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Breakaway Twin Rivers Caravan Pack, Alexandra
Bacchus Marsh Caravan Park, Bacchus Marsh (DFP)
Blue Gums Residential Park, Beaconsfield
BIG4 Ashley Gardens Holiday Village, Braybrook
Discovery Holiday Parks - Carrum Downs, Carrum Downs (DFP)
Discovery Holiday Parks - Frankston, Carrum Downs (DFP)
Discovery Holiday Parks, Chelsea
South East Holiday Village, Chelsea Heights
Melbourne BIG4 Holiday Park, Coburg
Stony Point Caravan Park, Crib Point (DFP)
BIG4 Dandenong Tourist Park, Dandenong
Fiveways Caravan Park, Dingley Village
Dromana Holiday & Lifestyle Village, Dromana
Kangerong Holiday Park, Dromana
Peninsula Holiday Park, Dromana (DFP)
Crystal Brook Tourist Park, East Doncaster
Bluegums Riverside Holiday Park, Eildon (DFP)
Eildon Caravan Park, Eildon
Frankston Holiday Village, Frankston
French View Caravan Park, Grantville (DFP)
Hastings Caravan Park, Hastings
Marina View Van Village, Hastings (DFP)
BIG4 Badger Creek Holiday Park, Healesville
Healesville Tourist Park, Healesville (DFP)
Howqua Valley Caravan Park, Howqua
Jamieson Caravan Park, Jamieson
Kilmore Caravan Park, Kilmore (DFP)
Marysville Caravan Park, Marysville
Mornington Gardens Holiday Village, Mornington
Black Spur Motel & Caravan Park, Narbethong (DFP)
Pakenham Caravan Park, Pakenham (DFP)
Sundowner Rockbank Caravan Park, Rockbank (DFP)
Belle Vista Holiday Park, Rosebud West
Western Port Harbour Caravan Park, Somerville (DFP)
BIG4 Taggerty Holiday Park, Taggerty
Thornton Caravan Park, Thornton (DFP)
Tooradin Caravan & Tourist Park, Tooradin (DFP)
Wandong Australiana Caravan Park, Wandong (DFP)
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)

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This is a large park and priced at the higher end ($45 2A PN on a powered site - after discount). The sites are flat, good amount of shade, some lawns, wide paved roads and all the facilities of a pool, bbqs, internet, games room etc. Professional welcome and escorted to the site. The park is well located on the Adelaide side of Melbourne and has a regular bus service to Melbourne CBD just outside the gate. The first lot of amenities are a bit tired (high expectations because of the price) but they were cleaned well and very functional. The second set of amenities down the back of the park are first class. There is good supermarket next door and a major shopping centre about 3ks away. There is a pub a short walk away but we didn't visit. We would stay again, very convenient, easy to get to, and easy access to the CBD.
Date 01/2012. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Bluey and Rose, Flagstaff Hill SA (70).

A very well managed park with good facilities. Amenities blocks well heated for colder weather. Bus to city outside park entrance runs regularly every 10 to 20 mins. Very reasonably priced for a major city location. Good sealed areas for parking and annexes and well maintained grass elsewhere. Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($37 2A per night, powered, off-peak season). We paid $33.30 because of BIG4 member. 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, 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, annex slabs to most sites, 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, dump point, secure entry, van parking, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Quiet, open & roomy park, no permanents. Clean UC bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground. Clean pool, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: A comfortable park relatively close to Melbourne central.
Date 05/2011. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by P&M (7).

Only stayed one night as this park is the closest to the ferry to Tasmania. Nice park, well managed, very clean with excellent drive through sites that allow you to stay hooked up for an early start. Would like to stay again for a longer time and use as a base to spend some time in Melbourne. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($48 2A per night, powered). We paid $43.20 because of BIG4 discount. Amenities 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. Mostly level sites, good night lighting, annex slabs to some sites, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. You can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Date 01/2011. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Peter & Elaine, Lake Macquarie (46).

Good park with excellent customer service - really friendly and good fun. Park had lots bitumen and was a bit stark. Main amenities had very sensitive water controls ranging from scalding to cold in a fraction of a turn - and after 5 mins getting it right if someone else turned on a tap you had to start again. Thankfully the park also had family showers - like ensuites with toilet and shower - 1 in our amenity block and 4 or 5 in the other block where water was fine. Would have liked soap in the one near us but this a minor thing except at $50 a night the whole package was really overpriced compared to city parks in Sydney and Adelaide. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Poor value for money ($50 2A per night, peak season). We paid $44.15 because of BIG4 discount over month stay. 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, separate bathroom, dry change area. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, very few annex slabs, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, camp kitchen, dump point, secure entry, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, not enough shade, no permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Excellent playground in good condition. Clean pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families.
Likes: Really friendly staff
Dislikes: Water temperature problems. No soap in some toilets. Price too dear.
Date 01/2011. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Bob & Al (116).

Management allows clients, who are catching the evening ferry to Tasmania, to either move to an unpowered area for $10.00 or remain on their powered site for the full nightly rate. They also offer short and long term storage. Very friendly staff, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($36.00 2A per night, powered, peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, 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, very few concrete annex slabs, very few sites are shaded, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, late checkout allowed, camp kitchen, disabled facilities, dump point, secure entry, van parking, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Quiet, open & roomy park, not enough shade, no permanents. Clean pool, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: The underfloor heating in the amenity block. Well maintained grounds
Local Information: Is ideally situated for the Spirit of Tasmania ferry terminal which is an easy 25 mins drive away.
Date 10/2010. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by TeePee (117).

Fantastic park close to the city of Melbourne. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($49 A3 per night, powered, shoulder season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, exhaust fans/good ventilation. 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, dump point, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Vodaphone, reception quality was 4). Quiet, open & roomy park, no permanents. Good playground in good condition. Clean pool is shaded. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Likes: The park is fantastic for a very busy city park, heaps of space and our site along with many had grass - great for those who like things natural.
Date 02/2010. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Malcolm & Maya (59).

15 powered sites.
Date 10/2011.
Update submitted by Badger.

Manager's name is Marg & Linden (assistant managers). As this park is one of only four parks with in 40km of Melbourne that is dog-friendly (not anti pets like most are) I must say I was very happy the way they looked after us even if they were full. They were very helpful and still managed to fit us in for 5 days. As there is council land at the back, the park has the authority to let the people take there pets out there; there is a lake and oval and plenty of room to let the pets go free. $5 deposit for key to gate also there is a $30 deposit for amenity keys and security barrier tag. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money ($28 2A per night powered - $120 for 5 days). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, kiosk, secure entry. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC gas bbq (pay). Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Likes: Most people in the park were friendly and the shop had most things in stock, also payments for tolls for tunnel, also take away food.
Parking: Parking in font of office to book in.
Added Touches: Bus at front of park.
Local Information: There are plenty of markets at weekends, Frankston- Dandenong & Caribbean Gardens markets (Wed-Sun), 6km to the beach, also travelling from Mt Gambier or Great Ocean Road via Geelong and ferry it is only 77km from Sorrento.
Roads: All good roads.
Date 03/2008. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by D J, Moulden Adelaide (14).

16 powered sites, 12 ensuite sites, no unpowered sites.
Date 10/2011.
Update submitted by Badger.

UPDATED REPORT NEEDED

Represented in the RACQ Tourist Park guide with 188 sites, however 176 of these sites are occupied by cabins or permanent vans. The current brochure put out by the management describes the facility as "Tourist-Residential Park and Apartments" - this is a more appropriate description.

UPDATED REPORT NEEDED

This park is closing to caravans permanently on October 22nd 2011. The park will become an all cabins style facility.
Date 10/2011.
Report submitted by Malcolm & Maya (59).

Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($28 2A per night, peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, cleanliness was average, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, camp kitchen, kiosk, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Quiet, 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, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: It's huge with lots of choices as to where you can stay. It's close to Eastlink and hence not a bad run to Dandenong
Date 11/2010. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Malcolm & Maya (59).

Friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money ($36 A3 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. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, 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, late checkout allowed, good camp kitchen, kiosk, secure entry, van parking, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 3). Quiet, 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. Clean pool is shaded. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Free wireless internet, easy access to walking and cycling trails around wetlands, plenty of room in park so sites are quite large, very convenient base for touring SE of Melbourne, reasonably cheap and 7th day free.
Dislikes: Appeared to be quite a large number of itinerant workers staying in park, of whom a small number sometimes partied a bit loudly, but management seemed to have their measure, and all was usually quiet by 10 pm
Parking: Parking spot opposite office before boom gate for this purpose
Date 12/2009. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Dennis and Lucy (1).

This is not a 5 star resort. Some sites were cramped and my awning was touching the tree on one side and van was over as far as possible. Other sites were great. Only 4 clothes lines (should've had at least 5 for a 5 star) and when asked if there were any more I was told to use the dryer and pay money. Excellent place to visit Melbourne CBD though as transport at the door. Good management, management was helpful. Poor value for money. Average amenities, adequate number to cater for tourists, close to sites, were in good condition, water pressure was okay, there was adequate hot water. Average sites, sites were level, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Laundry, security entry to park, van parking by management. Park atmosphere was okay, quiet. Good playground, condition okay. Suitable for a few days, the park can be considered kid-safe.
Likes: Location to Melbourne CBD
Dislikes: A little too cramped. Was forced to pay for clothes dryer as insufficient clothes lines.
Parking: Might have to park on the narrow street.
Local Information: 9 km from CBD. Bus at door and you can purchase a day ticket at office for $6.50 which entitles you all travel, trams, trains and buses, all day.
Date 04/2008. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Dunco (4).

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 (24).

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 (1).

Manager's name is Gary & Diane Martin. Although I haven't stayed here, it's in my neck of the woods and I thought I'd write a report. This park is ideal for those travelling/exploring the Mornington Peninsula and also for avid fishermen. Located within 50 m of the park are : 1. The Stony Point boat ramp, giving access to some of the best snapper and whiting fishing you will get. It's a large 3 lane, all tides launching facility catering for boats up to and over 7 metres. 2. The stony Point V Line Train Station which gives cheap access to all towns and villages on the line to Frankston. 3. The passenger ferry terminal to French Island and Phillip Island. Within 10 to 20 km are countless wineries, golf courses, surf and protected beaches and major shopping precincts. The park is small and there are a small number of permanents. The 50 sites appear to be quite large. The amenities, although a bit old looking, are in good order and clean. The only drawback could be early morning noise generated from fishermen launching boats on the nearby ramp.
Date 12/2010. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Loz & Pete, Bittern Vic (13).

Manager's name is Mary, Charmaine & Ian. The park is situated on the edge of South Dandenong's industrial park so there is quite a lot of road noise, particularly early morning. Not a great location for a holiday but perfect for visiting Jayco's factory which is only 1km away. Friendly staff, good staff response to complaints. Reasonable value for money ($29.70 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. 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, basic rec room, good camp kitchen, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Quiet, open & roomy park, a few permanents. UC bbq, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. No pool. Suitable for few days.
Date 06/2010. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by TeePee (117).

This is a smallish park on the main road but in a rural setting. The park is well placed for taking the train up to Melbourne (the bus to the station stops right outside the park). Also it is only a little over 30km from the Dandenong Ranges and the Mornington Peninsular is easy accessible from here. The price we paid per night was not cheap but it was a long weekend in school holidays. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice. Price was as 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 very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs, hard to negotiate into site, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room. Peaceful, plenty of shade. Basic playground in poor condition. No pool. Suitable for few days, well maintained park.
Likes: The amenities blocks are very well cleaned and in excellent condition. The slabs are big enough to park your caravan and you car on.
Dislikes: Some sites are hard to negotiate as there are trees on the boundary between sites and you have to back tight around them to position on the slab correctly.
Parking: The park entrance is off the main road on Coleman Rd. There is plenty of space to park in Coleman Road if the drive in the park is full.
Date 01/2008. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Kedron308 (42).

Manager's name is Mal. Although there was a large number of permanents, I would stay here again. The park is conveniently located for visiting people in the SE suburbs of Melbourne. Friendly staff, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($25 2A per night, powered, peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, concrete annex slabs to some sites, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, secure entry, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade. No playground, no pool. Suitable for few days, well maintained park.
Local Information: Dingley Village shopping centre, a service station and golf clubs are all nearby.
Date 01/2010. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Umpy, Qld (12).

Manager's name is Josie & Wayne. We found this park/village to be very relaxing. The managers are very friendly & helpful. The facilities are clean & well maintained. This is a credit to the managers. We'll definitely be back. It's good to see a couple taking pride in their work; well done. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($35 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, 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, annex slabs to some sites, shade to some sites. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, kiosk, secure entry, van parking, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Optus, reception quality was 3). Quiet, 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 heated pool is shaded, tables and chairs provided, toddlers catered for. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: The heated indoor pool. It's fantastic & well looked after as with the rest of the village. The atmosphere. This village has quite a few residents that have actually bought a cabin & live there permanently. These residents are very friendly & helpful.
Parking: yes there is a booking in bay provided
Added Touches: They do have a euchre night every Thursday, so for the ones that like to play cards, it's great.
Local Information: The local beach is just a kms & a half away. There's plenty of wineries in the area.
Date 03/2011. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Sue G (1).

Manager's name is Jenny & Garry Smart. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($160.00 2A per night, cabin, peak season). Cabin was clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, too much shade, no permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free). Good playground in average condition. Clean pool is shaded, tables and chairs provided, toddlers catered for. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: well equipped cabins, quiet park, well maintained, close to beach and shops no need to drive
Parking: no check-in bays available
Added Touches: Not that it was applicable to us but they had great kids activities
Local Information: great wineries
Roads: roads in park are all seal
Date 04/2011. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Kate & Tony (1).

Manager's name is Bruce & Jackie. This park is mostly annuals but does have some tourist powered sites and good cabins. The park has a village green with BBQs. There are new amenities plus a large camp kitchen, large kid's games room and indoor pool. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($28.00 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 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. Inadequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, annex slabs to some sites, shade to some sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, disabled facilities, secure entry, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Noisy, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, too many permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Basic playground in average condition. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided, toddlers catered for. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: Location and pet friendly
Dislikes: Not enough tourist sites
Parking: Check in parking available
Local Information: Plenty of things to do on the Peninsula
Date 10/2011. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Maria & Peter (2).

This park is well situated in a semi rural setting within 1 hour of the city. Easy access to public transport (bus) close to shops. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice. Reasonable value for money ($36 2A, powered, peak season). Amenities 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, 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, ensuite sites available, drive-through sites, hard to negotiate into site, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, dump point, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra). 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. Clean heated pool, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: The location with regard to public transport is very good (at front door). Walking trails next to park, good access to freeway. The operators have made a effort to improve the park, lots of trees have been planted
Dislikes: the small sites ay a busy time could be a problem, the internal roads could do with repairing
Date 01/2012. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Bergy (13).

This is a hard place to rate. It has a lovely natural setting under the gum trees and beside the river. The cabins of which there are a lot are very clean and new looking. There is a nice heated swimming pool and a jumping cushion for the kids. laundry was not good. Very poor dryers, rusted and I'm not sure my clothes ever dried. The toilets were just ok. Clean enough but old. I did see a notice that they were in the process of upgrading them so here's hoping. We have a 23 foot caravan and this park was very hard to move around in. We stayed twice here during September visiting family nearby and the first time we booked a drive through en suite site. I didn't bother the next time. Just getting the van around the park was very difficult with some very tight turns and close to the road trees. The site was tiny and we were lucky to fit our van on. The en suite was really in need of a good clean. Not so much inside but outside. And it was very claustrophobic inside. The second time we stayed we booked what appeared to be a larger site. It was larger but so steep we could not get our van onto it. We were able to move and found one that with some tricky manoeuvring we were able to get on. There is not much grass to be seen in the park due to the trees around. But these trees allow for a daily bird feeding which is fun for the kids. All in all we will be back when we visit the family nearby but not really by choice with our van, if you are after a cabin then by all means do, they look fabulous.
Date 09/2011. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Karen and Robert (5).

Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($35 2A per night, powered). We paid $32.50 because of chain discount. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, annex slabs to some sites, shade to some sites, hard to negotiate into site, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, dump point, secure entry, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Optus, reception quality was 5). Quiet, open & roomy park, no permanents. Clean UC bbq, 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, suitable for families.
Likes: The bus to the city leaves from almost outside the front of the park leaving every 15 mins. Seniors travel free on weekends.
Dislikes: The road in the park are narrow and uneven and corners are tight.
Date 04/2011. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Graham and Lyn, Adelaide (39).

This park has changed ownership in the last few weeks. The new owners are yet to make any real changes but have big plans. We really hope they improve what could be a wonderful park. Average staff friendliness. Reasonable value for money ($34 2A per night, off-peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to only some sites, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, poor night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, concrete annex slabs to some sites, shade to most sites, hard to negotiate into site, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, good camp kitchen, kiosk, dump point, secure entry, 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, a few permanents. Clean heated pool. Suitable for few days, suitable for families.
Likes: It's a great location, we have stayed here before in a cabin and they are new and wonderful The sites are however are very small, hard to get into and the condition of the roads within the park is very poor. IF the new owners can fix the roads and grounds this will be a fantastic park.
Local Information: This is a wonderful location close to the major Eastlink freeway and shopping is handy. If you're visiting the eastern parts of Melbourne it's a hard to do better
Date 04/2010. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Malcolm & Maya (59).

Manager's name is Dean & Leanne Hopkins. Friendly management Good value for money. Adequate number of amenities to cater for tourists, were clean. Laundry, kiosk, security entry to park. Quiet, shady park. Clean heated pool. Suitable for a few days, suitable for families, the park was well maintained.
Likes: We stayed in a cabin, second time here and love the location, not far from the new Eastlink Freeway and yet you would think you were in the middle of the bush - you are. Its very quiet, peaceful and not at all like a city park.
Date 11/2008. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Malcolm & Maya (59).

New owners since February 2010. Brand new camp kitchen built Nov 2011 in camping area. Old amenities block being completely refurbished due for completion January 2011. Two areas for powered sites (riverside) and at entry of park. Brand new amenities block installed late 2010 to powered sites at entry of park (very little walking required to access amenities).
Date 12/2011.
Update submitted by Park Owners.

We stayed at this park because it is the only dog friendly park in the area and we were quite happy with our choice. The park itself is about 4 to 5 km from the township on the Back Eildon Rd and is located right on the banks of the Goulburn River. There is a security gate and ample parking at reception for 2 or more vans whilst checking in. Although the park consists of permanent annuals mainly, there are around 20 very large, level powered sites, about half of which are right on the river bank. There are an enormous amount of unpowered sites throughout the park which add to the "spacey" feel of the park. The park surrounds are maintained very well, as are the 2 pools, new camp kitchen with free bbqs and playground. The only let down is the basic amenities, which are below average by today's standards, especially at the nightly price of $33 for a riverside powered site. Whilst we were there, it appeared that an upgrade of one of the amenities blocks had begun. Also the amenities are quite some distance from the riverside sites which are obviously on the flood flats. A 10% discount applied during our stay for bookings longer than 3 nights. We would happily stay again, and probably will. All up, we would recommend this park to others, but advise that if staying on the riverside sites your own toilet and shower would be advantageous.
Date 11/2011. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Loz & Pete, Bittern Vic (13).

Large park in a quiet location. Eildon is too far to walk, but maybe a 2 minute drive. Right on the river with plenty of spots for campfires. The park is basically 2 sections. The first, near the office, has many annual vans but a section of tourist powered sites. If you get a site here, you will receive a key that lets you use the brand new ensuite-style amenities in this section. There are other powered van sites on the river, but they are quite a hike to an older style, clean but basic amenity block. Pool, large recreation room, new undercover BBQ. Helpful staff. The only thing to remember is that all water comes direct from the river, so fill your tanks or bring drinking water or boil all local water. We enjoyed our time at this park in the off peak, but would probably be pretty crowded in holiday period. Lots to do in the area and you could spend a week here. Great tour of the trout farm just down the road. We would stay again.
Date 04/2011. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Richard and Maureen, Bungendore NSW (60).

Manager's name is Darren & Carina. What a wonderful park on the banks of the river. The park changed hands in 2010 and the new owners have been very busy upgrading the facilities and landscaping. The park has 3 amenities blocks, 2 pools, a playground and a great kayaking course in the river. You can have camp fires in the containers provided. We stayed on a powered site, but there are lots of modern cabins, some brand new. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($28.00 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 good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with annex slabs, shade to most sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, basic rec room, good camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, kiosk, disabled facilities, car wash, dump point, secure entry, van parking, wireless internet is available, reception quality was 3). 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. Excellent 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: Very friendly and helpful managers and the manicured park right down to the river edge.
Dislikes: The lighting could be improved
Parking: Check in parking area is available
Added Touches: Open Fires allowed on site. Free entertainment at New Years Eve, Australia Day, and Easter
Local Information: There is plenty to do in the area, boating, fishing, hiking, 4WD, kayaking, sightseeing, waterfalls and more
Roads: Good road to the park
Date 05/2011. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Maria & Peter (2).

I would not really stay at this caravan park again, but it is the only one in Eildon that takes dogs. Unfriendly staff, bad staff response to complaints. Price was higher than expected, poor value for money ($23 1A per night powered). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to only some sites, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Inadequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, small sites. Kiosk, secure entry. Quiet, open and roomy, plenty of shade. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Suitable for overnighter, well maintained park.
Likes: It was the only park in Eildon that took dogs, the sites were green, and it is on the Goulburn River
Dislikes: The amenities block is no where near the tourist sites, it is in the middle of the permanents, you need to walk through sites to get to it, or take the long way round. There aren't many tourist sites. When I went to the office it was always closed, and in the morning, it was a hassle for the lady to come to my site to help me take the fire drum back to get my deposit back. I was not impressed and it left a sour taste about my stay. There was only 1 other camper in the park and they were a fair distance away.
Parking: Parking to check in.
Added Touches: Open fire drums allowed on site, you needed to pay a deposit refunded upon check out.
Local Information: Fishing in the lake, dogs can go swimming in the lake, dam wall. Nice area is Eildon, but most parks are mainly permanents/holiday cottages.
Roads: Nice road to Eildon via Alexandra and Yea.
Date 05/2008. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Sue, Fleur and Connor (110).

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 on leash rule does not appear to include permanent's dogs, as we saw 4 or so wandering free in the park.
Date 02/2008. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Breeby (1).

Park manager was not very friendly or helpful on check in. Told us that there was extreme weather forecast, 100km wind and flash floods. There was no strong wind and less than 10 mins rain for the 3 days that we stayed. We felt that the park manager was trying to get us to take a cabin rather than a camp site. Unfriendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($30 2A per night, powered, shoulder season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, shade to some sites, adequate taps close by, no rec room, late checkout allowed, kiosk, secure entry, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Optus, reception quality was 3). Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, too many permanents. Clean UC electric bbq (20c), bbq area lighting. No pool. Suitable for few days.
Likes: the park is on the banks of the pondage lake and within easy walking distance of shops in the town. The park was quiet during our stay (a weekend in early December) and we were close to the amenities.
Dislikes: the park has a lot of permanents although most sites are well maintained.
Roads: all good roads to the park
Date 12/2009. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Mark H (4).

This is the best value park in a capital city, public transport is excellent to go to Melbourne for a day out, location is great for touring Gippsland & Mornington Peninsula, it's easy to go to the ferry to Tasmania from here & management allow a very late check out. Friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money ($29.50 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. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, concrete annex slabs to most sites, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, late checkout allowed (past noon), good camp kitchen, dump point, secure entry. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC electric bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Excellent playground in good condition. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: Location, cleanliness, price, are all plusses for a big city location without being overcharged
Date 12/2009. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Kjay (64).

Manager's name is Mike. Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money ($43 2A 2C per night, powered, peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly unlevel sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, concrete annex slabs to some sites, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, disabled facilities, dump point. Peaceful, claustrophobic park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, too many permanents. Clean UC electric bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Basic playground in average condition. Clean heated pool is open to sun, kid-safe pool area Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Close to Mornington Peninsula for day trips, can also catch train to city. Well kept park. Nicely organised fire engine & Santa for kids on Xmas day.
Dislikes: Drive thru sites are very narrow and uneven, difficult to get our fifth wheeler in and struggled to get enough room to extend awning and slide outs.
Date 12/2009. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by The Nielsens (50).

Manager's name is Ken Davis. This park has improved enormously in the last couple of years. Amenities have been upgraded and the park generally looks a lot neater and is kept very tidy. Our last visit was for 2 months quite recently, and we had a very pleasant stay with no problems at all. Would recommend this park to anyone. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, very good value for money ($160 2A per week, 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, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs to most sites, shade to most sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, dump point, van parking. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, a few permanents. Clean UC bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. Clean pool is open to the sun, kid-safe pool area. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: Friendly, helpful staff. Great location, handy for everything.
Dislikes: The go-karts. Whilst kids (and their parents) seemed to like them, I always worried someone would go off the road and into our car or caravan.
Parking: There is a parking space for arriving guests.
Added Touches: Kids activities are organised at holiday times, eg Easter egg hunts, however as we don't have kids these didn't affect us.
Local Information: Handy for the Mornington Peninsula which is a lovely area with lots of great restaurants and beaches. The local RSL Club is also great for good value meals and entertainment.
Roads: Normal for suburbia.
Date 05/2009. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by ozimac (1).

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Manager's name is Keith & Gina Ladd. Great park, only hindered by small number of tourist sites - 8. Was a FPA park, but now with extra cabins put on sites, not worth the membership charged. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money ($28 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, separate bathroom, soap provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Inadequate number of tourist sites, all 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, hard to negotiate into site, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, late checkout allowed, good camp kitchen, disabled facilities, dump point, secure entry, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Vodaphone, reception quality was 3). 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: A lot of nice walking tracks, not far from shops & supermarkets and markets, it also had a nice view of Western Port Bay.
Parking: Parking bay provided.
Local Information: Close to marina, you may fish here, or go on fishing trips that operate from here. Local produce market runs every Saturday morning and Bittern Market, about 4km away, runs every Sunday. Meals at Hastings Yacht Club offer great value for money.
Date 12/2009. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by George and Cheryl (18).

Lovely spot for a week stay. Nice shady park. Very quiet during winter - we were the only van there for 4 nights. Some sites the sullage was in a strange spot. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($45 2A per night, ensuite). We paid $41 because of chain discount. Ensuite was clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, annex slabs to most sites, shade to most sites, ensuite sites available, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, basic 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 3). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Excellent playground in good condition. Clean pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: Ambience, creek, fireplaces for campfires.
Date 08/2011. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Peter N (3).

Manager's name is Andrew and Nola Ricketson. A lovely park set amongst the trees 4.5kms out of town but worth the drive. Ensuite sites were quite dated but clean. Quiet and well set out. Friendly staff. Reasonable value for money ($45 2A per night, ensuite). Ensuite was clean, condition is reasonable, 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, concrete annex slabs to most sites, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, car wash, dump point, secure entry, van parking. Peaceful. Clean bbq, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting Good playground in good condition. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Peace and quiet amongst the trees
Dislikes: The ensuites could be updated
Local Information: Healesville is a beautiful area close to the wineries and attractions of the beautiful Yarra Valley.
Date 09/2010. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Explorers (5).

Kim and Kevin, owners of the park, are very friendly and welcoming. Kim explained all the local attractions and gave us vouchers for free coffee at the local bakery. Kevin escorted us to the site and directed us in. All sites have concrete slabs and are level. Because of the concrete some sites are unsuitable for annexes, as there is nowhere to peg. There is a lovely atmosphere in the park, we booked for one week and decided to stay for a second week. The sites are suitable for small to large vans, some have ensuites and all have plenty of grass around the site. Grass and gardens are maintained in great condition. Good value, $34 off peak ($30.60 with Top Tourist discount). There is a good selection of new looking cabins, some permanent residents but all cabins are beautifully maintained. The combined toilets and showers block are small but were spotlessly clean. There is a small outdoor camp kitchen, bbqs around the park (cost of $1), small pool, children's play area and laundry. Digital TV channels available, there is good telephone and internet coverage (Telstra), water pressure is good, at the moment there is no dump point, but permitted to use the toilets.
Likes: Kevin and Kim are a pleasure to deal with, run a lovely park and we highly recommend the park.
Date 12/2011. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Bob & Siobhan (15).

Manager's name is Kevin and Kim. Brilliant park, lovely people who own run the park. Nothing too much of a hassle. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money ($38 2A per night). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, 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, annex slabs to most sites, shade to some sites, ensuite sites available. Good laundry, kiosk, secure entry, van parking, 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, a few permanents. Clean gas bbq (pay), congenial bbq area atmosphere. Good playground in good condition. Clean 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: Lovely people, space
Parking: Park in a bay outside
Local Information: Great pubs, great meals, close to the yarra valley wineries
Roads: Good sealed road to entry
Date 01/2011. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by Wandy (9).

Excellent park. Well managed. Staff friendly and helpful with local information. Offer help on to site. Amenities clean but not well designed and may have trouble coping in peak periods. Plenty of activity locally and not too far from Melbourne. Reasonable value for money ($34.20 2A per night, powered, peak season).
Date 04/2010. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Vande (114).

We have 5 amenity blocks located throughout the park. We are terraced into the side of a hill and there is an amenity block located on each level - one per level. The furthest that you would have to walk to an amenity block is 16 caravan (with annex) sites. We have adequate lighting throughout the park by way of street lights, such as those used by most Shire Councils. The street lighting is provided for security purposes and so that people can find their way to common areas (such as amenity blocks) at night. A tap and power outlet located between every second site. You do not need to share the water or power with the person next door. "Do not drink the water" signs have been placed throughout the park to cover own liability. We have quite a large recreation room, with a TV and DVD player, couches and coffee tables, pinball machines and electronic car/shooting games, pool table, table tennis, Air Hockey table, a book swap, toilets, ceiling fans, noughts and crosses, chess. Next to the recreation room we have quite an extensive shop. It is not a kiosk, but a licensed supermarket. We are not only a shop for the caravan park, but also the local area as we are 27 kms from Mansfield. We sell everything from bread and milk to alcohol and vegetables. We even have motorbike tyre tubes, gas regulators for BBQs, water ski equipment, fishing gear, fish and chips, a cappuccino machine and DVD hire. We have long term holidays site holders, but we do not have any permanent residents. These people have their vans set up have permanently, but we have a clause in our rules and regulations that states that you cannot stay at their van for any longer than a certain period of time. We have an outdoor heated pool, with a shallow beach area at one end for the younger kids, while there is a deeper end for the 'big kids'. There is beautifully landscaped gardens around the pool and even a BBQ so that people can have dinner by the pool.
Date 02/2011.
Update submitted by Sandra, Owner/ Manager.

Manager's name is Sandra and Jim Duell. What a great park for everyone. We had heaps of fun. The staff were friendly and willing to help wherever they could. We based ourselves here for about 10 days and got to do heaps of stuff. Highly recommended for everyone. 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 ($38 2A per night, powered, off-peak season). We paid $46 because of extra child ($8/night). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate small to medium vans, annex slabs to some sites, shade to most sites, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, good rec room, camp kitchen, kiosk, secure entry, van parking, book swap available, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 3). 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 average condition. Clean heated pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided, toddlers catered for. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Well laid out, beautiful gardens around the pool and mini golf course, well stocked shop with bottle shop and ice. Great views of the lake.
Parking: Ample parking for cars that have either a boat or caravan on the back. Parking was available at the site as well.
Added Touches: There is a great boat ramp with ample trailer parking close by, plenty of area to sit down on the foreshore and watch the kids fishing, boating or swimming. Great pool for the kids, with a shallow toddlers area at one end and a deeper end for the 'big kids'. Great Mini Golf Course with added things to do along the way
Local Information: Heaps to do. You name it we did it - fishing, boating, motorbike riding, horse riding, helicopter joy flights. There is also lots of local eateries, including pubs, restaurants, cafes as well as wineries and microbreweries
Roads: Road was good, a bit windy coming through Macs Cove to Howqua, but otherwise good
Date 01/2011. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Ducky J (1).

Manager's name is Sandra. Average staff friendliness, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Poor value for money ($38 2A per night, powered, shoulder season). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to only some sites, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, sites will accommodate small to medium vans, concrete annex slabs to most sites, shade to some sites, hard to negotiate into site, poor water quality, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, basic rec room, kiosk. Noisy, open & roomy park, not enough shade. Clean UC electric bbq (free), bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Basic playground in average condition. Suitable for few days.
Dislikes: Extremely bad water quality, need to take own water in.
Date 09/2010. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Ozemale (2).

Friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($25 2A per night, powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, 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, no sites with concrete annex slabs, shade to some sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, secure entry, 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, a few permanents. No bbqs, no playground. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: Quiet while we were there, with absolute river frontage, but Christmas would be very busy, both in the park and in the town. There are many busy camping areas on the rivers around Jamieson swelling the population from 150 to 3000 for several weeks.
Dislikes: Jamieson area has quite high rainfall and the park could get quite wet. There were many permanent vans that regulars keep on-site.
Parking: Off street for one van.
Added Touches: Beautiful little town to wander around in the off-peak season.
Local Information: Great views, rivers, fishing, mountains, walking, cycling, 4WD driving. Great country at the pub. Excellent self guided walk around the town.
Roads: Bitumen for 36 km from Mansfield to the north, and for a few kms to the S to Kevington. The road to Eildon is unsuitable for vans and has about 15 km of dirt.
Date 04/2010. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by alanoutgear (1).

Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($28 2A per night, powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided. Mostly 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. Good laundry, no rec room, basic camp kitchen, secure entry, van parking, book swap available, 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. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: I was impressed with the amenities straight away. They are very clean and modern.
Roads: Good bitumen road.
Date 10/2011. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Kerry W (1).

Manager's name is Ken & Chris. Park is being rebuilt by the new owners after fires. Whilst it is an ongoing mission, the park is fully operational. Security gates not in operation but will be replaced shortly 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 ($38 2A per night, powered, peak season). We paid $35 because of Family Parks member. 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. 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. Kiosk, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). 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. No pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Friendliness and helpfulness of new owners. Great atmosphere with creek running through middle, with plenty of open park along it
Parking: Plenty of space with easy access to park entrance
Added Touches: Short walk into town.
Local Information: Marysville now has no pub and very few restaurants at our visit. Local supermarket is well stocked and includes hardware & liquor.
Date 04/2011. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Alan Johnston (1).

Very well maintained park. Very friendly staff, parking assistance provided by staff. $34 2A per night, off-peak. Amenity were clean, condition is very good. Mostly level sites, no slabs, shade to most sites, secure entry. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade. Playground. No pool. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park. Own wireless Telstra reception 3. Good base to see surrounding areas. Lots of cabins designed for the permanent residences separate from the tourist area. Beautiful gardens separate each site.
Date 10/2011. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Cob and Oma (43).

Manager's name is Rodger & Jeanette. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected ($28 2A per night powered, off-peak period). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, large sites, no sites with concrete annex slabs, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, late checkout allowed (up to noon), good camp kitchen, kiosk, secure entry, van parking. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC electric bbq ($1), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. No pool. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Likes: Very clean and tidy very well kept park
Date 03/2009. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Baz&Mick (113)

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 (42).

UPDATED REPORT NEEDED

Nice quiet park. Lots of permanents but this was not a worry. Although only two showers and toilets never had to queue. Lots of hot water. Amenities were very clean. This was the second time we have stayed here.
Likes: Friendly managers. Clean amenities and lots of hot water
Dislikes: pine chips on the sites.
Parking: plenty of parking whilst booking.
Local Information: Close to Cardinia club which has great meals. Close to shopping.
Date 11/2010. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by S D D (13).

This is mostly a permanents caravan park, with a dozen or so sites, suitable for a night or so. It is used by people waiting to catch the Spirit of Tasmania. They did not charge us any extra for the late checkout as we were catching the overnight ferry. Friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($24 2A, 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. Inadequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, very few concrete annex slabs, very few sites are shaded, hard to negotiate into site. Good laundry, no rec room, late checkout allowed, dump point, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra). Quiet, claustrophobic park, not enough shade, too many permanents. No bbqs, no playground. Suitable for overnighter.
Likes: Good location for catching the ferry to Tasmania
Dislikes: Lots of dogs. Everybody crammed in.
Date 09/2010. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Tracy and Matt (21).

Beware, that on arrival the manager double swipes your credit card, keeping a blank signed section as a deposit for keys/remotes, then assures you he will tear the blank signed section up, on your departure (leaving us with a feeling of distrust). On the second day of a three-night booking, when we expressed our disappointment, we were told we were better off to leave, we did, not getting a refund for the third night, and which was very inconvenient on the long weekend. Average staff friendliness, bad staff response to complaints, staff helped us at the site. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($88.00 2A per night). Inadequate number of amenities, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, disabled facilities, good night lighting, small sites, hard to negotiate into site. Basic laundry, basic rec room, dump point, secure entry. Noisy, claustrophobic park, plenty of shade, too many permanents. Basic playground in poor condition. No pool.
Likes: Close to the beach.
Dislikes: Level of noise at night, mainly uncontrolled children. Park shaped in a small horseshoe. Very small.
Local Information: Location was fine, although we chose to swim at Dromana, we thought Dromana would have been a better place to stay.
Date 03/2008.
Report submitted by Reg (1).

UPDATED REPORT NEEDED

Very friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($27 2A per night, powered, shoulder season). We paid $64 (2 nights) because of $10 extra to check out at 5pm. 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, paper towels/dryer provided, disabled facilities. Adequate 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. Good laundry, good camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, kiosk, disabled facilities, secure entry, van parking, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 3). Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Excellent playground in good condition. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided, toddlers catered for. Suitable for few days, suitable for families.
Likes: The playground and pool are great for families. The sites are easy to get into and have plenty of space so you don't feel cramped.
Dislikes: The park is not that well maintained. Grass is slashed and messy. Round trees and power poles has grass growing up. Overall it looks a bit tired for a BIG4. The septic is situated at the eastern end of the caravan sites and we had 2 days of sewerage smell wafting over us.
Added Touches: You can have fires in approved containers. They can be hired and wood can be purchased.
Local Information: Excellent position to the Cathedral Range, Lake Eildon and the Acheron and Goulburn Rivers. Good place for those wishing to go 4WD'ing in the Rubicon area. It looks like the Acheron river would be a great place to float down on rafts or mats. Probably good for the kids but the water depth could be an issue. We were told the regulars do this.
Roads: On a major highway so it's easy to get to and from.
Date 12/2011. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Bush2Beach (2).

This very small town seemed out of place for a BIG4 park and therefore the higher than expected price. Other than this, there was nothing that stood out about what it offered and therefore nothing to remember or dislike. It was very average in all aspects. Average staff friendliness. Price was higher than expected, reasonable value for money ($28.00 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 good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, shade to most sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, basic rec room, good camp kitchen, secure entry. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade. Clean UC gas bbq. Basic playground. Clean pool. Suitable for few days, well maintained park.
Date 09/2009. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Robmarang (39).

UPDATED REPORT NEEDED

We stayed at this park because we were tired and did not want to drive any further. The caretaker was over friendly and stood around and talked to us constantly. The amenity facilities were very run down and the showers did not work - you had to run the cold tap first and then the hot. It took around 5 mins to get the shower hot only to get in and it go hot/cold in a few mins. The cost was $32.50/night, they charge for all children (we have a 2 and 4 year old) and have no facilities for children (ie. playground or flat roads to ride on). When we asked for a partial refund due to not being able to shower we were ignored. On the day we checked out they had locked the office and the caretaker was no where to be found. We were not able to make a formal complaint and no one wanted to assist us.
Date 01/2009.
Report submitted by Liz Watts (1).

Sadly the park is now in need of a hell of lot of TLC, (except for a couple of the permanent's cottages) and the next door ground of motel/restaurant appears no better from the road. The park's reception building is virtually overgrown such that I had to push through the bushes to read the sign that said to give John a ring on 0408 332039 before entering the park. We drove through the park where everything just seemed to be dirty and overgrown with little attempt to cut the grass (not lawn) properly. Shirley just kept saying that there was no way she would stay there. Pity not a bad location really, however I would travel the extra 30km to Apollo Gardens in Craigieburn which is also pet friendly.
Date 11/2010.
Report submitted by Ron & Shirley (3).

This is a very large permanents park with 10 token touring sites - 2 ensuite drive through and 8 normal drive through which are so narrow you cannot put out your awning, in fact you can barely open your door without hitting the van next door. We took one of the ensuite sites to get twice the width of site. The ensuite for site 9 is actually alongside site 10 so not truly an ensuite. We have stayed here before but on a semi permanent site for 3 months while our current van was being built in Melbourne. The location of the park suits us as it is close to friends and the Knox shopping centre so will continue to use it when in Melbourne. Staff are always friendly and helpful. Friendly staff, no complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($40 2A per night, powered, peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Inadequate number of tourist sites, mostly unlevel sites, poor night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans over 18ft, no sites have annex slabs, no sites are shaded, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, disabled facilities, dump point, secure entry, van parking, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Clean UC gas bbq, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Heated pool, kid-safe pool area. Well maintained park.
Likes: Amenities has under floor heating so good for winter stays, convenient location with a major shopping centre near by
Dislikes: Drive through sites are too narrow, I think originally there would have been 4 sites that have been split into 8 drive through sites. BBQ area is a bit of a distance from the touring sites.
Date 01/2012. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Nigel Shotton (5).

We booked an ensuite site and were a bit surprised to find that it was not actually next to the camp site. Fortunately the ensuite was very nice so it was worth the walk. There are only a few tourist sites so it would be a good idea to phone ahead. The park is near the freeway and there is a constant hum of traffic but it did not disturb our sleep and I am a light sleeper. I would stay here again as there really isn't another park in this part of Melbourne, however, it's not the sort of park where you'd want to spend the day. It's more of a base while you are out and about doing things. Friendly staff. Good value for money ($32 2A per night, ensuite). Ensuite was clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Inadequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, poor night lighting, sites will accommodate small to medium vans, no sites with annex slabs, drive-through sites. You can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5), too many permanents. Suitable for few days.
Likes: The park was close to the eastern part of Melbourne. The ensuite was nice and clean. Shower was great.
Dislikes: Gravel roads made any traffic in the park noisy. Too many permanents in run down vans gave the park a rundown feel.
Parking: Plenty of parking outside.
Date 06/2011. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Escaped (8).

I have used this park many times over the years and always been happy with it. It has meticulous facilities, even heated slab floor for showers & toilets. Staff always generous with time, helpful. Only down side is few tourist sites. Close to all amenities. Little noisy early in morning as shift workers drive past tourist sites, but all residents are considerate as possible. Amazingly sensible price for a capital city. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was lower than expected ($22 2A powered). Amenities are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Inadequate number of tourist sites, some unlevel sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, late checkout allowed (past noon), disabled facilities, dump point, secure entry, van parking. Quiet, open & roomy park, not enough shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Good playground in good condition. Clean heated pool, kid-safe pool area, toddlers catered for. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Likes: Proximity to facilities. Price. Amenities block.
Dislikes: On a hillside, sites not level but as good as could be in circumstances
Parking: There's a "wait" space.
Local Information: Only park within cooee of shopping centres in Melbourne's outer east (Knox, etc)
Date 05/2008. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Colloid (1).

This is a hard park to rate. It is like two parks in one. The main area gets the 2 rating. It is full of messy squashed together permanent vans and the tourist sites are either awkward river sites with the permanents right on your back door or slushy boggy sites near the road with no sullage and a fair way away from very basic amenities. However if you are up the arm that runs along the river, most of which is only open during busy times it is lovely. I was camping in the un-bookable unpowered section just before the gates to the closed off area. It was right on the river and whilst still a fair way away from the amenities it was delightful and I could have stayed for days; this section gets a 3.5. The closed off area (only open during holidays) was also a lovely area, all green and trees, and right next to the river with no permanents anywhere in sight. The amenities are only close to some sites, there are a few blocks dotted through the park. They are very old fashioned, coin operated showers, bricky but clean. There was a large BBQ area in this section of the park, undercover with lots of seating. The receptionist was friendly and I got a single persons rate of $12 unpowered. The park is next to the town's playground, tennis court and ex swimming pool. The pool has been closed permanently for structural reasons.
Likes: beautiful setting if you are in the right area. Bike path & walking track along river to town
Dislikes: ugly other end
Local Information: This is a beautiful village set in the valley along the Yarra River. The bike track goes forever a lot of it along the very pretty river. The scenic mountain roads provide lovely day trip opportunities.
Date 12/2010. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Susu and the mechanic (11).

Over the past 5 years my family and I have been camping at this park. While the amenities can be a little wanting we love the proximity to Melbourne, the beautiful Yarra River and the great options for exploring the local area, including riding the 40km Warburton bike trail. The shower blocks are old and tired but cleaned daily. While they cost $1 per 3 mins (take some coins) the water is plentiful and hot. I love the grassy sites right down to the river's edge. The problem is that all of the river sites will not be available from March 2011 because of DSE Regulations that are impacting all caravan and camping sites in Victoria. However it's still a wonderful place to stay. If you go there be ready to rough it a bit more than most caravan parks. But for the low cost it's worth it. Very friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($24 2A per night, powered, peak season). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to only some sites, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable, there was adequate hot water, extra charge for shower. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, sites will accommodate small to medium vans, no sites with concrete annex slabs, shade to some sites, adequate taps close by. Poor laundry, no rec room, late checkout allowed, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Noisy, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. UC bbq, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. No pool. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: On the river. Peaceful. Close to town. Lots of activities can start here - 4WD, walking, bike riding, canoeing, etc. It's close to Melbourne. It's an easy place to come to.
Dislikes: It's old and tired amenities. No sullage for caravaners.
Added Touches: We love going to a place where we can light a campfire. They let you. Fire tubs require a deposit and they sell wood. Great for kids.
Local Information: The bike trail is one of the most relaxing and enjoyable rides in Victoria no matter your skill level. The tree walk is worth a look on the way up Mt Donna Buang. From the caravan park you have easy access to wineries. The drive to Marysville is spectacular. In Warburton there are many good places to eat.
Date 01/2010. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Bush2Beach (2).

Stayed 3 days, $24.00 per night powered site. Staff were friendly and we were allocated site P3, a long grassed site close to the road, but the traffic noise was no problem. This should be classed as a camping ground, because there was no sullage and we were told that you could not put your grey water under the trees - you had to put a bucket under your van and empty the grey water into the toilets. Neighbours in a campervan commented that you put your dirty water into the dirty toilets. The nearest amenities block to our site was a makeshift building with one ladies toilet and shower (sign said cold water only), the same for men. Very poor cleanliness with this block only getting one brief and very poor sweep out in three days. The other amenities blocks, some distance from our site, were also tired with very poor cleanliness. There are a lot of permanent sites around the large park, some were tidy with lovely gardens, others needed a good de-clutter. The park itself is in a beautiful area with the river nearby but unfortunately we could not get a riverside park as the sites there were small and only suitable for camping or small caravans. It was school holidays when we arrived so there were plenty of campers and lots of children. The central open "oval" was filled with tents and the children were no problem as they stayed in the oval area. The laundry was basic, also not clean so I did not use it. Swimming pool next door looked as if it had been empty for some time. Warburton and surrounding areas are just beautiful but it was heartbreaking to see some burnt out areas in nearby towns. We had a great dinner at the Polish Jester Restaurant in the main street of Warburton. Food was excellent, good value, and filling, but service was a little slow. We would not come back to this park mainly because of the cleanliness. I would expect to be lugging buckets of water if I was camping, not caravanning.
Date 04/2009. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Leszek and Jackie, Malua Bay NSW (75).

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 (1).

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 (1).

This is a real gem of a park, 30 mins from the City of Melbourne and yet in the middle of nowhere by the sea. Great quiet place, walks, beach, views and a good price per night. Brett & Julie have done a good job of making this a wonderful spot to stay.
Date 10/2011. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Malcolm & Maya (59)a.

Manager's name is Brett & Julie Leech. Very friendly staff, no complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money ($150.00 2A per week, powered, 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, all level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans over 18ft, no sites have annex slabs, most sites are shaded, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, disabled facilities, dump point, secure entry, van parking, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 3). Quiet, open and roomy, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Excellent playground in good condition. No pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: This park is exceptionally clean & tidy. Whilst there isn't a playground inside the park itself there is a very good playground on the beach area across the road. This park is right on the beach. The beach is perfect for fishing. Several floating jetties are available to fish from. An added attraction is the boat ramps across the road from the park entrance. The ramps are in a sheltered area and there is plenty of parking for cars & trailers. There is a small charge levied for the use of the concrete boat ramps (this gives you the added security of having the ramp attendant there to keep an eye on your vehicle & trailer whilst you are out boating). There is also an area on/near the beach for the kids to play. This park also has modern cabins available.
Parking: Plenty of room
Local Information: Apart from the close beach area there is a small store catering for essentials a short stroll up the road and also a take away kiosk. There is plenty to see in this area. Including the Werribee Open plains zoo; The area is famous for its crop growing and of course delicious fresh vegetables and fruit are readily available at reasonable prices. The towns of Werribee & Hoppers crossing stock everything that you could possibly need and the prices are very competitive. The Showers & Toilets are also screened and very clean. Yes, soft toilet paper too.
Roads: Bitumen roads all the way
Date 07/2011. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Dawn & Alan (25).

Manager's name is Brett. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site. Very good value for money ($25.00 2A, powered). Amenities are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, annex slabs to most sites, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, disabled facilities, dump point, secure entry, van parking, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). 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.
Likes: How well it is looked after, and the owners are very nice and helpful
Local Information: open park zoo, Werribee House, and lots of other attractions, also you can drive to Hoppers Crossing and catch the train to Melbourne for the day
Date 05/2011. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by Josephine E (1).

Manager's name is Errol and Emily Donnelly. A medium size park but not many tourist sites. The ones they have are level and would take medium to large vans. There are 4 drive thru's, 2 grassed and 2 gravel, and the 2 gravel are not that long and quite narrow - we couldn't put our awning out - but the drive thru's were the only sites available for a big rig. We had to park the ute on the next site which fortunately didn't matter as the park was quiet. There is a pleasant open feel to the park but also plenty of large bushes and trees to provide shade if wanted. The amenities are fine, though no soap provided which always annoys me. Water pressure was good with plenty of hot water. Management were very friendly and quite amenable to a late checkout. It's a 10 minute stroll into the town where there is a well stocked Foodland - also selling liquor - and plenty of places for a coffee. Good value for money ($25 2A per night, powered, peak season). We paid $22.50 because of FPA members. Late checkout allowed, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5).
Likes: A pleasant little place for a stopover or to see some of the beautiful countryside around. A relaxed, non regimented feel to the park.
Dislikes: A lot of permanents and contract workers noisily leaving the park at 5.30am to start work
Local Information: The Flying Tart just outside Kinglake is a wonderful bakery/cafe to have lunch or a coffee and cake.
Date 04/2011. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by 2onthemove (5).