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BIG4 Dandenong Tourist Park, Dandenong
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Crystal Brook Caravan Park, East Doncaster
Blue Gums Caravan Park, Eildon (DFP)
Eildon Caravan Park, Eildon
Frankston Holiday Village, Frankston
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Hastings Caravan Park, Hastings
Marina View Van Village, Hastings (DFP)
BIG4 Badger Creek Holiday Park, Healesville
Healesville Tourist Park, Healesville (DFP)
Kilmore Caravan Park, Kilmore (DFP)
Marysville Caravan Park, Marysville
Mornington Gardens Holiday Village, Mornington
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Pakenham Caravan Park, Pakenham
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Yarrolyn Caravan Park, Taggerty
Thornton Caravan Park, Thornton (DFP)
Tooradin Caravan & Tourist Park, Tooradin
Wantirna Park Caravan Park, Wantirna
Warburton Caravan and Camping Park, Warburton (DFP)
Werribee South Caravan Park, Werribee South (DFP)
Yea Family Caravan Park, Yea (DFP)

Large sites with some drive-through sites that have a bitumen base that are close to amenities. Amenities are clean and modern with piped music and also have heated floors. Soap and hand dryers provided. Camp kitchen and rec room. Great playground in good condition. Friendly office staff that offered tourist advice and showed you to site. Park located 9km to Melbourne CBD. Public transport located directly outside the park. Park is next door to a shopping centre that has a Safeway supermarket, Spotlight and other speciality stores. Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was higher than expected, but reasonable value for money ($43.20 2A 2C per night powered with BIG4 discount). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is 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, good night lighting, average sized sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by, good rec room. Quiet, open & roomy park, not enough shade, family/friendly atmosphere, no permanents. No pets allowed. Excellent playground in good condition. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for overnighter. A well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Easy to get to when you don't know the city. Located within walking distance to shops. Public transport directly out the front of park.
Dislikes: Very expensive for a powered site.
Date 04/2006. Park Rating 4: Suitable for any length stay.
Report submitted by Pete, Deb, Jack & Lucy, NSW.

You'll need a map! Ideal when going to Tasmania. A good park, although dear, but to be expected in a city location. Area to leave caravan for those not taking it to Tasmania. Cabins. It basically catered for one day stays for people going to and from Tasmania. Very friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was higher than expected, reasonable value for money ($32 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. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, dump point. Quiet, claustrophobic park. Suitable for overnighter. A well maintained park.
Likes: Helpful staff who are used to advising people catch the ferry to Tasmania. Staff escort you to the booked site. Good facilities.
Dislikes: Needed to book. Expensive.
Parking: Parking area while booking in outside the barrier.
Added Touches: Advice on how to get into into central city by bus, and how to get to the ferry (Tasmania).
Local Information: Grocery shop next door - walked and brought shopping back to caravan in the trolley.
Date 02/2006. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Motherhen.

Manager's name is Des and Margaret Watts. Outrageous charges at $45 per night (2A) for a minute patch of mud. We booked specifically asking for two sites adjacent to each other, explained van sizes etc. and were then shown to two sites (dirt bowls more like) diagonally opposite each other with the adjacent site unoccupied. When asked if we could change to adjacent we were told sorry - it is booked. The actual sites we were on were totally devoid of grass (or even weeds) despite others being very green, and were raked dust and dirt which turned to a bog when it inevitably rained. One was so small that we couldn't even open the awning without it hanging over some poor campers next to us. Having got that off my chest the park is well equipped, amenities were spotless, management was friendly and helpful (apart from changing sites). I guess if you have to stay in a capital city this is the best you can expect, but it really was a rip off. Our experience rates it as a 0 but to be fair other sites looked better. What really annoyed me was booking ahead, explaining size of both rigs, asking and being promised adjacent sites and then given the exact opposite. If you do go please ask to see your site first as others have obviously found it better than us.
Date 04/2008. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Andrew and Janet Wangaratta.

I liked the handy location to CBD and little else. It is the closest van park to the city at 9kms. We would not stay here again unless the actual city was again our daily destination. We would travel a bit further and stay a regional park next time. Front office is not welcoming and its almost a burden to trouble some of the staff with even simple enquiries. Treatment of some foreign tourists was appalling. A short course in front of house hospitality training would do wonders for PR for this place. I am amazed BIG4 can rate it as a 5 star. Tight unlevel sites and narrow roads, muddy sites after minimal rain, lack of front parking for rigs and blocked boom gates on 4 occasions was office staff fault, they should respond better to an obvious bottleneck and open another entrance or the exit gate at times like this (yes the "back fence" is easily opened as we found out during the fierce storm which knocked over the transformer and blacked out the park for the day, not the parks fault at all and they became extra helpful at this time which was good to see). A cleaning lady was sent to tell us to vacate the park 5 days before we were due to check out, again not so much as a sorry when my wife went to enquire as to how they made that clanger. Access to Melbourne city and a 5 star rating from BIG4 chain were main reasons for paying $905 for our decidedly underwhelming stay. I would not rate this park as highly as other 4 & 5 star parks we have used. Prices are at the steep end as you would expect being so close to a major capital city. Unfriendly staff, average staff response to complaints. Price was much higher than expected, poor value for money ($455 2A 2C per week powered). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to only some sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was inadequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, some unlevel sites, good night lighting, small sites, hard to negotiate into site, poor water quality, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, good rec room, dump point, secure entry, van parking. Quiet, claustrophobic park, too much shade, no permanents. Clean UC electric bbq (free), dismal bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Excellent playground in good condition. Dirty pool is open to sun, pool area not considered kid-safe, tables and chairs provided, toddlers catered for. Suitable for few days.
Likes: Location to the city, extra facilities expected in a so called 5 star park, good laundry, rec room, pool when clean, BBQ's when clean, bias is towards cabins which is to be expected in a city park.
Dislikes: Front office trying to vacate our site 5 days before we were due to check out, excessive noise from large tour groups using cabins and group camping sites on 4 nights out of 14, our site flooded with mud after only a small shower of rain, drainage was inadequate, unkempt and very poor quality ensuite (rotted door, handle ready to fall off, water damaged inside, loose missing tiles, mouldy smelling shower curtain, vanity door hinges missing, leaky taps), fall out from bats, birds and trees was excessive, no hot water one morning, dirty pool for 3 days of our 14 day stay, not heated as stated. Our expectations are higher than this park can offer but others we spoke to were very satisfied, do not be put off by our report, it just did not suit us compared to other 4/5 star parks we have stayed at.
Parking: One rig blocks boom gate and then you need to wait while they check in. Happened 4 times but you could be lucky and not strike this at all.
Local Information: Parking for 4 people in city is reasonably priced at $12 weekdays (in before 10am and out after 3pm) or $8 to $10 for all day weekend. Cheaper maybe easier to go by tram, train or bus if only 2 people with concessions.
Roads: Easy city driving if you follow their advice. No problems at all.
Date 04/2008. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Goldys.

Manager's name is The Watts Family. Come in Via the Western Ring Route onto Bell Street then into Elizabeth Street. Large sign, can't miss it. Staff were extremely friendly, showed us to site and helped with parking. Very helpful with tourist advice. We had ensuite site that was very large ,plenty of shade, concrete slab for van and annexe, driveway for car (site # 23). Ensuite is big and spotlessly clean, provided soap, shampoo and conditioner! Site is opposite cabins and away from amenities block and rec room. Excellent value for money $33.00 per night with BIG4 discount. $20 refundable fee for entry key.
Likes: Close to CBD. Pool and big spa.
Dislike: Minor dislike, park is directly under flight path of planes to airport.
Date 03/2007. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Stockos, Adelaide.

Manager Des & Margaret Watts. Unfriendly staff, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was much higher than expected, poor value for money ($55 A1 C unpowered) (suggest possible users check this price: ed). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, cleanliness was average, condition is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, small sites, concrete annex slabs, drive-through sites. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen. Quiet, claustrophobic park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Good playground in good condition. Clean pool is open to sun. Suitable for families, well maintained park
Likes: lots of grass, well watered, newish facilities
Dislikes: exorbitant rates for unpowered sites. Camp kitchen, pool, and TV room closed early. Toilet/shower block glorified huts with little space. Noisy if your site is nearby. Office hours pretty limited.
Parking: lots of parking for vehicles, but perhaps not vans.
Added Touches: nice TV room - pity they are so keen to close it early.
Date 01/2006. Park Rating 2: Suitable for few days.
Report submitted by Andrew Weller, Adelaide SA.

This is a very well maintained park, is very quiet and peaceful. Staff were helpful. Average staff friendliness, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice. Price was higher than expected, good value for money ($50.00 2A 2C) 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, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs, hard to negotiate into site, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen. Peaceful, claustrophobic park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean free gas bbq, congenial UC bbq area, bbq area lighting, seating provided. Good playground in good condition. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided, heated, toddlers catered for. Suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Our sites were very close to the pool, bathrooms, rec room and very tidy.
Dislikes: being so close to the rec room, had a ramp which people would run up early in the morning and late at night which was very loud. The roads were very narrow.
Local Information: The caravan park were very helpful with information. Public Transport stops just outside the caravan park. Aquarium was fantastic, the Crown Casino Christmas display was great and the water fountain outside the on the Southbank was a nice to sit and watch Melbourne at work. Elizabeth markets were great.
Date 01/2006. Park Rating 4.5: Suitable for a week or more.
Report submitted by Leanne & Mark, Adelaide.

This park is good in relation to location to Melbourne, and there is not many caravan parks that accept dogs in capital cities. Friendly staff. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($30 2A per night powered). Amenities 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, large sites, concrete annex slabs, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, secure entry. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Dogs on leash. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Likes: Opposite the dog ensuite site area there is a huge off leash area a few acres, which the dogs love. Also every 2nd site also had a small secure run. The sites are quite large and long so long vans should have no problem. There is also grass around each site as well as a concrete slab.
Dislikes: The ensuite dog friendly sites are slightly more expensive than other sites, other than that, I keep staying at this park. Some sites are a fair distance from the laundry that we had to drive there to do our washing.
Parking: Pull aside to check in.
Local Information: It is only about 20 km from Melbourne, there is a bit to see, walking around Fitzroy Gardens was nice, as dogs are allowed on lead. There is a nice walk around Lake Albert, Brighton. There are many places that dogs area allowed including Queen Victoria markets (excluding food area).
Roads: Main city, road are fine, wish Sydney took note as the peak hour traffic was no where near as bad as Sydney.
Date 05/2008. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Sue, Fleur and Connor.

Manager Stephen and Sharon Lawler. We have stayed at this park on numerous occasions over the past 6 years, mostly on powered sites, but twice in a cabin. Now more cabins than before. The new amenities for caravan sites, while quite pleasant and in the form of self contained shower/toilet units in a block, there are only 3 to service what sites there are, and when busy this could be a problem. Access to the amenities is across a quite boggy grassed area, that seems to be forever wet. Prices for van sites are not in accordance with those shown on their website, and the park has a sliding scale of charges based on the number of days staying. Base rate starts at $32 at the time we stayed there, which was classified as a shoulder period. There had been a price increase of $5 a day (from $27 to $32) since the time we last stayed there in May, almost 20%. We will try a different park next time we are in Melbourne. Average staff friendliness, average staff response to complaints. Price was higher than expected, reasonable value for money ($32 2A per night). 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, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Inadequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, drive-through sites, hard to negotiate into site, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, basic rec room, good camp kitchen, disabled facilities, dump point, secure entry, van parking. Quiet, claustrophobic park, plenty of shade. Pets at manager's discretion in specified area only. Clean electric, BBQ but in dismal area, bbq area lit. Good playground in good condition. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided, heated.
Likes: Not a lot. The only thing it has going for it really, is its reasonable central location to move about Melbourne. Most of the caravanners I spoke to, were either there going to Tasmania, waiting to pick up a new van, or getting their caravan repaired.
Dislikes: Wet approach to amenities. High price.
Parking: Bay provided.
Date 09/2006. Park Rating 3: Suitable for a week or more.
Report submitted by Barry and Jo Konemann, Bathurst NSW.

This has about 200 permanent vans and permanent residents, with a few cabins and about 3 tourist caravan sites (only 1 will concrete slab). We stayed here 2 nights, just to try out our new van. Very friendly owner who helped us reverse our van in pouring rain at 9 pm. Speed limit is strictly enforced, as is dogs being on leads - you can't even walk your dog in the park, it has to be taken out of the park for exercise. Permanent residents were friendly, and had their own mini-party on the central lawn area on Saturday. 2 amenity blocks which would cope in peak times as most permanent vans had their own showers and toilets. The central amenity was much older than the other and had no separate area in the showers whatsoever, so clothes got wet if you're not extra careful. 2 laundries, open to the outside. Indoor heated pool that seemed to be locked most of the time. Very nice free UC bbq area with seating and lighting. About 1 km from the beach. Next to the freeway, but we heard very little noise (I didn't want to go to this park when I saw the location in the Melways, but SWAMBO talked me into, and I was surprised to find the proximity of the freeway not a problem, and I'm picky). Basic playground. Kid safe and friendly.
Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Badger.

Decided to stay here when we needed to visit a nearby caravan manufacturer and so sent an email prior leaving Sydney. The fact that I received no reply should have raised a warning flag. On arrival we asked for a powered tent site as we have a tent trailer. Madam suggested a particular site, then appeared to have doubts, a quick referral to someone out the back bought a gentleman who showed me the "camping area" which was uneven, waterlogged and swampy in appearance. Due to it being late in the day I picked the best looking spot in the "evacuation area" and received approval to set up. The park as previously described was slanted towards permanents but it appeared that new management were endeavouring to attract a tourist clientele. I give them a tick for trying but could not award a tick for success. The park was badly lit. The amenities block although having good water pressure and excellent hot water was dirty with spider webs descending, soap scum on the shower walls, badly stained urinals and toilet bowls. We checked in on Sunday and on leaving on Thursday the waste bin in the men's amenities, complete with the discarded soiled underpants had still not been emptied. The camp kitchen was barely adequate, we noted that a cleaning check list on the wall, which had not been filled in for a couple of days. However on the Wednesday night the missing entries had been ticked and signed, however the refrigerator ticked off as having been cleaned was still in the condition found on the Sunday we checked in, the fact that cooking oil/fat splattered on the walls tiles had not been cleaned off was also noted. I have no doubt that the new owner/managers are trying to "clean up" the park and attract a new clientele, however it would appear that they want a tourist park utilising the many new cabins installed rather than campers or caravanners. I would avoid this park unless I had a totally self-sufficient van. At $31/2A a night for a powered tent site I felt this park to be over the top when the compared against the conditions of the park as a whole. I don't believe I should feel that I'm being granted a favour by being allowed to book in. Unfriendly staff, bad staff response to complaints. Price was higher than expected, poor value for money. Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, were dirty, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, separate bathroom, paper towels/dryer provided, some level sites, poor night lighting, small sites, hard to negotiate into site. Basic laundry, basic rec room. Quiet, too much shade. Basic playground. Clean pool is open to sun, kid-safe pool area. Suitable for overnighter.
Date 08/2007. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Ian.

Manager's name is Dean Hopkins & Leanne Louvray. Crystal Brook Holiday Centre is ideally situated 20km east of Melbourne CBD, being half way between the city and the country (Yarra Valley Wineries or Dandenong Ranges). Read a bad report and, after checking out the website decided the park may have changed hands. It has, and the new owners have updated and modernised the park. An excellent park now. We highly recommend it to all. Friendly management, management responsive to comments, management was helpful. Very good value for money. Adequate number of amenities 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, the site size was okay, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Laundry, good camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, dump point, security entry to park, van parking by management. Very good park atmosphere, quiet, open and roomy park, shady park, family-friendly park. Clean gas bbq, with a congenial atmosphere, lit at night, with seating provided. Good playground in good condition. Clean pool area is shaded, kid-safe pool area, seating around the pool was provided. Suitable for a week or more, the park was well maintained, the park can be considered kid-safe.
Date 01/2007. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by John & Karen, Queensland.

Manager's name is Rod & Marielle Porter. Stayed there for 4 nights, friendly greeting from staff who it would seem have been there for quite a while and know what they are doing. We were given a choice of sites as the park was not very busy. Able to drive through onto a fairly level site with no great difficulty. Small reasonably stocked shop on site for basic items, about a 4 km drive into Eildon for anything else. Quite a few permanent sites, all in good condition so there was not a "trailer park" feel about the place. Well maintained grounds, grass although a bit dry (due to the drought) was mown and the surroundings were very pleasant. Great care appeared to have been taken in trimming the large gum trees to minimise any danger from falling limbs. Very scenic, abundant birdlife, cockatoos, pigeons, galahs etc, a short walk to the river. As the water supply is direct from the river, we were advised to boil it before drinking. We suffered no ill effects. Although we didn't use it, the camp kitchen area was one of the best we have seen, large, clean and well appointed. Again we did not use the swimming pool, but it was also very clean, fenced and looked very nice. The cleanliness etc of the toilets/showers could not be faulted. Would also like to see some powered sites nearer to the river, this would be a wonderful place to camp if they were available. Final conclusion well worth the powered site fee ($25 per night) and we would go back again.
Dislikes: Very minimal conveniences to the tourist sites, quite a walk especially if one needed to go in the early hours of the morning. This was compounded by a surprising lack of street lighting, until you got to the conveniences, it was quite dark. Though to counter this I believe another toilet/shower block is being considered. The park is dog friendly (on leash etc) but this does not appear to include permanents, we saw 4 or so wandering free in the park.
Date 02/2008. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Breeby.

Manager's name is Ken Davis. We do not recommend this park to anyone. Despite its handy location, your stay will be an unpleasant one. We've had a few long stays there, but there will be no more. For the last year the park has been virtually taken over by a group of itinerant road workers. These people are loud, rude, arrogant and extremely dirty, eg they empty buckets of excrement into the toilets, don't care about spillage, and definitely don't clean up their mess! Toilets are not flushed and showers are not mopped after use. They have a lot of very young children, all feral, whose language is as bad as their parents. They blatantly flout the water restrictions, drive around at high speeds, and have loud get-togethers in the camp kitchen, which go on until the early hours. Despite numerous complaints, nothing is done about them. Further, maintenance and cleaning on the park is sub-standard, although they have the nerve to charge a minimum of $30 per night for a powered site. Give this place a miss. Average staff friendliness, bad staff response to complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was higher than expected, poor value for money ($130 2A per week unpowered). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, were dirty, condition is reasonable, water pressure is bad, there was inadequate hot water, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided. 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. Basic laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen. Noisy, open & roomy park, not enough shade. UC bbq area, lighting, seating provided at bbq. Basic playground in average condition. Clean heated pool is open to sun. Suitable for few days.
Likes: Handy for shops, freeways etc.
Local Information: Easy access to Mornington peninsula which is a very nice area with local markets, clean beaches, wineries and good restaurants.
Date 12/2006. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Ozimac.

Manager's name is Floyde & Leanne. Very good management, friendly management, management responsive to comments, management was helpful. Good value for money. Very good amenities, adequate number to cater for tourists, close to sites, were clean, were in good condition, water pressure was okay, there was adequate hot water. Good sites, sites were level, lighting at night was adequate, the site size was okay, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Laundry, rec room, late checkout allowed (up to noon), security entry to park. Good atmosphere to park, quiet, shady park. Dogs allowed. Gas bbq (free), with seating provided. Suitable for a few days, the park was well maintained.
Likes: Spotless amenities block with music. Large sites.
Dislikes: No camp kitchen available. BBQ in poor state of repair.
Local Information: Wonderful scenic drives around the peninsula. Wineries galore.
Date 02/2007. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by BenMazz.

Managers are the Smart Family. This is an attractive park and very family oriented. The management were very friendly and helpful especially when we found that our van brake lights were not responding. They supply you with a pamphlet explaining the park rules, facilities and map of the park. Cost was reasonable with Big4 discount. Kiosk, free gas and wood barbeques although these are located some distance from a lot of the sites. Amenities block was clean and attractive with a separate bathroom. Laundry was good. There is a TV room, rec room and a small but adequate camp kitchen. It has a good playground, a lovely (solar heated) pool area, 2 tennis courts, 7 hole pitch and putt golf course and a large grassed area on the creek. A car wash area is also available. Suitable for up to a week or more, the park can be considered kid-safe.
Likes: Loads of bird life, well shaded and great facilities.
Dislikes: We were situated right across from the playground and there were a lot of kids in the park. Next time we'd ask for a site well removed as the kids tended to get going very early in the morning!
Added Touches: Seasonal campfires are allowed in the park next to the creek.
Local Information: The Yarra Valley is full of wineries and they are well worth exploring. Warburton is a relatively short drive away and has a lovely river walk, good cafes and shops. The Grand Hotel is the best pub in Healesville. Healesville Hotel is pretentious and expensive (especially the restaurant). We really enjoyed the Healesville Wine Centre (in town). Great wine, food and music.
Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Gil & Ted, Sydney.

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 ($28 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, paper towels/dryer provided. Mostly level sites, good night lighting, large sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, secure entry. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Good playground in good condition. No pool. Suitable for few days, well maintained park.
Likes: Sites have hedges between them and are very private. They are very good sized sites.
Parking: There is a dedicated lane to pull into when booking in.
Date 01/2008. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Kedron308.

This caravan park is extremely disappointing, and should only be considered as a single night transit camp for travellers entering or leaving Melbourne on the eastern side of the city. The park is poorly maintained, and has a large population (perhaps 90%) of permanent residents, residing in poor to very poor accommodation. A garbage skip was overflowing with rubbish, and the sole BBQ had not been cleaned since previous use. The male amenities block smelt offensively, and the 2 toilet cubicles and 2 shower recesses for each sex were inadequate. The laundry seemed quite good, with about 4 washers and 4 dryers, although a sign on one of the dryers indicated that it was out of action. Road noise from the nearby Princes Highway was very high. We paid $22.00 for a powered site for one night. That site was flat, but on bare ground partially covered with pine chips. Power, water and sullage were conveniently nearby. The "rec room" was locked, and the key supplied for the amenities block did not fit the "rec room" door. A children's' playground consisted of monkey bars and little else. There was no swimming pool. There are no shops within easy walking distance of the caravan park. This park is very easy to access off the Princes Highway, but if an overnight stay here is necessary, ensure that you move on the very next morning.
Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Allansford Oldies.

Did not stay here over Easter, but stayed on our boat at Yaringa. However, called in to fill our gas bottle and chatted to Peter. He has plans to extend the number of tourist sites. Town water is now to the park. He offered the use of the camp kitchen fridge if we needed it (for our fish and food). Ordered us bread for Sunday. Great service, even though we were not staying there.
Date 04/2007.
Update submitted by Badger.

Owners Peter and Robyn. Peter was very friendly, whereas Robyn was a bit stand-offish. Good playground, good laundry, excellent camp kitchen, UC bbq with tables. Dump points. Bore water thru on-site taps, but filtered tank water available. Well stocked kiosk. Secure entry and exit from park. Key to amenities. Amenities were spotless, well lit, heated, showers adequate with curtains and large dressing area, soap, paper towels and dryer. Three drive-thru sites, close to amenities, level, water, power, sullage close to sites. Well looked-after sites, lawns mowed. Tent sites. Airy, spacious park. Dogs allowed on leash, and exercise area at rear of park. Doggy bags provided (nice touch). Phone first about dogs, manager's discretion. Gas refills. Separate bins for recycling. Allowed us to stay up to 1pm because of an emergency we had - no problem, very understanding.
Local Information: Lots to do and see around that side of the peninsula. Peter handed us a good tourist map of things to do. Yaringa marina is 200m away where you can hire boats, or have lunch at the cafe, or lunch/dinner at the highly recommended restaurant. You can arrange to have your boat launched amd retrieved for you at the marina if staying at the park - make separate enquiries with the marina.
Date 11/2006. Park Rating 4: Good for a few days of more.
Report submitted by Badger.

Manager's name is Peter and Trish. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money ($296 2A C3 per week powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, separate bathroom, 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, basic rec room, late checkout allowed (up to noon), good camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC bbq (20c), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Basic playground in average condition. Clean pool, is open to sun, kid-safe pool area, toddlers catered for. Suitable for overnighter to a month or longer. Suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: The managers were very nice and friendly.
Added Touches: Open fires allowed if you have drum (or similar) to have it in, Movies on at night, 7.30 and 9.15pm
Local Information: Right on the Acheron River, Eildon not too far away for a day visit, Taggerty only has park kiosk and a licensed general store
Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Tania, Werribee Vic.

Average staff friendliness, average staff response to complaints. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($28 2A per night powered). Inadequate number of amenities, are close to only some sites, were dirty, condition is poor. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry. Noisy, not enough shade, too many permanents. Good playground in average condition. No pool. Suitable for overnighter.
Likes: Some sites next to the river.
Dislikes: No assistance to find site - many options given but the map was difficult to follow and was not accurate. No sullage provided and you had to bucket grey water to a central point. No dump point. No pool. Many areas were overcrowded with tents and caravans on very small sites.
Local Information: Many beautiful walks and drives throughout the area.
Date 01/2009. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Ricknwendy.

Friendly staff, average staff response to complaints. Price was as expected, good value for money ($28 2A 2C per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable, water pressure is bad, there was adequate hot water, extra charge for shower ($1 charge for 5 minute showers). Adequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, good night lighting, large sites, adequate taps close by, no rec room, late checkout allowed (past noon). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Good playground in good condition. Suitable for few days, suitable for families.
Likes: The lovely riverside peaceful settting, having our dog with us was great, open fires in fire drums allowed.
Dislikes: There is a public pool next door, which is apparently closed for the summer.
Local Information: Fantastic riverside paths and trails for walking and bike riding, local waterfalls and wineries close by.
Date 11/2008. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Doug, Miri and Co.

Manager's name is Errol & Emily Donnelly. As you drive into Yea it is well sign posted. Friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($28.00 2A 2C 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, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Basic playground in average condition. Clean pool is shaded. Suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Very friendly quiet park. Short walk to town.
Dislikes: Amenities very draughty.
Park Rating 3.5: Suitable for few days.
Report submitted by Simon, Narre Warren Vic.

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