weather blinds and gas heating if needed.
Added Touches: Boat ramp, fish cleaning table. Supplied discounts vouchers for tourist venues
Local Information: This park is very close to local shops. Walking distance. Major centre is within 5-10 minute car journey.
Date 03/2006. Park Rating 5: Suitable for any length stay.
Report submitted by M&S Romeike, Glenmore Park NSW.

Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was lower than expected, very good value for money ($16.50 2A per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, large sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, van parking. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. No pool. Suitable for few days, well maintained park.
Likes: Very clean and friendly park, easy to park van, green park-like surroundings, we stayed overnight
Dislikes: Highway noise from trucks coming down hill into town 24 hours a day
Parking: Park at front of reception
Local Information: Visit Paradise Park next to golf club for bushwalks and lookout over town. Must see burning mountain just south of town on highway.
Roads: Excellent
Date 05/2007. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by The Young Nomads.

Small neat park in rural setting with beautifully lawned powered and unpowered sites, cabins and camping area. Friendly reception, told to pick any site we liked. Reasonably well shaded, wide sealed roads with kerb and guttering giving easy access. Good water to sites. Amenities modern, clean and bright with plentiful hot water. Soap and paper towels supplied. Showers had mats but no curtains or floor mop. Small picnic shelter but no barbecues or playground. Good mobile phone and television reception (except SBS). Some traffic noise noted during day but quiet at night despite nearness of highway. Reasonably well lit at night. $16.50 2A for powered site considered excellent value.
Likes: Lawned sites, peaceful environment and reasonable price without having to pay for unwanted frills, which is all that grey nomads need.
Date 03/2007. Park Rating 4: Excellent for overnight or short stay.
Report submitted by Peripatetic Perrys, North Rocks.

Manager's name is Kim and Clive Flynn. Very happy with this park. Amenities are large, cleaned daily. Staff Margaret and Jackie who where there on our visit were very nice and helpful. Kim and Clive, the managers were very helpful; nothing a problem. We have already booked back for month in March as has our three lots of friends. One of NSW best kept secrets. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, very good value for money ($27.00 2A per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, late checkout allowed (up to noon), good camp kitchen, car wash, secure entry. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC electric bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Excellent playground. No pool. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Right on the beach. Walking distance to clubs and village shopping. 5min walk to ferry to Newcastle shopping centre. Very nice cafe dining adjacent to park on beach.
Parking: No parking at entry safe and plenty of room.
Added Touches: Discount coupons to local shopping. Eg. Butcher, baker etc. Discount coupons for local hotels and clubs.
Local Information: Local eateries are very good and cheap. Close to Newcastle harbour. Adjacent to local swimming pool. Good beach and harbour fishing.
Roads: Good.
Date 09/2007. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by Wally Franklin.

There is no point pretending that this is anything more than a basic caravan park. Its features are limited to powered and unpowered sites, and an amenities block containing showers, toilets and a laundry. Most of the laundry's washing machines have seen better days. One did not work at all, and another had a lid which had become detached from the machine. There is no kiosk, but in the laundry is a vending machine which dispenses chips and chocolates. A portable BBQ was available, and was satisfactorily used by me on one night of our stay. But the environment in which the park is situated compensates for any deficiencies in amenities. It is surrounded by bush, with hills in the close background. There is much bird life in and around the park. The park is perhaps 200 metres from the town, and an easy walk away. It is on flat ground, and there are some concrete pads. There might be six or so vans occupied by permanents, but otherwise the park is occupied by bona fide tourists. There is a small undesirable element in the town of Nimbin, but they do not infiltrate the camping ground. There is no traffic noise and the park is very quiet. The town's swimming pool is immediately adjacent, and swimmers share toilets and showers with the campers. This might put these facilities under pressure on a hot day when the pool is in use. Incidentally, the method of cleaning the amenities block is to hose it out, without dry mopping the floor. This is not satisfactory, as the floor remains wet for many hours after the cleaning. In addition, the poor and fragile quality of the toilet paper leads to much tearing and frustration and the littering of torn paper in the toilet cubicles. There is a resident manager, who was pleasant and helpful. We were charged $57.00 for a powered site for 3 nights. This is a lovely place to stay a night or two.
Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Allansford Oldies.

This park is about to undergo significant improvements, including an increase in the number of tourist sites and the installation of a pool. Very friendly staff. Price was as expected, good value for money ($21.00 2A per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites. Good laundry. Peaceful. Suitable for a week or more.
Likes: Direct access to beach (about 300m walk)
Date 07/2008. Park Rating 3.5: We would happily return to this park in the future.
Report submitted by Kayjay, Pakenham.

This park is full of annual vans, but they have saved the best location for tourists. Right next to the beach. Easy walk with no streets. Quiet park. Dog friendly. Easy walk to club next door for bargain meals. An enjoyable, relaxing park. Staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money. Amenity condition is reasonable, large sites, open and roomy, family/friendly atmosphere. UC bbq area has lighting, seating provided at bbq. No pool. Suitable for a week or more.
Likes: Large sites, well maintained, easy stroll to beach and dog beach.
Date 06/2007. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Bungendore.

Manager's name is Steve and Gail We have stayed here several times. This is a large park which will get very full over the school holidays, it was quite when we visited. Not all sites have concrete slabs, the others are very sandy and gets very muddy when it rains. Very friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money ($22 2A per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, extra charge for shower, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, dump point. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground, no pool. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Likes: Friendly staff.
Parking: Park outside office.
Local Information: Bowling club has free courtesy bus Wed - Sun with great food and good value, close to beach.
Date 02/2008. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Young Nomads.

This really is beach-front, with dunes to give protection from coastal winds. Just a two-minute walk to the patrolled beach. Friendly staff, good value for money. Amenity condition is reasonable. Mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites. Open and roomy, plenty of shade. Dogs on leash. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Likes: Great location. Easy car drive to Laurieton for groceries etc.
Added Touches: The milko, newsagent and baker all drive through the park every morning, so you don't have to leave the park for the basics.
Date 06/2007. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Bungendore.

Manager's name is Neville & Yvonne Smith. This park would be the cleanest park we have stayed in. Managers Neville & Yvonne are great and went out of their way to make sure we were satisfied with our site when the original allotted site was too small for our van. Nothing is a trouble for them as they like their guests to be comfortable & happy. We will be going back to this very well run park any time we are in the Laurieton/North Haven area. Very good management, friendly management, management responsive to comments, management was helpful. Off-peak rates are excellent, as well as Top Tourist discount they offer a 10% discount for a stay of 7 nights or more, very good value for money. Excellent amenities, adequate number to cater for tourists, close to sites, were clean, were in good condition, water pressure was okay, there was adequate hot water, kept spotless with lots of added touches such as piped music, pot plants, soap dispensers, hand dryers, shower curtains changed regularly & decent toilet paper. Amenities cleaned around 5 am which alleviates necessity for closing at 10 am like most parks do. Very good sites, adequate number of tourist sites, sites were level, lighting at night was adequate, the site size was okay, annexe slabs were available, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Some of the sites are only suitable for a 16-18' van so if booking with a larger van it is advisable to tell them so they can arrange a larger site. Each site had its own garbage tin which was emptied every morning. Laundry is well equipped including free use of irons and camp kitchen is equipped with just about everything you could possibly need, late checkout allowed (up to noon), disabled facilities, dump point, security entry to park, van parking by management. Very good park atmosphere, quiet, shady park, family-friendly park. Prior arrangement not Christmas & not in park accommodation Clean UC electric bbq, with a congenial atmosphere, lit at night, with seating provided. Basic playground in good condition. Very good clean pool, area is shaded, kid-safe pool area, seating around the pool was provided. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families, the park was well maintained, the park can be considered kid-safe.
Likes: 100 metres to Break wall & fishing, 300m to surf beach, 800m to Bowling Club plenty of lovely walks. General over-all cleanliness.
Date 02/2006. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by Pam & Bill, Newcastle.

The park takes 5th Wheelers and in off peak times do not charge if the 5th wheeler takes an extra site. Also the amenities is one of the best I have seen.
Date 04/2009.
Report submitted by Jim and Jenny Hutton.

One of the best parks we have been in. The staff are so friendly & the amenities are tops! Very good management, friendly management, management responsive to comments, management was helpful. Very good value for money. Very good amenities, adequate number to cater for tourists, close to sites, were clean, were in good condition, water pressure was okay, there was adequate hot water. Good sites, adequate number of tourist sites, sites were level, the site size was okay, adequate taps close by. Laundry, rec room, late checkout allowed (up to noon), good camp kitchen, car wash. Very good park atmosphere, quiet, open and roomy park, shady park, family-friendly park. Clean UC gas bbq (free), with a congenial atmosphere, lit at night, with seating provided. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families, the park was well maintained.
Likes: The park was well grassed. The amenities were something else! Weekly free BBQ (Thursdays). Everyone was very helpful & friendly. Nundle has lots to see & do.
Date 10/2007. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by Alan, Yowie Bay.

Manager's name is Janene and Heath. A picturesque park located right in town with rural views. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, very good value for money ($18.00 2A). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, large sites, concrete annex slabs, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, good camp kitchen. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground, no pool. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Likes: Spotless amenities and park like grounds could not fault anything.
Parking: Park at reception.
Added Touches: Sausage sizzle on Thursdays.
Local Information: Historic town all within a close walk, many fossicking opportunities.
Roads: Good sealed roads although winding.
Date 10/2007. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by The Young Nomads.

A modern camp kitchen is under construction and new owners are very progressive. Very friendly reception, and our invoice showed a 10% Top Tourist Park discount although there was no indication it was a TT member. Amenities considered excellent. Mop for showers supplied. $20 2A before discount good value.
Date 03/2006. Park Rating 4: suitable for overnight or several days
Report submitted by The Peripatetic Perrys.

Under new private owners not council. Shower and toilet block has been totally refurbished no coin operate full camp kitchen, fire place and new ensuite cabins. 24 hour management, internet access.
Update submitted by Park Owner.

Manager is Rex. Turn off New England Highway approx 4kms north of Wallabadah, then 35kms east on good bitumen. In Nundle turn left at Peel Inn then 300m on right along Fossikers Way. New owners for 3 months are doing the place up. Brand new toilets and showers with hot water and high pressure that could rip skin. Fantastic after a hard days prospecting. Friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money ($18 2A per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs, adequate taps close by. Peaceful, open & roomy park, not enough shade. No bbqs.
Likes: High pressure HOT showers, excellent ventilation and all brand new. Permanents and tourists kept totally separate.
Dislikes: No BBQ's - a portable one was promised by the manager but did not appear.
Parking: very easy parking, plenty of room for 3 or 4 rigs off road and out of the way.
Local Information: Right in the village within easy walking distance of all facilities, public pool across road, general store/fuel 7am to 7pm across road, Pub meals 300m away at Peel Inn to die for, huge and good value. Plenty of antiques, arts and crafts including a Woollen Mill, prospecting near by, Trout Farm and Sheeba dams about 20 min away, 45 minutes to Tamworth.
Roads: all good roads and worth the detour.
Date 01/2006. Park Rating 3: Suitable for few days.
Report submitted by Goldstreamers.

Manager Feizel. Friendly management, management was helpful. Good value for money, adequate number of amenities to cater for tourists, were clean, there was adequate hot water. An adequate number of tourist sites, sites were level, lighting at night was adequate, the site size was okay, adequate taps close by. Laundry, good camp kitchen, car wash, dump point, security entry to park, quiet. Clean electric UC bbq, lit at night, with seating provided. The park was well maintained.
Dislikes: Bbq's had to be paid for.
Date 10/2006. Park Rating 3.5: Suitable for a week or more.
Report submitted by Vad.

Cost has doubled since we were here 3 years ago. Park has been cleaned up with permanent vans removed from main area, more on site cabins and some ensuite sites. Most of the park has a slight slope, no concrete pads, very exposed to most winds. Amenity block and BBQ are kept very clean. Adjacent to caravan park is a council park with small covered swimming pool, children's playground and clean free BBQs. A takeaway food shop sells good fish and chips. Friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was much higher than expected, poor value for money ($30 2A per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to only some sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly unlevel sites, good night lighting, large sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, late checkout allowed (up to noon), good camp kitchen, car wash, dump point, secure entry. Peaceful, open & roomy park, not enough shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC electric bbq ($2), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground, no pool. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Likes: Position, very clean
Dislikes: Cost, lack of shade, windy.
Date 02/2006. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Greybeard and Rosedale Bunny.

Manager's name is Rob & Laurel Pracy. If heading North on Pacific Highway, turn right at second turn into Port Macquarie, just before the Dennis Bridge, follow signs into Port Macquarie about 5km. It's the first caravan park on your left. Ph: 02 6584 9155. No pets allowed.
Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, very good value for money ($28 2A per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, late checkout allowed (up to noon), disabled facilities, dump point. Peaceful, open & roomy park, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in average condition. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Small, safe, very friendly, clean, well maintained park, right on the river.
Dislikes: Underneath the flight path of aerodrome. Conversation stops while planes go over during the day. No problem at night.
Parking: Waiting bay while booking in.
Added Touches: Large jetty/wharf to fish from & moor boats to, fish cleaning sink on jetty with fresh water, 2 boat ramps.
Date 09/2008. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by Peter & Lee Hollis.

Very expensive for families over Christmas. Great location right near beach. Good fishing from rocks right near your site. Fair sized sites. Average staff friendliness, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was higher than expected, poor value for money ($84.50 2A 2C per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, large sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, basic rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, dump point, secure entry, van parking. Noisy, open & roomy park, not enough shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC gas bbq (free). Good playground in good condition. Clean heated pool is open to sun, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: The location was great.
Dislikes: We had some noisy campers around us, a very large lot of English campers.
Date 12/2007. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Kaza, Vic.

This park is quite good but has not improved as much as most other parks on the coast since our last visit. Some of the facilities and park roads are in need of repair. Good central location but a bit hard to find due to lack of signage.
Date 09/2007. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Peter & Jean Reynella SA.

Second street off main street. Very well maintained and operated park. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, very good value for money ($27 2A per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, late checkout allowed (up to noon), good camp kitchen, kiosk, dump point, secure entry. Peaceful, open & roomy park, not enough shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean free electric bbq in congenial UC area. Good playground in good condition. Clean pool is open to sun, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. A well maintained park.
Likes: very well run park.
Dislikes: due to drought town water heavily chlorinated.
Parking: plenty of space whilst booking in.
Local Information: close to everything - shopping fishing surfing.
Date 05/2006. Park Rating 5: Suitable for month or longer.
Report submitted by Greg Stone, West Pennant Hills NSW.

This park is in an ideal location and the tourist caravan area is adequate. Ensuites are good and there is cable TV to ensuite sites. The park is let down by lack of garden and lawn maintenance, a little effort could turn this park into a 4.5 rating. Average staff friendliness. Price was as expected, good value for money. Amenities were clean, condition is very good. Some level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, hard to negotiate into site. Quiet.
Likes: An ideal location
Dislikes: Lack of attention to lawns gardens and concrete paths leading from sites to ensuite.
Date 05/2009. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by P&K Adelaide.

This park is widely regarded as the best caravan park in the Nelson Bay area. It has a surf beach so not that suited to young families, but the pool more than makes up for it. They used to offer free wireless internet (and is still advertised in some places as that) but now they charge an exorbitant $6.50 per 30 minutes. Go to the Salamander Bay library and get it for free! Everything is kept very clean and the ground staff are the most efficient I've ever seen. Good management, friendly management. Reasonable value for money. Very good amenities, adequate number to cater for tourists, close to sites, were clean, water pressure was okay, there was adequate hot water. Very good sites. Laundry, rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, car wash, dump point. Very good park atmosphere, quiet, shady park, family-friendly park. Clean electric UC bbq, lit at night, with seating provided. Good playground in good condition. Very good clean & heated pool, pool area is shaded, kid-safe pool area, seating around the pool was provided, toddlers were catered for. Suitable for a week or more, the park was well maintained, the park can be considered kid-safe.
Likes: Pool, beach, grassy sites. Koala's in the surrounding trees (and even in some park trees!)
Dislikes: Expensive internet. Quite a few prickles in the grass
Added Touches: Free movies. Free showers.
Date 02/2007. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Geoff, Sydney.

The park is quite presentable from the front but once you get to the caravan sites you will think you are in another place altogether. The roads are very narrow and the sites are small. There were not many vans in the ensuite area where we stayed but had it been full there would not have been any place to park a car. There was no lawn - just weeds and dirt and no path leading from the van to the ensuite. Consequently mud was tracked into the van and ensuite. The ensuite itself was good size and very well presented. There is a fee for showers in the amenities block. TV cable was supplied and there were 4 'Foxtel' channels as well as free to air.
Date 05/2006. Park Rating 1:
Report submitted by P & K, Adelaide.

Very Expensive at $25 per night. Take it or leave it attitude. Been there, tried it, never again. Poor management, management responsive to comments. Poor value for money. Poor amenities, adequate number to cater for tourists, close to sites, were clean. Poor sites, sites were level, drive-through sites were available. Park atmosphere was okay, too many permanents for this park.
Dislikes: Too many permanents.
Date 07/2006. Park Rating 1: Suitable for overnighter.
Report submitted by Aussierog.

The park is almost directly opposite McDonalds at Motto Farm on the Pacific Highway about 4 kms south of Raymond Terrace township. Coming from the south it is the first park on the left after crossing Hexham Bridge & about 3 to 4 kms north of the bridge. Park entrance is very shortly after speed limit drops down to 80 kph. Coming from the north drive down a little past the park & do a U-Turn in the conveniently located U-Turn bay. Ph: 02 4987 2224.
Mainly permanents, some powered sites and six grassed drive-through sites with power and water. Boom gate security, muted traffic noise at night. Amenities clean and modern, adequate for numbers, with good hot water. Other facilities include a pool. Good TV and mobile phone reception, public phone near by. Chinese restaurant with very good food located in park, MacDonald's immediately opposite across highway. $25 for 2A considered a little expensive given few facilities. Best suited for overnight stop or short stay.
Date 08/2006. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by The Peripatetic Perrys.

This park is very well situated to be used by people wishing to extend their stay in the Newcastle area. We encountered people who had loved ones having extended stays in the John Hunter Hospital, contract workers spending a few weeks employed in the area, people who had to have warranty work done on their van at the local dealers & other people just visiting relatives in & around the district. Most vans overnighting are usually allocated a site at the front of the park but those extending are often sent to the back of the park away from the highway. The sites at the back are larger & suited to large motorhomes. There are some permanents in that area & we found them to be very decent people by & large. Site fees are $22 per night but are $98 per week (plus power) long term.
Date 02/2006. Park Rating 3.5: Will be staying there again when visiting relatives in the Newcastle area.
Report submitted by Bluewren, Newcastle.

A perfectly situated park opposite a beautiful sandy kid-safe beach, 500 m to shops, restaurants, cafes and a couple of pubs in the amazingly pretty resort of Shoal bay. Reception area is good with room to park while booking in. Staff very friendly and when allocated a site we were advised to have a look at it and if we didn't like it come back before setting up. Maybe we should have done this as we picked a site on the road side, which was a bit noisy with traffic. Avoid these if possible. Park has everything you could ask for - large, clean and modern amenities block, well equipped games room, with all facilities in good working condition. Numerous spotlessly clean free BBQ's, half size tennis court, good tourist info, excellent camp kitchen. Only fault is TV reception is virtually non-existent, but all cabins have cable TV provided. Sites (90% tourist) all have double concrete slabs and individual sullage. Entertainment also provided free of charge. Separate chemical toilet disposal point. Value was amongst the best we have seen ($26 2A - peak). Highly recommended - would stay again in this perfect site in a beautiful area. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, van parking assistance provided by staff.
Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Andrew and Janet, Wangaratta.

Very nice facilities plenty of grassed shaded areas, however we were placed on dirt with no shade and the park was almost empty. Very over priced. Good location. Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice. Price was much higher than expected, poor value for money ($35 2A C per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, hard to negotiate into site, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, secure entry. Quiet, open & roomy park, not enough shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean 20 cent gas bbq in congenial UC lit area. Clean pool is open to sun, kid-safe pool area, toddlers catered for. A well maintained park.
Likes: Up to date, airy and clean ablutions. Close to marina and beach.
Dislikes: No bins near van sites, all located at the entrance gate. Too expensive. Not provided with a shaded grassed site when plenty were available for campers.
Added Touches: Very close to the very impressive boat ramp.
Park Rating 2.5: Suitable for few days.
Report submitted by Tony and Andrea, Gold Coast.

Excellent amenities and very clean. Limited caravan sites with only a few with grass. Very good grass coverage for non-powered sites. Drive-through sites all bitumen and very narrow with about a metre between vans.
Report submitted by Michael.

This is nothing more than a transit park, good for only one night, if you choose to stay there at all. It has been overtaken by permanent dwellers, who occupy about 95% of the park. The powered ensuite sites are not available to bona fide tourists, and also have been taken over by permanents, who have constructed their own tents and other dwellings around the ensuites. The "resident owners" were certainly not resident during our one night stay in August, and one of the permanent dwellers was in charge of the office. The advertised "internet kiosk" is nothing more than a computer in the corner of the office, but it was also not available during our stay. This park is handy to travellers on the New England Highway, which forms one of the boundaries of the park, but this leads to constant heavy traffic noise from such a busy arterial highway. We were charged $18.00 for a powered site, on a large, pleasant, grassed area, and used the BBQ in a rotunda. This was clean and incurred no charge for its use, and worked very efficiently. There were wooden trestles in the nearby rotunda. There were ample refuse bins and the park was making a good attempt at recycling. For children, there was a small unattractive playground with the usual slide, swings, etc. The men's ablution block was very small, with a urinal, 2 toilets and 2 showers. But the showers had plentiful wall hooks and a receptacle for soap, shampoo, etc. The water was plentiful and hot.
Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Allansford Oldies.

Manager's name is F & C Edwards. We asked for a drive thru site and were put down the back of the park, as were the 5 other vans that came in the 2 days we were there, even though there are drive thru sites nearer the entrance and the larger brick amenity block. We were shown the two amenity blocks we could use, both only had one shower and three toilets. The park has many permanents and cabins. We paid $25 per night with discount - highly overpriced. Would choose to stay at park closer to town next time. Average management. Very poor amenities. Average sites, drive-through sites were available, adequate taps close by. Park atmosphere was okay, quiet, open and roomy park, shady park, too many permanents for this park. Average pool.
Date 08/2008. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by stockos.

We stayed here for 10 days during the Tamworth Country Music Festival so the park and town was bursting at the seams with people, tents, caravans, cars, buses, etc. We found other parks would not accept bookings and to get in here we booked 12 months in advance and had to book for a fortnight. The park is on the eastern edge of town but a quick drive into the main action. The welcome was friendly if not frenetic. On arrival we were surprised by the lack of facilities for such a large number of people. There was a large toilet/shower block at the top of the park but down the back only one shower and two toilets servicing hundreds of people. We thought we would struggle for a shower etc but to our surprise did not have any difficulty. We did however decide to use the larger facility which required a walk but it seemed cleaner and not particularly busy. There are no soap dispensers in the toilet area and only one hand basin servicing seven toilets. The showers were good and plenty of hand basins in the shower area although the space was tight. Sealed roads throughout most of the facility with sites being flat and easy to negotiate. On the day after the end of the Festival the park emptied out except for about a handful of vans - a staggering transition. You can understand why the park does not upgrade its facilities for 10 days of the year but during that period it is very hectic and stretched. The fee of $34 per night for two reflected the pressure and availability of powered sites during the Festival - but I would not pay that outside of that time. It is hot during the summer and the park was very dry experiencing severe water restrictions. The Festival was a lot of fun - people everywhere, many, many things to see and do, lots of free shows and lots of paying shows. A real experience!
Date 01/2006. Park Rating 2.5: In the circumstances it was fine.
Report submitted by Ian Winton, Aberfoyle Park.

Very good park. Well maintained facilities and good sites. Clean amenities. Close to town. Exceptionally friendly satff. Would stay again. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice. Price was as expected, good value for money. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good. Clean gas bbq ($1.00). Suitable for month or longer.
Likes: Stayed two weeks and really enjoyed it
Date 04/2009. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Al & Bob.

Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($26 2A per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good camp kitchen, disabled facilities, car wash, dump point. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, no permanents. Clean UC electric bbq ($1), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. Clean heated pool is open to sun, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Some amenities always open.
Parking: Good parking bay for booking in.
Added Touches: Walking distance to main town area and eating places.
Local Information: Central to most New England highlights.
Roads: Excellent.
Date 03/2008. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Peter and Elaine.

Manager's name is Matthew & Taryn Judd. We found this park to be very good. We would thoroughly recommend this park. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. The managers were extremely helpful on check-in with park information as well as a town map and tourist information. Price was as expected, very good value for money ($24.40 2A per night). The amenities were very modern and spotless. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, large sites, concrete annex slabs, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, dump point. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC gas bbq (pay), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. Clean pool is open to sun, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: The amenities. Shower were a good size, with shower curtain and drying area.
Local Information: Tourist info centre next door. Walking distance to shops.
Date 02/2008. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Dave and Shell Parker.

Poor value for money ($21.60 2A with discount). Average staff management. Were shown to site, assistance given at the site. The park is in two sections, we were given a site at the back (east side) of the park. We were there the week before the Tamworth Music Festival and they were flat out, no bookings were taken and early in the mornings were was a queue of vans waiting for a site. All available space was being utilised for vans and tents. Our site was uneven, average size. Laundry, not enough clothes lines. Dump point. Park was dry and dusty due to the drought. $10 amenities key deposit required at check-in. Some sites overlooking the Peel River. Suitable for a couple of nights
Date 01/2007. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Higgi & Bomber.

Manager Matthew Judd. Very tidy park, excellent amenities, grounds very dry. Very friendly staff, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($18 2A C per night). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, some unlevel sites, good night lighting, large sites, concrete annex slabs, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, car wash. Peaceful, open & roomy park, not enough shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean electric bbq in congenial UC area, bbq area lighting, seating provided. Good playground in good condition. Clean pool is open to sun, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. A well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Excellent amenities, friendly staff.
Dislikes: Somewhat dry and dusty.
Local Information: Excellent plenty of choice available, however not offered by park staff.
Roads: Good road, but a steep mountain range when coming from the coast.
Date 02/2006. Park Rating 3: Suitable for few days.
Report submitted by Noel, SEQ.

Manager Taryn & Mathew Judd. Follow signs for Tourist Info Centre in Peel Street and it's next door. Divided in two by a road. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($18 2A per night powered with BIG4 discount). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, large sites, concrete annex slabs, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, late checkout allowed (up to noon), good camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, car wash, dump point, van parking. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean free electric bbq in congenial UC bbq area, bbq area lighting, seating provided. Good playground in good condition. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Peaceful quiet park by the river. Children would be responsibility of parents here.
Parking: Designated area at left of reception in the shade.
Local Information: Visit the Tourist Info. Centre for town map and visit Oxley L/O for overview of the Peel Valley & town. Good photo op. and picnic area. The Golden Guitar & Wax Museum has an excellent gem &rock display.
Date 02/2006. Park Rating 3.5: Suitable for month or longer.
Report submitted by Gary & Cate, Maryland NSW.

Small park, well shaded, ideally situated at water's edge with own jetty. Boat launching ramp at nearby village. Friendly welcome, escorted to site. Sites level and generally gravel, with slabs, power and water on all sites, some drive-through. Roads gravel, guttered, reasonable amount of grass. Amenities tired but clean, with good hot water. No soap or hand drying provided. Showers had mats and curtains, but no mop. Amenities could be stretched if park full at holiday times. Picnic shelter with barbecue (free). No children's playground. Good TV and mobile phone reception, public phone 250 metres away in village. No shop in immediate area. $25 for 2A, $23 for seniors in off season considered a little high for what was provided.
Likes: quiet location, well away from traffic noise.
Date 08/2006. Park Rating 3: Suitable for overnight or few days
Report submitted by The Peripatetic Perrys.

$23.00 per night powered site. We decided to stay for 2 days, to check out previous reports, but ended up staying for 4 days. And we found it a gem. Janette showed us to our site and helped us park. This is a small basic park with plenty of shade, slabs and grassed sites, located on the Manning River. We were parked right near the river so Leszek had four days of fishing, but tossed all fish back as they were too small. The dolphins swimming up and downstream probably frightened the fish. But it is a restful park because it has no playground, no swimming pool, no shops, no kiosk and no playground. Total peace and quiet. Nearest shopping is Taree. The amenities (2 toilets and 2 showers) are old but well maintained and clean. The laundry had one washing machine and one dryer, but this was adequate for our stay as there were not many people in the park, and anyway, with nothing else to do but rest you could wash at any time of the day. We had the best sleep we had had for months. We would definitely return to this park. If you want total quiet and rest, with clean facilities, this is the park for you.
Date 02/2006. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Leszek and Jackie, Queanbeyan.

Mostly permanent sites and might be hard to get booked in peak season but there were places available in September. Small park but pleasant and great playground for kids (so long as you don't mind them getting dirty!). Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($37 2A C1 per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, no rec room, late checkout allowed (past noon), good camp kitchen. Peaceful, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean gas bbq ($2), congenial UC bbq area, with lighting, seating provided. Excellent playground in good condition. Clean pool is open to sun, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided, toddlers catered for. Suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Adventure playground; clean; close to beach; 20 mins walk to entrance
Dislikes: Couldn't get tv reception but we are new to this and probably need to invest in better aerial than we had with us.
Local Information: Lots of things to do at The Entrance. Memorial Park area on a Saturday especially for families (water play area, playground, funfair, bouncy castle, stage performances, pelican feeding).
Park Rating 3.5: Suitable for few days.
Report submitted by Karen & Jeff.

Average staff friendliness, average staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was higher than expected, reasonable value for money ($315.00 2A per week powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs, hard to negotiate into site, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, kiosk, secure entry. Noisy, open & roomy park, not enough shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Gas UC bbq, area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No pool. Suitable for few days, well maintained park.
Likes: Support moving / removing the van from the site with a tractor. Note, sites are very tight and generally require this service when the park is full.
Dislikes: The park / playground external (south-east) to the caravan park was very noisy of an evening and night. Some nights until 4 ~ 5am keeping us awake. A specific ethnic group where camping for nights on end in the parking area / playground (some while fishing others with noisy cars & music). We asked the park managers twice could they please do something but they said the police / council ranger and themselves could not do anything as these people would claim they where resting while on a road trip! Problem is many of these people where using the caravan park toilets and facilities while they where camping in the playground area. Some made us feel slightly unsafe and concerned for our security, van and car. Talking to others whom have stayed for years in the caravan park we understand this is an ongoing problem and is getting worse. Having been to this location, stayed and looked around the area we would not return.
Parking: Tight parking on some sites - not much room when full of tourists.
Added Touches: Fishing from the caravan park grounds.
Local Information: Restaurants, Licensed Clubs, Hotel, Pelican feeding daily, Fishing, not much else.
Roads: Good road conditions to and from the area.
Date 01/2007. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Andrew and Jan, Melbourne.

Friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money. Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, small sites, concrete annex slabs, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, no rec room. Quiet, open & roomy park, not enough shade, family/friendly atmosphere, no permanents. Congenial bbq area atmosphere. No playground, no pool. Suitable for few days, well maintained park.
Likes: Tourists only. All permanents moved on.
Dislikes: No speed control or security measures. There is some talk of this site being developed as part of a larger resort in two or three years.
Local Information: Fantastic area, not too far away from Sydney area. Great location for kids with plenty to see and do.
Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by DJ.

The park is mostly permanent set up holiday vans and expensive on-site cabins. The tourist area is in the center of the park. All sites are grass, no slabs, no ensuite. The sites closest to the amenities are heavily used and the grass is very patchy. No help was given parking, but that was not a problem as the sites are large and as they are grass positioning is not critical. This is your average council caravan park close to the beach, with a beachy holiday feel. You could stay longer than a couple of days if you are looking for that casual holiday feel.
Report submitted by Gary & Pam, NSW.

Manager's name is Lucy & Brian. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money ($27 2A powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, separate bathroom, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, late checkout allowed (up to noon), good camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, car wash, secure entry. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC gas bbq, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Excellent playground in good condition. Clean heated pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided, toddlers catered for. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Well grassed area at lakes-edge bbqs & tables in grassed area
Parking: Area for booking a site
Added Touches: Boat ramp on site, fish cleaning table, bus to clubs.
Date 08/2007. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by Baz & Mick.

Manager's name is Jim & Julie. This is a very well run small park. We stayed for 2 and a half weeks, could have easily stayed longer if we had time. Jim & Julie made us most welcome and keep the place very clean and tidy. The showers are very good. There is no pool or playground for children, but there is a very good park adjoining. The park is close to clubs and shops, no need to use the car. There are some very good scenic drives, and plenty of other interesting places. Town and surrounds are full of history. We can recommend this park for good value for money and for an extended stay.
Date 03/2009. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Rob & Pat Tisbury.

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