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South Australia

North of Adelaide

Auburn Showground Caravan Park, Auburn (Campground DFP)
Burra Caravan and Camping Park, Burra (DFP)
Burra Showgrounds, Burra (Campground DFP)
Clare Caravan Park, Clare (DFP)
Murray Recreation Park, Eden Valley (DFP)
Dalkeith Caravan Park, Evanston South
Gawler Caravan Park, Gawler
Kapunda Tourist and Leisure Park, Kapunda (DFP)
Barossa Caravan Park, Lyndoch (DFP)
Talunga Caravan Park, Mount Pleasant (DFP)
Barossa Valley Tourist Park, Nuriootpa (DFP)
Riverton Caravan Park, Riverton (DFP)
Geralka Rural Farm, Spalding (Station Stay)
Tanunda Caravan and Tourist Park, Tanunda (DFP)

Council park on edge of sportsground. Nice location walking distance to shops etc. Amenities are fairly new and clean but fairly basic. Caretakers seem to take turns between travels but that appears to work OK. TV reception is limited, we opted for satellite rather than position ourselves in the recommended position for terrestrial. The park is right between an oval and the Riesling bike trail. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($20 2A, 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. Mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, annex slabs to some sites, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, no rec room, basic camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, book swap available, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Clean gas bbq , congenial bbq area atmosphere. No playground, no pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Date 05/2011. Campground Rating 3:
Report submitted by Geoff & Sue (6).

This is not really a caravan park, it's at the local recreation oval, but it was very pleasant place to stay. Very friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money ($20 2A per night). 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. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, concrete annex slabs to some sites, shade to some sites, drive-through sites. No wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 2). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Basic playground in good condition. No pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Very clean toilet block. Beautiful green surrounds. Good value for money. The hosts were very helpful and friendly. The area is a lovely part of SA.
Date 07/2010. Campground Rating 4:
Report submitted by Tracy and Matt (21).

A lovely quiet location away from the road with only very few sites all on level green grass under very shady trees. 8 powered sites. Power outlets and taps close to each site. Could park on adjacent old basketball courts in the open if needing sun for solar. Well maintained amenities and laundry with free iron and ironing table. No disability bathroom, but shower cubicles are large and shower and toilet doors open outwards. Night light outside amenities. his park only just falls short of the perfect score of 5 due to lack of a disability bathroom. Friendly staff. Price was as expected, very good value for money ($20 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. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with concrete annex slabs, shade to most sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry. Peaceful, open & roomy park, too much shade, no permanents. Suitable for a week or more.
Likes: Nice quiet and pleasant location. Good amenities block, large shower cubicles with large dressing area. Toilet and shower doors open outwards (safety).
Parking: Stop at gate and telephone caretaker.
Date 11/2009. Campground Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Motherhen (69).

This is a council park run by Wayne and Anne. Caravan park is on the Burra creek and is very quiet. The town is only a short 2 min walk to the shops. Powered sites are $20 2A which is excellent value. Sites have water and sullage and there is a Camp kitchen. WiFi available and Telstra phone reception was v good. The town is very pretty and is full of historic buildings And you could spend a few days here very easily. The park is small so would recommend booking ahead or getting there early.
Likes: Quiet location in a very pretty town with lots of historical sites to see. Shops are close by.
Dislikes: Gravel sites.
Date 11/2011. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Lizzy (7).

Follow the signs at the end of the main street. Burra is one of Australia's oldest and best preserved copper mining towns. The council owned caravan park, short walk to town, is kept very clean and tidy by a friendly resident manager. A fascinating town to explore.
Date 07/2011. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Greybeard and Rosedale Bunny (28).

Very friendly welcome. The park is ideally situated just across the creek from the town. Sites are flat, can be a bit tight to get onto but acceptable. Reasonable value for money. But unfortunately the amenities are too few and often full. The park has potential to be a ripper but needs urgent attention to the amenities. A lovely town and the scones and cream in the Antique Shop across the creek well worth a visit and some well made coffee
Date 07/2011. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Bluey and Rose, Flagstaff Hill SA (70).

This is a nice small park in a wonderful town. It's a great spot next to the creek and peaceful and quiet. The park gets busy so get there early to get a spot. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money ($20 2A per night). 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, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, late checkout allowed, dump point, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Clean UC bbq, congenial bbq area atmosphere. No pool. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Local Information: Make sure you buy a Cornish Pasty at the local bakery and have a look at the old mining areas.
Date 05/2011. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Malcolm & Maya (59).

This is definitely a fine weather park. During the wet weather the sites become a quagmire. There is no grass and no slabs on the sites, just mud. Friendly staff, average staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice. Reasonable value for money ($20 2A, powered, off-peak season). Inadequate number of amenities, are close to only some sites, were clean, condition is 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, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with concrete annex slabs, shade to some sites. Basic laundry, no rec room, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Clean UC gas bbq, bbq area lighting. No playground, no pool. Suitable for few days, park is considered kid-safe.
Dislikes: Muddy sites. Amenities are a long way from a lot of the sites.
Parking: Outside reception
Local Information: Historic town with lots to see
Date 06/2010. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Rockies on the road (19).

We there in a quiet period and it was very pleasant however could be noisy in busy periods. Friendly staff. Good value for money ($20 2A, powered, peak season). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, 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, no sites with concrete annex slabs, shade to some sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. No rec room, good camp kitchen. Quiet, open & roomy park, no permanents. No playground, no pool. Suitable for few days.
Likes: Walking distance to town.
Date 01/2010. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Hansens around Oz (56).

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Large grassy area, mostly sloping but some level spots. Several power poles, each with 4 - 6 power points. Mens and ladies toilets in reasonably clean condition. One fully tiled ensuite shower room next to the ladies. Good shower with hot water, reasonably clean condition. Water taps available to fill containers. Pick a spot and set up, and the caretaker comes around to collect the fees between 5 - 6 pm. $15 per site per night with or without power. This is a good base to explore the area, particularly for big rigs which may have difficulty getting into the caravan park in town. Beautiful historic town with lots of lovely old bluestone buildings. Old copper mine site worth a visit. Town centre is 2 kms from the showgrounds. Plenty of small shops, cafes etc. Good overnighter or for a few days.
Date 11/2011. Campground Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Oz Gypsy (21).

Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($29 2A per night, powered, off-peak season). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, cleanliness was average, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with annex slabs, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, basic rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, dump point, van parking, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Clean UC electric bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. Dirty pool is shaded, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Open fire place in the bbq/camp kitchen area. Centrally located between Sevenhill and Clare. Friendly staff. Big grassed areas.
Dislikes: Occasional traffic noise.
Added Touches: Fauna park with animals. Staff supplying wood and lighting fire in bbq area on nights when cool.
Local Information: Wineries are awesome.
Roads: Good roads, even dirt roads to the wineries.
Date 10/2011. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Graeme and Julie Laws (7).

Friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money. 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, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, 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, kiosk, disabled facilities, dump point, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Clean UC electric bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting. Good playground in good condition. Clean heated pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided, toddlers catered for. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: This was a nice park they were very helpful, plenty to see around the place
Dislikes: We were parked at the top of the park, when lorry went by thought we were going to be run over it was so loud, sounded like a plane going over.
Added Touches: Had a nice log fire you could go and sit by,
Local Information: Great place if you have a bike to ride they have a trail where you can go. That was really good
Date 10/2010. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Rosy (9).

Great place to stay. Average staff friendliness, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($29 2A per night, 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, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with annex slabs, drive-through sites, hard to negotiate into site, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, basic rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, dump point, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Optus, reception quality was 4). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Clean UC electric bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Very quiet with excellent facilities and plenty of shade
Dislikes: Staff at front office were not very friendly and although not rude, did not engage in conversation.
Added Touches: Open fire place with log fire
Local Information: Opposite tourist information centre. The Clare Valley has excellent wineries and Clare is a beautiful town
Roads: Good roads
Date 09/2011. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Des, Sippy Downs (23).

Park is a little out of town next to the information centre. Most sites appeared to be surfaced with gravel. Park is on a hill, so some slope on most sites. Sites at top of hill are drive through and appeared to be quite large, down the bottom of the hill where we were the sites are much smaller, our 20'6" van had the spare wheel on the back edge of the site and the a-frame not far from the road. The site was wide enough to have the awning out and the car next to it, but only just. People came in after us in a bigger van and were allocated a ridiculously small site, despite their being bigger sites empty right behind them, so be prepared to argue if you need more space. We realised a day after arriving that we hadn't been given the Top Tourist discount, despite presenting the card at check-in. There was no problem when we went to reception and pointed this out, they gave us the discount in cash, but be alert. Amenities block servicing the area we were in was a little small, and a bit tired. Reasonable value for money ($29 2A per night, powered). We paid $26.10 because of chain discount. Amenities 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, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, good night lighting, no sites with annex slabs, shade to most sites. Good laundry, basic rec room, camp kitchen, disabled facilities, dump point, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Clean UC electric bbq (free), bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Basic playground. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, park is considered kid-safe.
Dislikes: Even with co-ax cable plugged into their outlet, TV reception was variable, at times digital reception broke up so much it became unwatchable.
Date 03/2011. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Nicholstones (122).

Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($29 2A per night, 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, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, very few concrete annex slabs, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, basic rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, dump point, wireless internet is available (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 3). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Clean UC electric 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, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Hook-up to TV with connection in the power box. Leads are $2 (donated to Autism) and $20 refundable deposit. Reception can be patchy even with hook-up. Staff were very friendly and assisted with problems. Open fire in large undercover area with BBQ and seats. Great place to chat
Parking: Entrance is not very clear so if travelling south, pull into the second gate and stop clear of routes into the park to check in. No clear area marked.
Date 07/2010. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Richard & Marilyn, Langwarrin (23).

This is a lovely park, a little old but well maintained. But it was all ruined by what has to be the rudest receptionist in Australia. We were made to feel unwelcome, ruining her quiet Sunday afternoon, too much trouble and telling us to make up our mind quickly about how long to stay. Advised no discount if we decided to book any additional nights later on. At $26.00 after TT discount, we only stayed 2 nights to meet up with friends. Clean amenities, good camp kitchen, lovely gardens, lots of room for kids to run around, good swimming pool. We wouldn't stay again.
Date 09/2009. Park Rating 3.5: (Rating for reception 0)
Report submitted by Richard and Maureen, Bungendore NSW (60).

This park has a swimming pool and there is a playground in the large parkland bordering. We found the reception staff to be friendly enough. This is a Council park and they always seem to be bound by rigid rules, that managers don't want to bend, so it's better to just go with the flow. There is a mix of grassed and gravel sites, some drive through, which are quite large. The other sites do seem to be a bit small. Campfires area llowed only in the non powered area. The amenities are small, would not cope in peak times, were clean and tidy. There is a large shelter shed, complete with open fireplace and we were told that wood is provided on weekends. A cable is needed for TV reception and can be hired from the office. The camp kitchen is small, but adequate. It is a very pretty park, with many large trees and open areas - room to kick a football. There are a number of cabins, all situated together, a little away from van sites. No permanents. We liked this park and would stay again. Clare Valley is famous for its Riesling and the Shiraz is a nice drop also. Visit the historic town of Mintaro - beautiful South Australian architecture. Burra has a good pub for lunch. If you want to splurge a little, try the restaurant at Skillogalee winery.
Date 05/2009. Park Rating 4: A very pretty park just on the outskirts of town, next to the information centre.
Report submitted by FnJ, Sunshine Coast (25).

Around an hour ago we and our friends (2 caravans) arrived at a top tourist park at Clare. We had telephoned days prior to book and were told that we could just arrive as they had plenty of sites. On this telephone call we told the receptionist that our van was 24 foot and therefore we would need a large site. On arrival at the park today the receptionist was very abrupt and asked us if we had booked, when we told her about the telephone call we had made 2 days prior; she stated that we should have booked. I then told her that our van was a large 24 footer she sniggered and said that was not large and she would allocate the site. On proceeding to the site we found it extremely awkward to manoeuvre on to and if a caravan comes in on the site opposite we won't be able to get out! Our friends have a tree on their site and found it difficult to roll out their awning, I then proceeded to the bathroom which was very dirty to say the least with no toilet paper available in the cubicle I used. We then walked down to the camp kitchen which smelt like dog urine! The caravan sites are either bare dirt or gravel. We did not get our top tourist discount and were charged $24.30 per night when the advertised full price is $24, you also have to pay to connect to the TV aerial on top of park fees. I did not go back to complain to the woman at the desk as her attitude was dreadful! Very unfriendly staff. Price was higher than expected, reasonable value for money ($24.30 2A per night). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, were dirty, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good. Adequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, good night lighting, small sites, hard to negotiate into site, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, basic rec room, dump point, claustrophobic park, not enough shade. Suitable for overnighter.
Parking: Unable to rollout awning on site if we wished to park a car, sites so small!
Date 10/2008.
Report submitted by Pam & Bob Yeomans (10).

Pleasant small park on old show grounds, now sports grounds. Large pine trees. Some semi-permanents grouped along roadside fence. Good amenities with very large shower cubicles; floor mats provided. Movement activated night lights on toilet and shower blocks. Disability access toilet, and shower cubicles large enough to be used with assistance. Sink and microwave for campers in laundry. Barbecue area under cover has seating and free gas barbecues complete with cooking utensils. Near road but not much traffic during night. Surrounded by green paddocks (seasonal). Very friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was lower than expected, very good value for money ($10 2A per night unpowered or $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 good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with concrete annex slabs, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), seating provided at bbq. Suitable for a week or more.
Likes: Nice green grassy level sites (grass would be seasonal).
Parking: Need to telephone caretaker on arrival. Caretaker will come to collect payment, recommend a site and provide key to showers and laundry.
Local Information: In a lovely valley which runs from Mt Pleasant in the S to the Barossa region to the north.
Date 11/2009. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Motherhen (69).

When I first contacted the park the owner seemed friendly but extremely vague and said yes plenty of spots for big rig. The price was different during the week to the weekend. We then turned up and then they seem to not be able to find a suitable spot for us. We walked around the park in 40 degree heat with her to try to find a spot, we said what about these spots oh no she said trying to grow grass and they were drive thru spots. Eventually finding an average spot we had no other choice to stay in this park far longer than anticipated due to mechanical problems and no where else available over the Easter. The park was mostly permanent vans which looked below average and the amenities were terrible. The ladies and men's had big hole in the ceiling, 2 showers were not going and most of the toilet doors did not lock. The toilets themself were clean but the building and floors were not. There was no soap or paper towel. The laundry was disastrous with 3 machines which were operational but the building was filthy and people obviously smoked in there with cigarette butts thrown behind the dryer. Everything was shabbily put together. It was obvious the owners having been there for a few years could not be to bothered with maintenance. There was plenty of lawn area that a camp kitchen or play equipment could have been put in. The pool itself was clean but the surrounding concrete was dirty and your towel and feet got pretty dirty coming out of pool. The residences also congregate around pool and smoke which was not pleasant. I asked the owners about this and was told, "oh what can you do they are permanent." The office was often shut and no one available quite frequently. Average staff friendliness. Price was as expected ($23.90). Amenities are close to only some sites, were dirty, condition is poor. Adequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, poor night lighting, average sized sites. Poor laundry, no rec room. Quiet, plenty of shade, too many permanents. No bbqs, no playground. Clean pool is open to sun, kid-safe pool area, toddlers catered for. Suitable for overnighter.
Date 03/2008. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Mark & Sharon (13).

Manager's name is David & Mary Axon. Nice large, clean and bright amenities block, but only one so some sites are quite a long way from it. Doors have keypad entry which is quite hard to see at night. Quite a few permanents, but they are in a separate area from the travellers. Some sites were grass and looked reasonably spacious, ours had a double concrete slab and we could barely squeeze the patrol next to it, if next door van opened their windows we would not have been able to get into the car. Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($27 2A per night, powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, 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, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, shade to some sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, disabled facilities, dump point, secure entry, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Quiet, open & roomy park. Dirty UC electric bbq (free), bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground. No pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Short walk to shops, pub and suburban train to Adelaide.
Added Touches: LPG bottle refills available.
Date 03/2011. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Nicholstones (122).

Located next to the Gawler River and close to shops and trains to Adelaide. Large sites mostly with double slabs and shade. Excellent new amenities, but the water temperature in the showers is impossible to control. It varies from scalding hot to cold - be very careful if you have young children as they could easily burn themselves.
Date 08/2010. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Peter & Jean Reynella SA (52).

A neat park with relatively good access to most sites. Some are quite spacious but some are a little uneven. Water pressure is very high, so use a pressure reducing device or only partially open the tap. Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($27 2A, powered, off-peak season). 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, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, concrete annex slabs to most sites, shade to some sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, dump point, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade. Clean UC electric bbq (free), bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in average condition. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: Peaceful area backing onto the river. Walking distance to the main street and shopping centres.
Dislikes: Gawler water is not great but that's not the park's fault.
Parking: There is room for one van to park outside the reception - a second van might hang out of the entrance way onto the road verge.
Date 10/2010. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Creedo (8).

Manager's name is Scott and Maggie Earle. Friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Poor value for money ($25.00 2A per night). We paid $22.50 because of club discount 10%. 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. Inadequate number of tourist sites, mostly unlevel sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with annex slabs, shade to most sites. Basic laundry, basic camp kitchen, dump point, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC electric bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting. Basic playground in average condition. No pool. Suitable for few days.
Dislikes: Bare earth sites, no actual sites laid out, sites situated under pine trees (sap)
Local Information: plenty of local history
Roads: well kept bitumen
Date 11/2011. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Geoff Chatfield (1).

Manager's name is Scott Earle. This is a small council owned park situated inside the confines of a larger park complex. Only a limited number of powered sites but adequate to take large rigs. Friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($22.00 2A per night, powered, off-peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is reasonable. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, dump point, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Peaceful, open & roomy park, too much shade, a few permanents. Suitable for few days.
Date 05/2011. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by LOPAJO (51).

Friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($22.00 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 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, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with annex slabs, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, late checkout allowed, camp kitchen, dump point, van parking, wireless internet is available. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few 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.
Likes: Camp kitchen/ BBQ was good, with pull down mesh sides.
Dislikes: Some roads in the park rough due to bitumen breaking up.
Parking: Park in front
Date 12/2010. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by P & E, Aberfoyle Park (48).

This park is preferred to others in the Barossa valley as it's not a touristy type of place, there's no young families with ankle biters on bikes roaring round and round or groups out for a boozy weekend. In fact the loudest noise is the birds and parrots in the trees. The park is large with large sites spread out under the tree canopy, off main roads and is located in the local park area with gardens and lawns everywhere. Kapunda is preferred to the other towns as its smaller, has lots of history and old buildings, and most importantly is 1/2 way between the Barossa and Clare regions so one can stay here and do day trips to all the regional sites, wineries, old mining areas, and towns like Burra, Tanunda, Clare etc. The grounds are in reasonable shape but could do with a makeover as they are somewhat old and tired; there are no slabs and the roadways aren't all that flash. But, the toilet block and shelter shed with BBQ are near new and immaculate, and that's half the issue with a park. The entry is a jaw dropper with the cast iron gateway into the gardens and playing fields with the caravan park off this roadway to the right with huge grassed camping areas under the trees. This is a place worth staying in for a week or so and it's not far down to Gawler or Adelaide for a day in the big smoke. Friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice. Reasonable value for money ($22 2A per night, powered, 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. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with concrete annex slabs, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, late checkout allowed, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless. Peaceful, open and roomy park, plenty of shade, a few 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.
Date 04/2010. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Kjay (64).

This is not a caravan park for tourists. We took one of only a handful of spots left available for non-permanent vans and cabins. The toilet block was in abysmal condition. We had planned to spend a few nights there and left after only one. Average staff friendliness, staff explained park layout and facilities. Poor value for money ($29 2A). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were dirty, condition is poor. Inadequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with concrete annex slabs, shade to most sites, hard to negotiate into site, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. You can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra). Noisy, claustrophobic park, plenty of shade, too many permanents. Basic playground in poor condition. Suitable for overnighter.
Dislikes: Unmaintained grounds, dirty toilet block, full of permanents.
Date 08/2010. Park Rating 1:
Report submitted by Tracy and Matt (21).

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Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($28 2A per night, powered). We paid $25.20 because of Top Tourist discount. 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, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, car wash, dump point, secure entry, van parking, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 3). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC electric bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. No pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Very helpful staff as we had a few caravan issues and they went out of their way to be of assistance. Quiet, lots of grass area at front where our van was situated. Walking distance to town centre. Beautiful lake at the back of the park with tabled areas to have a quiet drink. The ducks etc quite friendly. There are two ovals out front of the park for children to run wild, so to speak.
Dislikes: Only one complaint and that was no pathway between vans to get to the amenities if situated on the grass area as we were. Did not feel comfortable walking past someone's open annexe to get to amenities.
Parking: Spacious area to pull up while checking in.
Local Information: You must stop at the local pizza and pasta/coffee restaurant across from the Vine Inn. Pasta was great. Also the Chinese Dragon Restaurant - great duck. If needing a doctor, Nuriootpa has a wonderful medical centre with very attentive doctors and one of the friendliest medical staff I have come across. Also if required to have blood test, only have to visit next door. Results very within the week.
Date 10/2011. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Graeme and Julie Laws (7).

Friendly staff, average staff response to complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($28 2A per night, off-peak season). We paid $25.20 because of TT membership. 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, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, very few annex slabs, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, dump point, secure entry, van parking, book swap available, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra. Quiet, claustrophobic park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC electric bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Suitable for few days, well maintained park.
Likes: Location, nice places for evening walks around town & easy drive to tourist sights.
Dislikes: our site was near the Bbq's and noisy cursing from workers staying in cabins and using bbq each night. But they were not up late. Ph:
Date 02/2011. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by KMS (1).

Squishy park during peak periods. Nice big areas for children to run around - two town ovals on one side and a reserve on the other. The reserve has a nice bike pathway and a native scrub/tree walk. The park had warnings of asbestos in concrete in the older shower blocks. The surfaces in these showers were awkward. The newer amenities was good. The family bathroom contained a large bath shower and the baby bath. Plus a kid size toilet. Both laundries were good. Again older building a little 'tattier'. Two management couples. Average hospitality. Camping sites nice and green. Lots of shade. Pine trees dropped a lot of resin on to car and van. Nothing much but complaint or notification was that the pin-code for the toilets had been inscribed on the door. Not a big deal but nothing was done about it and probably still hasn't. Park is very open to non park residents. Average staff friendliness, bad staff response to complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($250 2A 1C per week, 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, paper towels/dryer provided, disabled facilities. Inadequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, annex slabs to some sites, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, camp kitchen, disabled facilities, car wash, dump point, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Quiet, claustrophobic park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC electric bbq (free), dismal bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Basic playground in average condition. No pool. Suitable for few days.
Likes: The family bathroom
Local Information: The town pool is within walking distance and is very nice. The people that work there are very friendly and we all had a great time.
Date 01/2011. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Trailer Park Scotts (3).

Huge park set around the town oval - all types of sites to suit all possible vans and campers, multiple large amenities blocks. Great grassed area for camper trailers and tents including power, separate unpowered grassed area as well. Good camp kitchen near the grass, not so accessible if your caravan site is down the other end of the park. Location around the oval suited us as we could watch the weekend's cricket game but if you wanted to sleep in on the weekend the loudspeaker system might bother you (not sure if that's a regular occurrence or if we were there during an event). The score lost points because we were told to pick anywhere we liked, which was fine, then some young blokes in town for an overnight booze-up started pitching right in front of our draw bar and told us that they'd been assigned to our site number. They didn't seem to believe that we were on that site, and we really didn't want them in front of our draw bar - we eventually convinced them to camp on the next site, but it was a hassle, and if we'd been out when they arrived they would have set up. Swimming pool would be nice in summer as the Barossa gets pretty warm. $180 2A. We paid $110 because of seasonal discount offer and BIG4.
Date 01/2011. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Kal (26).

Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($26 2A per night, powered, off-peak season). We paid $23.40 because of TT discount. 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, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, annex slabs to some sites, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, camp kitchen, disabled facilities, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. No pool. Suitable for a week or more.
Likes: close to wineries ,most sites have slabs or grass areas
Parking: ample parking at reception
Date 12/2010. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Chunky (14).

Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money ($23.40 2A per night, 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, separate bathroom, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, camp kitchen, disabled facilities, secure entry, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Open & roomy park, plenty of shade. Clean UC gas bbq, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Likes: Great Location in the middle of the Barossa Valley!
Date 11/2010. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Malcolm & Maya (59).

Manager's name is Steve & Carita Brown. Park is opposite two ovals, socket pitch, tennis courts. Very friendly staff, no complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($23.40 2A per night powered, 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, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes or 5th wheelers, concrete annex slabs to some sites, most sites are shaded, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, car wash, dump point, secure entry, van parking, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 3). Peaceful, open and roomy, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC electric bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No pool. Suitable for a few days, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Nice lawned sites, well maintained.
Parking: Outside reception
Local Information: Wineries
Roads: Bumpy
Date 03/2010. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Fran & Trevor (Shakazulu) Melbourne (131).

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Manager's name is John and Carol. An excellent caravan park with extremely helpful on-site caretakers, John and Carol. We extended our stay here from one to four nights. Highly recommended. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money ($18 2A, unpowered, 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, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, shade to most sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, no camp kitchen, disabled facilities, dump point, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. No pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe, park is considered suitable for mobility impaired persons.
Likes: Extremely clean, well presented park with very helpful caretakers. Very good value for money. Close to town and adjacent to town swimming pool.
Dislikes: If you are close to the road side (mainly unpowered sites), you may hear some truck noise from time to time but this didn't bother us overly. No camp kitchen but this is planned for the near future.
Added Touches: We stayed for New Year's Eve and the caretakers organised a get together. This is indicative of their overall attitude to taking care of guests at the park - above and beyond the call of duty.
Local Information: Great little spot from which to explore Clare Valley, and Adelaide is not all that far away.
Date 12/2011. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by Bennifer (1).

Manager's name is Joy & Terry. One of the best little caravan parks I have encountered. Would definitely stay there again. Well located between the Clare Valley region and the Barossa Valley - 50 km from each. Great for a quiet stay with day visits to each of those regions. Good roomy amenities. Adjacent to sports oval, town swimming pool and town playground. Good walk trails around Riverton. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice. Good value for money ($22 2A per night, powered). We paid $132 because of Stay 7 nights Pay for 6. 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, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with annex slabs, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, dump point, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting. Good playground in good condition. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Likes: Small personal, friendly atmosphere
Dislikes: Alongside the Barrier Hwy. Occasional truck noise at night.
Local Information: Good base for visiting Barossa and Clare Valley wine regions without being as busy as parks in those regions.
Date 03/2011. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Tom & Kate (11).

Owners Joy & Terry Sharpe were very helpful and friendly. They gave us information on places of interest in the town and explained the park layout and facilities. The sites were grassed and shady with plenty of space. The amenities block was spotless and spacious. The park is a short walk to the town centre. There is an adventure playground and the local swimming pool is on the edge of the park. The caravan park is situated by the town oval and there are walking and cycling trails. The park has on-site cabins and wheelchair access. There is an undercover bbq which is free and very clean. We stayed for 2 nights and would not hesitate to stay again for longer as the park is convenient to all the local wineries & scenic tours. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money ($44 2A per night, powered, peak season, long weekend). 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, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with annex slabs, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, disabled facilities, dump point, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Optus). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade. Clean UC electric bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting. Excellent playground in good condition. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: We liked the peaceful atmosphere, grassed sites and plenty of space for caravan, annexe & tow vehicle. Situated at edge of local oval so a feeling of spaciousness. The managers were friendly and the facilities were exceptionally clean.
Local Information: There are 2 hotels in Riverton, a good local bakery and take away food shops. A cycle and walking trail and a park and lake nearby. The town is situated between the Clare Valley & Barossa Valley and is a quiet alternative for those wishing to sightsee and enjoy the nearby wineries. Only 1 hour drive from Adelaide. Picnic area nearby at Gilbert Park lake.
Date 03/2011. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by RnR (1).

A small basic park on the northern edge of town next to the town oval. The amenities block is near new and kept spotlessly clean. The town is only a short walk away. A very pleasant stay and only $20 a night
Date 05/2010. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Peter & Jean Reynella SA (52).

Manager's name is Anne & Les Parsons. Very pleasant location adjacent the school and oval. Mostly level grassed sites with good shade trees or open sites. Occasional truck passes on adjacent main road, wasn't too bad while we were there. We pulled in for one night and stayed for a week. Riverton is a very pleasant little town with several planned walks. Golf course is across the road. Library in school grounds has free internet access available. Good management, friendly management, management was helpful. Good value for money; rate is $20 per night 2A, stay 6 nights and the 7th is free. 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, sites were level, lighting at night was adequate, the site size was okay, drive-through sites were available, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Laundry, late checkout allowed (up to noon), disabled facilities, dump point. Quiet, shady park, family-friendly park. UC electric bbq.
Date 10/2008. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Geoff & Sue (6).

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More than a caravan park: A farm set up for visitors to enjoy, especially good for parents with children and people interested in history. They have guided tours to get in contact with the animals (animals feeding and rides) plus you can learn about farming. Additionally you can see (historic) vintage farming vehicles and machines in historic buildings. In the main house they have a display of mining history, go into a tunnel and see, how the people lived and worked. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($24 2A per night powered). Amenities are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, there was adequate hot water. Basic laundry, no rec room, kiosk. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, no permanents. Clean free wood bbq. Excellent playground in good condition. Suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe. Suitable for few days.
Likes: Quiet atmosphere, walking trail with animals and friendliness of the hosts br>Added Touches: Tours on farming and mining history, children's play area in the main building
Local Information: Nearby Clare Valley and wineries, easy to access from Adelaide
Roads: One km good dirt road from main road to farm.
Report submitted by Alex, Joe and Nora, Germany (1).

Large grassed park, no real designation for sites. $27.90 including FP discount. Some permanents in one corner of park. The amenities block was old but clean. There is a new looking swimming pool and children's play area. Good telephone and internet coverage (Telstra), water pressure is good, dump point.
Likes: Good location to explore Barossa Valley, suitable for short stay.
Local Information: A visit to the Barossa Farmers market on Saturday morning is a 'must do'.
Date 01/2012. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Bob & Siobhan (15).

Clean, tidy and well run. I would have given 4.5 stars but it is relatively expensive and three washing machines for the number of sites is not enough. Friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($54 2A 2C per night). We paid $48.60 because of FPA discount. 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, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, dump point, secure entry, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Optus, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC electric bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. Clean pool, kid-safe pool area. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Grassed sites, close to town, fantastic camp kitchen, jumping pillows
Dislikes: Laundry facilities inadequate for number of sites
Local Information: You can easily walk to town. Many of the smaller businesses don't open Monday in the area and some attractions (eg Barossa Valley Brewery) only open Thurs - Sunday. Great meals at "The Club"
Date 09/2011. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Des, Sippy Downs (23).

Manager's name is Jae Lucas. This is a nice park that has grassy sites, mostly level, all close to the three amenity blocks. The two complaints we have with the park are: rabbits that are around at night with the resultant large amount of poo left behind; and TV in the very well equipped camp kitchen. Friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($27 2A per night, powered, off-peak season). We paid $24.30 because of chain discount. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, kiosk, dump point, secure entry, van parking, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC electric bbq (20c), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. Clean heated pool, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more.
Date 05/2011. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Baz&Mick (113).

Manager's name is Craig. Great for an overnighter, weekender or permanent. Pool is solar heated; not so nice on really warm days; more like a spa. Great lawn areas, playground for the kids and a jumping pillow. BBQ area (20 cents for 15 mins), the camp kitchen is right there with it; very handy. There is also a rec room with pool table etc all $1 - $2 a game. The rec room has a great kitchen as well. The amenities are close to most sites, and are kept very clean. The family/baby/disabled bathroom has a big bath (opposed to a baby sink type one). The staff are friendly and always helpful. Telstra phone/net range varies around the park from 1-2 bars to 4-5. There is now a brewery/tapas bar across the road and the park has a security gate at the back to cut out the walking distance to town. Very family safe/friendly park. Would recommend it as the best in the Barossa. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($180 2A 1C per week, powered). We paid $160 because of cheaper rate for long term - pay 4 weeks full price to get cheap rate. 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, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with annex slabs, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, dump point, secure entry, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC electric bbq (20c), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. Dirty pool, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Local Information: Brewery across the road, bottle shop in close walking distance. Main street of town in walking distance - all cafe etc.
Date 01/2011. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Trailer Park Scotts (3).

Only spent 1 night. I was asked size of van when I booked. A good clear map was given at booking, site making was poor in that numbers were on power box with sites backing onto each with no clear indication were one site ended and the other started except for the power box. A narrow grass roadway between the rows of sites. The site I had was off a bitumen road and easy to back into, the sites off the grass roadway were if the sites were full would have been awkward to back into. There are about 10 or 12 sites that will handle large motorhomes or 5th wheelers. 16 permanent sites are around the fence line. Pin number access at boom gate in and out. Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($29.00 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, 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, no sites with concrete annex slabs, shade to most sites. Good laundry, good rec room, camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, dump point, secure entry. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean electric bbq (20c). Good playground in good condition. Clean pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Date 10/2010. Park Rating 3.5: Overall a nice quite park.
Report submitted by Mick themungrel (7).

Great Park and we will be back, and we did not even get time to taste the local wine. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($26 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. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 2). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. 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.
Likes: The grass sites and atmosphere were wonderful.
Date 04/2010. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Malcolm & Maya (59).

Well maintained park. There were some very large, noisy groups over the weekend we were there who socialised until midnight but management did not intervene. Park has a policy that vans & tents must be moved after 1 week which would be very annoying. However, there are some sites on gravel which management do use for long term visitors. Very friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($24.08 1A 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, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, 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, kiosk, disabled facilities, dump point, secure entry, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Noisy, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. There seemed to be no limit to number of dogs allowed. UC bbq. No playground. Clean pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Friendly staff. Good location for the Barossa Valley wineries. Walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Parking: Ample space outside of reception.
Local Information: Chateau Tanunda and Jacobs Creek cellar doors very close to park. Both worth a visit. Highly recommend The Clubhouse in Tanunda for an excellent meal.
Date 03/2010. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by TeePee (117).

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