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Dalrymple Tourist Park, Charters Towers (DFP)
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Manager's name is Paul & Julie Daken. If friendliness and assistance were the criteria for rating parks then this park would romp it in with 6 stars. The park is 6 kms from Agnes Waters and 12 kms from 1770, which means that you have to drive wherever you want to go, but on the plus side it is quiet, peaceful and away from the maddening crowds and at $22 per night well worth considering. Would definitely stay again. 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 lower than 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 good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, all 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, disabled facilities, van parking. Peaceful, open and roomy, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, no permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground. Clean pool is open to the sun, kid-safe pool area. Suitable for a few days, suitable for families, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: The friendliness of the management. Nothing was too much trouble for their guests. TV reception was not good but if you mention it to Paul he will help you out with an aerial. Julie will also book any tours you want to do and arrange for you to be picked up at the park.
Dislikes: The distance from town.
Parking: Outside reception
Roads: Bumpy.
Date 10/2008. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Fran & Trevor, Melbourne.

Manager's name is Paul & Julie. This park is only 5 years old, in a nice bush setting. The managers are the owners. There were no permanents in the park. It is a nice quiet park, very clean, hot showers, timed at 4 minutes but we found this long enough. Free BBQ, pool is kept very clean. The owners were extremely helpful & friendly; nothing was too much trouble for them. They also hire if required a UHF antenna & booster for better TV reception and help you set it up. Very good management, friendly management, management responsive to comments, management was helpful. Very good value for money. Good amenities, close to sites, were clean, were in good condition, water pressure was okay, there was adequate hot water. Very good sites, sites were level, drive-through sites were available, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Laundry, good camp kitchen. 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. Very good clean pool, area is shaded. Suitable for a week or more, the park was well maintained.
Date 11/2007. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by Robyn & Keith.

The owner was reluctant to allow our dog to stay but after paying the $40 good behaviour bond it worked well as all dogs in the park were kept wonderfully under control at all times. Friendly staff, staff helped us at the site. Price was as expected ($16 2A unpowered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, large sites. Good laundry, no rec room. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Pets at manager's discretion. $40 bond payable on arrival for dog's good behaviour. UC gas bbq (free), bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Clean pool is open to sun, kid-safe pool area. Suitable for few days.
Likes: Remote location, bush setting, wildlife.
Dislikes: A fair distance from town and beach. Park had a general lack of maintenance, a bit shabby in places. The pool area needed weeding and a bit more care. Long grass needed mowing and tidying in tent areas.
Added Touches: Open fires allowed at sites.
Date 08/2007. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Phil and Gin.

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, good value for money ($258.30 2A per week, peak season). 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, 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, 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, good rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, car wash, dump point, secure entry, van parking. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, no permanents. Clean UC bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Excellent playground in good condition. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided, toddlers catered for. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Quality of maintenance and cleaning, superb grounds and amenities and very helpful and friendly staff and the bus service to and from Airlie via both shopping centres (about 10 minutes) from just outside the park.
Parking: Ample space with first class professional reception
Added Touches: A list of activities within park or nearby are given on arrival. Includes outdoor screening of movies by the pool on some evenings.
Roads: Good road all the way
Date 09/2009. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by Peter & Elaine - Lake Macquarie.

We have stayed in some good parks but this is just about the flashest; also the most expensive but that is relative - this is a This park has everything. The reception facilities are like walking into a flash hotel. Very professional welcome, lots of information provided about the park and lots of tourist information available, bus to town and tour operators stop just outside the park. Big shopping centre with Woolies within walking distance. Very kid friendly park with jumping bag, large pool and playground. Very well appointed camp kitchens with other BBQ's dotted around the park. Sealed roads, grassed, flat sites with concrete aprons. Assistance in backing van onto site offered but sites relatively easy to negotiate. At $36.90 per night after the BIG4 discount, not the cheapest but for a week or two it was worth the extra. A low hum of traffic early in the morning but we were down the back of the park and it was not a real nuisance. Facilities good, adequate number, well maintained, even a hairdryer in the men's. Lots of hangers in the showers, water saving showers but very adequate water. Separate family friendly bathrooms for the families with young kids. The flashest dump point I have seen (at waist height, lots of stainless steel, flushing and hosing provided). Free outdoor movies three times a week. A list of other activities like massages, bingo, food nights is available every Monday. Plenty to do and see in Airlie Beach. The 3 Island Cruise is good but be prepared for a long day and allow a day to recover. Other cruises and flights available and the staff at reception very helpful with advice and bookings. The Airlie Markets are on Saturday morning and adjacent to the beach and main township. This park is about to undergo a large development with many more powered sites, cabins, amenities room etc in the approval stage. For such a large park it did not have the impression of being busy. Staff were inconspicuous, no overbearing rules, good access to rubbish bins that were changed regularly. Palm trees and gardens abound. Good for a long stay and particularly suitable for the ankle biters. Lots of kids in the park but the layout is conducive to maintaining privacy and quiet space for the greyer ones.
Likes: Bus access, flash reception, staff attitude, general feel of the park, camp kitchen, 5 star dump point, trees, hangers in toilets.
Date 08/2009. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Blue and Rose, Flagstaff Hill SA.

resort and one could very easily stay here for weeks. Very friendly staff, no complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was much higher than 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, all 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, good camp kitchen, kiosk, car wash, dump point. Peaceful, open and roomy, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. No permanents. No pets allowed. Clean free UC electric bbq, lighting, seating provided. Excellent playground in good condition. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided, toddlers catered for. Suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Plenty to do - 32 metre pool with 2 water slides, tennis, badminton, mini golf, basketball, free outdoor movies three times a week with good shows, and the list goes on. Kids Club, Family Bathrooms, Disabled Bathrooms. One of the best camp kitchens we have seen and generally very up to date and spotlessly clean facilities.
Added Touches: Discount coupons are offered on arrival, bus stops out front, free outdoor movies are screened on Mon, Wed & Sat nights.
Date 06/2006. Park Rating 5: Suitable for month or longer.
Report submitted by Roger (MADOG) Morgan.

Internal roads are very narrow and because of the concrete slab negotiating onto your site can be difficult. No parking assistance was offered. However once on site the sites are fairly large with space to park vehicle next to slab. Large unpowered camping area which is separate from main powered sites and like most Airlie Beach Parks there are a lot of backpackers which means that the laundries get a lot of use. Basic mini golf and 1/2 court tennis and bird feeding each night. Parking while checking in is restricted. Tour and cruise bookings can be made at Office and Internet facilities are available. Once on site we enjoyed 4 nights here and would return. Price $22.50 2A per night with discount. Average management. Reasonable value for money. Good amenities, adequate number to cater for tourists, close to sites, were clean, were in good condition, there was adequate hot water. Good sites, sites were level, the site size was okay, annexe slabs were available, hard to negotiate in to/out of site, adequate taps close by. Laundry, rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, car wash. Good atmosphere to park, quiet, shady park. Clean UC gas bbq, lit at night, with seating provided. Good playground, condition okay. Clean pool, seating around the pool was provided. Suitable for overnighter or for a few days, the park was well maintained.
ark Rating 4:
Report submitted by Carol and Geoff, Ferntree Gully.

A small well kept park suitable for an overnight stop. Interesting murals to see around the town.
Date 07/2007. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Peter & Jean Reynella SA.

The park is nothing to speak of. Four or five spots in front of the very basic amenities block. We had a ball here for a week. Meals at the hotel were great, as were the staff. Banana is within easy travel of Biloela's shopping. A quiet friendly town central to all Banana shire's tourist traps.
Report submitted by The Old Viscount.

A small park, with limited amenities, but extremely clean, friendly and worth every cent of the tariff. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($144 2A per week powered). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, 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, poor night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs, drive-through sites, hard to negotiate into site, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, late checkout allowed (past noon), kiosk, dump point, van parking. Quiet, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean free bbq in congenial UC bbq area, bbq area lighting, seating provided. No playground. Clean pool is open to sun, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. A well maintained park.
Likes: The management were excellent, friendly and helpful. The smallness of the park also created a family atmosphere. Management parked your vehicle if required. They also carried in your luggage to cabins without asking.
Dislikes: Difficulty of driveway negotiation when park was full.
Local Information: Cheap meals at Bargara Bowling Club and Bundaberg RSL.
Roads: Excellent
Date 05/2006. Park Rating 4.5: Suitable for any length stay.
Report submitted by Terry and Jenny Brett, SA.

Although the park is right on the ocean there is no beach, only rocks. The cabins block most of the sites from seeing the ocean. Park was well maintained & friendly & I would definitely stay here again. Very good management, friendly management, management responsive to comments, management was helpful. Good value for money. Good amenities, 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, lighting at night was adequate, the site size was okay, annexe slabs were available, adequate taps close by. Laundry, good camp kitchen, dump point. Good atmosphere to park, quiet, shady park, family-friendly park. Clean free electric bbq in UC area, lit at night, with seating provided. Good pool rating. Clean pool, area is shaded, seating around the pool was provided. The park was well maintained.
Local Information: Visits to Bundaberg Rum, wineries, turtles from November to end of March, Hinkler House, Mystery Craters, tours to the southern Great Barrier Reef, lots of towns on the Coral Coast to explore.
Date 04/2006. Park Rating 3: Suitable for a week or more.
Report submitted by Annrina.

We had been to this large park three years ago and liked its position across the road from the beach and surf club, and a pleasant walk along a well maintained foreshore to the town centre. The park is now packed solid with Grey Nomads and we were lucky to get a temporary site for one night before moving to one closer to the amenities for the remainder of our stay. The park is well placed, but is not being maintained. The grass powered sites are now soft sand, and in our week stay the only cleaning, or maintenance we saw was for the amenities blocks. Still in a great place, plenty to keep you busy outside the park (drink more Bundy) but book ahead.
Date 08/2009. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Greybeard and Rosedale Bunny.

Manager's name is John & Marilyn McGregor. When you get to Bargara, head for the ocean, turn left and follow the road to the end, you can't miss it. This is a large park and we enjoyed our stay here. The park covers 16 acres and there is a large unpowered camping area which was virtually empty during our stay, but when full it would stretch the two amenity blocks to their limit. The camp kitchen was basic but clean and large. There were plenty of sites available when we arrived and were given the choice of site. The park is right opposite the Bargara Life Saving Club who regularly patrol the beach and there is also a lovely walk into town. There are a large number of permanents but they are right at the back of the park well away from the tourists. There is no playground within the park but there is an excellent one opposite. Friendly staff, no complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was higher than expected, reasonable value for money ($26 2A per night powered). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is 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, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, kiosk, disabled facilities, dump point, secure entry, van parking. Peaceful, open and roomy, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC electric bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground, no pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Close to the beach. Bundaberg tourist attractions. Nice quiet park off season for a bit of R&R.
Dislikes: No swimming pool, not everyone likes swimming in the sea.
Parking: 2 bays outside the office and plenty in the street
Local Information: Bundy Rum, Bundy Ginger Beer, Mon Repos Turtle sanctuary (Nov - March), Shops
Roads: Average bumpy Qld roads.
Date 10/2008. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Fran & Trevor, Melbourne.

A large open park in a great position opposite the beach. Some slab sites and others are grassed. 2 large amenity blocks that were old but clean. A weekly discount is available. Average staff friendliness, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($25.00 2A per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, 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, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good camp kitchen, kiosk, dump point. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC electric bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere. No pool. Suitable for month or longer.
Likes: Good position opposite the beach.
Parking: Outside the office or on the road outside.
Local Information: Good walking track along the esplanade.
Date 09/2008. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Toto.

We rated this park highly during our last stay four years ago but it has gone off a bit since that visit. The park was very crowded and was having difficulty coping. A lot of things needed re-furbishing (amenities, sites etc) but a lot could be overcome with improved daily maintainance e.g. sites mowed between occupations, second tidy-up in amentities each day. Management is efficient at check-in and, with one exception in the management group, friendly and helpful. We will stay again but next time pick a less busy time. Average management, friendly management, management was helpful. Reasonable value for money. Average amenities. Average sites, hard to negotiate in to/out of site. Park atmosphere was okay. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families.
Dislikes: Speed limits seemed to apply to every vehicle except the manager's golf cart.
Parking: Plenty of parking while waiting to check in.
Local Information: Everything is available in Bargara and nearby Bundaberg.
Roads: All highway conditions. Be aware of numerous level crossings for cane trains which are in use during the cutting season.
Date 08/2008. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Vande.

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, good value for money ($26.00 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, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, good camp kitchen, kiosk, dump point. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Suitable for month or longer, well maintained park.
Date 07/2008. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Graham and Lyn, Adelaide.

Friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($24 2A per night). Amenities blocks were old but reasonably clean, number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, 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 sullage close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, good camp kitchen, dump point. Open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Gas bbq (20c). No pool. Suitable for a week or more.
Likes: A variety of sites to pick from, some grass, some slab, some open, some shady, no high kerbs, close to beach.
Parking: 2 in entry but plenty just down the street.
Local Information: Walking track along foreshore to town centre.
Date 12/2007. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Gaz n Rob.

Managers John & Marilyn McGregor. On arrival we were given a map and told to pick any site (it was not busy), provided tourist advice. Level sites, cement slabs or grass. Sullage only to slabbed sites which were of average size. Grassed powered sites are larger and shady. Amenities close to most sites. Dump point. Inadequate night lighting. Large camp kitchen and BBQ area. Good value for money ($23 2A). Playground. The park is usually full from June-August. On 16 acres. Large, spacious park, well maintained. Bundaberg Surf Lifesaving Club, playground, skate rink and skate bowl across the road, as is a small patrolled beach. Suitable for a week or more
Likes: Quiet, lots of birdlife. Handy to Bundaberg tourist attractions.
Local Information: Turtle watching at Mon Repos is not to be missed from November-March.
Parking: Enough parking for two rigs at the entrance
Date 03/2007. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Higgi & Bomber.

Ideal location close to the Mon Repos Conservation Park. Absolute beachfront. Park is rundown under current management. Toilet and shower block (male & female) disgusting due to lack of proper cleaning; grime, mould on the shower walls and ceilings, basins surrounds dirty - generally poor condition. Waste water pipes on sites broken. Several complaints received by managers but appears nothing is done - this is such a shame because it could be a top stay at Bargara right on the beach where the Loggerhead and other Turtles nest and hatch - unique. Wouldn't stay there again because of facilities. Average staff friendliness, average staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice. Price was as expected, poor value for money ($25 2A per night powered, shoulder period). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to only some sites, were dirty, condition is poor, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs to some sites, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, poor water quality, adequate taps close by. Poor laundry, no rec room. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. No bbqs, no playground, no pool. Suitable for few days.
Likes: Close to a sheltered beach and turtle hatchery.
Dislikes: Filthy shower & toilet block.
Parking: No.
Local Information: Close to Bargara Beach and restaurants, plenty of roadside fruit stalls in the area, large supermarket complex nearby.
Roads: Sealed but a bit rough and narrow.
Date 03/2009. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Brian & Christine.

UPDATED REPORT NEEDED

Resident manager/owners were friendly and helpful. There are 12 drive-through sites with power, sullage but no water. Drinking water is available from a tank located near the amenities. The place draws its everyday water from the Belyando River, which was almost dry when we were there and definitely not fit for drinking. The amenities are clean and better than some in larger parks. A nice touch was towelling bath mats outside the showers. The management try very hard to make the place attractive but it is a battle in the harsh conditions. Food, drinks and fuel are available from the roadhouse. $17 per night plus $5 key deposit. OK for an overnight stop.
Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Des and Anne Pryde, Sandstone Point.

A fishing hideaway overlooking the lake. Very friendly staff, no complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable 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 reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water - but not if busy, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, all level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, poor water quality, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, no rec room. Peaceful, open and roomy, plenty of shade. No pets allowed. Dirty free bbq in dismal bbq area, bbq area lighting. No playground, no pool.
Likes: Close to the Lake, boat ramp and picnic locations. Good walking trails. Big barra caught (up to 1.2 metres) but not by us unfortunately. No licences required and no maximum size limit at this location. Good boat ramp.
Date 05/2006. Park Rating 3.5: Suitable for a few days.
Report submitted by Roger (MADOG) Morgan.

The caravan park is an older style place with motel rooms rented by mine workers, grassed caravan sites with ample shade for overnighters. There is also a takeaway shop onsite which sells meals and burger, chips etc. The onsite managers (husband & wife team) are really on the ball. There is no noise, no trouble and very obliging to caravan guests. The noise level is low except for the occasional coal train in the distance. The proximity to the International Coal Centre is great, just a stroll across the street. Walking distance to a tavern and shops too. This park should be a consideration if doing the mine tour which only occurs once per day and leaves at 1:30pm until 3:30pm. Good for an overnighter in a small town. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was lower than expected, good value for money ($20 2A 1C per night, powered, shoulder season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, 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, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs to some sites, shade to some sites, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, kiosk. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, a few permanents. No playground, no pool. Suitable for overnighter, well maintained park.
Likes: Friendliness and management by onsite staff, proximity to local attractions, shops, tavern
Parking: Off street parking
Local Information: International Coal Centre across street is also used as a community hall with movies at night, special events and lunch menu.
Roads: Good roads.
Date 07/2009. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Ian Edwards.

Very good friendly management, management responsive to comments, management was helpful. Very good value for money at $18/night. 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, lighting at night was adequate, annexe slabs were available, drive-through sites were available, adequate taps close by. Laundry. Good atmosphere to park, quiet.
Likes: Excellent amenities, no permanents, friendly management.
Dislikes: Gets a bit tight with larger vans.
Local Information: Pub food up the road is good.
Roads: Bruce highway outside park but lots of trees deaden noise
Date 06/2006. Park Rating 4: Suitable for a few days.
Report submitted by Aussierog.

Management was OK. Site we had was a long way from toilet and shower. Times showers that didn't really work well, and $4 to use laundry $4 for drying. Not that good a park with poor facilities and just profit driven management. Average staff friendliness. Price was higher than expected, poor value for money ($27 2A per night, powered, off-peak season). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, 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, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs to some sites, very few sites are shaded, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by Basic laundry. Quiet, open & roomy park, not enough shade, a few permanents. No bbqs, no playground, no pool. Suitable for overnighter, park is considered kid-safe.
Date 07/2009. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Jeff & Sally.

This appears to be an old park that is being quickly brought up to better standard with a reasonable injection of funds to improve the park substantially. Average staff friendliness, average staff response to complaints, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($156.00 2A per week, 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, 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 to most sites, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, dump point, secure entry. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Pets at manager's discretion. Clean UC bbq, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Clean pool is open to the sun, kid-safe pool area. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Likes: Cleanliness of amenities, individual garbage facilities to each site, one of the best camp kitchens together with some separate new amenities located at the rear
Dislikes: Timed showers (set at 5 minutes) which is probably sufficient time provided the mechanics of it all worked. Your time started with the turn on of taps and cut out when time is up but the hot water goes up and down during the time sometimes only allowing 3 minutes of actual showering time. There has been no shortage of water in the district so it is simply profit protection I would rather pay an extra 50 cents and have a full 5 minute or more shower.
Parking: Separate gate for new arrivals allows plenty of room.
Local Information: Great range of 'fresh' seafood down at the harbour on the northern side. See the town murals. The info centre at the Big Mango is full of helpful information.
Roads: Good all the way.
Date 07/2009. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Peter & Elaine, Lake Macquarie.

Manager's name is Adele & Russell. We booked into this park after personal recommendation and have not been disappointed. This park is open and spacious with plenty of room between sites and also nice wide roads. Although this park is on the Bruce Highway there was very little noise emanating from the road. We had a look at the other parks in town and couldn't believe how cramped they all were. The camp kitchen was very basic. Very friendly staff, no complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money ($23 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, 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, kiosk, dump point, secure entry, van parking. Peaceful, open and roomy, not enough shade, family/friendly atmosphere, too many permanents. Clean UC electric bbq (free), bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground. Clean pool is open to the 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: Open, roomy and quiet with a lovely view overlooking the river.
Dislikes: Too many permanents and long stay residents.
Parking: Outside reception.
Local Information: Good base for Bowen and Whitsundays.
Roads: Good.
Date 09/2008. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Fran & Trevor, Melbourne.

Manager Adele and Russell Cook. This park is good value ($120 p/week), the sites have plenty of room, the amenities are kept clean (management tend to them several times a day and often check to see they are tidy) and soap and paper towel is provided. the management are so friendly and welcoming. they have wireless internet available for your laptop at a tiny cost of $4 for the whole night or $12 for the week (no time or download restrictions). I have not seen this in a park before. We stayed here several years ago with the previous owners and it was nothing short of poor. Since the new owners the park is amazing! they won the QLD parks innovation award last year - they have installed their own sewerage treatment plant over behind the park (don't worry no smell) which is environment friendly and they have recycling. They have fixed up the amenities blocks and have just begun to build a new camp kitchen and extra amenities block. There are boom gates at the front and side of the park for security and if you have mail/messages they text message you to let you know its at the office! Nothing is a problem, they are happy to help. This park has made huge improvements and is only getting better.
Date 07/2006. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Jodie Lea, full-time traveller.

I found the park manager abrupt, unfriendly and rude. The amenities were unhealthy, washing machines and driers were dirty and malfunctioning. We paid $21.00 per night a week in advance, only stayed 4 nights, no refund. Very unfriendly staff, bad staff response to complaints. Price was as expected, poor value for money. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were dirty, condition is poor, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, average sized sites, drive-through sites, hard to negotiate into site, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Poor laundry, no rec room, secure entry. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, too many permanents. Suitable for overnighter.
Parking: Very cramped while waiting.
Date 11/2007:
Report submitted by Woodgrub.

There is little to say about this park other than "location, location, location". Most (not all) sites are crammed together and the older toilet block is run down. There are some newer amenities in the "ensuite" style also available. The laundry had broken washing machines and everything just looks rundown. Good pool area, but pool was dirty. The location is across the road from the marina, an easy walk to the Bowen Jetty and CBD. At $28 per night for 2A we considered it poor value and we would not return.
Date 08/2007. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Richard and Maureen, Bungendore NSW.

Manager's name is Neil. Good management, friendly management, 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. 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. Laundry, dump point, security entry to park, van parking by management. Park atmosphere was okay, quiet, shady park, family-friendly park. Clean UC bbq (free), lit at night, with seating provided. Good clean pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, the park was well maintained, the park can be considered kid-safe.
Likes: Nice quiet park with shady and sunny sites. Gardens well maintained. Close to stinger net although beach is not great. Sealed roads and shady sites. Hotel next door.
Dislikes: Toilets may not be enough when park full; Pool has only half cover from sun.
Parking: Room to park
Local Information: Some areas ok for snorkelling; Lots of hotels and murals around town. Town and bay lookout and cafe. Fresh fish available from wharf.
Roads: Local roads are very bumpy and pot holed
Date 11/2008. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Tilly.

Manager's name is Craig & Donna Witts. This park has many bowlers and golfers who go there every year and stay for 3, 4, 5 months so very few casual tourist sites available. Water quality can be bad. Flush the toilets in the morning to decide whether to do the washing, because white shirts come out grey. Very friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money ($25.00 2A per night powered). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area. Mostly level sites, good night lighting, small sites, hard to negotiate into site, poor water quality, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, dump point. Quiet, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Date 06/2008. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Lyn & Graham, Adelaide.

Manager's name is Craig and Donna Witts. We came for a week and stayed for a month. Loved the atmosphere and friendless of all we met. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, very good value for money ($145 2A per week 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, disabled facilities. Inadequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, disabled facilities, dump point, secure entry. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting. No playground. Clean pool is open to the sun, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for month or longer, well maintained park.
Likes: Sealed roads, very clean and tidy, trees, friendliness, good quality toilet paper.
Parking: Drive in and park in front of reception
Local Information: Walk to Queens Beach, close to hotel with good meals, walk to bowling club, walk to 9 hole golf course, fishing nearby.
Date 08/2008. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Daphne and Jack, Mandurah.

Helpful and friendly staff who took the time to remember and use our names. Impressed with the design and presentation of the amenities block, it even had a large bug-zapper which removed all those annoying mosquitoes that usually gather in lighted areas at night. The shower section included a raised corner bath perfect for bathing young children. The park has a separate section for travellers with pets, backing on to a very large open area where you can walk your dogs (on the lead). Be aware that the pet-friendly sites are grassed sites only (no concrete annex slab) with no sullage facilities however they do have power and excellent access to the camp kitchen and BBQ area. Friendly staff, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money ($17 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 inadequate hot water, soap provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, kiosk. Peaceful, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Dogs on leash. Clean free UC gas bbq,with lighting, seating provided. Good playground in good condition. Clean pool, kid-safe pool area. Suitable for families, well maintained park.
Added Touches: 12 acre park on the banks of the Boyne River. Boat ramp.
Local Information: Walking distance to Country Club, golf, bowls and sporting fields; Gladstone city only 20 minutes away.
Date 05/2006. Park Rating 3.5: Suitable for few days.
Report submitted by Chris & Jeanette, Toowoomba.

It is now a Family Parks Member and that Ensuite site is now $32 less discount for members and there is a new owner, Lorraine Cooper.
Date 09/2007.
Report submitted by Des and Anne, Sandstone Point.

The park is located in an industrial area on the road to Bargara. Despite its location the park was quiet during the day and at night. Park is fairly well maintained with good size ensuites. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Assistance provided onto site. TV connection provided good reception.
Date 07/2007. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by P&K, Adelaide.

Manager's name is Sid and Tracey. 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, very good value for money ($24.30 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, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry. Peaceful, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Likes: Very neat and clean. Bitumen drives not dirt.
Date 07/2007. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Graham.

Comfortable well maintained park with very friendly staff. 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, good value for money ($25.20 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, 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, very few sites are shaded, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, 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. Suitable for month or longer, well maintained park.
Likes: Nice above average park well maintained
Dislikes: Long way from town and ablutions very dark (few windows) but well looked after
Added Touches: Lovely morning tea one morning a week with yummy scones and jam and cream and cake etc (gold coin donation to charity)
Date 07/2009. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Bob & Al.

Manager's name is Brendan & Denise Haks & Simon Haks. This park is a credit to the owner/managers is only a few minutes from the town centre by car yet is peaceful, spacey and relaxing. 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, good value for money ($156 2A per week 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, large sites, concrete annex slabs, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, disabled facilities, dump point, van parking. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Park rules such as 'no walking between sites (stick to the roads) so as not to interfere with the privacy of others and Visitors to the park to leave by 10 pm and the openness and easy access to all sites.
Parking: Ample space for any number of arrivals
Added Touches: Sausage sizzle every Thursday evening between 4.30 and 6.30 pm with several log fires, a gold coin donation going to charity with very good donation record. This was well attended and set a great standard of friendliness in the park.
Local Information: Only 20 minutes to the beach areas and Turtle Hatchery. 5 minutes to town and the Burnett River.
Roads: Excellent roads all the way.
Date 08/2008. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Peter & Elaine - Lake Macquarie.

Manager's name is Brendan Denise Simon Haks. Very good management, friendly management, management responsive to comments, management was helpful. Good value for money. Good amenities, adequate number to cater for tourists, were in good condition, water pressure was okay, there was adequate hot water. Very good sites, adequate number of tourist sites, sites were level, the site size was okay, annexe slabs were available, drive-through sites were available, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Laundry, kiosk, disabled facilities, van parking by management. Good atmosphere to park, family-friendly park. Clean UC gas bbq (free), lit at night, with seating provided. Good clean pool, area is shaded, kid-safe pool area, seating around the pool was provided. Suitable for a week or more, the park was well maintained.
Likes: The owners were the most friendly and helpful we have come across. We had a lot of rain and wind and the owners came to see if we were alright. All the sites are large and the road newly sealed. Large ensuites. Parking assistance given.
Dislikes: Could do with a playground for the children.
Parking: Good off street parking while waiting to book in.
Local Information: 30 minute drive to Mon Repos for Turtle nesting November to January. Bundaberg Rum Distillery. 30 minute drive to Elliot Heads, a nice seaside village. Large shopping centres in town - but closed Sundays.
Roads: Good bitumen roads all the way from Gold Coast.
Date 12/2007. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Peter and Carol, Gold Coast.

Manager's name is Simon & Brendan Haks. Exceptionally friendly and helpful managers, 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, good value for money ($115 2A per week powered). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is 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, level grass sites and most have annex slabs, poor night lighting, large sites, concrete annex slabs, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. There is plenty of room for car parking in front of or alongside the van. Roads are wide and allow easy access to the sites. Good laundry, no rec room, late checkout allowed (up to noon), kiosk, disabled facilities, dump point, van parking. Peaceful, large, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. No pets allowed. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, seating provided at bbq. No playground. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Parking: Check-in parking is not the best we have seen.
Added Touches: During the peak season July-August a free sausage sizzle is held each Thursday evening, a gold coin donation is requested and is donated to a charity (RFDS & Make a Wish) most evenings the event raises an average of $250.
Local Information: Bundaberg offers a range of attractions; Run Distillery Tours, the Burnett River, Mon Repos turtle hatchery and a range of beaches and National Parks. There are a many restaurants and clubs which offer a range of dining experiences.
Date 07/2007. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by Paul & Chris.

Average staff friendliness, bad staff response to complaints. Price was as expected, poor value for money ($30 2A C4 per night powered). Inadequate number of amenities, are close to only some sites, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable. Inadequate number of tourist sites, some unlevel sites, poor night lighting, small sites, hard to negotiate into site, poor water quality. Basic laundry, no rec room. Quiet, open & roomy park, not enough shade, too many permanents. Dirty but free wood bbq in dismal bbq area, with seating provided. No playground, no pool.
Dislikes: Children were expected to be seen but not heard, also poor attitude towards tourists from permanents.
Local Information: Burnett Heads has break wall and good safe boat ramp.
Date 10/2006. Park Rating 1: Suitable for overnighter.
Report submitted by Trendy Trev, Morayfield.

Average staff friendliness. Price was as expected ($18.00 2A per night). 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. 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. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Dogs on leash. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. A well maintained park.
Likes: This little park was a real gem. Open, spacious and quiet with great amenities. Owner on site only some hours during day but can just park caravan and pay later. Felt safe and comfortable at this park.
Parking: Adequate park avail when checking in.
Park Rating 3.5: Suitable for a week or more.
Report submitted by Allott family travelling.

Manager's name is Peter & Jill Rankin, and Shaun & Michelle Bailey. Wonderful park for young children through to teenagers. We love staying here just for a rest from the kids, as there is so much for them to do! The park has a jumping pillow, 3 swimming pools (some warmer than others) and a children's play area. The nightly bird feeding with commentary is always a hit with our children, and the wine tasting is great for the adult "entertainment". They also have nightly movies during school holidays or twice a week during the off peak times. Open campfires are also a great way to have fun making damper or just to sing by the campfire. Very friendly staff. Price was as expected, very good value for money ($54 2A 2C 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, 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 (up to noon), late checkout allowed (past noon), good camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, dump point, 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. Excellent playground in good condition. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: Facilities were wonderful for the whole family. The wildlife of the bettongs, birds and kangaroo's were great to see.
Dislikes: No Ensuite facilities for campers.
Parking: No parking outside reception area.
Roads: Excellent Road conditions. No need for 4 wheel drive.
Date 01/2008. Park Rating 5: Would recommend this park to anyone.
Report submitted by The Haley Clan.

Very quite and relaxing park, probably due to the time of year. Open fires and firewood available. Would definitely return and stay longer. Well sign posted walks nearby. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, very good value for money ($26.10 2A per night powered). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to only some 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. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, large sites, some sites had concrete slabs, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good camp kitchen, kiosk. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. No pets allowed. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided, toddlers catered for. Suitable for few days, well maintained park.
Likes: Able to select site. Very peaceful & relaxing.
Parking: Adequate parking while booking in.
Added Touches: Bird feeding. Jumping pillow and pool for kids.
Roads: The road in is in good condition, but narrow. However this slows you down so you are already relaxed by the time you arrive.
Date 07/2007. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Tony & Lorraine.

An isolated park near Cania Gorge National Park. 35k from Monto and shops. One of the best parks we have stayed at. Spacious, grassy, ghady sites. The park is kept very and tidy. Well laid out, ample sites for all tastes, camping and vans alike. Has all the required amenities, it might struggle in busy times, but they are well appointed. The park is a short drive from all the Gorge walks, and Cania lake/dam. The owners provide above and beyond the expected: morning teas, wine tasting, outdoor movies, bird feeding. An extremely friendly atmosphere is assured. We will return. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, very good value for money ($23.40 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, dry change area, exhaust fans/good ventilation. 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, kiosk, van parking. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, no permanents. No pets allowed. Clean free gas bbq in congenial UC bbq area, with bbq area lighting, seating provided. Good playground in good condition. Clean pool is open to sun, kid-safe pool area. Well maintained park.
Likes: Friendly, Spacious, grassy sites. Great service. extras provided.
Dislikes: No Dump point.
Added Touches: Morning tea twice weekly, Wine Tasting, Open air movies, Boat & Canoe hire.
Roads: Good Roads to the park.
Date 06/2006. Park Rating 4.5: Suitable for a week or more.
Report submitted by Noel SEQ.

Friendly staff, average staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was higher than expected, reasonable value for money ($29 2A per night, powered, peak season). 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, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, average sized sites, no sites with concrete annex slabs, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, late checkout allowed (up to noon), good camp kitchen, kiosk. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, no permanents. Clean bbq. No playground, no pool. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Roads: Bitumen rd all the way in off highway
Date 07/2009. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Baz&Mick.

Manager's name is Gerard and Margaret. The hot water was in short supply for a couple of days but management got someone into fix it when they were advised of it (on a Sunday). Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($129.60 2A per week powered). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, large sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. No playground. Clean pool, pool is shaded, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Likes: Quiet and roomy, the communal fire place some wood provided each night.
Parking: Lots of room.
Added Touches: Sausage sizzle on Friday nights, gold coin donation in aid of local school. WiFi internet available $10 for 5 hours.
Roads: All sealed.
Date 05/2008. Park Rating 4: We would stay again.
Report submitted by Gaz n Rob.

Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, very good value for money ($22.00 2A per night powered). 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, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, poor night lighting, large sites, poor water quality, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, late checkout allowed (up to noon), good camp kitchen, kiosk, van parking. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, no permanents. Dogs on leash. No playground. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Likes: Peaceful and relaxing. Feeding birds each afternoon and Bettongs each night. Easy stroll to the beginning of all bushwalks. We will be back.
Parking: Park at reception
Added Touches: Allow contained open fires
Roads: Narrow sealed road for 13km to park from Burnett Highway. Watch for wandering cattle
Date 05/2007. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by The Young Nomads.

Sign says New Management. Very good management, friendly management, management responsive to comments, management was helpful. Poor value for money ($30, expensive for off season for this quality park). Average amenities, water pressure was okay, adequate number of tourist sites, the site size was okay, annexe slabs were available, adequate taps close by. Laundry, good camp kitchen. Park atmosphere was okay, quiet, open and roomy park, shady park, family-friendly park. Clean UC bbq (free). Good clean pool, area is shaded, kid-safe pool area. Suitable for a few days.
Likes: Close to local shopping centres - 5kms slose to Barrier Reef Cruises. Walking track nearby.
Dislikes: Sites are hard to locate; On site vans very old and shabby; Toilet block is old.
Parking: One van only
Local Information: Close to the Whitsunday Islands and Reef
Roads: Road conditions ok better than some main roads in this area
Date 11/2008. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Tilly.

Park is on main road but there is little traffic noise further back in park which is fairly long (it had been a macadamia plantation). Was quoted $25 2A for powered site per night on phone but was told on arrival that there was an extra charge of $2 per night for airconditioning (1st time we've struck this!). Also there is an extra charge for vans over 18 feet (better use the internal measurements for your van!). Price was not good value for money. We could choose our site. Even though it was the school holidays there were plenty of free sites. After reversing in (concrete annex pad) & levelling (which was surprising as park was fairly flat), we found the only available power point broken. We moved to an open powered area but found the door side of the van needed to be raised considerably to level it. Both amenities blocks seemed home-built & badly in need of repair. Some shower doors wouldn't shut. Water pooled in shower as drain was blocked. Neither block was near our site. Small pool. The whole park looked as if it was waiting for an offer from developers.
Likes: Only park in Airlie Beach or Cannonvale near beach - walk across road. Nice park at beach & pleasant walkway past marina to Airlie village. Good TV reception.
Dislikes: The old on-site vans were an eyesore.
Local Information: Fuel was cheaper (approx 10 cents/litre) than nearby Proserpine on highway or Mackay which is the nearest city.
Date 01/2007. Park Rating 2: Suitable for overnighter but we would use a different park next time.
Report submitted by Brian & Gail, Mackay Qld.

Very nice park on a great beach. Wallabies come to the park and beach for food and water. Best sites for vans are 4 to 9 where you get a nice sea breeze and very well shaded. Park gets very crowded during school holidays so try and avoid these times, if possible. The owners tried their best to accommodate all comers so every bit of ground was occupied for several days. The main ablution block was quite outdated and needed some improvement with very few toilets and showers but would not deter us from staying again. It became very soiled very quickly with the park being full. A good feed of fish and chips was available on Friday and Saturday nights at a reasonable price. There was an activity board outside the kiosk. There are some good walks around the area. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, 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 all sites, were dirty, condition is poor, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs to most sites, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, dump point, secure entry. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground. Clean pool is open to sun, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided, toddlers catered for. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families.
Likes: Friendly atmosphere. Liked the long walks along the beach and the clear water. Nice to swim outside the stinger season.
Roads: We tried the Mt Ossa - Seaforth road with our large van but found the unsealed section very corrugated and rough so would not use it again. We were told the Kuttabul road section was too narrow and windy so would only recommend the Yakapari turnoff for an easy drive.
Date 09/2009. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by H & M SEQ.

We stayed here four years ago and were interested to see how it had changed in that time. Unfortunately the park has been allowed to deteriorate. The park was extremely busy but very little investment has been put back into the park. Nothing has been done to the amenity block and it is now in dire need of attention. The swimming pool has been improved but although an attempt was made to vacuum up the leaves from the bottom the job was not done very well. During out stay very little work was done around the park, visitors were having to rake up leaves themselves in order to see where their concrete slab was. The first site we were allocated was impossible for us to get into, and although we were allocated a new site management were not interested in finding out why the first site was hard to get into. A scenic beach is adjacent to the park and there are many walks. There is no playground within the park but there is a council one just outside the caravan park. The park had a restaurant/coffee shop which supplied eat-in or take-away meals, morning and afternoon teas, bar and a well stocked shop of groceries. With a little bit of effort this park could be fantastic and an ideal place for a few days R&R. We would not stay again in its current condition. Friendly staff, average staff response to complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, poor value for money ($25 2A per night powered). Inadequate number of amenities, are close to only some sites, cleanliness was average, condition is poor, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs, drive-through sites, hard to negotiate into site, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, basic rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, dump point, secure entry. Peaceful, open and roomy, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, no permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), 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 a week or more, suitable for families, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: The natural setting of the park, the beach and the walks.
Dislikes: No attempt to keep the sites clear of rubbish and the condition of the main amenity block was nothing short of poor.
Parking: Outside reception.
Local Information: Cape Hillsborough National Park walks and drives; excellent Devonshire tea approx 5 kms from the park.
Roads: Average.
Date 09/2008. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Fran & Trevor, Melbourne.

Manager's name is David and Jody. Nice peaceful park, family run, offer 7 nights for 6, disabled facilities coming. Friendly staff, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money ($20 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 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, concrete annex slabs to most sites, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, basic rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, a few permanents. Congenial UC bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Likes: peace and quiet
Added Touches: Tea and coffee available at camp kitchen/barby area
Date 06/2009. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by steve.

Manager's name is David & Jodi. Lovely tidy park. Friendly owners. Well grassed, with mostly slab sites. Amenities spotless, showers have shower curtain, bench, hooks, shampoo holder, rubber mat in dry change area. Soap dispenser and paper towels provided. Nice hot showers with good water pressure. There is also a pool and a well stocked kiosk. Spotless camp kitchen. This park is walking distance to town and Pioneer Village. Good value for $20 per night.
Date 06/2009. Park Rating 4: Would stay at this park again.
Report submitted by Morris & Carolyn, Brisbane.

Good value for money ($18 2A).Very friendly staff management, shown to site and helped with tourist information. Level sites, some drive through. Some sites have double slabs for van and awning. Shady sites. Amenities close to sites. Water and sullage close to sites. Nearest dump point is at the Capella showgrounds, 700m along the Rubyvale Road. Kiosk, free gas BBQ. Laundry. Pool, fenced and shaded. Quiet, no traffic noise. Suitable for a day or two. We would stay again.
Likes: A very friendly park
Date 03/2007. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Higgi & Bomber.

Manager's name is C & P Lavercombe. The road in from the highway is now sealed up to the last 9kms. I rated this park a 5 after our stay last year, but have downgraded after this year's stay due to unfriendly, unhelpful, arrogant new management, who laughed at me when I asked if they give seniors discount. Price was $38 per night powered site in peak season, up $3 per night from last year. Amenities are very good and clean. We returned to do more walks in the national park, which was excellent.
Date 08/2009. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by stockos.

Manager's name is Bill & Vicki Williams. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money ($35.00 2A per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, hot water was usually adequate but not when busy. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, drive-through sites, poor water quality, adequate taps close by. Good camp kitchen. Peaceful, open & roomy park, family/friendly atmosphere, no permanents. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: Wildlife visited, plenty of walking trails all well signposted and maps available.
Added Touches: Ranger information nights.
Roads: 14kms dirt road into park, but road was quite good, but care needs to be taken.
Date 05/2008. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Gralyn.

Manager's name is B & V Williams. $35 per night. Reception very friendly and helpful. Park is very big and sites are large with trees everywhere for good shade, no sullage. Amenities are clean, good shower cubicles with curtains. Park lighting is non existent. Great place for walking. Lots of kookaburras, wallabies, platypus in creek. National Park 4 k from park, excellent walking tracks and sights. Need to stay at least 3 days to appreciate and enjoy. No mobile reception. So peaceful!
Date 06/2008. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by stockos.

Manager's name is Pam. Cabins were actually safari style canvas tents but had a fan, bar fridge and table and chairs in them. They were well spread out - around 10m apart. They upgraded their laundry whilst we were there so there are now two washing machines in there instead of one - $5 per load is expensive but environmentally friendly washing powder is provided and must be used. Washing detergent, cloths/sponges and tea towels are provided at the kitchen. The shower and change cubicles are the largest we have ever seen - probably at least twice as big as the norm. Friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was higher than expected, reasonable value for money ($103 2A C1 per night cabin). 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, dry change area. Mostly level sites, good night lighting. Good laundry, no rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, no permanents. 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, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Great ambience and lot of wildlife including birds, kangaroos and wallabies around.
Dislikes: Lighting along the road from our cabin to the amenities block and BBQs was a bit poor but this is probably to be expected considering we were in the middle of nowhere adjacent to a national park. Very limited food supplies available - no fresh produce.
Added Touches: Ranger talk (held on Tuesday and Friday evenings) was great and informative. It would be a good idea to arrive on the day one is held as it will help in deciding what to do and puts things in perspective. Camp fire.
Roads: The 25kms of dirt road was quite corrugated and is apparently un-drivable after rain.
Date 05/2008. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by JK&L - The Big Trip.

Great park, wonderfully helpful staff, plenty of room, drive through sites close to amenities. good water pressure and close to the gorge. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff helped us at the site Price was as expected, good value for money ($35 2A 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, large sites, drive-through sites. Good camp kitchen, kiosk. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, no permanents. Suitable for few days, well maintained park.
Likes: The staff were very helpful and assisted with changing our arrangements and providing us with better alternatives.
Dislikes: 20 kms dirt road to get into the park.
Date 04/2008. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by D Allen.

An ideal place to base yourself whilst exploring the national park. Only 4km from the start of the walking trails. Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable 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, dry change area. Adequate number of tourist sites, some unlevel sites, poor night lighting, large sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. No playground, no pool. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Likes: Nature is at your doorstep.
Dislikes: 20km of rough dirt road to park. Considering the amount of visitors the national park gets per year something should be done to improve this.
Parking: Park at reception to book in.
Added Touches: Free Ranger talks and slide show. See office for schedules
Roads: Excellent sealed roads, dirt into park rough but suitable with 2WD and normal van. Road can become impassable when wet.
Date 10/2007. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by The Young Nomads.

Manager's name is Marnie & David Faiers. New bushman's campfire cove & BBQ area - relics on display from local museum. Lots of green grass, large unpowered camp area. Local BIG4 member benefits discounts from local businesses, ask at office for discount slips. Free 1 for 1 book swap at office. This is one of the nicest parks we have ever stayed in. 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, very good value for money ($27 2A per night, powered, peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, 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 to most sites, shade to most sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, dump point, van parking. 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 pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided, toddlers catered for. Suitable for month or longer, well maintained park.
Likes: Large grassed and shady sites, spotless modern ablutions and laundry. Large barramundi near office, fed regularly. Extremely friendly management and staff. Lovely clean cabins. No sites on top of neighbours.
Parking: Park outside office - easy
Added Touches: Discount coupons for local businesses, brand new Bushman's Campfire Cove, with interesting items on loan from Museum.
Local Information: We didn't do any highlights, as enjoyed just resting in park.
Roads: Excellent concrete road in most of park. Very little dust.
Date 09/2009. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Charmaine & Gus.

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, 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. 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 camp kitchen, dump point. Quiet, open & roomy park, family/friendly atmosphere, no permanents. Clean UC bbq, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: The space around the sites, all drive through. Would go again.
Added Touches: Bus pick up to local service club for dinner.
Date 05/2008. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Ggralyn.

Manager's name is David & Marni Faiers. We would have rated this park a 4.0 if it wasn't for our check-in experience. After being quoted a rate over the phone by Marni and being required to pay a one night deposit, on arrival we queried with Marni why the rate we were now being charged was higher and were advised that there must have been a mistake. We had also booked a queen bed cabin but were put in one with a double bed until we raised this issue with them. For the remainder of our stay the staff (including Marni) were friendly. Friendly staff, bad staff response to complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was higher than quoted, good value for money ($100 2A C1 per night cabin). Cabins were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Poor night lighting. Good laundry, no rec room, good camp kitchen. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC electric bbq (free), 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 a week or more, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Very well maintained. Jumping pillow was an endless source of entertainment for young and old.
Dislikes: Initial attitude of staff. Road train noise from the highway.
Local Information: Tors Drive-In Cinema (be sure to get there early as it started 30mins before the advertised time the night we went), Towers Hill Lookout & Zara Clark Museum.
Date 06/2008. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by JK&L - The Big Trip.

Manager's name is David and Marnie Faiers. The new owner/managers, David and Marnie are very friendly and go out of their way to help whenever they can. 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, very good value for money ($24.75 2A per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were spotless, 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. 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. The laundry and camp kitchen are spotless. Good laundry, good camp kitchen, kiosk, dump point. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, no permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition as well as a new bouncing balloon. 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. The park itself is very well maintained with lovely green grass and plenty of trees for shade. Overall a very "family friendly" park and we would not hesitate in recommending it to other travellers.
Date 01/2008. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by Dave and Shell Parker.

Very 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 ($25 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. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, large sites, concrete annex slabs, drive-through sites. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, dump point. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean gas bbq, congenial bbq area atmosphere. No playground. Clean pool is open to sun, kid-safe pool area. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Likes: The attitude of the owners & staff, the spacious sites and the amenities.
Parking: Outside of office.
Local Information: The Ghosts after Dark Film at twilight on Tower Hill.
Date 10/2007. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by John & Alida Brokken.

This park is now a BIG4 member.
Date 01/2006.
Update supplied by BIG4.

The "kitchen" in the cabin is virtually non-existent, consisting of a sink, fridge and a microwave. To cook we had to use either the cheap and nasty electric frying pan which took ages to cook anything, or use the single, portable electric hotplate, which was also quite useless. Kitchen cupboards were ancient and grubby looking and the dining table was tiny. The website and pamphlets we had read about the park advertised ceiling fans and queen size beds in the cabins, but ours had neither. The bed was a double and there was a pedestal fan provided. The air conditioner had a note on it saying it was out of service, and the light in the bathroom didn't work. There was also a large cockroach in the bathroom which really made my day, so much so that I even considered just leaving and going home. The safety railing was broken on one end of the top bunk bed. We brought our own linen as the website stated, but we didn't bring any blankets (they are usually provided in those sort of places) and we were rather cold all night because there were none provided. The kids had to sleep under the towels we brought. I don't know what the other cabins were like, but ours was abysmal. The park is under new management, and I have a feeling they have put the prices up since the previous owners. I thought $80 was a bit steep for the quality of the cabins. $50 dollars would be the maximum I would pay for accommodation of that calibre. Powered sites are $25 and unpowered are $20. Absolutely the most horrible and miserable cabin I have ever stayed in and an awful way to spend my birthday. Wish I had brought the tent instead! I should have complained to management, but I don't like to do so. Very friendly staff. Price was higher than expected, poor value for money ($80 2A 2C per night cabin). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to all sites, cleanliness was average, condition is poor, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Mostly level sites, poor night lighting, large sites, concrete annex slabs, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. No rec room, good camp kitchen. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere UC wood bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, seating provided at bbq. No playground. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for few days.
Likes: Park is lovely and peaceful, with just the sound of the birds and the wind in the trees. Free firewood provided.
Dislikes: Nothing we disliked about the park itself, but the cabins are an absolute disgrace.
Date 08/2008. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Dave and Mandy, Townsville.

Stayed 3 nights, $21.60 per night, Top Tourist discount. Maxine took our booking over the telephone and checked us in. Very friendly and helpful reception. Steve helped us park on Site PS44, a long narrow level grassed site with afternoon shade. This was the second time on this trip where we were assisted to park and we found this very helpful. Some sites have slabs and good shade while others are grass. We were told to put our grey water on the grass, always a good idea with the drought. This park gave off a good vibe as we drove in and I knew we would be happy. The approach to the park is green and very neat and tidy. We initially booked for 2 nights but stayed an extra night and would have stayed longer but for commitments at home. Amenities block (donga-like building with steps) a little distance from our site but not too far and they were very clean. Good clean laundry, 3 machines 1 dryer. Dump point. Lovely clean pool. Good undercover camp kitchen with seating. Meet and greet morning tea on Tuesdays and Thursdays with home made scones and tea/coffee, with entertainment by Brenda-Joy. Every Thursday and second Tuesday the local Scouts or Lions Club provide a 3 course meal ($12.50). Excellent value, a great meal – we had soup, corn beef with onion gravy and vegetables, and trifle with cream. Menu changes regularly. Atmosphere in this park is inviting and friendly and we would certainly stay here again. Work was being carried out around the park which included concrete parking areas near the cabins. I understand that more upgrades will be made as time/money permits.
Date 07/2009. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Leszek and Jackie, Malua Bay NSW.

Manager's name is Maxine & Steve. We have just spent 5 weeks in this park and could quite easily live here. The staff treat you as family even inviting me to have an afternoon of craft. The facilities are cleaned every day and are one of the cleanest we have seen. This is our second stay in 2 years and we have seen many improvements to upgrade the park in that time. There are a few permanents who proved to be friendly and very quiet. We will certainly recommend this park as a nice quiet place to stay. 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, good value for money ($144 2A per week powered, off-peak period). 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, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, large sites, concrete annex slabs to some sites, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, dump point. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC gas bbq (free), bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for month or longer, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Friendly, clean.
Parking: Adequate.
Local Information: Lots to see around the Towers.
Roads: Good.
Date 02/2009. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by Dave & Eileen.

Ref report from Tilly 11/08 (in respect to the cleaning aspect) may we just say we were on holidays in November 2008 and were very dissappointed with the relief managers we employed. We will not be using them again. We would request people view our other 2 reports which are more representative of the park. We are aware the amenities blocks requires updating. This is on our list of projects to improve the park that is displayed at the entry to the office and in the laundry. To date we have received positive comments from guests in regards to the improvements.
Date 01/2009.
Update submitted by Park Owners.

Friendly management, management was helpful. Good value for money. Average amenities, adequate number to cater for tourists, close to sites, water pressure was okay, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, annexe slabs were available, adequate taps close by. Laundry, good camp kitchen, dump point, van parking by management. Park atmosphere was okay. Clean UC bbq. Very clean pool, pool area is shaded. Suitable for a few days.
Likes: Off the main road and takes dogs
Dislikes: We were disappointed with the overall clealiness of the park. We found the sites dirty, slabs unswept from leaves and saw no cleaning done whilst here. Toilets also needed an update. Some permanents on site.
Parking: Parking is good
Added Touches: None as off season
Local Information: Close to town, and lookout.
Roads: Good road in and out of town
Date 11/2008. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Tilly.

The owners of this park are working hard to improve their park and are very helpful and friendly. The grounds are well maintained. The amenities are the older transportable type but spotlessly clean. A new BBQ/under cover kitchen is well supplied and maintained. At $22 for 2A, we considered this very good value. Swimming pool. Free morning tea and scones available twice a week, along with a volunteer from the tourist bureau to give a talk on the area. Also free wireless connection for first half hour, then only $2 per hour after with your own laptop. Large sports oval behind park excellent for dog walks and exercise.
Date 07/2007. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Richard and Maureen, Bungendore, NSW.

A nice park with good grassy sites, an excellent camp kitchen, small but clean pool and a good laundry. We normally travel by motorhome but this holiday used tents and had the chance to check the full facilities such as camp kitchen. This is a well run, clean park. Our only problem was the incessant barking dogs at nearby houses. Would suggest that you ask to stay at the opposite side of the park from the swimming pool. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected ($20.00 2A per night). 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. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites. Good laundry, good camp kitchen, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean bbq in congenial UC area, lit with seating. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area. A well maintained park.
Likes: Nice proprietors, nice neat park, dog friendly.
Dislikes: Not the park's problem, but the council should attend to noisy dogs from nearby homes.
Date 08/2006. Park Rating 3: Suitable for few days.
Report submitted by bellboize.

Manager's name is Don & Gayle Peters. This is an extremely clean and tidy park. The owners were on leave when we were here but their managers worked continuously from morn to night seven days a week. Nothing was too much trouble. Van parking assistance is available is requested. The site we were given was a bit difficult to get into due to the fact that the concrete slab was proud and quite close to a tree, but what a pleasure to have grass and slabs. There are wood bbq's available but there was no wood. The park is adjacent to the golf club and the park management have golf clubs, bags and carts for hire. Caravan parts and accessories are also available from reception. We will definitely stay again. Very friendly staff, no complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money ($23 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, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, all level sites, good night lighting, large 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, kiosk, disabled facilities, dump point. Peaceful, open and roomy, not enough shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC electric bbq ($1), 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, toddlers catered for. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Well grassed, clean and tidy and concrete slabs.
Parking: Outside reception.
Local Information: Lots to do in Charters Towers.
Roads: Good.
Date 09/2008. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Fran & Trevor, Melbourne.

Manager's name is Don and Gail Peters. 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, very good value for money ($22.50 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, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided, 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. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, dump point, secure entry. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere. Good playground in good condition. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: Delightful atmosphere. Well grown trees. Very pleasant and helpful management. One of the best parks we have stayed in for a long time.
Added Touches: Devonshire tea on some days. BBQ at weekend at ten dollars a head is good value.
Date 05/2008. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by A and J Harmsworth.

Worst park ever! Dirty disgusting facilities covered in urine etc and the smell is nauseating. Men's ablutions worse. Staff were nice and friendly but agreed ablutions were shocking. Friendly staff. Price was as expected, poor value for money ($23.00 2A, peak season). Inadequate number of amenities, were dirty, condition is poor, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, poor night lighting, large sites, concrete annex slabs to some sites, drive-through sites, poor water quality. Open & roomy park, plenty of shade. No bbqs, no playground, no pool. Suitable for overnighter.
Likes: It is in a good location to give drivers an overnight place to stop between Mackay and Rockhampton
Dislikes: The dirty and unkempt facilities. This is something you'd expect at a free camping site, and even then you'd probably move on! Water to sites not suitable for drinking.
Date 07/2009. Park Rating 1:
Report submitted by Bob & Al.

The park has absolute beach frontage. Some sites back directly onto the beach; these sites are quite small and would not take large caravans. Other sites are bigger and there are a few drive through sites. Some sites have concrete slabs and some do not. The 6 or so drive through sites do not have slabs. At the time of our visit the drive throughs were very dirty with not much grass. There is a large grassy area for unpowered camping. The camp kitchen doubles as a bar/dining room area. There are meals nightly, no choice, just one meal available which seems to change each day. Price for meals are reasonable and meals are just 'home cooked' quality. There are shower curtains in the showers to keep the change area dry but the amenities are old and not well cleaned, they seem to be just mopped out and the corners are gray and sludgy. The mens has broken walls inside and has been the same for at least 3 years without change. The park is suitable for an overnighter or if you are a fisherman, maybe a few days. Very friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($20.00 2A per night, powered, off-peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were dirty, condition is poor, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, poor water quality. Basic laundry, basic rec room, kiosk. Noisy. No playground, no pool. Suitable for few days.
Likes: Close to the beach.
Dislikes: Water to sites is not drinkable. The park is between the beach and a road which is alongside the main north-south rail line, with the main highway on the other side of the rail line. It is quite noisy with the traffic and trains. Trucks seem to travel the highway all night.
Parking: To check in drive in along the front of the amenities to the office.
Date 05/2009. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Kedron308.

A nice enough looking park. It is right on the beach, with some waterfront sites. Lots of trees and grass, with a large area of unpowered sites and about 50 powered, mostly drive through. Is beside rail line and highway, but not too noisy. There is a bar/restaurant overlooking the beach. The amenities are old, but clean, with a mixture of mismatched tiles and linoleum, all in rather gaudy colours. There are shower curtains in the cubicles, a dry area, but no benches. Staff were friendly, but no help offered for finding or getting on to sites, so people were wandering a bit aimlessly. After spending some time trying to tune in the TV (even asking at the office about stations) we finally discovered a central TV plug, which had not been mentioned at the office. Staff were probably a bit too laid back. A good one nighter.
Date 06/2007. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by FnJ, Sunshine Coast.

A variety of sites, some drive-through, some small, some with concrete pads, some just sand. A number of run-down-looking on-site vans and cabins. There is a licensed bar which opens at 10am until late, mini-mart, fuel and evening meal is available. As the township has no facilities of its own the above seems to be well patronised by the locals as well as residents. When we were there the wall between the men's amenities and the laundry appeared to have fallen down and the two areas were partially screened by a sheet of black plastic. We were there for three nights and, we think, the amenities were only 'cleaned' once in that time. Cleaning appeared to be a quick wipe round with a wet mop. The walls of the showers and toilet cubicles had, what appeared to be, months of grime ingrained plus countless spider webs and other unidentifiable objects stuck on them. The washbasins were discoloured and dirty. No pool, nor playground. The beach, only a few yards from the park was very rocky and not easy to walk along. The main railway line and the Bruce Highway run across the front of the park and all night heavy freight trains and trucks rumbled by. On the positive side; apart from the unsightly vans etc, the park was attractive to look at with lots of trees and birds, the staff were friendly, the showers had a good flow of hot water and the permanents and long-term stayers were friendly. Apparently, the fishing was good, if you knew where to go. The tariff at $18 per night was OK. Only suitable for an overnight stay, unless you are a fisherman and don't mind roughing it.
Date 06/2006. Park Rating 1:
Report submitted by Tonef-F.

Manager's name is Noel & Gail Pollard. Big park with friendly managers for $25 a night. The park has 4 amenity blocks scattered throughout. Each block has a laundry. Amenities were clean with large shower cubicles. Good hot water pressure. Change area has large mirror, large bench & hooks. There is a soap dispenser over the basins but no hand drying facility. Most sites have slabs and tracks for your car. Mostly well grassed, a bit dry in areas. No pool or playground. Walking distance to Information Centre & town. This park is suitable for any length of stay.
Date 06/2009. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Morris & Carolyn, Brisbane.

Manager's name is George & Debbie. One of the best parks we have stayed in. Booked in for a week, stayed a month and we are booking for two months in 2008. Very friendly staff, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff helped us at the site. Price was as expected, very good value for money ($150 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, there was adequate hot water, dry change area, exhaust fans/good ventilation. 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 (up to noon), good camp kitchen, kiosk, car wash, dump point. Peaceful, 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. Good playground in good condition. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: The management-inspired social life. The peace. The feeling of security. The feeling of belonging. Proximity to great fishing.
Dislikes: Poor CDMA phone reception.
Parking: Large front courtyard heaps of booking in parking room
Added Touches: Happy hour at the bar 5 to 6 - $2.50 a schooner. Craft mornings. Friday Bar-B-Q small fee, hot meals from kiosk.
Local Information: Great beach, boat and river fishing, prawning and mud crabbing. Local waterfall in hills. Within 35 km of Proserpine and Airlie beach.
Roads: Good road. One section of about 2 km single lane sealed but shoulders good.
Date 06/2007. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by Welsh Brian and Scottish Chris.

The park has recently been taken over by new owners who used to manage Flying Fish Point Caravan Park, they are modernising the park and are doing a great job of it. 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, good value for money ($21.60 2A powered). 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, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, kiosk, car wash, dump point. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean free gas bbq in congenial UC area, bbq area lighting, seating provided. Excellent playground in good condition. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. A well maintained park
Likes: Great new pool and children's playground.
Dislikes: Not enough showers but that will be rectified soon as a new shower block is going in
Parking: Plenty of space to park while booking in.
Added Touches: Free bbq on Saturday night just bring a salad, Kiosk is licensed and had an occasional happy hour.
Local Information: Lovely quiet area, great beach, also Proserpine river is close by great for fishing & Crabbing
Date 07/2006. Park Rating 4: Suitable for month or longer.
Report submitted by Annrina.

Very basic park but clean amenities - trains passing through town are noisy. Only a couple of slabs. New owners have only just taken over. Average management. Reasonable value for money. Average amenities, adequate number to cater for tourists, close to sites, were clean, were in good condition. Poor sites, adequate number of tourist sites, sites were level, the site size was okay, drive-through sites were available, adequate taps close by. Laundry. Park atmosphere was okay, open and roomy park. Dogs allowed. Gas bbq (free). Suitable for overnighter, the park was well maintained.
Likes: Close to the centre of town. It is cheap but very basic.
Dislikes: BBQ is a small portable with no seating.
Parking: Find your own site and settle up later.
Local Information: Close to the Blackdown tableland which is very scenic.
Roads: Roads in the area are generally good.
Date 06/2006. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Des, Sippy Downs.

I would advise to be prepared for a long cord. The key for the shower toilet is available from the caretaker in the green house opposite the tennis court for the princely sum of a $5 donation. Coming from the south turn left at the first street on the left. Coming from the North you will see the pub on the left, take the first street on the right. Not up to any standard but a cheap, welcome stop without the hassles of booking a caravan park. You might meet some interesting people as we did.
Campground Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Des and Anne Pryde, Sandstone Point.

Manager's name is Mark and Judi. Site sizes vary. We stayed on a grass site as most of these were larger and had more shade than the area that had slabs Very friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was lower than expected, very good value for money ($100 2A per week powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, large sites, concrete annex slabs, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, no rec room. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Dirty UC electric bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting. Good playground. No pool. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Friendly welcome, good value, relaxed atmosphere
Parking: Plenty of room on access road
Date 10/2008. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Gaz n Rob.

Hans and Joan very welcoming, with afternoon teas put on each day for travellers to have a yarn and show off the gems they have found. Clean demountable amenities, pretty basic, level gravel sites with slabs. Bush style camp kitchen. TV fair reception, phone reception poor. Good quality bore water. Pub next door has good counter meals reasonable prices. Jakes Fossicking tour a good morning out where you are shown how to dig for gemstones only $40 a couple equipment and morning tea supplied. We found two stones worth cutting for our morning's work. We would come again, but maybe in the winter time as it is a hot place in summer months. $16 per night.
Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Gale, Caboolture.

Manager's name is Ian Barnabas. Average staff friendliness, average staff response to complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($25.00 2A per night powered). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to only some sites, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, separate bathroom. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, small sites, concrete annex slabs, drive-through sites, hard to negotiate into site, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, good camp kitchen, dump point. Quiet, claustrophobic park, too many permanents. Clean UC bbq, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Suitable for few days.
Likes: Some new sites and facilities being completed.
Dislikes: Sites very cramped and far too many permanents.
Local Information: Next to golf course.
Date 05/2008. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Gralyn.

Manager's name is I. Barnabas. $25 per night. Large park, need to book. Drive thru sites with slabs and lots of good shade. Reception ok. Amenities are unisex ensuite type some are in need of a better clean and repair. Lot of permanents. Extensions being added, more sites and more cabins. Within walking distance of CBD. Park lighting good.
Date 06/2008. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by stockos.

Too many permanents in this park, leave early in morning. New sites and amenities block was being completed. Average staff friendliness, average staff response to complaints, staff helped us at the site. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, separate bathroom. Inadequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, small sites, hard to negotiate into site, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry. Noisy, claustrophobic park, plenty of shade, too many permanents. Suitable for overnighter.
Likes: Close to town centre.
Dislikes: Overcrowded with permanents. Late arrivals even parked on edge of roads in park instead of on sites.
Date 06/2008. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Rusty Ones.

Manager's name is Ian. I detest being taken advantage of by being quoted a rate over the phone and then being told on arrival that there must have been a mistake and the charge would be higher. The only place we have stay in where they claimed BYO linen meant you also needed to have your own blankets and quilts. Staff incredibly rude and arrogant and their attitude, packing everyone in like sardines, and zero facilities, indicates they are only there to milk the mining boom for whatever they can get as customer service is non existent. More cabins are being built. They were however friendly and accommodating on the phone before we arrived and a lighting problem was also fixed promptly. Very unfriendly staff, bad staff response to complaints. Price was higher than expected, reasonable value for money ($83 2A C1 per night cabin). Cabins were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. No rec room. Noisy, claustrophobic park, plenty of shade, too many permanents. no bbqs, no playground, no pool. Suitable for overnighter, well maintained park.
Dislikes: Rude and arrogant attitude of staff. Being crammed in with the next cabins being probably a metre either side of us. Probably 95% permanents who all left at the crack of dawn - presumably for the mines.
Local Information: Morton Park worth a visit for the giant Van Gogh. Fossicking at the Gemfields towns of Anakie, Rubyvale and Sapphire. Botanic gardens great - especially if you have kids (be sure to check out both sides of the river).
Date 05/2008. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by JK&L - The Big Trip.

Friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($25.00 2A per night powered). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, separate bathroom. Inadequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, small sites, hard to negotiate into site. Good laundry. Quiet, claustrophobic park, plenty of shade. Suitable for few days, suitable for families.
Date 05/2008. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Kayjay, Pakenham.

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, annexe slabs were available, drive-through sites were available, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Laundry, good camp kitchen, kiosk. Too many permanents for this park. UC gas bbq. Suitable for overnighter.
Likes: The amenities are all ensuite style - shower, toilet, sink all in one.
Date 01/2008. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Dave & Shell Parker.

Small drive through sites and the amenities block has individual bathrooms.
Date 07/2007. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Peter & Jean Reynella SA.

Close to all the attractions of the beautiful Capricorn Coast but still in a quiet, peaceful spot. The facilities are aging but in pretty good condition and well maintained. Laundries had washing machines ($2 a wash, not bad) but no dryers. Major gripe was the smallness of the site. We found a site under the only decent tree in that part of the park, and the ropes from the tent next door actually encroached on our site as they tried to take advantage of the tree too. Luckily the site on the other side was empty, as otherwise it would have been sardine time! Would go back, but probably not at peak school holiday time again.
Report submitted by K & G, Townsville.

Last park before the range road to Eungella National Park(7k) and Finch Hatton Gorge(10k) and Teemburra Dam - good barra fishing. Steep winding Range road not suitable for low hitches on caravans (a 4x4 towing a 26ft Heritage risked it and broke a chain on a deep grid for rain run-off). This park has been very neglected in the past but new owners of only four months, Emma and Nick have already made a difference to the place. They are very welcoming and keen to be of assistance. The amenities are well kept and very clean with paper towels and liquid soap. Well maintained pool and gardens. Good water quality. Roomy showers, new taps and showerheads. Washing Machine and dryer. New Gas BBQ microwave. Camp kitchen needs some attention but that is already planned for improvement. Good lighting to each site, free TV aerial cords for good reception. Phone signal OK. Cement slabs to sites with plenty of shade. Grocer, Pub. PO across the road. We booked in for a week, with one night free: $120
Park Rating 3.5: With ongoing improvements this park can only get better.
Report submitted by Gale, Caboolture.

For the price of the unpowered sites, we expected a little more. There was plenty of room to spread out, but it was hard to find a relatively level spot on the slope. Water was available but it is best to park close to the taps. There was no sullage in the unpowered area but the park did provide a dump point (excellent idea). The powered sites appear to be better catered for, with level sites close to amenities and a camp kitchen. A huge positive in the park's favour was the designated dog exercise area where our dogs could run off-lead. Another positive is the well designed, separate disabled bathroom. The laundry only consisted of one good quality washing machine and a tub, but it suited our needs. Friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, but poor value for money ($18 2A per night unpowered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to only some sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly unlevel sites, poor night lighting, large sites, concrete annex slabs, drive-through sites. Basic laundry, good camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, dump point. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Dogs on leash. Clean bbq in congenial UC area, bbq area lighting, seating provided. No pool.
Added Touches: The main attraction is the local fishing and the park provides a specially designed fish cleaning table for the successful angler. A boat ramp into the lake is nearby.
Date 04/2006. Park Rating 2: Suitable for few days.
Report submitted by Chris & Jeanette, Toowoomba Qld.

Friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($18 2A per night). 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, paper towels/dryer provided, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly unlevel sites, average sized sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, dump point. Quiet, open & roomy park, not enough shade. Pets at manager's discretion. Clean free gas bbq in congenial UC area with lighting, seating provided. No playground, no pool.
Dislikes: No mobile phone reception. No public phone. Poor tv reception. Would not like to have an emergency after hours.
Parking: Very small turn around area.
Added Touches: Good boat ramps & trailer parking areas.
Local Information: Exempt from Barra closed season 1st Nov to 1st Feb.
Roads: Some steep hills & tight corners but good sealed road from highway.
Date 01/2006. Park Rating 2.5: Suitable for few days.
Report submitted by Brissy Di.

Manager's name is Stan. The advertising of this park by owners doesn't match the place. They state direct beach access, yet the beach is down the street about 500metres. They state there is a pool and a lap pool, yet there is only a small pool. They advertise they have 52 caravan sites, yet there are only about 25. The rest have been converted to cabins. Not being close to a local shop for milk, bread, papers, takeaway meals is a real problem. We wanted pizza and had to drive 8km to the nearest takeaway pizza shop. This park is on the eastern side of a railway line so walking to Gladstone township is cut off. This park is very isolated and unless you intend driving to everything all the time forget it. We stopped only one night and that was enough. Bad news if you are in a motorhome. Park is clean and tidy but in the wrong location. Average staff friendliness, average staff response to complaints. Price was much higher than expected, reasonable value for money ($48 2A 1C per night, powered, off-peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided. Inadequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs to most sites, shade to most sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, no rec room, good camp kitchen, dump point, secure entry. Quiet, claustrophobic park, too much shade, a few permanents. Clean UC gas , dismal bbq area atmosphere. No playground. Clean pool is open to the sun, kid-safe pool area. Suitable for overnighter, well maintained park.
Likes: Clean, on-site managers, helpful staff
Dislikes: No kiosk, nearest shop 3km, nearest pizza shop 8km, no beach views, no lap pool as advertised, not close to anything - shops, restaurants, attractions. Park doesn't match advertising! No site map given on arrival, no activities, no milk, bread, papers sold at office.
Parking: Street parking before allowed in gated park.
Local Information: Closest meals at sports club about 1km from park, no direct beach access, non swimming beach - full of rocks.
Date 07/2009. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Ian Edwards.

A clean, neat park with lots of trees and shade. Staff very friendly and helpful. Roadways narrow and winding but I managed to tow my 25ft Heritage around with no problems. Excellent help with parking. Concrete slabs on most sites. Security fence around the park with keyed access at various points. The best camp kitchen we have seen. Two laundries with new machines. Three men's amenity blocks and two ladies'. All kept very, very clean. Good water pressure. Quite a lot of permanents but they were friendly. No pool or games room. Beach 100 metres away and city centre about half-hour walk. Bus stop outside park but bus service infrequent. Ideal for the grey nomad to stay for a few days. We spent a week there. With no pool it might be a bit hot and uncomfortable in the summer! They accept dogs but be warned; if you do take a dog there, the parkland outside the caravan park are dog-free areas with a $375 on the spot fine. In fact most parks and gardens in Gladstone have the same conditions. (It's great to be able to walk around a park without having to watch what you might step into!)
Date 06/2006. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Toned-F.

A small park near the town with good facilities. Close to a major shopping centre.
Date 08/2007. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Peter & Jean Reynella SA.

Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, very good value for money ($118 2A per week unpowered). 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, soap provided, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized 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. Clean wood bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No pool. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Likes: Very friendly atmosphere. Beautiful spot with pristine beaches close by. Grassy sites. Great recreation room with TV, pool table and library.
Dislikes: Dogs on leash policy is great but there were dogs allowed off leash too often (especially the small white fluffy variety) creating uncertainty amongst those campers doing the right thing.
Added Touches: Fire wood provided for the bbq which was very cosy and amenable.
Local Information: Walk to Dingo Beach for a great hotel on beach providing meals and a beachside atmosphere.
Date 08/2007. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Phil and Gin.

Nice park but a long way to any shopping (10kms). 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, reasonable value for money ($29 2A per night, powered, off-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, soap provided, 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 to some sites, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, late checkout allowed (up to noon), good camp kitchen, kiosk, dump point. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Excellent playground in good condition. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided, toddlers catered for. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Date 06/2009. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Baz&Mick.

Manager's name is Lester Atkinson. 150 acres includes residential village, permanent holiday vans, conference centre/accommodation, a lot of open 'parkland' style space, cabins, van sites and tent sites. Well managed park that would be hard to criticise. 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 ($167 2A per week 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, 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, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, dump point. Peaceful, 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. Good playground in good condition. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided, toddlers catered for. Suitable for month or longer, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Close proximity to Roslyn Bay Harbour, Yeppoon and Rockhampton - and the way the park is managed and nicely controlled.
Dislikes: Some of the beautiful shrubs used to line sites are a bit out of control making it hard to get to service points on the van at times
Parking: Ample parking
Added Touches: An area set aside for a group open fire with wood supplied, near the general area of the camp kitchen and pool etc, some free morning teas are held in the camp kitchen however we did not attend
Local Information: Many short sightseeing drives and cruises and views to the Keppel group of islands. Don't miss a visit to a very small but friendly club at Roslyn Bay Harbour called the Capricorn Cruising Yacht Club.
Roads: Good roads From Rockhampton whether coming from the south via Emu Park or North Rockhampton
Date 09/2008. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Peter and Elaine - Lake Macquarie.

Manager's name is Lester. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, 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 most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, large sites. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean bbq. Excellent playground in good condition. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided, toddlers catered for. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: This is one of the best parks we have stayed in and is a credit to the owner who is continually upgrading and improving the park. Our one week stay became two and we will definitely return in the future.
Date 05/2008. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Kayjay, Pakenham.

This park has many bowlers who come here every year for long stays, so booking well in advance is really essential. 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, good value for money ($24.50 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, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites. Good laundry, kiosk, dump point. Quiet, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean bbq. Suitable for month or longer, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Very friendly and helpful staff.
Dislikes: We booked a long way in advance, but only had an emergency site which flooded when it rained heavily.
Date 07/2008. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Graham and Lyn, Adelaide.

Manager's name is Paul & Robyn Madigan. It was a pleasure just pulling into this park. We were greeted at reception and given the choice of three sites, Robyn then took us for a walk to show us the three sites so that we could choose the one we liked the best. We were then escorted to our site and Robyn very ably assisted us with parking the van. She then told us to set up, have lunch and then come back to pay for our stay. Once we had settled the bill Robyn then gave us extensive tourist and local information. There are coax cables at all sites for TV reception. There are permanents but they are well away from the tourist area. Very friendly staff, no 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 lower than expected, very good value for money ($24 2A per night powered, after TT discount). 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. 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, good camp kitchen, kiosk. Peaceful, open and roomy, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere Clean UC electric bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Basic playground in good condition. Clean pool is open to the 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: Lovely grass sites with concrete slabs and an extremely helpful and pleasant management, nothing was too much trouble.
Dislikes: The pool requires updating as it is not large enough for the size of the park.
Parking: Outside reception.
Local Information: Great Keppel Island, Peter Brock Museum, Horse & Carriage Museum, Eco tours, other tourist attractions and the beach, shops, restaurants and clubs.
Roads: Average.
Date 09/2008. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Fran & Trevor, Melbourne.

Very good management, friendly management, management responsive to comments, management was helpful. Good value for money. Very good amenities, were clean, were in good condition, there was adequate hot water. Good sites, sites were level, adequate taps close by. Laundry, kiosk. Good atmosphere to park, quiet, shady park. There's a large undercover BBQ area near the pool. Average but clean pool, kid-safe pool area. Suitable for a few days.
Likes: We've stayed occasionally as tenters for a few days at a time and are about to go back as camper-trailer owners. We like the heavily treed ambience, largish sites, spotless amenities and welcoming management.
Added Touches: This is a quiet, laid back park right opposite the Keppel Island group. It's attracted us back several times.
Local Information: Nearby Emu Park has a Thai restaurant and pub and there are lots of facilities at Yeppoon. Boat hire at hamlets en route. A beaut area.
Roads: Bitumen all the way.
Date 07/2007. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Pat & Miche.

Managers Robyn and Paul. 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, were clean, were in good condition, water pressure was okay, there was adequate hot water. Very 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. Laundry, kiosk, van parking by management. Very good park atmosphere, quiet, shady park, family-friendly park. Clean free electric bbq in UC area, lit at night, with seating provided. Good pool rating. Clean pool, pool area is shaded, kid-safe pool area, seating around the pool was provided. Suitable for families, the park was well maintained, the park can be considered kid-safe.
Likes: owners made you feel at home from the minute you arrived nothing was to much trouble for them they work hard all day every to keep the park looking good and always have time to stop and have a chat and make sure everything is going well during your stay.
Parking: No we were asked if we needed help getting the van on sight if not go ahead and get settled in have a cuppa when you are ready come to the office and book in
Local Information: miles of beautiful beach opposite caravan park fishing off bridge nearby boat tours to Great Keppel crocodile farm about 10 mins drive to Emu beach Capricorn Caves tours near Yepoon (wonderful)
Roads: interesting drive along scenic highway fron Yepoon towards Emu Park.
Date 03/2006. Park Rating 4: Suitable for a week or more.
Report submitted by Bob and Rita, Morayfield Qld.

We had been delayed due to a road accident and were not going to make our destination and the park prior was full, so we jumped into this one at around 8pm. The Manager was nice as were the permanent residents - however everything else was a shocker and we were on our way again at dawn thankful for the opportunity to sleep. Very friendly staff. Price was lower than expected ($14 2A per night powered). Inadequate number of amenities, are close to all sites, and were dirty.
Park Rating 1:
Report submitted by Roger MADOG Morgan.

Small park next to cane fields with big drive thru grassed sites with nice scrubs between each site. Friendly owner. Clean unisex amenities. Each had shower, toilet and hand basin. They were quiet roomy with soap dispenser and a towelling hand towel. A bath mat was also provided. Good camp kitchen with big new barbeque. Available also is a very big above ground spa which is undercover. Good laundry with fold out ironing board and iron. Highway noise early evening and early morning. Good value at $20 per night. Pets are allowed.
Date 06/2009. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Morris & Carolyn, Brisbane.

A very friendly park with adequate parking close to reception area. The cost of $26 2A was reduced with the Top Tourist discount of 10%. Personally escorted to a 'better' site rather than what was originally offered. The site was level with concreted area for wheels and slab. Site #3 was close to amenities and laundry (1 washing machine, 1 tub). Other amenity block also small and hardly adequate for the number of guests. This is probably because many people now have their own shower/toilets etc. Some sites were quite a distance from amenity block. Showers provided curtains and a bench and all of good size. Liquid soap and dryers in the toilets also tissues provided. Everything was very clean at all times. Good TV and mobile phone reception. A camp kitchen was a popular venue on a Sunday night with country and western entertainers providing fun. A sausage sizzle with a gold coin donation was popular. The pool was good and had a shaded kid safe play area adjacent.
Dislikes: A fair distance from town, shops, clubs etc. meant that a drive was necessary.
Date 06/2007. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Wandering Walls.

Mackay is a place where you need to book ahead. Seems to be a serious undersupply of good parks in the area during the busy season. Very friendly staff, no complaints. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($23 2A per night powered). 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, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided. Inadequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, poor night lighting, small sites, concrete annex slabs, hard to negotiate into site. Quiet, claustrophobic park, plenty of shade. Too many permanents. Clean UC electric bbq in congenial area. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area. A well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Dislikes: Poor drainage during a tropical downpour. Some sites can become flooded.
Date 05/2006. Park Rating 3.5: Suitable for a few days.
Report submitted by Roger (MADOG) Morgan.

Although in a very quiet, secluded area with direct access to Bucasia Beach (situated on shoreline) this park leaves more than a lot to be desired in park facilities. Dry, poorly maintained, rubbish left around the sites and the ablution facilities were appalling. During our three day stay (left day early) the ablutions were only cleaned once. This park needs a lot of tender loving care and a serious dose of maintenance. Has the potential and position to be first class but would not recommend it as a place to stay in its current condition. Sites consisted of concrete slab for annex and concrete strips for caravan. Some shade in centre sites but next to none on outer sites. Poor management. Poor value for money. Very poor amenities, adequate number to cater for tourists, close to sites, water pressure was okay, there was adequate hot water. Average sites, sites were level, annexe slabs were available, adequate taps close by. Laundry. Good atmosphere to park, quiet, shady park. Average pool, seating around the pool was provided. Suitable for overnighter.
Likes: Close to very nice beach
Dislikes: Ablution facilities, sites and sand flies
Local Information: Close to major shopping centre and Mackay central plus tourist activities
Date 11/2008. Park Rating 1:
Report submitted by Travelling Feathers.

The title "Tourist Park" is a misnomer as it is full of permanents who make lots of noise as they head of to work early in the morning. The park is in need of total refurbishment and has an air of neglect everywhere. The shower doors were inadequate for privacy. There was a dreadful sewerage smell at night near our van. Inadequate facilities with only three ladies toilets. Average staff friendliness, staff helped us at the site. Price was as expected, poor value for money ($25 2A per night). Inadequate number of amenities, are close to only some sites, were dirty, condition is poor, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Inadequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, poor night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, dump point. Noisy, open & roomy park, not enough shade, too many permanents. Clean pool is open to the sun, kid-safe pool area. Suitable for overnighter.
Likes: Concrete slab. Reasonably spacious site.
Dislikes: Very poor quality amenities. An air of neglect throughout. Noisy as people head to work. Traffic noise. Shower doors inadequate for privacy. Disgusting sewerage smell at night.
Local Information: We enjoyed lunch at the Eimeo Pacific Hotel which has lovely ocean views.
Date 09/2008. Park Rating 1:
Report submitted by Daphne and Jack, Mandurah.

This park is to expensive for the poor facilities supplied. Truck noise goes from early morning till late at night. Park is on a main road close to the main shipping port. The park is run down, and facilities are third world standard. Doors on both womans and mens toilets and showers had no locks on doors, security lighting was non existant, and generally park was past its use by date. Average staff friendliness, average staff response to complaints. Price was higher than expected, poor value for money ($25 2A per night powered). Inadequate number of amenities, are close to only some sites, cleanliness was average, condition is poor, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Inadequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, poor night lighting, average sized sites. Poor laundry, no rec room. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, too many permanents. No bbqs, no playground. Suitable for overnighter.
Dislikes: Park is in poor general condition facilities are well below standard and poorly maintained.
Parking: Plenty of parking when booking in.
Local Information: Mackay is an interesting place to visit and well worth the trip
Date 06/2008. Park Rating 1:
Report submitted by Bob And Helen.

The park is set up in several sections. Permanents, cabins, normal, dog section at rear of park normal section has concrete slabs dogs section grass. This park can take big rigs and also has a large open undeveloped area. Poor management. Reasonable value for money. Good amenities, adequate number to cater for tourists, were clean, were in good condition, water pressure was okay, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, sites were level, annexe slabs were available, drive-through sites were available, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Laundry, rec room, dump point, quiet, open and roomy park, shady park, family-friendly park. Clean UC bbq. Clean pool, seating around the pool was provided. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, the park was well maintained.
Likes: Well laid out and the sites clean.
Dislikes: Was lots of restriction regarding dogs, however no dogs from Jan 09. Current dog policy is severe - treats us like second class citizens. Several caravaners stated that staff were not friendly or helpful and that management came round early morning to make sure those leaving were on time. Brochure says large sites but in the dogs sections sites were close together.
Parking: In driveway although second off street driveway for big rigs
Roads: Bumpy bitchumen roads single lane mostly
Date 12/2008. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Tilly.

Average staff friendliness. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($23.40 2A per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, 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, average sized sites. Quiet, open & roomy park, not enough shade. Suitable for few days.
Dislikes: A lot of permanents in the front of the park.
Date 07/2008. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Graham and Lyn, Adelaide.

In the older part of the park, nearest the highway, the roadways are narrow, the sites are short but wide and have concrete pads. The newer part, to the rear, has wide concrete roadways and large sites, suitable for large vans, 5th wheelers and motor-homes which are all grassed. There is a newer area, also at the rear, which appears to have only recently been opened up and there are no made roadways in that area at the moment. There are three amenity blocks, which are old and would look better with a new coat of paint. They are cleaned properly every day. There is a dump point and a swimming pool, although, the latter was surrounded by a barbed wire fence during our visit. Suitable for overnight or longer.
Date 08/2008. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Toned-F.

Friendly staff. Price was higher than expected, reasonable value for money ($28.00 2A per night). 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, dump point. Quiet. Suitable for few days.
Dislikes: Found there to be too many negative notices pinned around the park. Also thought their policy about dogs not being allowed to be walked through the park (on lead) a bit harsh. The designated dog walk outside the park was inadequate.
Date 05/2008. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Kayjay, Pakenham.

The eastern side tourist area sites have no slabs but have the usual power, water and sullage. In this area are 17 drive through sites and 10 long sites suited for fifth wheelers and buses. The owners have extended the park by a huge amount but this area is currently undeveloped. We rang ahead and booked a drive through site so that we could stay hooked up. There is a $2 extra charge for these sites.
Date 09/2007. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Des and Anne, Sandstone Point.

Healthy green grassy sites some with slabs - front of park is very but back tourist section is very new. Very friendly staff, no complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. 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, 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, concrete annex slabs, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, dump point. Quiet, open and roomy, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean free gas bbq in lit UC area. A well maintained park.
Date 06/2006. Park Rating 3.5: Suitable for a week or more.
Report submitted by Roger (MADOG) Morgan.

A basic park. The sites are all gravel and are drive-through but too short for a long van and car to remain hitched overnight. Amenities are old but clean and fresh-smelling and have soap and paper-towels provided. There is a small pool next to the motel, which, I assume, is for all guests to use. Bore water is used throughout but there is a rainwater tank from which to draw your drinking water. There are two wood-fired barbecues plus a free gas one. The outlook is rural excepting for the Bruce Highway, which passes close to the park with the inevitable truck noise. The park is populated by a variety of poultry so, if you have a herb pot, protect it. Suitable mainly for overnight stays.
Date 08/2008. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Toned-F.

Manager's name is Robyn and Paul. This is the 4th time we have stayed at this park and although a lush oasis, there are a few things that could make this park even better. There is a lack of garbage bins, used to be spread throughout the park but now in a central area; requires a long walk; long way from many caravans. Showers and toilets very clean but the water goes from very hot to cold and then "scalding." Could not allow a child to shower without adult supervision. More slabs required, park is black sand that gets everything very dirty. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, van parking assistance provided by staff. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($26.00 2A per night, powered). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to only some sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, hot water was usually adequate but not when busy, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, small sites, concrete annex slabs to most sites, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, no rec room, dump point. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, no permanents. Clean UC bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for month or longer, well maintained park.
Likes: Lots of easy walking, 200m to beach through rainforest
Parking: Park outside park office
Local Information: Well suited for tourists to have a good look about the district.
Date 08/2009. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by allott family travelling.

Manager's name is Gary McCubben & Michelle Paroz. New managers Michelle and Gary are very welcoming and friendly. The park is delightful and extremely well-kept with clean amenities and a nice kidney shaped pool. Nothing is too much trouble and Michelle provides home-made scones with tea and coffee every morning. Right on the beach with many delightful walks, both on the sand and into bushland. We do not fish but have been assured there is good fishing in nearby Yard Creek (700m walk away). Recommended for a quiet stay. Very friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money ($19.80 2A per night powered). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, large sites, concrete annex slabs, adequate taps close by. No rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere Clean UC bbq ($1.00), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Friendliness of management and proximity to beach.
Added Touches: Home-made scones and tea/coffee every morning.
Date 03/2006. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Pam and Chris Hanks, Mt. Pleasant Qld.

Great park on the beach front. Large, roomy, park just about anywhere. Managers went out of their way to help us with a problem we had. Very clean toilet block, clean park. We had a great 4 days. Will return again and again. Great people. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, very good value for money ($16 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, 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. Basic laundry, good rec room, kiosk. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean bbq in congenial UC area. Clean pool is open to sun, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: Plenty of room
Roads: Good road
Park Rating 5: Suitable for month or longer.
Report submitted by Witch-A-Way.

Manager's name is Grant and Barbara Reid. Very tidy well run park, basic older amenities. Best tourist sites at the front of the park. Good management, friendly management. Very good value for money. Average amenities, adequate number to cater for tourists, were clean. 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. Laundry. Very poor atmosphere to park, quiet. Free wood bbq, with seating provided. Good playground, condition okay. Clean pool area is shaded kid-safe pool area, seating around the pool was provided. The park was well maintained.
Local Information: Mt Morgan could be a very interesting place to visit if the attractions they advertise are operating, at the time of our visit the mine and train tours are not operating. Best to check with the local tourist information before going. The local museum is quite good.
Park Rating 3: Suitable for up to a few days.
Report submitted by Hamish Barbour.

Manager's name is Wendy & Jim. We found this park to be very peaceful. It has recently been renovated with new concrete slabs and amenity blocks, and a camp kitchen is in the process of being finished. There are huge ensuite sites as well. We would thoroughly recommend this park as a restful break. It is also cheaper if you pay by the week. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was lower than expected, very good value for money ($15 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, large sites, concrete annex slabs, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, disabled facilities, dump point. Peaceful, open & roomy park, not enough shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Likes: Free washing machine in laundry.
Parking: Ring ahead to book as manager lives off-site.
Added Touches: Manager cooks BBQ tea on Thursday Night's, $5 each.
Local Information: Nearby town of Gin Gin has markets every Saturday.
Roads: If you come in from Gin Gin - bitumen road all the way. If you enter from Gayndah it is partially dirt but good condition.
Date 04/2008. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Dave & Shell Parker.

This park provides a reasonable overnight stopover. Moura is mainly a mining town so the park had quite a few workers staying who were very pleasant. Some tourist sites kept aside. Friendly staff, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($21.00 2A powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, some unlevel sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, hard to negotiate into site, adequate taps close by. Good laundry. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. No bbqs, no playground, no pool. Suitable for overnighter, well maintained park.
Likes: Grassed sites.
Dislikes: Some sites were very unlevel. Only one wash basin in amenities.
Parking: Park in the driveway outside the office.
Roads: Dawson Highway is reasonable bitumen road.
Date 07/2007. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Toto.

Manager's name is Bill. All areas now grass covered, park in beautiful condition. Park water is now chlorinated, can't win 'em all. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was lower than expected, very good value for money ($15 2A per night, shoulder season). 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. Adequate number of tourist sites, some unlevel sites, good night lighting, large sites, concrete annex slabs to most sites, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, no rec room, late checkout allowed (past noon), good camp kitchen, kiosk. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, no permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Clean pool is open to the sun, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: The BBQ area has all the conveniences, right down to TV. Staff are friendly as could be. Great meals available at kiosk/shop.
Date 03/2009. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Wombat, Wandandian.

Small town just west of Charters Towers, a quiet park to just relax. Cost $19 for 2a. Neat and tidy, immaculate showers and toilets. Camp kitchen. Dog friendly. Not much to do in district, just a relaxing and safe place for the night.
Date 07/2007. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Richard and Maureen, Bungendore NSW.

This is the original friendly park, all you could ask for and more. Best water, we are tank water people at home and this is the best water we have come across, get here with low tanks and fill your tanks here. Very good hot meals available from ex truck stop chefs. Although not that far from Townsville, about 3 hrs, it is well worth making a short day to stay here. 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 ($16 2A 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, 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, some shaded sites, drive-through sites, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, late checkout allowed (up to noon), excellent camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, dump point, van parking. Peaceful, open & roomy park, not enough shade, family/friendly atmosphere, no permanents. Clean UC bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground. Clean pool is open to sun, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for few days, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: The water and staff attitude, a small park with no permanents
Local Information: Park has a full shop and all meals, sit down or takeaway
Roads: Good bitumen road
Date 02/2006. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Wombat, Wandandian.

Average management. Reasonable value for money. Poor amenities, good camp kitchen. Very poor atmosphere to park, shady. Clean UC gas BBQ (free), lit at night with seating provided.
Dislikes: Noise from highway. Very poor amenities.
Park Rating 2: Suitable for overnighter.
Report submitted by Gary Williams, Springfield NSW.

Overnight only, more into cabin accommodation for the town. Average staff friendliness. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($12.00 per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, cleanliness was average, condition is poor, water pressure is bad, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, hard to negotiate into site, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by, no rec room. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, too many permanents. No bbqs, no playground. Clean pool is open to sun, pool area not considered kid-safe.
Dislikes: No interaction with the public. Shop has some goods but is grubby.
Park Rating 1: Suitable for overnighter.
Report submitted by Witch a way.

This park has no affiliation with any park chain. Not a bad place for an overnighter when travelling. Ok location close to Rockhampton for visiting that city. Friendly staff. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($24 2A per night, powered, off-peak season). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to only some sites, were clean, condition is poor, 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, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by, late checkout allowed (up to noon). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade. Suitable for few days.
Likes: Washing lines provided behind sites, but ours was so high I could not use it without a ladder. Well kept grounds and good sized sites.
Dislikes: Trains quite noisy when passing. No soap or drying facilities provided in the amenities.
Parking: Easy parking to book in. Just pull up and walk over to the office.
Date 05/2009. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Kedron308.

This is a lovely garden park and the owners have put a lot of work into improvements since our last visit 2 years ago. Lots of room to spread out, rural location means road noise in minimal. On Wednesday nights the owners put on a free pancake dinner for guests to mingle and meet. At $100 for the week, it is very good value. Amenities are old but clean. Pool, plus gas BBQs throughout park.
Date 08/2007. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Richard and Maureen, Bungendore NSW.

Very good management, friendly management, management responsive to comments, management was helpful. Very 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. Good sites, adequate number of tourist sites, the site size was okay, annexe slabs were available, drive-through sites were available, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Laundry, disabled facilities. Did not use bbq. Good atmosphere to park, quiet, shady park. Dogs allowed on lead. The park was well maintained.
Likes: The owner was very helpful when parking the van and indicated which way the tv antenna should point. He gave good information about the park. The permanent residents were friendly and helped with the work in the park ie amenities grass cutting and sweeping. There is a good shop and petrol station on site where the office is and take-away food is available till 7pm.
Dislikes: Needs better signage to find it.
Parking: Need to park outside on the roadway as there is only room for one vehicle in the entrance driveway.
Date 08/2006. Park Rating 3.5: Suitable for a few days.
Report submitted by Mike & Joan, Brisbane.

Manager's name is Mark and Nicole Braney The park has spotless amenities and grounds. There are a lot of permanent vans but lots of powered sites some drive through on lawn with a lot in shade. There are a number of unpowered sites. The pool is clean and adequate. A walk across the bridge gets you into the centre of Rockhampton but for the unadventurous it is best to drive. We have only stayed for a few days at a time but stay every time we are in town. Very security conscious with a locked gate every night with entry after 7 by coded entry only. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, very good value for money ($25 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, dry change area. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs to some sites, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, car wash, dump point, secure entry. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, a few permanents. Congenial bbq area atmosphere. No playground. Clean pool is open to the sun. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Likes: All maintenance seemed to be done by pixies at night as no matter what time we went to the block in the morning they had been cleaned.
Parking: An area to the side of the managers area for ease of parking and booking in and an area for visitors car parking as well
Date 05/2009. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Hawkes Hideaway.

Nice clean sites, but be choosy about the site you take as there are plenty of white cockatoos which nest in trees overnight and have a tendency to dirty your van. We stayed for 10 days and did not see the Manager again once we had checked in. There was no inspection of anyone coming in to make sure they had correctly parked. Helpfulness was non-existent. Average staff friendliness. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($23 2A per night, powered, off-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, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs to some sites, shade to most sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, secure entry. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC electric bbq ($1 per 15 min), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting. Clean pool is open to the sun, kid-safe pool area. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Open roomy park, easy walk over the river to centre of town. Particularly liked having shower curtains in the shower cubicles.
Dislikes: The mess made on the van by the number of cockatoos.
Parking: Adequate parking when you arrive
Added Touches: If there were added touches, we were not informed.
Date 04/2009. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by M & TJ.

Friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money ($68 2A C1 per night cabin). Amenities are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Mostly level sites. No rec room, secure entry. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Good playground in poor condition. Clean pool is open to sun, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Dislikes: 9:30am checkout, and if the gates need to be locked between 7pm-7am what does that say about the area?
Date 05/2008. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by JK&L - The Big Trip.

A green, well-kept park on the banks of the Fitzroy River, only 500metres from the City Centre. Amenities are well looked after and the showers are spacious with good water pressure. A small but sparkling pool, a fairly large recreation room, coin-in-the-slot BBQ and internet access add to the convenience of the park. Sites are fairly large, some with concrete pads, others just grass. There is a non-powered camping area along by the river. Security is good with gates locked at 7pm opened by an access code. Being close to the City Centre there is some noise at night but we didn't find it too much of a bother. We stayed for three nights and I consider that this park would be suitable for any type of caravanner, (excepting pet owners) for any length of time. Tariff reasonable for location.
Date 09/2006. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Toned-F.

Very well maintained park. Tropical garden appearance with excellent facilities and very clean. Very friendly staff, no complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($23 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. 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, kiosk, dump point. Noisy, open and roomy, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area. A well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Date 05/2006. Park Rating 4.5: Suitable for a week or more.
Report submitted by Roger (Madog) Morgan.

Very well maintained park with good facilities and free half tennis court. 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 ($30 2A per night, peak season). 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, soap provided, 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 to most sites, shade to most sites, drive-through sites. Good laundry, dump point. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean gas bbq, congenial bbq area atmosphere. Suitable for month or longer, well maintained park.
Likes: Met us on site and offered to park the van - awesome! Loved the free half tennis court as well.
Dislikes: nothing
Date 07/2009. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Bob & Al.

This is one park where assistance to site is always provided. A friendly young man awaits you when you drive to your site and he very capably will place your van right on the spot - not that we couldn't have done it ourselves. He was so eager to get us set up amid the pouring rain which arrived at the park the same time we did. One thing though - 'Peak season' begins June 1, which is not even school holidays for 3 more weeks. A price check is a good rule. The definition of 'peak' seems open to interpretation. Cost of $32 for 2A per night (less BIG4 discount). One thing to note is that there are better amenities at one end than the other which are older and need a spruce up. TV reception was good, shower curtains provided. Hot water available in washing machines. Trouble with dryer was promptly attended to. Management responsive to comments. Reasonable value for money. Average sites, annexe slabs were available. Good atmosphere to park. Clean pool. Suitable for a few days.
Likes: Besides the overall presentation of the park the availability of reasonably priced meals at the on-site bistro was a good thing.
Dislikes: The older amenity block.
Date 06/2007. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Wandering Walls.

Plastic key entry needed for exit/access security boom-gate at entrance to park. This is a large park at North Rockhampton and is near a major shopping centre. The sites are large enough and the amenities are good.
Date 07/2007. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Peter & Jean Reynella SA.

Average staff friendliness, van parking assistance provided by staff. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($42 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 very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, separate bathroom. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, small sites, concrete annex slabs, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, good rec room, disabled facilities, not enough shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean electric bbq (free). No playground. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided, toddlers catered for. Suitable for a week or more, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Bathrooms were lovely and clean, looked like they had been recently updated. Separate room where you could have a bath, which is great, if you have young children or just want to have a relaxing soak. Games room available.
Dislikes: Hardly any shade in the van section - just the odd spindly palm or dead stumps. Gardens in van section seem to have been neglected. Claims to have jumping pillow in park guide but there was none. No playground so not much for kids to do outside.
Local Information: Only 1 km from local shopping centre.
Date 06/2007. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Dave and Mandy, Townsville.

Average staff friendliness, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($20 2A per night, peak season). 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, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs to most sites, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, no rec room. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade. No bbqs, no playground, no pool. Suitable for overnighter.
Likes: Good park for an overnight stay. Facilities were basic but clean. Location off highway and quiet.
Roads: Carnarvon highway very poor north of Injune for 50 km or so - crumbling edges and narrow.
Date 07/2009. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by David and Sue.

Manager's name is Terry & Vicki. We arrived in Rubyvale unaware that Gemfest was on. All towns and camping areas booked solid. We were fortunate to get a last minute cancellation at this park. The new owners Terry and Vicki had taken over two weeks before and were on a very steep learning curve. Both very nice helpful people who had bought the run down park because of its potential. The cleaning up was already under way and it will be interesting to go back in another year to see the improvements. The old amenities were kept spotless even with the crowd and the park really does have potential. If you want to look for sapphires go to the Miners Cottage Fossicking Park just a short walk away. They definitely had the best gem bearing wash around.
Date 08/2009. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Greybeard and Rosedale Bunny.

Manager's name is Ola Hobin. Small park, not well maintained; when we stayed as elderly owner has it up for sale. Some sites have slabs, we chose a site without a slab only because it was easier to get into. Amenities old but were clean, showers have glass door, small bench with small change area. There are paper towels and a cake of soap provided over the basins. This park need a lot of tidying up. No camp kitchen. We only stayed for a night at $21 per night.
Date 06/2009. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Morris & Carolyn, Brisbane.

A pleasant well shaded park suitable for a few days or longer. Good base for fossicking holiday. Management is friendly and obvious around the park. Grounds are well kept. Amenities are clean and spacious but numbers light in peak time. (This is the only place I have had to queue to use the toilet - and yes, you are correct, I'm obviously not a female!) Layout is a bit higgly-piggly but manager gets you into your site OK. We would stay again.
Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Vande, Bald Hills Qld.

We enjoyed our stay at this small friendly park. Many of the residents stay for the winter and they made us feel most welcome. The park is nicely situated on the banks of Retreat Creek and offers gem fossicking for those who are interested. Some of the sites were grassed whilst others had concrete slabs. Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($20.00 2A per night powered). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, good camp kitchen, kiosk. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Suitable for few days, well maintained park.
Likes: A friendly little park with a nice environment beside the creek. The owners were visible around the park and maintained the grounds very well.
Dislikes: While the amenities were very clean they had very poor ventilation. The amenities were cleaned during the very busy peak time daily (between 8 am and 9 am). This meant I could not have a shower and only half the toilets were available. We found this to be most inconvenient.
Parking: Park outside the office/ store.
Added Touches: Daily happy hour held in the open area/camp kitchen. Free hot food is provided by the owners at happy hour on Saturdays. Gem fossicking offered by the park.
Local Information: Numerous gem fossicking opportunities in the district. Regular markets held.
Roads: Reasonable bitumen. Road between Capella and Rubyvale is now bitumen.
Date 09/2008. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Toto.

Manager's name is Norm & Lee Fountain. This park is the most beautiful park to visit. If you miss this park, you are missing an awesome place. 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 lower than expected, very good value for money. 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, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, large sites, concrete annex slabs to most sites, shade to most 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. Clean pool is shaded. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park
Likes: This park is heaven. It is so beautiful. If we had more time we would stay longer. The camp kitchens are like little restaurants with so much provided. There are wallabies and birds through the park, paved walkways around sites, each site has its own rubbish bin, sullage point and power, each site has slabs and you only have to have a wheel on each slab and you are level. There are many tables and bbqs to use for free. The amenities are lovely and well kept. We are planning to bring our adult children here for a week's stay. The area has interesting sapphire mines to check out.
Dislikes: The only thing I dislike about the park is that it is too far from where I live to visit more often.
Added Touches: Local attractions are the sapphire mines in Sapphire and Rubyvale, which is approx 6-7km further along the road heading north. We visited Pat's Gems in Sapphire where you will get an awesome feed as well as the opportunity to try fossicking. Good value at Pat's and also beautiful jewellery you can buy. In Rubyvale, we visited Bobby Dazzler's and did the mine tour. It is a must visit. The owner is a larrikin who had us fascinated with his rendition of the mining life with his sense of humour.
Roads: Some parts of the road are rough. We towed a single axle 18' van and most Qld roads are hard on it.
Date 09/2009. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by Patty & Phil.

One of the best kept parks we have ever visited and not what we expected in Sarina. Like staying in someone's well maintained yard. Amenities are spotless. Only drawback is that the sites can be very small, depending on where you are put. We had no room to walk either side of our van when we had the awning out. Walk to town. Free tea & coffee at meeting place twice a day plus other activities. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money ($25 2A per night, powered, shoulder 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, dry change area, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Inadequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, small sites, concrete annex slabs to some sites, shade to some sites, poor water quality, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, good camp kitchen, dump point. Quiet, claustrophobic park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC bbq, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground, no pool. Suitable for month or longer, well maintained park.
Likes: Standard of maintenance and cleanliness.
Dislikes: Unlucky to get one of the sites with no room at all.
Parking: Outside on street
Added Touches: Band plays on Sunday evening. Meet and greet tea and coffee twice daily. Other activities.
Local Information: Town is overshadowed by the sugar refinery in the centre, which you can hear 24 hrs a day. Some beautiful beaches only 10kms. Attractive countryside.
Date 08/2009. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by KeithS.

Manager's name is Chris and Tracey Maclean. Very popular park with many visitor movements each day. Very good for boaties and fishermen. Not many big sites for large vans and most sites very close to each other. Only a few sites have slabs. Most are sandy sites and sullage is drained on the ground. Best spots seem to be booked well in advance. No TV or radio reception. No dump point. Council dump point a couple of kms down the road. Great happy hours on the beach watching the sunsets. Good time to meet other campers. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($210.00 2A per week, off-peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, cleanliness was average, 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 unlevel sites, good night lighting, small sites, very few concrete annex slabs, shade to most sites, hard to negotiate into site, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, kiosk. Quiet, claustrophobic park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, no permanents. UC bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere. No playground, no pool. Suitable for few days, suitable for families.
Likes: Nice beaches.
Dislikes: Sites too close to each other.
Added Touches: Open campfires allowed along beachfront sites.
Date 09/2009. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by H & M SEQ.

Manager's name is Chris and Tracey Maclean. Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($35 2A per night, powered, peak season). 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, soap provided, dry change area. Mostly level sites, small sites, shade to most sites. No rec room. Claustrophobic park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. No bbqs, no playground, no pool. Suitable for few days.
Likes: The park is right on the beach and at dusk there are some very beautiful sunsets.
Dislikes: It was the beginning of the school holidays and the park was very crowded.
Date 06/2009. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Kevin from Queensland.

This is a very basic park with small sandy sites. It has 2 amenities blocks, which are both in a run down condition.
Date 08/2007. Park Rating 1:
Report submitted by Peter & Jean Reynella SA.

Average management. Reasonable value for money. Average amenities, adequate number to cater for tourists, close to sites, were in good condition, water pressure was okay, there was adequate hot water. Good sites, sites were level, annexe slabs were available, adequate sullage close by. Laundry, good camp kitchen, kiosk. Good atmosphere to park, quiet, shady park, family-friendly park. UC gas bbq (free), lit at night, with seating provided. Suitable for a week or more
Likes: Waterfront park, quiet, shady sites, not much road noise, sunsets over the water. Fishing out the front off the beach. Easy ocean access for boats.
Dislikes: Toilets were not very clean compared to other parks. Power blackouts just about every night during the week we stayed. 10 min drive to Agnes Waters if you want anything. No boat ramp in park, 2 min drive up the road.
Added Touches: Fish cleaning table.
Roads: Good road into 1770 now. Used to be dirt.
Date 06/2007. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by A&E Devries, Munruben Qld.

$3 fee for dogs, not sure what for, and on lead. Restaurant and take away fish and chips next to the park. I would check out the campground 2kms further on next time around as there seemed some good sites available out of peak period and it is on the beach. Average management. 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. Poor sites, adequate number of tourist sites, the site size was okay, annexe slabs were available, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Laundry, good camp kitchen, kiosk, van parking by management. Park atmosphere was okay, quiet, shady park. Clean UC gas bbq (free). Clean pool, kid-safe pool area, toddlers were catered for. Suitable for a few days.
Likes: Toilets seemed new and were good.
Dislikes: This is a bush park and therfore very treed with lots of leaves, bugs, ants and gum tree sap. Limb drop could be very prevelant and dangerous. Park says trees checked but no responsibilty for damage. Not close to beach.
Parking: Lots of parking room.
Local Information: Close to very small outpost of 1770, drop off point for Lady Musgrave Island. Also only 5kms from town of Agnes Waters. Both caravan parks in both towns are not close to the beach. This park had a very steep 800m walk thru bush but most would not walk this more than once.
Roads: The road from the north is reasonable, but the road inland from Bundberg is atrocious, dangerous as many large trucks use it and the road is not wide and very corrugated even though tar. I would not take my van back over this stretch of road.
Date 12/2008. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Tilly.

Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($35.00 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, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, small sites. Good laundry, dump point, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Suitable for a week or more.
Dislikes: Some sites are small. We could not completely open our awning because the site was narrow. The park is beside the airport so small planes and helicopters come and go all day. The runway was being extended to cater for an increased traffic. Would not stay again.
Date 06/2008. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Graham and Lyn, Adelaide.

Manager's name is Joe. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money ($25.00 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 good. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, average sized sites. Good laundry. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade. Suitable for month or longer, well maintained park.
Likes: Owner gradually making improvements to park, will happily return in the future.
Dislikes: The night lighting was very poor.
Date 05/2008. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Kayjay, Pakenham.

From the road this park looks really good as the lawn around the front cabins is very lush but once you get inside the park is drastically in need of a lot of TLC. The garbage bins were full when we arrived and it was another two days before they were emptied. When we booked in we were given a park map and told our site number but no other park information was given to us. We then asked for tourist information and were told that none was available and that we would have to go to the Tourist Bureau. We discovered by reading the book-in instructions at the back of the site map, that for a $20 refundable deposit a TV cable was available but was not offered upon our arrival, we had to go and ask for it. We were very disappointed with the attitude of the management when booking us in, they were totally disinterested in helping, we had intended to stay for a week but only booked for two nights because of their attitude. Average staff friendliness. Price was higher than expected, poor value for money ($29 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, 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, poor night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, basic rec room, disabled facilities, dump point. Peaceful, open and roomy, not enough shade, family/friendly atmosphere, no permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Basic playground in average condition. Clean pool is open to the sun, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a few days, suitable for families, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Away from town.
Dislikes: Too far from the beach. No attempt by management to be helpful.
Parking: Outside reception.
Local Information: Waterpark Tee Tree Farm tours - excellent
Roads: Average.
Date 10/2008. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Fran & Trevor, Melbourne.

Manager's name is Colin & Kerry Anderson. Good caravan park. Lots to do in the area. We stayed here for 10 days. The best ensuites we have had. Good management, friendly management, management responsive to comments Good value for money. Average amenities, adequate number to cater for tourists, close to sites, were clean, water pressure was okay, there was adequate hot water. Good 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. Laundry, rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, car wash, van parking by management. Very good park atmosphere, quiet, open and roomy park, shady park, family-friendly park. Clean UC gas bbq, with a congenial atmosphere, lit at night, with seating provided. Basic playground in poor condition. Good clean pool, pool area is shaded, kid-safe pool area, seating around the pool was provided. Suitable for a week or more, the park was well maintained, the park can be considered kid-safe.
Likes: Very well maintained park. Great ensuites. Staff friendly. Good undercover BBQ area's and large camp kitchen.
Dislikes: The children's playground needs updating, very run down. Got eaten with sandflies, not the parks fault maybe the park could see if the council could do some spraying. If you have a site near where they keep the garbage each day as we had and had to ask it to be moved most days as the smell was not very pleasant.
Parking: Off-street parking.
Local Information: Walking distance to beach with a great cheap meal at the Surf Club, book for Friday nights. Gladstone 20 minutes drive away. Lake Awoonga 15 minutes drive, great for fishing, picnicking. Capricorn Caves 23 km north of Rockhampton. Town of 1770 and Agnes Waters 1.5 hours drive south.
Roads: Good.
Date 01/2008. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Peter and Carol, Gold Coast.

Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice. Price was higher than expected, good value for money ($39 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. 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, kiosk, dump point. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area. Suitable for few days, well maintained park.
Likes: Ensuite Sites.
Date 01/2008. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by Dave and Shell Parker.

Average value for money ($25 2A), weekly rate is $150. Friendly management, helped with all our enquiries, not shown to site or help offered at site. BBQ areas, covered, free. Camp kitchen, rec room. Sites are level, with cement slabs. Some large sites. Fenced pool, chairs, no overhead shade. Playground. Quiet park, no traffic noise. The van sites were rather worn and could do with re-grassing. Amenities close to most sites, clean. Laundry ($2.40 per load). Water and sullage to sites. Dump point. Inadequate night lighting. The park is almost fully booked for the winter period. Lovely parkland with picnic tables nearby, walking paths, estuary is across the road with the main beach a short walk away. A few permanents, plenty of cabins and separate camping areas. Suitable for a week or more.
Likes: Surrounded by bushland
Dislikes: We were due to stay longer but were driven out after few days because of an infestation of midges in the sandy soil.
Local Information: Fishing, swimming. Within 30 minutes drive of Gladstone with its free tours of the port and industrial sites.
Date 03/2007. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Higgi & Bomber.

Manager's name is Mr & Mrs Walmsley. Average staff friendliness, bad staff response to complaints, van parking assistance provided by staff. Price was higher than expected, poor value for money ($120 2A per week). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to only some sites, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable, water pressure is bad, there was inadequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly unlevel sites, poor night lighting, small sites, hard to negotiate into site, poor water quality. Basic laundry, basic rec room. Quiet park. Dirty UC gas bbq (free), dismal bbq area atmosphere. No playground, no pool. Suitable for few days.
Likes: The other tourists that talked to us with regard to fossicking as the owners were not forthcoming with such information.
Dislikes: Amenities were clean but not to a Top Tourist Park standard and very poor water pressure. There are not enough clotheslines and when park busy there is a line up just to use the basic of amenities. Complaints fall on deaf ears and owner becomes rather aggressive. Owners of park need people management skills. The dogs must always be on a leash, which is all right - but we were told to walk our dogs outside the caravan park, which meant we were walking on private property close to the park. Not nice when the dog does what all dogs to when walking. The price quoted in the accommodation book for a powered site is misleading. On arrival you are informed that power is an extra charge if staying longer than a week. The cabins are very basic and there are no showers. For the price charged which is comparable to other tourist parks we expected better.
Added Touches: There are provided some entertainment nights but are very poorly attended as the tourists seem to only want to stay in their caravans and watch TV. There is no incentive to mingle and enjoy what could be a very nice place to stay.
Local Information: There is nothing in this town but for a few houses and two caravan parks. The locals have two clubs, which seem to operate on weekends only. Bring all the food and drink that you will need for the holiday, as the prices of food can be expensive.
Roads: The road is sealed all the way into the town of the Willows.
Date 08/2007. Park Rating 1:
Report submitted by Goose and Gander, SA.

Friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money ($23 2A powered). 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, soap provided, dry change area. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, good camp kitchen, car wash, dump point. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean gas bbq (20c). Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Likes: No key hassles for amenities blocks.
Parking: Room for 1 rig in entry but plenty space available across road (a quiet road).
Local Information: Nice beach across street, bowls club has good meals.
Date 11/2007. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Gaz n Rob.

I was first taken to Woodgate by my parents in the early 1950s. I took my children later and now they take their's. The attraction of the area is the beach with the park merely a means to an end. Nevertheless the park is attractive and is well located and managed. The amenities have been recently upgraded to cater for sewerage being installed throughout the township. Management is friendly and helpful and the park is well maintained.
Local Information: Good fishing, and located near beach. Hotel and restaurant and bowls club in town for meals.
Date 10/2007. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Vande.

Manager's name is Jenny. Lovely beachside park offering a selection of good sized shady sites. Quite during the off-peak times outside of school holidays and the southern winter times. Very busy during traditional holiday period with lots of families visiting. Stayed for 12 days and will go back again! Friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money ($126 2A per week powered). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good. 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. Good laundry, no rec room, late checkout allowed (up to noon), good camp kitchen, kiosk, car wash, dump point, van parking. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Pets at manager's discretion. Dog friendly park. Clean electric bbq (free). No playground, no pool. Suitable for month or longer, well maintained park.
Likes: A good selection of wide open sites with or without shade with closeness to amenities. Kangaroos and birds are a plenty plus the National Park at the rear of the park. Friendly office staff. Small shop offers a targeted range of goods including food, clothing, fishing gear and bait, bike hire, daily papers and unleaded and diesel fuels at a high cost per litre. Cafe offers limited meal lines but plenty of teas and coffees.
Dislikes: The location of large trees made for some sites to be very difficult to park vans. Toilets always smelt and looked like a renovation was necessary. Very tied and worn. Rubbish bins were some distance from each site and the recycle facilities were a long way away at the back of the park resulting in a lot of potentially recycled material just thrown in the general bins. Feeder roads were not wide as they are marked on the maps provided as a series of one ways but there was no clear street signage to remind people of how to move about the park when driving. The result was vans facing off until someone backed up or the nearest of squeezes to get park.
Parking: Small layback suitable for only two small vans at a time.
Local Information: Close to beach and river for fishing. Boat ramps and beach access for 4WDrives. Local shops included general store, small supermarket, Chemist, Doctor, Hardware, Bakery, Hairdresser, Pub and Bowling club (pick up bus service available). Meals were far better in price and quality at the bowls club where they also have games nights and themed events on offer.
Date 02/2007. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Irish, Brisbane.

Woodgate has been a favourite destination for 3 generations of this family and this park has been the focal point of family gatherings in recent years. Family members utilising the cabin section are now questioning value for money as opposed to other alternatives in Woodgate but the van section remains as lovely as ever and we will certainly be returning. Average staff friendliness. Price was as expected, good value for money ($126 2A per week powered). 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, poor night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs, drive-through sites. Good laundry, no rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, car wash, dump point. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Management seems to have a liberal approach to dogs. Conditions of entry specify one small dog. Van near us had 3 and other breeds in the park included Doberman, Alsatians and Blue cattle dogs! Clean 20c UC electric bbq. lighting, seating provided at. No playground, no pool. A well maintained park.
Dislikes: Amenities block is starting to show its age. The septic system servicing the park is struggling to keep up with the demand and becomes quite "wiffy" during peak times of the day. This will be overcome in latter half of 2006 as local council has installed sewerage system throughout the town and all landowners are required to connect to it within six months.
Added Touches: Kiosk on site with basic supplies. Coffee shop open for breakfast and lunch. Quality of food good but generally overpriced.
Local Information: One of the most magnificent family friendly beaches in Australia, as well as National Park at the back door
Roads: Good conditions from both Bundaberg and Childers.
Date 04/2006. Park Rating 4: suitable for any length stay.
Report submitted by Vande, Bald Hills Qld.

Two thirds of this park is tidy and well maintained with good grassed areas, but down the back third of the park it is quite messy from trees, but this could be an advantage if staying here in the summer months. Good, friendly management, responsive to comments, and helpful. Good value for money. Average amenities, adequate number to cater for tourists, were clean, water pressure was okay, there was adequate hot water., 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. Laundry, good camp kitchen, kiosk, car wash, dump point. Good atmosphere to park, quiet, shady park, family-friendly park. Dogs allowed if controlled & on leash at all times, not to be left unattended. Clean UC electric bbq in a congenial atmosphere, with seating provided. The park was well maintained.
Likes: Outdoor Cafe at the entrance of the park, & the park is across the road from a great beach
Dislikes: No pool.
Local Information: Boardwalk in National Park, fishing, swimming.
Date 04/2006. Park Rating 3: Suitable for a week or more.
Report submitted by Annrina.

The great thing about this park is the freedom. Rules are minimal and there is never any trouble. The owners will bend over backwards to be of assistance. We go to this park often therefore can't answer the questions regarding tourist help, etc. but I'm sure for a first time visitor, the help you require would be given gladly. Woodgate Beach is still an untouched paradise but plenty to do as well, if you want to relax you can and if you want to be busy, you will find lots to do, but it is very quiet and peaceful. Price was as expected, good value for money ($21 2A 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, dry change area, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, all level sites, good night lighting, large sites, concrete annex slabs, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, late checkout allowed (up to or past noon), kiosk, car wash, van parking. Peaceful, open and roomy, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. No permanents, pets at manager's discretion. Clean (pay) electric bbq in congenial UC bbq area, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground, no pool. Suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Added Touches: Across road to beach or National Park walking tracks. Courtesy Bus or short walk to Bowls Club with good meals.
Local Information: Good beach fishing, safe swimming, National Parks walks, Areas for beach 4WD and dog off leash area. Good cheap meals/drinks at local bowls club, hotel and restaurant. Close to Bundaberg for good shopping.
Date 02/2006. Park Rating 4: suitable for any length stay.
Report submitted by Malanlyn.

Manager's name is Patsy and Bob. This is a council owned basic caravan park with approx 90 sites (20 permanents) and no cabins. It is not a fancy park, and doesn't really cater for kids (no playground, rec room or pool). Its position is brilliant, backs right onto the beach, the park would be 400m long and 50m wide, it has 2 rows of sites with the park road between them, one row backs onto the beach while the other row backs onto the main road. Traffic noise is there, but you can sleep through it. The staff was very friendly, with good tourist advice. Price was as expected, good value for money ($22 2A per night powered). The amenities are old but very clean and consist of 3 toilet/shower blocks. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs. Each site has power and water, but no sullage, I couldn't find a dump point. At least 2 laundries. Open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. 2 BBQs with seating shaded by a sail shade. Clean UC electric bbq ($1), bbq area lighting. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Likes: It is a good basic park, with power, water and view.
Dislikes: The road noise was always there during the day, but not overbearing.
Parking: I was the other one waiting, so parked in the entry, if busy probably better to drive past do a u-turn and approach the park from the north and park on the side of the road before the entrance.
Local Information: Residents were catching some nice fish from the beach.
Roads: Good bitumen roads.
Date 06/2008. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Wayne and Marg.

New managers/owners in recent months are really making an effort to keep the park well maintained and making improvements. New BBQs were being installed the day we left. A great sausage sizzle put on by the owners on Saturday night with some light entertainment by a couple of the park permanents. A good way to meet other travellers. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, very good value for money ($28.00 2A per night, off-peak season). 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, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, large sites, concrete annex slabs to most sites, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good camp kitchen, kiosk, car wash, dump point, van parking. Quiet, open & roomy park, family/friendly atmosphere, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), 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 a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: Very tidy park and owner very friendly and helpful.
Parking: Plenty of parking on driveway while checking in.
Date 09/2009. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by H & M SEQ.

This is one park we would stay at again, very well maintained, quiet and peaceful location. Land development works may upset this environment though as it is at the front gate already. Friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. 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 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, large sites, concrete annex slabs, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry. Quiet, open & roomy park, not enough shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Date 06/2008. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Rusty Ones.

Lots of trees and grass make this park a very pleasant environment for a holiday. Sites are a reasonable size allowing for caravan, annex and vehicle. The toilet block is well maintained and clean, as are other facilities in the park. The staff were helpful and friendly. Facilities include pool, BBQ, internet and jumping pillow for the children. Signposted and easy to find off coast road between Yeppoon and Emu Park. $29 per night less BIG4 discount.
Date 09/2007. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by Marg, Melbourne.

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