Barn Hill Beach Side Station Stay, Barn Hill (Campground DFP)
Broome Caravan Park, Broome
Cable Beach Caravan Park, Broome
Palm Grove Caravan Resort, Broome
Roebuck Bay Caravan Park, Broome
Tarangua Village Caravan Park, Broome (DFP)
Vacation Village Caravan Park, Broome
Kimberley Entrance Caravan Park, Derby (DFP)
West Kimberley Lodge and Caravan Park, Derby (DFP)
Doon Doon Roadhouse & Caravan Park, Doon Doon (DFP)
Ellendale Rest Area, Ellendale (Rest Area)
Fitzroy Lodge Caravan Park, Fitzroy Crossing
Tarunda Caravan Park, Fitzroy Crossing
Halls Creek Caravan Park, Halls Creek (DFP)
Old Halls Creek Lodge, Halls Creek
Charnley River Station, Kimberley Region (DFP)
Drysdale River Station, Kimberley Region (DFP)
Manning River Campsite, Kimberley Region (Campground)
McGowan Island, Kimberley Region (Campground)
Silent Grove Campground, Kimberley Region (Campground)
Voyages El Questro Wilderness Park, Kimberley Region (Campground)
Windjana Gorge National Park Campground, Kimberley Region (Campground)
Discovery Holiday Park, Kununurra
Hidden Valley Caravan Park, Kununurra
Ivanhoe Village Caravan Resort, Kununurra
Kimberleyland Holiday Park, Kununurra
Kununurra Lakeside Resort-Caravan Park, Kununurra (DFP)
Lake Argyle Tourist Village, Kununurra (DFP)
Town Caravan Park, Kununurra
Nillibubbica Rest Area, Nillibubbica (Rest Area)
Leycesters Rest Area, Ord River (Rest Area)
Port Smith Caravan Park, Port Smith (DFP)
Kurrajong and Walardi Campsites, Purnululu National Park (Campground)
Turkey Creek Caravan Park, Turkey Creek
Three Mile Caravan Park, Wyndham (DFP)
Wyndham Caravan Park, Wyndham (DFP)

If you are looking for a standard caravan park give this a miss. However if you are looking for something different then you would probably enjoy your stay here. When we arrived the park was absolutely full as there are a lot of people who stay here for 3-6 months. The park is situated on the Kimberley Cattle Station and overlooks the Indian Ocean and is an easy walk down to a super beach with extraordinary rock formations. One set of amenities does not have a roof and the lighting is extremely poor, making it very difficult to shower at night. Friendly staff, no complaints. Price was lower than expected, reasonable value for money ($22 2A per night powered). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable, water pressure is bad, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, poor night lighting, average sized sites, hard to negotiate into site, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, kiosk. Quiet, open and roomy, not enough shade, family/friendly atmosphere. No permanents. No bbqs, no playground, no pool. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Close to the beach. Trevor liked the casual atmosphere but I found it very clicky.
Dislikes: Too much dirt around the sites. You can't use any electrical item with an element - kettle, oven, toaster, microwave, hairdryer, iron, sandwich maker, electric hotplate, electric frying pan. Not allowed to use any of the station roads and you will be asked to leave the park if you do, in fact there was a very long list of things you were not allowed to do.
Added Touches: Pizza can be ordered any night made at the homestead and are very nice. Regular Sunday roast dinners, BYO BBQ nights on Wednesday and BYO BBQ breakfast on Sunday mornings. They also have a very nice bowling green and anyone is allowed to play.
Local Information: Fishing and walking on the beach.
Roads: 9 kms of very corrugated dirt from the main road
Date 06/2006. Campground Rating 2:
Report submitted by Fran & Trevor, Melbourne.

$34 per night. Only sign is the roads department sign to a caravan park. Park is the first park on reaching Broome and is on a side road parallel to highway but foliage has hidden any signage on the park. Sites vary between large and very large and the park is well suited to larger caravans, buses, fifth wheelers etc. Roads were wide and made backing in so much easier. Not much grass but lots of trees for shade. The staff were friendly and helpful. The large pool and surrounding area with chairs etc is most attractive and enjoyable in the hot weather. The park is about 4 km to either Chinatown or Cable Beach.
Date 08/2009. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Marg, Melbourne.

Not a good start, arrived to find our booked site had been given to someone else by mistake. Parked in overflow area within the park, ended up with a better site. Well-grassed, nice shady trees, sealed roads. Clean amenities, very busy place. Stayed 2 nights.
Date 07/2006. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Joan & Sam, Clifton Park WA.

Average staff friendliness, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($190 A1 C1 per night cabin). Amenities were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, mostly level sites, good night lighting. Good laundry, no rec room, kiosk. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC gas bbq (free), bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Close to Cable Beach.
Dislikes: Decent 10min drive into Broome. Mini golf was advertised as a feature of the park but on arriving we discovered park patrons had to pay just like the general public.
Local Information: Chinese & Japanese Cemeteries, Gantheaume Point, Giant Tides Photographic Exhibition, Shinju Matsuri Festival, Staircase to the Moon, Streeters Jetty (lookout for the myriads of tiny crabs) & Sun Pictures Outdoor Cinema to name just a few.
Date 08/2008. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by JK&L - The Big Trip.

Average staff friendliness, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($190 2A C1 per night cabin). Cabins were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Mostly level sites, good night lighting. Good laundry, no rec room, kiosk. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, no permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground. Clean pool is open to the sun, pool area not considered kid-safe, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Cul de sacs made everything quiet and secluded. Proximity to Cable Beach.
Dislikes: A 10min drive into central Broome. Mini golf was advertised but not free as in other parks and at $17 for 2A 1C for 9 holes was quite expensive.
Local Information: You could easily spend a month here as there is so much to do - Gantheaume Point for dinosaur footprints at low tide, Giant Tides photographic exhibition, Shinju Matsuri Festival, Staircase To The Moon, Streeters Jetty for the crabs & Sun Pictures Outdoor Cinema.
Date 07/2008. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by JK&L - The Big Trip.

Manager's name is Sue & Greg Hayes. On the corner of Cable Beach and Murray Roads. Average staff friendliness, no complaints. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($31 2A per night powered). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided. Inadequate number of tourist sites, all level sites, good night lighting, small sites, hard to negotiate into site, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, secure entry. Quiet, open and roomy, not enough shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Too many permanents. Clean gas bbq (free), dismal bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting No playground. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Close to Cable Beach, nice not to have the Pindan dirt
Parking: Outside reception, long queues down the road first thing in the morning
Added Touches: Fish cleaning tables
Local Information: All the usual Broome holiday facilities and tours. Cape Leveque, Horizontal Waterfalls, Camel rides on the beach, hovercraft rides, shopping etc.
Roads: Good.
Date 07/2006. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Fran & Trevor, Melbourne.

We didn't stay at this park, but feel a report on trying to be worthwhile. Some of the sites front directly onto the bay and look very nice, with grass in the front, going down to the water. It was at the end of the season when we wanted to stay and there were vacant sites everywhere. The woman in the office told us in quite dismissive terms that if we wanted a sites, we would have to line up with our van at 8:00am in the morning and if there was a vacancy, we could have it. Apparently, this is how it is done - no bookings. On looking around, we found the park to be most rundown and very untidy, with many, many permanents. The whole area looked like a squatters commune. We thought we would like a view, but it would just not have been worth it. We stayed at Cable Beach Caravan Park.
Date 09/2007.
Report submitted by FnJ, Sunshine Coast.

Direct access to Town Beach. Well signposted. Resident manager Graeme Campbell. Staff very busy during our stay, friendly in a gruff sort of way. Arriving vans park in designated area on street. Queues each day in season. If room is available, new arrivals are given a map and sent to check out the site to see if it suits before having to commit. Park is large and an eclectic mix; on-site renter vans with solid construction annexes and courtyard gardens, waterfront tourist van sites booked for long periods from year to year, interesting permanents, backpackers in grassy area by beachfront, not so attractive overflow in areas out the back. Sealed access roads, well established gardens, tall shady trees in older part, some shade in other sections. Sites flat, most grassed. Water, electricity and sullage close. Discrete night lighting. Sealed access roads. Three amenities blocks, adequate for the numbers, toilets fine but showers a bit tired and laundry area in need of a more thorough scrub. Potty dump. Lots of washing machines, good clothesline space. Several stations for washing up, 1 of 2 camp kitchens closed at the time of our stay. Free bbqs, picnic tables in grassy areas by waterfront. Do not be put off by the 2.5 star NRMA guide rating. The park doesn't have a pool and it isn't right on fashionable Cable Beach but we found it charming, laid back and friendly. Without a booking, we were very lucky to get in and score a fully shaded site with cooling breezes and glimpses of the turquoise water. Bonus: no dogs. Flat bicycle ride to town. Small chain supermarket/liquor store within walking distance; can recommend The Black Pearl Restaurant in same complex. Site prices vary with size and location. At $26 (2A, powered) it was very good value. Suitable for any length of stay. We have already booked for next year.
Date 08/2007. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by E & AC, NSW.

Manager Graeme Campbell. Blue signs to the end of Walcott Street on the left. I can die happy now! The views in this park were special. Front row centre on the waters edge, site 162, Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money ($144 2A per week powered). 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, separate bathroom, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, large sites, drive-through sites. Good laundry, late checkout allowed (up to noon), good camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, car wash, dump point. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, too many permanents. Clean free gas bbq in UC congenial bbq area, bbq area lighting, seating provided. Good playground in good condition. No pool. Suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: This park is next to the council play area and on the town beach, so is great for children under supervision. "Crocs" do still visit. Can watch the "fishos" launch their boats into the ocean at the ramp from your van.
Dislikes: When you first come into the park you come past all the very untidy "perms", but luckily the tourist sites are in front, on the beach. No rails in the invalid shower area.
Parking: Outside on the road at the designated area.
Added Touches: Graeme is a good host, stay a week and have one night free. Off season go and choose your site.
Local Information: Visit the Dinosaur foot prints and convict pool at Gantheaume Point, also look up and see the Osprey nest on the antenna in front of the house. On Town beach walk out to the sunken flying boat wrecks (everyone does). Good food at Beachfront cafe adjacent to park, can take away. Visit Malcolm Douglas Croc farm, the harbour and Cable beach. Watch staircase to the moon in season.
Date 02/2006. Park Rating 4: suitable for any length stay.
Report submitted by Gary & Cate, Maryland NSW.

Manager's name is Bevan & Lorraine. Roads are gravel but nowhere near as dusty and a lot of grass has been planted and this has made a tremendous difference to the dust level. The amenity block has been well maintained and is in excellent condition. The price is reasonable value for money, however because of the shortage of caravan sites in Broome at peak time you must expect to pay premium prices. Management were very friendly and accommodating especially when we requested to extend our stay. Caravan parks in Broome are at an absolute premium and this one still accepts bookings. Very friendly staff, no complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($34 2A per night, powered, peak season). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, good camp kitchen, car wash, dump point, van parking. Peaceful, open and roomy, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, too many permanents. Clean gas bbq (free), dismal bbq area atmosphere. No playground, no pool. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: They take bookings and go out of their way to assist you if you wish to extend your stay.
Dislikes: No pool. The BBQ area is tucked away in one corner next door to the van storage area and far away from most of the sites and definitely needs to be moved and upgraded.
Parking: Outside reception
Added Touches: Sausage sizzle on Thursday nights
Local Information: Usual Broome activities
Roads: Good.
Date 07/2009. Park Rating 3: Highly recommend this park and would definitely stay again.
Report submitted by Fran & Trevor (Shaka Zulu) Melbourne.

Red dust. Some showers has no pressure and hot water very strict park as I get the feeling they always watching you. Poor management. Reasonable value for money, $29 per night, a bit overpriced for what you get. $1 cheaper for pensioners. Average amenities, close to sites. Average sites, adequate taps close by. Laundry, dump point. Park atmosphere was okay, open and roomy park. Clean gas bbq. Suitable for overnighter.
Likes: Good Dump Point, shaded trees, big toilets/showers, can wash car using their bore water.
Dislikes: Red dust, some showers have low pressure. The Manager at that time is always watching and you and feel uncomfortable. Ablution block wont cope in busy times building very big but toilet/showers are limited.
Parking: Parking for approx 2 vans for booking
Local Information: Cable Beech not too far.
Roads: Good condition
Date 09/2008. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Aussie-Camper.

The staff were very friendly and tried their best to accommodate us at short notice during a busy time. Very basic good for an overnighter or couple of days. Friendly staff, average staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money ($32 2A per night). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was inadequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, small sites, hard to negotiate into site, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, van parking. Quiet, claustrophobic park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. No playground, no pool. Suitable for overnighter, well maintained park.
Likes: The staff were very helpful and the park was quiet especially at night.
Dislikes: Vans were packed in and the sites were very small but expected for this time of year.
Parking: Parking in front of reception.
Date 07/2008. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Andrew and Anne.

This is a relatively new caravan park in Broome and has an excellent brand new amenities block but is let down by the red soil roads which made the park very dusty. There is a tremendous shortage of caravan sites within Broome during the peak winter months. Very friendly staff, no complaints, staff offered tourist advice, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was lower than expected, reasonable value for money ($27 2A per night powered). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Inadequate number of tourist sites, all level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, good camp kitchen, van parking. Peaceful, open and roomy, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Too many permanents. Clean gas bbq (free), dismal bbq area atmosphere. No playground, no pool. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families, well-maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Close to Cable Beach. Staff was willing to assist.
Dislikes: Too much red dust
Parking: Outside reception
Local Information: Usual Broome tourist facilities
Roads: Good
Date 07/2006. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Fran & Trevor, Melbourne.

Much of park is occupied by cabins and ensuite caravan sites; the latter can apparently be booked ahead but a good deal of notice is required for high season. Normal powered sites cannot be pre-booked and are allocated on a first come first served basis. Once in park you can stay as long as you like, provided notice of extension is given by 4pm the previous day. We stayed on a powered site in high season, July, and park was full by lunchtime on almost every day. A small overflow area is located near the entrance. Reception was friendly and park layout explained, but we were left to find the site ourselves. Powered sites are divided over two area. The first area is near the entrance, set back from the road and comprises 22 sites around an amenities block. These appear well shaded, if rather cramped. The second area is at the southern end of the park, adjacent to the main road and comprises 42 sites, most with shade but some with no shade. All sites are gravel, with very little grass around. Good water and sullage to all sites. We stayed in the second area and found it very noisy from traffic during the day, but reasonable overnight until about 5am. Amenities for first area were not visited but appeared adequate. Amenities for second area were totally inadequate for high season, with 2 toilets and 2 showers in the men's and 2 toilets and 4 showers in the ladies, meaning queuing to use toilets in the early morning. Only 2 washing machines in this area also totally inadequate. Maintenance and cleaning was reasonable, but ventilation was poor. Showers had no mats or curtains; no mop was provided. Digital locks on the amenities doors were very difficult to use and seemed totally unnecessary given the park was surrounded by a high fence. Other facilities included a good pool area, free gas barbecues, wireless Internet which kept dropping out, limited grocery items in reception, tour booking service. No toilet dump point - we were advised to use one at the BP station 3 kms away. High season charge of $33 2A for powered site considered acceptable, given this is Broome, but only fair value given lack of amenities. There are better (and worse) caravan parks than this in Broome. Would stay again only if no alternative.
Dislikes: Inadequate amenities. Traffic noise. Digital locks on amenities rather than keys, hard to see at night, difficult to open from inside.
Date 07/2008. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Peripatetic Perrys, North Rocks.

We came to this park of the Gibb River Road and were looking for an overnight stop, with a hot shower, washing machines and a supermarket. We found all and then some. Unbeknown to us it was Boab Festival weekend. We rang from the end of the Gibb River Road, spoke to Ian who assured we could have a site, albeit unpowered. On arrival greeted well, advised of requirements and shown to our site. Showers were great after 10 days on Gibb River Road. Washing done, shopping done. Site was roomy, flat and well shaded. Seem to be a large number of unpowered suites which did not cause us a problem as we have a great battery set up on the camper. May cause a problem for longer stays. Great little park close to everything. And I repeat, great managers. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money. Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, shade to most sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: The managers make the park with their friendly helpful approach.
Dislikes: The idiots on motor bikes on the tidal flats nearby and not a police vehicle in sight
Date 07/2009. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by emandem.

Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($29.00 2A per night, peak season). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, shade to most sites. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. No playground, no pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families.
Likes: Relaxed atmosphere. Open and roomy
Dislikes: Basic amenities; no soap, no plugs, no paper towels or hand driers. They have a security problem. Whilst there a person's pushbike stolen and a number of people lost their thongs that were left outside their vans.
Date 06/2009. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Ann and John.

Manager's name is Ian and Julie. 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 ($36 2A 2C per night, shoulder season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, large sites, no sites with concrete annex slabs, shade to most sites, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, kiosk, dump point. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. No playground, no pool. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: The managers really make this park, they are friendly and have so much local knowledge
Date 05/2009. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Leesa.

Easy to find, just follow the signs. A large park. Sites vary from gravel with concrete pad, just gravel and grass. Most are just long enough for a 25ft van but wide enough to take an annex, car and boat. There are also a few sites for big rigs. Sites are separated by trees and the whole park is quite attractive. There are three amenity blocks, two almost next to each other, the other a bit away from them. Sites at each end of the park would be a fair way away from the amenities. The amenities are fairly old but cleaned every day. Showers are hot and strong. No soap, hand-towels or air-blower. Staff are very friendly and helpful and, on arrival, supply a town map to help you find your way around. There is a nice covered BBQ area next to the office. The park is within easy walking distance of the town centre and Visitor Centre. A quiet park suitable for a few days.
Date 05/2009. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Toned-F.

Manager's name is Ian & Julie. Being main caravan park in Derby (only other one is very small), it was crowded with small sites. Very shady under trees so totally reliant on mains power, although there was a small area without trees for unpowered sites at the end of the park. Amenities old but adequate and kept clean, but a long way from some sites. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was higher than expected, reasonable value for money ($27 2A per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to only some sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, small sites. Basic laundry. Quiet, claustrophobic park, too much shade. No playground, no pool. Suitable for overnighter.
Likes: Manager keen to please - good customer focus.
Dislikes: Small sites, crowded in feel.
Parking: Room on street outside.
Local Information: Starting point for most people touring the Gibb River Road. Highest tide changes in the world.
Date 06/2008. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Motherhen.

Friendly reception, town facilities and activities explained in detail. A large park but was always full by evening, with vans lining up in street outside from midday. Large sites with plenty of shade, majority of them gravel surfaced, some with annexe pads, those on outer rim had reasonable grass. Power, good water and sullage to all sites. All roads were kerbed, small central camping area. Office had pleasant covered barbecue area outside where you could sit, but sold only souvenirs, drinks and ice creams. Shopping centre five minutes walk away. Three amenity blocks, appeared adequate to meet numbers. Clean and well maintained, excellent hot water pressure, but would benefit from soap, hand driers and mops for showers. Laundries appeared fine, machines clean and in good condition. Two dump points. Price of $27 2A for powered site considered reasonable value.
Date 06/2008. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Peripatetic Perrys, North Rocks.

Manager's name is Floral and Ed. Good management, friendly management, management responsive to comments, management was helpful. Very good value for money, $26 for three nights or more. Very good amenities, adequate number to cater for tourists, close to sites, were clean, were in good condition, water pressure was okay, there was adequate hot water. Good sites, adequate number of tourist sites, sites were level, lighting at night was adequate, the site size was okay, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Laundry, dump point, security entry to park, quiet, shady park, family-friendly park. Clean bbq (free), with a congenial atmosphere, lit at night, with seating provided. Suitable for a week or more, the park was well maintained, the park can be considered kid-safe.
Likes: Quiet, shady and reasonably priced.
Local Information: Local tours available and good value compared with other places we stayed. Fishing, crabbing bus tours all good value.
Roads: Good roads into and around the area
Date 07/2008. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Harmy.

All in all, a very pleasant little park. Good management, friendly management, management responsive to comments, management was helpful. Good value for money, $20.00 2A plus $5.00 amenity key deposit. Good amenities, adequate number to cater for tourists, close to sites, were clean, were in good condition, water pressure was okay, there was adequate hot water. Good sites, adequate number of tourist sites, sites were level, lighting at night was adequate, the site size was okay, drive-through sites were available, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Laundry, disabled facilities. Good atmosphere to park, quiet, open and roomy park, family-friendly park. Wood bbq (free). Suitable for a few days, suitable for families, the park was well maintained.
Likes: Everything is very new and although there are no slabs, you can step out onto well grassed areas. Very large drive through sites. Not many trees, so no problem setting up sat. TV dish. Meals available at nearby roadhouse. Hours from 6.30am to 8.00pm.
Dislikes: Is very close to highway, so traffic noise may be a problem for some. The supply of only one amenity key may also cause a problem. Fuel at roadhouse expensive.
Parking: No problems.
Added Touches: A gate leading into park is closed at 7.00pm to stop wandering cattle and station horses.
Local Information: On the edge of the Bungle Bungle National Park, and easy driving distance to Wyndham & Kununurra.
Roads: On Gt. Northern Highway which is in good condition.
Date 07/2008. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Thommo.

$29 per night. Easy to find as it is on main highway beside the Fitzroy River. Resort has motel accommodation with large caravan park at rear of grounds well away from highway. Sites are generally large. Large clean toilet block. Swimming pool and tennis courts at motel. Bistro. The park looks an oasis after several hours on the road.
Date 08/2009. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Marg, Melbourne.

The caravan park is part of a larger complex that includes cabins and a motel. There is an onsite restaurant and bar. Note: just after we had left the main shopping area in the town burnt down. This included the supermarket, newsagency and post office. They do not take bookings or allocate sites,, so get there early Friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice. Price was as expected, good value for money ($29.00 2A per night, powered, peak season)., are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is bad, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided. Inadequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, large sites, no sites with concrete annex slabs, shade to some sites, drive-through sites. Good laundry, good rec room. Clean UC bbq. No playground. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Likes: Nice wide sites and plenty of grass.
Local Information: The cruise on Geike Gorge is a must but be careful if you leave your car in the car park there. We had our spare wheel cover stolen while on the cruise.
Date 07/2009. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Ann and John.

Park doesn't take bookings, so first come first served. We got one of the drive through sites, supposedly reserved for large vans only but travellers don't necessarily follow this. These sites are great, level concrete road to park on, very long site, with grass area for the annex. By early afternoon most powered sites have gone in peak season. Park has a lovely open feel, but with plenty of shade trees. There are 2 amenities blocks, the one on the hill is fine, with reasonable showers, good hot water and water pressure. Other block has terrible showers, no dry area to speak of and bad pressure and drainage. Both blocks have soap and paper towels in basins, but no plugs. Both blocks seem to be cleaned several times a day. Park is attached to hotel complex, hotel restaurant was excellent, although not cheap. Friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($29 2A per night, powered, peak season). Disabled facilities, poor night lighting, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry. Quiet, no permanents. Wood bbq (free). 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.
Date 08/2009. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Nicholstones.

Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money. Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, hot water was usually adequate but not when busy. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry. Clean wood bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: Middle of nowhere and here is this green oasis with friendly staff and great overall facilities
Date 07/2009. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by emandem.

A large, well-maintained park, at the rear of the motel/hotel/restaurant. Check in at the motel reception. There are a variety of sites, grass ones, large ones for big rigs, drive thru concrete ones and lots of un-powered sites. There are two amenity blocks, one with a laundry, the other with the campers kitchen, but only the former was in use during our stay, the other appeared to be being renovated. The swimming pool at the motel was available for all to use. The main amenity block was tastefully decorated and, each day, the cleaner placed new soap blocks on each washbasin, and flowers in a vase. The only real criticism I would have is that, although each shower had its own drain-hole, all the water from each shower ran along, through the remaining showers, to the end one. At the hotel there is a well-stocked bar and we had an excellent meal in the restaurant. Suitable for any length of stay.
Date 05/2009. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Toned-F.

A jewel in the West Kimberly. No site bookings - it's on a first come first served basis so best to get there early during peak season if you want a powered site. Plenty of unpowered sites available though.. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was lower than expected, good value for money ($27 2A per night). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, large sites, concrete annex slabs, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, car wash, dump point, van parking. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. No playground. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Able to use hotel facilities such as pool, restaurants and bar. Good to relax after a couple of days of travelling and catch up on chores. Plenty of room.
Dislikes: Driveway from office to caravan park area was very narrow, difficult for two way traffic.
Date 05/2008. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Andrew and Anne.

This is without doubt one of the best parks in the Kimberley region. Reception is at hotel, friendly and informative. Tour bookings handled. Caravan park is five minutes walk from hotel. Beautifully grassed, mostly very good shade. Sites are reasonably large, with about 20 pull through sites for vans 6m or longer. These have a concrete base but a lovely island of grass between each two vans. Good power and water to all sites. Amenities block is on a small hill in centre of park, but there is also a smaller block nearby. Large camping area with safari tents, plenty of unpowered sites. Park fills rapidly in peak season. Amenities are spotless and well maintained, seemed adequate for number of people although laundry was always fully used. Bar and restaurant in hotel available for park guests, but take-away liquor cannot be purchased because of licence restrictions. Petrol and diesel available on site, lpg in town. Dump point for toilets. Swimming pool at hotel also available to park residents. Town tour to Geikie Gorge available, book at reception. $27 2A for powered site considered very good value given facilities of park. Likes: peaceful green oasis in middle of outback.
Date 06/2008. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Peripatetic Perrys, North Rocks.

Friendly staff. Good spacious sites, choose your own if early enough. Unpowered sites available for late arrivals. Some sloping sites but not a problem. Some with concrete pads most had good grass cover. Facilities well used and clean, cleaned twice a day. Park was full, facilities coped okay. Restaurant and Bar on site, good value meal 3 courses for $22 each. Swimming pool, tennis courts, good bus trip around town, cruise on Geike Gorge well worth it, both booked at reception. Would stay again. Stayed 2 nights.
Date 07/2006. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Joan & Sam, Clifton Park WA.

Park doesn't take bookings, so first in gets best choice of site. Most sites are drive through, and we found no problems with our 20'6" caravan. Sites have annex slab that you share with another van, this means you are very close to your neighbour; there isn't room for both vans to put out an awning. However, it is roomy otherwise you are well away from other vans. Next to the slab are concrete wheel bases, so the site is very level and stable. Showers are awful, no dry area at all, and as the park is very dusty it meant that after one shower the whole floor in the facilities block was dirty. There was no plug, soap or towels provided for the basins. We declined to use the shower, so can't comment on the hot water, but the water to the van was reasonable. There was a pool but we didn't go and look at it so can't comment. There was a barbecue but it took $1 coins and looked like it hadn't been used for months, rusty and dirty. We found the park quiet on the night we were there. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($26 2A per night, powered). Suitable for overnighter.
Local Information: Old Hall's Creek isn't worth going to, hardly anything remaining of the buildings and virtually no information provided.
Date 08/2009. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Nicholstones.

We thought this was quite an attractive looking park. The red/brown of the gravel and concrete contrasted with the white trunks and grey-green foliage of the gum trees. The park is quite spacious but most sites are in pairs, quite close to and facing each other, which is great if you are travelling with another couple but could be uncomfortable if you were incompatible with your neighbours. There are two amenity blocks, both shabby and needing a bit of care and attention. In both of them the cubicles are very small, in one of the blocks the cubicles have no bench or anywhere to put your stuff whilst showering. Showers were hot and strong. There is a pool and a well-stocked mini-mart. The staff members we encountered were friendly and helpful. We only stayed one night and found it a very quiet and relaxing park. A good stopover for one or two nights.
Date 06/2009. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Toned-F.

An unappealing park. Reception appeared to be backpacker staff. Staff were instructed to tell us all about the small shop at reception, even though I didn't want to know. She warned us that water had high calcium content. She said all sites were drive through - they weren't; they were mostly rather short for even a big caravan. We and another traveller who both wanted to stay hitched took unlevel sites alongside amenities block. Equivalent on other side of amenities block was taken by large motor homes. Showers cubicles didn't have a dressing area. Laundry was grotty. Although not on highway, not quiet due to local noise, cars and dogs barking all night. Note: While travelling on two occasions we heard that Halls Creek was out of diesel - there are two servos. People had to wait for a few days for next fuel supply to arrive. Average staff friendliness. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($26 2A powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Some level sites, small sites, poor water quality, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry. Noisy, open & roomy park. Suitable for overnighter.
Dislikes: Noisy area at night.
Date 08/2008. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Motherhen.

Friendly reception in extremely well stocked shop - more like a general store. Told to select any site we liked. Reasonable amount of shade. All sites dirt surfaced as drought killed all the grass, most of them drive-through, several had annexe pads. Arrangement means caravans are close to each other although park itself is roomy. Power and water to sites, pressure good, fit for drinking. Amenities clean and although not flash quite adequate, although could be taxed if park was full. Gas refills available. Park is surrounded by a security fence although there is no gate; this is a throwback to when town had a bad reputation. It is now virtually a "dry" town and very hard to buy liquor, and there seems to be no trouble nowadays. Suitable for overnight stay, or two nights if exploring the Old Halls Creek area. Price of $24 2A for powered site considered reasonable.
Date 06/2008. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Peripatetic Perrys, North Rocks.

Run down amenities, needs a major overhaul. Power only for lights, no appliances. Didn't drink the water. Gravel sites, very dusty. Very expensive $24 per night. A bit of thought and some money could make this a lovely place. Won't be back. What a shame to see WA history being forgotten in this way.
Date 07/2006. Park Rating 1:
Report submitted by Joan & Sam, Clifton Park WA.

Lovely site, well situated on Lake Kununurra. Clean, good accessible amenities. Grassy site, reasonably well treed. Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was higher than expected, reasonable value for money ($27 2A per night). 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. Good laundry, no rec room, good camp kitchen. Quiet, claustrophobic park, not enough shade. Clean gas bbq ($1) in congenial UC lit area. Clean pool, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. A well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Clean, green
Dislikes: Required deposit for swipe card, not many sites left, so not much choice, a bit squeezed in. Freezing wind at night off lake. Seaplane took off every morning around 0600, so noisy.
Roads: All sealed road access.
Date 07/2006. Park Rating 4: Suitable for month or longer.
Report submitted by Peter and Robin S.

Manager Sarah & Grant Lodge. Nice distance from away town. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money ($26 inc. A/C 2A per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, large sites, concrete annex slabs, drive-through sites, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, late checkout allowed (up to noon), good camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, car wash, secure entry. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean free gas bbq in congenial UC area, bbq area lighting, seating provided. Good playground in good condition. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: On the lake! Stand quietly by the "contemplation" seat at the lake and the crocodile will always come to see you. He's about 8' long and "friendly". His mate joins him sometimes too. Huge goannas stroll across the park. Great photos. The permanents are discreetly placed around the park, and are very tidy, no clutter.
Dislikes: The grasshoppers in the "loo".
Parking: Designated area at left of reception gate.
Local Information: Visit /climb Kelly's Knob, excellent overview of the Ord River area, visit Ivanhoe Crossing or picnic at Lion's Park just over the Diversion Dam on the right.
Date 02/2006. Park Rating 4: Suitable for month or longer.
Report submitted by Gary & Cate, Maryland NSW.

Very crowded 'in season' with sites small and close to each other. More room in the less sought unpowered areas. A lot of seasonal workers, including young backpackers from overseas. Helpful staff, who try and find the right site for your rig - which means people wait while they devote attention to the customer they are dealing with. No discounted weekly rate during peak season. Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($26 2A per night powered). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, disabled facilities. Inadequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, small sites. Basic laundry, no rec room, good camp kitchen, dump point. Quiet, claustrophobic park, plenty of shade. Clean gas bbq. No playground. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided, toddlers catered for. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Likes: Nice; on outskirts of town backing onto a national park. Quiet and scenic location yet only minutes from town CBD. Hot water always hot, even when there is a queue for the showers. Helpful staff.
Dislikes: Crowded - very small sites, campers packed closely together. Showers with water running from cubicle to cubicle and drainage along back of showers. Not enough washing machines or clothes lines to cope with needs of seasonal workers and tourists. Only two taps for four bays with taps and power outlets not close to all sites; need long hose and long power cord (office will help with long power cords if needed).
Parking: Gets crowded and if people aren't considerate, road can get blocked.
Added Touches: Lovely pool area, with green fake lawn, paddle pool, barbecue in enclosure (in addition to barbecues at both camp kitchens). Area set aside for washing cars, changing oil and cleaning fish. Computer in front office set aside for customers on a fee for time basis. Staff can send and receive faxes for a fee.
Local Information: Can walk into Mirima National Park at back of caravan park. All tours, cruises and flights can be booked at park, and these tours provide free pick up from all the caravan parks.
Date 07/2008. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Motherhen.

For a BIG4 5 STAR park this is not up to scratch. They give a whole new meaning to the words "stacking them in". We were pre-booked with a camper trailer and they had been advised of the size. Taken to the site on arrival and the Manager Gary said it was too small so we were found another site. Reasonable amount of room for trailer and squeezed in the car (could reach out and shake hands with neighbours inside their tent and camper). By next morning the place was more than full and there were campers etc on any available space, however small, with cords running everywhere. We use BIG4 parks a lot and not overly impressed with this one. Amenities were reasonable, undercover BBQ area okay. Managers and older staff very friendly. Some of the younger staff members need a bit of education in customer service. Very rude and short with customers. Don't know how long managers have been there but although they were nice and friendly, general consensus was that they were a bit overwhelmed by it all. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money. Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Inadequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, good night lighting, small sites, shade to most sites, hard to negotiate into site. Good laundry, basic rec room. Peaceful, claustrophobic park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. 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. Suitable for few days.
Dislikes: Too much cramming in of vans and trailers: greed
Date 06/2009. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by emandem.

A nice park but over-rated at five stars. Don't get me wrong, it's a nice park but compared to many others it's just not five star. Sites vary in size from small to large but on many the surface is just dirt. Some of the sites are so far away from the power poles that you have to ask for extension leads. When you book in you are taken, via a golf cart, to see your site. It takes a bit of time, especially at peak periods but it does save that driving around the park trying to decipher the mudmap you've been handed. There are two amenity blocks. The shower cubicles are quite spacious and there are sufficient hooks, bench space etc to enable you to dress and undress in comfort. Showers are hot and strong but, even though each shower has its own drain hole, because the dividing walls don't come down to the floor, water flows from cubicle to cubicle. There is a good pool area, small playground and three BBQs, two of which are designated as camp kitchens. One of these is just a BBQ area with a roof over, the other has a microwave and an oven, the latter not being much use as the door didn't close properly. Staff are friendly and helpful and you can book tours through reception. Suitable for any length of stay.
Date 06/2009. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Toned-F.

Charged for our 3yo but would have cost more to get bedding and a towel for her - not impressed given the price we had already paid. They did however replace the kitchen sink plug which was unusable. Shower oscillated between boiling hot 1% of the time and freezing cold for the other 99% of the time. Average staff friendliness, average staff response to complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money ($126 2A C1 per night cabin). Cabin was clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was inadequate hot water, mostly level sites, good night lighting. Good laundry, no rec room, good camp kitchen. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC electric bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: First camp kitchen we've come across with an oven.
Dislikes: Being charged for our 3 yo; shower was unusable.
Local Information: El Questro, Kangaroo Haven Hotel, Lake Argyle, Mirima National Park (park entry fee applies) & Wyndham are all worth a look. You could spend quite a while here. Supermarket tip - IGA is much cheaper for meat than Coles.
Date 08/2008. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by JK&L - The Big Trip.

Very neat and tidy close to town liked the golf cart which is used to show available sites to choose from before booking in. Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money ($27 2A per night). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, small sites, hard to negotiate into site, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, disabled facilities, dump point, secure entry. Quiet, claustrophobic park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC bbq, congenial bbq area atmosphere. Good playground in good condition. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided, toddlers catered for. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Good grassed sites with kerbing and tar sealed driveways. Well set out. Plenty of tourist advice and could book tours at reception. Tour operators would pickup out front at special undercover area.
Dislikes: Sites were not very big were not given the option to choose a cement slabbed site.
Date 06/2008. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Andrew and Anne.

I don't know how many hoops other parks have to jump through to earn 5 stars, but this one certainly doesn't deserve this rating. The roads are narrow, no slabs, many sites have an inconvenient slope to climb before levelling off, the pool and surrounds are far too small. We were shown our site before having to accept, then left on our own. Once staff had the money, interest evaporated. Having said that, the amenities were clean and well maintained. Staff were winning the battle to keep dust down and grass growing, with the help of the limitless Ord River water. Can understand the cost, air conditioners run almost non-stop. There is a lot to do in this area, so at least a week is needed. Our disappointment was in expecting something exceptional. If the rating was 4 star, we would not have had the reaction we had and would have known what to expect.
Must do: Bungle Bungle flight, Lake Argyle cruise.
Drive to: El Questro, Whyndam.
Visit: Lookout, Hoochery, Hidden Valley.
Date 08/2007. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by FnJ, Sunshine Coast.

Friendly staff shown site and asked if okay before being allocated. Plenty of room, good grassed sites. Well set out, bitumen roads. Clean amenities. Lots of facilities camp kitchen, bbq's, and pool. Probably not enough amenities when place was full. Amenities spotlessly clean when it was full though. Stayed 4 nights.
Date 07/2006. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Joan & Sam, Clifton Park WA.

Ideal location on shores of Lily Lagoon with beautiful view across to the Sleeping Buddha. Easy walk to town centre. Sites very large and shaded - too shaded in our case, as we could not get a signal on our satellite dish because of the trees. One can't have everything. Grass was sparse to non-existent because of the shade, so it was dust and leaves underfoot. Power and water to sites but little or no sullage. Small and well maintained saltwater pool, playground, internet room, kiosk, book exchange etc. Amenities well maintained and clean, but barely adequate for numbers during the winter peak. Laundry was definitely overtaxed and it was difficult to obtain a machine. Despite a few shortcomings, a pleasant park suitable for an extended stay. Price of $28 2A for powered site considered reasonable.
Date 06/2008. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Peripatetic Perrys, North Rocks.

Well signposted. Delightful park, thick with shade trees. On the shores of Lake Kununurra, many sites have full views or glimpses of water and abundant birdlife. Staff pleasant and helpful, explained the park, location of town services and local attractions. Generous sites, some drive through, mostly level, grassed. Big section for permanents separate from tourist site area. Water, power, sullage close. Amenities large and airy, mopped out daily, shower tiles suffering from "bathroom plaque". Power points for hairdryers. Large bathroom for handicapped. 4 washing machines not quite enough. Camp kitchens well equipped, free gas bbqs, small modern playground central, good sized clean shaded pool, tables, chairs and sun lounges within pool fence. Kiosk, internet, LAN laptop connection, boom gate security, boat ramp, car washing place, screened potty dump, canoes for hire, tour bookings and pick-up point. Night lighting in amenities and common areas. At $26 (2A, powered) very good value. Suitable for a stay of any length during the dry season.
Date 08/2007. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by E & AC, NSW.

Very friendly reception, park and locality layout explained, mud map provided. Large park, very well shaded, roomy sites with power, water and sullage to most. On red dirt but this IS the outback! Water pressure low but water quite drinkable. 240 volt power available 24 hours. Well stocked store on site, public phone takes Phonecards only, no mobile signal or TV reception. Amenities have been replaced since 2007 and are now a centralised set of ensuite units. Very clean and well maintained, showers have curtains, bath mats and mop and bucket provided, equipped with fans. Water pressure and temperature a little less than usual but satisfactory. Generally adequate for number of sites except when everybody returns from fishing at the same time and wants a shower. Well lit at night. Port Smith comprises just the caravan park and a bird park and garden 400m further down road. Latter is a must to see with huge range of aviaries and oasis-like gardens, and alone worth visiting Port Smith. Other than that, only activities are fishing and mud-crabbing, or "chilling out", and away from park its definitely 4WD only territory. No "port" as such, only a mangrove lined lagoon and miles of tracks. Staff said it was quite safe to swim in lagoon at high tide, as no crocodiles this far south. Many residents come here for whole of winter for the fishing. Price of $28.50 2A for powered site considered reasonable given remote location. Very busy during season and need to be early to guarantee powered site. Advance bookings taken.
Likes: Quiet, peaceful, shady park.
Date 07/2008. Park Rating 3: Would stay again.
Report submitted by Peripatetic Perrys, North Rocks.

Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was higher than expected, poor value for money ($27.50 2A per night powered). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, cleanliness was average, condition is poor, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Men's showers were small prefab type. They had a couple of curtains but no dressing area - the dressing area consisted of the small space between facing showers. The area was consistently wet and impossible to keep your towel dry. The women's showers had separate dressing area but it was extremely small - they had to stand with a foot in the shower recess and the other in the dressing area. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, large sites, adequate taps close by, no rec room, kiosk. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade. Dogs on leash. Suitable for overnighter.
Likes: Nice bush park
Dislikes: Amenities.
Local Information: Good lagoon for fishing nearby but has crocs so no good for swimming.
Roads: The 23 km of road from the highway is natural sandy surface which is moderately well maintained.
Date 07/2007. Park Rating 1:
Report submitted by PeterD.

Average staff friendliness, average staff response to complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, poor value for money ($34 2A C4 per night). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, large sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, no rec room. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Pets at manager's discretion. Clean UC gas bbq (free), dismal bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting No playground, no pool. Well maintained park.
Dislikes: Atmosphere and attitude of other campers. This is not a park to visit if you have children. We were made to feel most unwelcome at this park by the other campers. We were told about the hamburger night they were having that night to raise money for RFDS so we took our 4 children. We were looked down upon and ignored by the people attending. I would not recommend this park to anyone.
Roads: 23kms of dirt can be a bit hairy!
Date 06/2007.
Report submitted by Travelling MacClures.

Manager's name is Gadget & Ron. A delightful bush park close to lovely Port Smith lagoon. Excellent fishing and swimming. The park was clean and tidy and although the roads within the park were gravel it wasn't all that dusty. Very friendly staff, no complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money ($25 2A per night powered). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, average sized sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk. Quiet, open and roomy, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. No permanents. Dogs on leash. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground, no pool. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Management sprayed the entire park every night for sandflies and mosquitos.
Dislikes: The gents showers had no drying area
Parking: Outside reception
Added Touches: Every other day management take guests by boat across to the other side of the lagoon to fish, swim or whatever - cost is a donation to the RFDS. The park has a bush 9-hole golf course which is very challenging. Supaduck dingies can be hired.
Local Information: Excellent fishing. Bird sanctuary - well worth a visit and chat with the owner.
Roads: 23 kms of well maintained gravel road
Date 07/2006. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Fran & Trevor, Melbourne.

Adequate site considering remoteness and accessibility. Close enough to hike starting points. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($9 2A per night). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, average sized sites. Peaceful, open & roomy park. No pets allowed. Wood bbq (free), congenial bbq area. No playground, no pool.
Likes: This area is suitable for camping only. There is no access for caravans. Tap water and drop toilets only. firewood provided for BBQ and campfire, but inadequate supply. A fair way to travel between gorges, but other camping sites closer to each gorge area.
Dislikes: Dreadful access road.
Local Information: Fabulous National Park. Should be a must see. Very expensive flights available from Local airport or off site air services. (Badger's comment: NP website states the park is open only between 1 April and 31 October weather permitting).
Roads: Appalling. 2.5 hours to do 53k on unsealed road.
Date 07/2006. Campground Rating 2: Suitable for few days.
Report submitted by Peter and Robin S.

Average staff friendliness. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($135 2A C1 per night cabin). Cabins 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. No rec room, kiosk. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere.e Clean wood bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, seating provided at bbq. No playground. Clean pool is open to the sun, pool area not considered kid-safe. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Cabin was very nice considering it was at a roadhouse - the best we have seen thus far.
Dislikes: Nothing in the shop had a price on it.
Local Information: Purnululu National Park. Warmun Art Centre worth a look as well.
Date 08/2008. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by JK&L - The Big Trip.

Small park, about a dozen powered sites plus unpowered camping area, water supplied to powered sites. Dusty, some grass, reasonable shade on some sites. Amenities reasonably clean but very tired and inadequate for number of people staying there - gents had 1 toilet, 2 showers. Several permanent workers on site and are early starters so morning rush begins early. Pool seemed reasonably clean but too cold to use. Roadhouse sells all fuels, has takeaway food, restaurant and reasonable supply of groceries. Fuel must be paid for before filling up. Only reason to stay would be to leave caravan while going in to Bungle Bungles. Helicopter flights also operate from roadhouse. Generally the park is run down because a new caravan park has been constructed on the other side of the highway and is only awaiting power and water connection before opening. This has large and partly shaded sites (trees still growing) with new amenities and this should be a great improvement. There is also a secured area where caravans can be left unattended at a small cost. Price of $28 2A for powered site not particularly good value for what you get, but this IS the outback! Suitable for very short term stay until new park opened.
Date 06/2008. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Peripatetic Perrys, North Rocks.

First impressions were: quite an attractive park with lots of mature trees but, once we were parked, we could see long grass, lots of out-of-control weeds, broken rocks lying around, etc. The office is closed from 11am to 2.30 pm so if you arrive between those times you find a site and pay later. There are two amenity blocks, which were quite well maintained but with very little natural light, were dark and gloomy. The lights were not switched on until lighting-up-time so if you went for a shower in the hour or two prior, it was very difficult to see what you were doing. In both blocks the cubicles are very small, in one of the blocks the cubicles have no bench or anywhere to put your stuff whilst showering. Showers were hot and strong. There is a nice shaded pool with chairs around. A quiet, peaceful park, which is suitable for one or more nights
Date 06/2009. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Toned-F.

A very pleasant open and roomy park, with level sites and concrete pads, well spaced apart. Some shady trees. Two amenities blocks with older one needed a little TLC. Stay three nights and get one free. One disability access bathroom. Friendly old donkey roams through park. Friendly staff. Price was as expected, very good value for money ($25 2A per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, disabled facilities. Quiet, open & roomy park, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: Nice open feeling, in a quiet location close to town.
Parking: Inadequate room to park if more than one caravan waiting
Local Information: Five Rivers Lookout on the Bastion in a well maintained hill top picnic area, with several lookout car parks on the way up the hill. Ideal at sunset. Barbecues and toilet provided at these well maintained facilities. Tour operators area with toilets at base of hill also suitable for leaving a caravan rather than taking it up to the top.
Date 07/2008. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Motherhen.

Grassy and Shady. Good water. Close to amenities. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($21 2A per night). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, large sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, good camp kitchen. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade. Dogs on leash. Dirty gas bbq ($1), congenial bbq area. No playground. Clean pool is open to sun, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided.
Likes: Grassy and shady
Dislikes: A bit run down
Added Touches: Kiosk open for fish and chips or steak on Sunday nights.
Local Information: Right on port, access to 5 River lookout, scenic drives to cave paintings, town water supply dam, port and old abattoirs. A must see is the Grotto, and Marlgu Billabongs (Parrys, Lagoons)
Roads: Sealed roads
Date 07/2006. Park Rating 2.5: Suitable for few days.
Report submitted by Peter and Robin S.

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