Australian Caravan Park Reports

Australian Caravan Park Reports

Balladonia Roadhouse Caravan Park, Balladonia (DFP)
Brookton Caravan Park, Brookton (DFP)
John Eyre Caravan Park, Caiguna (DFP)
Cocklebiddy Caravan Park, Cocklebiddy (DFP)
Coolgardie Caravan Park, Coolgardie (DFP)
Corrigin Caravan Park, Corrigin (DFP)
Cunderdin Caravan Park, Cunderdin
Eucla Caravan Park, Eucla (DFP)
Fraser Range Farm, Fraser Range
Goomalling Caravan Park, Goomalling (DFP)
Wave Rock Caravan Park, Hyden (DFP)
Boulder Accommodation Village, Kalgoorlie
Goldminers Tourist Caravan Park, Kalgoorlie
Kalgoorlie Accommodation Village, Kalgoorlie
Prospector Holiday Park, Kalgoorlie
Tressie's Museum and Caravan Park, Karlgarin (DFP)
Leonora Caravan Park, Leonora (DFP)
Madura Caravan Facility, Madura (DFP)
Merredin Caravan Park, Merredin
Mukinbudin Caravan Park, Mukinbudin
Mundrabilla Roadhouse Caravan Park, Mundrabilla
Gateway Caravan Park, Norseman (DFP)
Northam Caravan Park, Northam (DFP)
Quairading Caravan Park, Quairading
Southern Cross Caravan Park, Southern Cross (DFP)
Moondyne Caravan Park, Toodyay (DFP)
Toodyay Caravan Park, Toodyay (DFP)
Lake Yealering Caravan Park, Yealering (DFP)
York Caravan Park and Camping Grounds, York (DFP)

Balladonia Roadhouse Caravan Park, Balladonia 915 kms east of Perth on the Eyre Highway. The first roadhouse on the Nullarbor heading east. Like all caravan parks across the Nullarbor it is an extension of the roadhouse. Ph: 08 9039 3453. Dogs on leash.
Typical roadhouse caravan park, free form sites, park how you like, gravel surface, uneven ground, limited shade, no water or sullage. Small amenities block, would be severely stretched if more than a dozen vans in park (men's amenities had a single toilet). Bore water, good pressure and hot. Rain water tank at amenities for filling jugs etc but not caravan tanks. Good meals at roadhouse, small interesting museum there. No point dressing this park up – it's perfectly adequate for an overnight stay and that's all anyone is likely to need it for. Price of $22 2A for powered site average. Would stay again.
Date 09/2008. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Peripatetc Perrys.

Very friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was lower than expected, good value for money ($19 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, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, large sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by, late checkout allowed (up to noon), good camp kitchen, kiosk, car wash. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean free gas bbq, in UC congenial area, seating provided at bbq. Basic playground in average condition. No pool. A well maintained park.
Likes: For a roadhouse in the middle of nowhere with limited water, this is ok. Meals are huge, in the dining area or cafe and you can also take-away to the van. Bar was very congenial.
Added Touches: In season a community fire pit and entertainment.
Local Information: The "Skylab" fell near here in 1979, and there is a small museum in the now "dining" area for the road workers.
Roads: Significant road works being undertaken but no hold ups this time.
Date 04/2006. Park Rating 3.5: Suitable for overnighter.
Report submitted by Gary & Cate, Maryland NSW.

Brookton Caravan Park, Brookton Brookton Highway. 130klms east Perth. Ph: 08 9642 1173. Pets allowed.
UPDATED REPORT NEEDED

Council park uses the sports ground ablutions. Top notch, all gravel sites small park caretaker on site. Good place for an overnight on the way to or from Wave Rock etc.
Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by DD.

John Eyre Caravan Park, Caiguna Situated at the Caiguna roadhouse on the Nullarbor. Ph: 08 9039 3459. Pets at manager's discretion.
Clean but basic overnight stop. Friendly staff, no complaints. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($18 2A per night powered). Inadequate number of amenities, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, all level sites, good night lighting, small sites, drive-through sites. 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 overnighter, suitable for families, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Convenient stop when crossing the Nullarbor.
Dislikes: Only one of the two showers in the ladies was working. The men's urinal was not working.
Parking: Outside reception.
Roads: Good bitumen.
Date 09/2006. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Fran & Trevor, Melbourne.

Cocklebiddy Caravan Park, Cocklebiddy Cocklebiddy is on the Eyre Highway, 415 kilometres east of Norseman, 65 kilometres east of Caiguna and 300 kilometres west of Eucla. Ph: 08 9039 3462. Pets allowed.
UPDATED REPORT NEEDED

Friendly staff, no complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money ($20 per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, cleanliness was average, condition is poor, there was adequate hot water, drive-through sites. Good laundry, good rec room. Peaceful, open and roomy, family/friendly atmosphere. No pool.
Dislikes: Very poor presentation, open and bare, no water, no sullage.
Park Rating 1.5: Suitable for overnighter.
Report submitted by Russell Coghlan.

Coolgardie Tourist Park, Coolgardie Small park on right hand side of Bayley Street (Great Eastern Highway) heading into town from Perth. Ph: 08 9026 6009. Dogs allowed on leash.
Staff friendly. Gravel surface, a few trees, shade minimal. Sites flat, a good size, some drive through. Power and water close. 2 amenities blocks, one closed at the time of our non-peak stay, strong hot water, numbers adequate, clean but a bit run down. Satisfactory laundry and clothesline space. Night lighting good. At $22 (2A, powered) reasonable value as an overnighter. Downside: semi-trailers pull in and leave from the roadside just outside the park at all hours of the night. Very noisy.
Date 09/2007. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by E & AC, NSW.

Corrigin Caravan Park, Corrigin One street block off Corrigin to Kondinin road, a block and a half from town centre. Ph: 08 9063 2515. Dogs allowed.
UPDATED REPORT NEEDED

Nice clean grassed park with kerbed bitumen, well looked after by manager. Very good management, friendly management. Very good value for money. Good amenities, were in good condition, water pressure was okay, there was adequate hot water. Good sites, adequate number of tourist sites, lighting at night was adequate, the site size was okay, annex slabs were available, drive-through sites were available, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Laundry, van parking by management. Very good park atmosphere, quiet, family-friendly park. Clean free UC gas bbq, lit at night, with seating provided. The park was well maintained.
Roads: On bitumen, can leave car and van hitched up.
Park Rating 3.5: Suitable for a few days.
Report submitted by Wilma & Russell Coghlan.

Cunderdin Caravan Park, Cunderdin 156 kms east of Perth. Turn at signs on Great Eastern Highway and follow around to park.
I have just spent a few days with my caravan club at the Cunderdin Caravan Park (privately owned). Nice clean park. Good ablutions (albeit only two showers in each male/female ablution blocks), blue metal ground covering in park and sites (beats gravel) so no mud in the wet. Price was $20 a night although this may have been club price, not sure. Very helpful owners, only just taken over and very keen to get more business. A few working locals in park, but kept at one end of park away from tourist sites and well behaved, etc. Also some tourist cabins and some backpacker units, camp kitchen building, TV, fridge, microwave, sinks, lounge etc. Is close to railway line and east/west passenger train and good trains go by from time to time. Park is on Perth scheme water (Perth/Kalgoorlie pipeline), lots of powered sites, a couple of streets off main road and walk path from park to shops (IGA supermarket and other shops etc). Local attractions are the Ettamogah Pub (modern theme interior/exterior, good meals etc) and fantastic museum nearby with some really good exhibits including earthquake house and history on pipeline among many other things, tractors, old school and railway carriage, etc, well worth the visit. I would stay there again for one or two days if passing through.
Date 05/2009.
Report submitted by Vicar.

Very clean park very friendly managers, easy walk to Ettamagoo pub with very good meals. We got an upgrade to ensuite but got back late from meal and water was cold, still cold in the morning when we pulled out at 6 am. We think the manager forgot to turn on hot water service. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice. Price was lower than expected, reasonable value for money ($20 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, hot water was usually adequate but not when busy. Adequate number of tourist sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, drive-through sites. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Suitable for overnighter, well maintained park.
Date 09/2007. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Eagle and Dove.

Eucla Caravan Park, Eucla 726 kms east of Norseman. Part of roadhouse/motel complex at top of Eucla Pass (on Eyre Highway). Ph: 08 9039 3468. Dogs on leash.
All dirt park, no concrete slabs. Very dusty place. No water available except at the water tank. Showers cost an extra $1. Friendly staff. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($20 2A per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to only some sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, extra charge for shower, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites. Quiet, open & roomy park, not enough shade. Clean pool. Suitable for overnighter.
Dislikes: There is no markings to show where to park. No sites allocated. Just find a power box and park somewhere near it. We found it difficult to decide exactly where we should stop.
Parking: Book and pay at the service station before going to the caravan park.
Date 11/2007. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Kedron308.

Gravel campsite. Camps organised. Facilities very clean and well set out. Transit stop. Oasis in beer garden worth a look, done an excellent job. Would stay again if this way.
Date 05/2006. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Joan & Sam, Clifton Park WA.

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 ($18 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, extra charge for shower, 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, large sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, late checkout allowed (up to noon), kiosk. Peaceful, open & roomy park, family/friendly atmosphere, no permanents. Clean free UC gas bbq, bbq area lighting, seating provided. No playground. Suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Excellent views of the ocean if you walk over near the track at the right of the house area. I loved the geese coming to each caravan in the morning to wake you and say hello, very friendly fellows. You can use the pool at the motel. The amenities are very clean.
Parking: Take your pick at the motel, before going to the caravan area 400m away, all sign posted. The park is all gravel, not enough water out here. It's clean, well laid out and level.
Local Information: When you travel towards Ceduna, do stop along the way and see all the coastal areas, the views are to die for and the photo shots once in a life time. Head of the Bight is seasonal.
Roads: Excellent.
Date 04/2006. Park Rating 3.5: Suitable for up to a few days.
Report submitted by Gary & Cate, Maryland NSW.

Fraser Range Farm, Fraser Range Located half way between Norseman and Balladonia. Off the Eyre Highway, 100 kms east of Norseman, approx 100 kms west of Balladonia. 2 kms from main road - gravel track in. Signs on the roadway. Ph: 08 9039 3210. Dogs allowed.
Best park on the Nullarbor. Very good management, friendly management, management responsive to comments, management was helpful. Reasonable value for money. Good amenities, adequate number to cater for tourists, close to sites, were clean, were in good condition, water pressure was okay, there was adequate hot water. Good sites, sites were level, lighting at night was adequate, the site size was okay, drive-through sites were available. Laundry, rec room, kiosk. Very good park atmosphere, quiet, shady park, family-friendly park. Free wood bbq with a congenial atmosphere, lit at night. The park was well maintained, the park can be considered kid-safe.
Likes: Very friendly on arrival and responsive to questions. Tours of station available. Short well defined walks available. No noisy power plant like the other parks on the Nullarbor. Bucket rainwater available. The managers seem to be continuing to work to improve facilities.
Dislikes: The power had trouble "keeping up", lights went very dull when heating appliances were turned on. Took about 3 pushes on toaster to cook toast! No water taps to sites. These are not complaints, just part of the fun!
Parking: Plenty.
Added Touches: Open fires were lit, good to gather around for a yarn with fellow travellers. Can walk freely around station outbuildings (old shearing shed). The shearers quarters have been converted to units.
Roads: Only about 1.5 km off Eyre Highway by good dirt road.
Date 06/2006. Park Rating 3: Suitable for a few days.
Report submitted by Thommo.

All gravel park, washing facilities good but expensive at $5 per wash. Parking sites roomy, no sullage, buckets only. Shower facilities clean. Showers $00 for 5 minutes. Brilliant camp kitchen and bbq area. Fire lit by manager every night is a draw card for everyone. Walks for people who are interested. Good for a veg for 2/3 nights. $25 per night could be considered dear but we thoroughly enjoyed it. The owner and wife were very friendly. We enjoyed the communal campfires at night. Would go again.
Date 05/2006. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Joan & Sam, Clifton Park WA.

Goomalling Caravan Park, Goomalling Small country town 132 kms north east of Perth. Good bitumen road from several towns leading to town. Ph: 08 9629 1183. Dogs on leash.
Manager's name is Brian & wife. Excellent park, modern clean and adequate facilities, huge campers kitchen (brick building) and outside covered area. Caravan park next door to excellent shire swimming pool (operates in warmer months). Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was lower than expected, very good value for money ($10 A1 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, 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, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, late checkout allowed (up to noon), good camp kitchen, disabled facilities, CMCA approved dump point, van parking. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, no permanents. Clean UC gas bbq ($1.00), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No pool. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Location, facilities, managers, overall excellent park
Parking: Ample roomy parking for any number of vehicles/vans while waiting.
Roads: Excellent bitumen roads leading into town from all directions.
Date 07/2009. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by Vic (WA).

Wave Rock Caravan Park, Hyden 5 kms east of post office, at Wave Rock. Driving past the main township of Hyden it is a few minutes further turning off at the Wave Rock sign. Ph: 08 9880 5022. Dogs on leash.
Pool was closed during peak season. Friendly staff. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($110 2A 1C per night, cabin). Cabin was clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. 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. Good playground in average condition. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Bush setting. Each cabin had its own BBQ. Proximity to Wave Rock and the main attractions.
Dislikes: Pool was closed.
Local Information: Hippo's Yawn, Mulka's Cave, Wave Rock & a terrific, scenic, easy grade bike and walking track.
Date 10/2008. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by JK&L - The Big Trip.

A great stop if you like the bush and want to see Wave Rock. The pool was a fantastic addition, as it does get very hot in Hyden during the summer. Only 200m or so walk from Wave Rock. There are trees throughout the park but unfortunately there are only certain times of the day each site is in the shade and we found with ours over our 2 day stay pretty much all day we were in the sun. It wasn't busy during our stay so it was a "choose your own site" basis. All sites are dirt sites. Water quality was a bit suspect so have your own drinking water. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($37 2A 2C per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, some unlevel sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, drive-through sites, poor water quality, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, late checkout allowed (up to noon), kiosk, disabled facilities. Quiet, open & roomy park, not enough shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground. Clean pool is open to sun, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for few days, well maintained park.
Likes: The pool, bush setting, friendly atmosphere setting at the BBQ area, Dogs allowed on leash
Dislikes: Even though there are trees you are still in the sun most of the day (especially the hottest parts of the day)
Local Information: Wave Rock, Hippos Yawn, Wildflowers (at the right time of year) Wave Rock Motel have a bistro and restaurant
Roads: All good sealed roads.
Date 01/2007. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Nikki B.

Boulder Accommodation Village, Kalgoorlie Don't confuse with Kalgoorlie Accommodation Village. On way into town just as you get off the roundabout. Ph: 08 9093 1266. All pets allowed.
Average management. Poor value for money. Average amenities. Poor sites, adequate number of tourist sites, sites were level, hard to negotiate in to/out of site. Laundry, security entry to park. Park atmosphere was okay, quiet, too many permanents for this park. Dogs allowed on leash. Clean gas bbq (free). Good clean pool, area is shaded, kid-safe pool area, seating around the pool was provided. Suitable for overnighter.
Likes: It had a site available when we needed one - that is all we liked
Dislikes: Trainee managers were not very friendly. They allowed barking dogs to continue to bark even after complaints made (we had 2 dogs and even we were sick of other people's dogs barking). Amenities were not cleaned daily. Amenities were small and cramped. There were only about 8 tourist sites and also an area for about 3 camp trailers. When we arrived we booked in for 2 nights and then found work so decided to extend our stay. Even though they had a stay 7 nights pay for 6 apparently we were not eligible because we had already stayed for 2 nights prior!?
Parking: Off street parking space while waiting to book.
Added Touches: Tourist info.
Local Information: Kalgoorlie is a great town to stop and explore or to use as a base to see the Goldfields. We stopped for 2 days and have been here for 14 weeks so far! Have a beer and a meal at Paddy's Ale House and definitely take a Super Pit tour.
Roads: Roads in WA are pretty bad.
Date 01/2007. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Cam & Dee.

Goldminers Tourist Caravan Park, Kalgoorlie On the Great Eastern Highway to Coolgardie, on the western outskirts of town. Ph: 08 9021 3713.
UPDATED REPORT NEEDED

Kalgoorlie Accommodation Village, Kalgoorlie 2 kms west of Boulder. 286 Burt Street. (Don't be confused with the Boulder Accommodation Village just south of here.) The caravan park is in Burt Street, which is the main east-west street through Boulder. Park is about 2 kms west of Boulder, and about 10 minutes drive into Kalgoorlie. Coming into Kalgoorlie from Coolgardie, you turn right into Gatacre Street and go past the airport on the right. Well signposted from both directions. Ph: 08 9039 4800 or 1800 004 800. Owned by Beston Parks chain, Top Tourist member. No pets allowed.

We had an ensuite site. Excellent ensuite, with separate shower cubicle with curtain, toilet tucked around a wall from the basin, hair dryer supplied and laundry tub and a small seat provided. Most ensuite sites were drive through, powered sites weren't but looked fairly roomy. Park is surfaced in white gravel, which isn't bad. 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 ($36 2A per night, ensuite), water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, concrete annex slabs to most sites, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, good camp kitchen, dump point, secure entry, van parking. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Clean pool is open to sun, pool area not considered kid-safe, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, park is considered kid-safe.
Date 10/2009. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Nicholstones.

Resort single cabin. Misleading photos (which are still there 7mths later) show a full sized fridge with separate freezer and a full sized oven - and it is because of these features we booked the cabin in the first place. All these cabins have is a bar fridge, microwave and hotplates. When we pointed this out to reception they questioned our claims but appeared apologetic after we showed them the web photos but said the park was full and there was nowhere else to move us to - no discount was offered. The manager was going to be advised and the photos corrected - this has still not been done seven (7) months later (May 09). Average staff friendliness, bad staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($126 2A 1C per night, cabin, peak season). Cabin was clean, condition is very good, mostly level sites, good night lighting, very few sites are shaded. Good laundry, no rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, secure entry. Quiet, open & roomy park, not enough shade, family/friendly atmosphere, a few permanents. Clean UC electric bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Dislikes: Misleading photos of cabins.
Local Information: Boulder Markets, Goatcher Curtain, Hammond Park (great wildlife), Paddy Hannans Tree, Mt Charlotte & Super Pit Lookouts, Questa Casa brothel tour (Hay St), Racing Club and WA Museum. Magnificent architecture - Kalgoorlie and Boulder Town Halls and the pubs along Hannan St. There is a terrific history to this place and the surrounding ghost towns including the cemetery at Kanowna.
Date 10/2008. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by JK&L - The Big Trip.

Well signposted whether coming in from Kambalda or Coolgardie. A very large park with a variety of accommodation from tents through powered sites to ensuites (2), cabins etc. Reception polite, given local information but no offer to show to site. Tourist sites level and quite large, some drive-through, most of them away from permanent sites at back of park, moderate shade. Most access roads wide. Most sites appeared to have annexe pads, were level, good water pressure, sullage points. Reasonable lighting at night. Two amenities blocks, appeared adequate although could be stretched if park full. Clean and well maintained, good hot water pressure, showers had curtains, mop provided. Hand basins and soap and drying facilities. Laundry in both amenity blocks. Other facilities included well maintained pool, children's playground, wireless Internet ($5 for 30 minutes, $15 for 24 hours), camp kitchen, free BBQ area well away from most sites, boom gate security, toilet dump points in both laundries. Near airport but no noise problem. Twenty minutes walk to Boulder shops, 5 minute drive to IGA supermarket, 10 minute drive to central Kalgoorlie. Price of $34 2A for powered site before discount considered on expensive side. Suitable for short or long stay.
Likes: quite park, well situated for district attractions.
Dislikes: keypad entry to amenities rather than keys; piped radio in amenities.
Date 09/2008. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Peripatetc Perrys.

Friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. ($30 2A per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were dirty, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, extra charge for shower, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, large sites, concrete annex slabs, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good camp kitchen, dump point, secure entry. Peaceful, open & roomy park, not enough shade, family/friendly atmosphere, some permanents have noisy birds. Clean free gas bbq in congenial UC bbq area, with lighting, seating provided. No playground. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. A well maintained park.
Likes: park very clean. grassed camping area, but close to caravan bays. music in amenities.
Dislikes: noisy tour group on camping area with early morning start.
Parking: have to park in a "no standing" area
Local Information: Park provide hand outs about local attractions.
Date 10/2006. Park Rating 4: Suitable for a week or more.
Report submitted by John & Perri, Perth.

Prospector Holiday Park, Kalgoorlie Corner Great Eastern Highway & Ochiltree Street. Ph: 08 9021 2524. Pets at manager's discretion.
This park is now under the Acclaim banner. Park quality has really deteriorated in the last 12 months, with little or no maintenance being performed. Huge cracks in the amenities blocks walls, lighting over doors to see key pad in order to gain entrance to ladies block is constantly not working. Door handle was reported broken on the ladies amenities block door (could not get out once you were inside unless someone opened the door from outside! This had not been fixed 3 days later.) Lights continually not working in both male and female blocks. Showers in a dirty state. Paint peeling from ceilings in amenities block, and windows very dirty and dusty. Mould and cracked and broken tiles everywhere. Taps in showers and the toilet cisterns continually running with worn out tap washers. Hot water runs out if too many people use the showers at once, i.e. more than 4 at a time! Rubbish not collected from wheelie bins outside vans until really full and overflowing, i.e. not daily. Strong sewerage smell in the park due to blocked drains is constant. Large dead trees overhanging vans need lopping urgently as there are strong winds in this area. Repeated requests from long term residents has been ignored or promises made and never followed up. In short, this park is in dire need of a complete overhaul and a blatant rip off at $26.00 per night for a powered site. There is a dump point. Quiet, open & roomy park, not enough shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean free gas bbq in congenial bbq area atmosphere. Good playground in average condition. Dirty pool is open to sun, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for few days.
Date 09/2006.
Report submitted by Jan, Traveller from Australia.

No longer BIG4.
Date 01/2006.
Update submitted by BIG4.

Large sites with blue metal base close to amenities and laundry. Some shade. Clean amenities with soap and hand dryer provided. Pool and playground. Camp kitchen and rec room. BBQ's with key deposit. Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($34.20 2A 2C 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. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, large sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry. Quiet, open & roomy park, not enough shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Good playground in good condition. Clean pool is open to sun, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. The park is considered kid-safe.
Date 01/2006. Park Rating 3: Suitable for a week or more.
Report submitted by Pete, Deb, Jack & Lucy NSW.

Tressie's Museum and Caravan Park, Karlgarin On Brookton Highway, 17km west of Hyden. Ph: 08 9889 5043. Dogs on leash.
Note: The road shown on most maps between Hyden & Norseman as a track / unsealed is in fact 300ks of unsealed road, generally gravel, but in quite good condition, took a 21ft conventional caravan over no problems at all and saves having to go via Kalgoorlie or Esperance to Norseman. Check locally though on the road condition first as the councils/shires do close the road if wet to prevent excessive damage, and you do not want to travel it after heavy rain anyway.
Manager's name is Laurel & Merve Trestrail A new park (2-3yrs?), everything still as new, meticulously maintained. Very friendly owners. Park set up on a section of the farming property to give Merve & Laurel 'something to do' while the boys took over the farm. The museum part is Merve's lifetime collection, will conduct a tour for a gold coin donation. I personally dislike museums generally but it was interesting even for me. Didn't personally use, but the facilities in the camp kitchen are just unreal in standard and equipment. 4 TV channels rebroadcast over the park. BBQ's free and spotless. Fireplaces provided, move your own mobile fireplace where you like with sack truck provided, free firewood provided. Nothing is too much trouble for the owners. A perfect place if visiting wave rock and area, far better than in Hayden itself. Intended staying 2 nights, stayed 4. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, very good value for money ($20 2A per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is 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, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, late checkout allowed (past noon), good camp kitchen, disabled facilities, dump point, van parking. Peaceful, open & roomy park, family/friendly atmosphere, no permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere. Good playground in good condition. No pool. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Dislikes: One downside is little shade as the trees are still small, no pool otherwise the rating would have been 5, and the playground is very minor as it was still being developed.
Parking: Plenty of room, all sites are drive through, individually controlled site lighting so no problems with bright lights in bedroom windows.
Added Touches: Fires allowed and wood provided.
Local Information: Can walk over to local club for meals etc. visit wave rock, hippo rock, various local sights.
Roads: Good sealed roads everywhere locally.
Date 04/2008. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Pete & Barb, Templers SA.

Leonora Caravan Park, Leonora Rochester Street, in middle of town. From Goldfields Highway turn west at Rochester Street, at point where signs point east towards Laverton. Park is 100 metres down on left. Ph: 08 9037 6568. Dogs on leash.
Nice park, with surprising amount of grass in communal areas. Sites have a good surface of pebbles. Portable amenities block next to original, slightly tired, brick block. Reasonable showers, portable has shower curtains, original doesn't but has half wall and lowered wet area. Sites weren't allocated, it's first-in-best-dressed. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice. Price was as expected, good value for money ($25 2A per night, powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs to some sites, shade to most sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, good camp kitchen. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, a few permanents. No pool. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, park is considered kid-safe.
Local Information: Town looks like it is slipping downhill, the only shops left are the supermarket (closed Sat afternoon and Sun) and butcher.
Date 10/2009. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Nicholstones.

Madura Caravan Facility, Madura 1255 kms east of Perth, 529 kms east of Norseman, on the Eyre Highway, between Cocklebiddy and Eucla. Ph: 08 9039 3464.
Situated just off the highway at the foot of the pass. Looks more like a wayside bush stop excepting it has power points. Ground is uneven and there are no designated sites. At $25 per night (2A) it is overpriced. There are a couple of rusty wood-fired BBQs and a swimming pool that, during our stay, was full of dirty water and closed. The ladies and disabled amenities are in a fairly new 'relocatable' and, I'm told, everything is of a very acceptable standard. The men's, which I used, had no urinal, only one working toilet cubicle two showers and thousands of moths. The shower was excellent with the flow hot and strong. It was only five minutes before leaving the next morning that I discovered I had used the former ladies (now a men's) and there was another men's amenities hidden around the back, with a urinal, two toilets cubicles and two more showers! Reception staff were very friendly. Meals, drinks and internet access were available in the motel attached. No mobile phone reception. A useful stop-over on the Nullarbor.
Date 03/2009. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Toned-F.

Advertised desalinated water, pool & internet cafe. On the road across the nullabor these were very appealing. Pool was closed, no desalinated water - in fact had to get drinking water from toilet hand basin in a jug - staff told us there were big signs across the nullabor telling everyone to bring their own water! No internet facilities. Very poor management.
Date 10/2008. Park Rating 1:
Report submitted by Bob & Al.

Typical roadhouse caravan park, no frills, uneven gravel freeform sites, park how you like. Limited shade, no water or sullage. Amenities old and a little tired but clean, appear adequate for numbers, water is desalinated and quite soft, good pressure, hot. Food and bar at hotel, also pool. Park quite adequate for overnight stay; no reason to stay longer. Price $25 2A for powered sites overpriced for what park provides.
Date 09/2008. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by Peripatetc Perrys.

Caravan park by service station, fairly rough camping site. Amenities old but clean. Transit stop, good for 1 night.
Date 05/2006. Park Rating 2: would stay again overnight
Report submitted by Joan & Sam, Clifton Park WA.

Can't miss it. Remember this is the Nullarbor so it's not the Ritz. The caravan park is pretty basic. Park anywhere near a power pole. Management and staff were very friendly and helpful. Facilities were clean and neat and good eatery facilities are available. I couldn't believe it but there was a pool! Clean with shade and seating provided. A small playground in reasonable condition meant a pretty good good standard for where it is. It was fairly pricey at $60 for 3 adults and 6 children, but hey, it's the Nullarbor. Petrol was expensive but not as expensive as some. There were wood BBQs available as well as a laundry, rec room and hotel in the complex.
Date 01/2006. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Paul De Graaff.

Merredin Caravan Park, Merredin 260 kms east of Perth, 300 kms west of Kalgoorlie. Great Eastern Highway, 1 km east of Post Office. Ph: 08 9041 1535. Dogs on leash.
UPDATED REPORT NEEDED

Friendly staff, no 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 ($17 per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, exhaust fans/good ventilation, concrete annex slabs, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, basic rec room. Noisy, open and roomy, plenty of shade. No pool.
Park Rating 3.5: Suitable for up to a few days.
Report submitted by Russell Coghlan.

Mukinbudin Caravan Park, Mukinbudin Follow the signs off the main road into town. Ph: 08 9047 1133.
Manager's name is Bob & Faye Charles. Peaceful town & park, some well hidden attractions to see. Clean, happy place. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was lower than expected, good value for money ($15 2A 2C 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 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, large sites, concrete annex slabs to some sites, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, no permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground, no pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Really friendly managers, nice and clean
Local Information: A lot of hidden attractions such as large rocks, water catchments, etc.
Date 08/2009. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by The Nielsens.

Mundrabilla Roadhouse Caravan Park, Mundrabilla UPDATED REPORT NEEDED.

Gateway Caravan Park, Norseman 720 kms east of Perth, between Kalgoorlie and Esperance. Situated at the western end of the Nullarbor. Prinsep Street, 1 km north of post office, on the Kalgoorlie/Esperance Road just off the Nullarbor Highway. Ph: 08 9039 1500. Acclaim Parks member. Dogs allowed on leash.
Getting an agitated call right on check out time to ask why we hadn't dropped the key off wasn't the most hospitable way to end our stay in Norseman. Floor of the cabin was absolutely disgusting and couldn't have been swept or cleaned since the last gold rush. Unfriendly staff. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($109 2A 1C per night, cabin, peak season). Cabin was dirty, condition is good. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, very few sites are shaded. Quiet, open & roomy park, not enough shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Congenial bbq area atmosphere, UC, seating provided at bbq. No playground, no pool. Suitable for overnighter, suitable for families, park is considered kid-safe.
Dislikes: Staff attitude and filthy floor of the cabin.
Date 10/2008. Park Rating 2.5:
Report submitted by JK&L, The Big Trip.

Very friendly staff, no complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($23 2A per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, all level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, good camp kitchen, dump point. Quiet, open and roomy, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. No permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground, no pool. Suitable for a few days, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Here was two toilet blocks one at each end of the park which meant that amenities were close to all sites. The bbq area was exceptionally clean and well presented.
Dislikes: Showers heads were fixed and too low
Parking: Outside reception
Local Information: Gold mining heritage of the area. The heritage drive is well laid out and information well presented. The information bureau was extremely helpful and will give you all the necessary documentation for day trips.
Roads: Road good
Date 04/2006. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Fran & Trevor, Melbourne.

Northam Caravan Park, Northam 97 kms east of Perth, on Great Eastern Highway, about 5 km east of town centre. Ph: 08 9622 1620. Dogs allowed, on a leash.
Manager's name is Ian and Bev Hodges. Through town, turn onto old Kalgoorlie Rd and then1km opposite racecourse New owners, who are working hard to upgrade the park. Fairly shaded sites and some drive through, all separated by trees. Has a beautiful shaded area with birds and fish pools for relaxation Very friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable 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 reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, kiosk, dump point. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC gas bbq, congenial bbq area atmosphere. No playground, no pool. Suitable for few days, well maintained park.
Likes: Management working hard to upgrade. Now has own bore and putting plenty of water on to green up park.
Parking: Room at entrance for 2 vans to park while booking in
Local Information: Hot air ballooning, wineries close by, greyhound and trotting events.
Date 12/2008. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Len Archer.

Park is undergoing renovation and expansion. A large percentage of permanent sites but all are neat and well maintained. Tourist sites are located in their own section of the park and are of a good size with a level gravel surface. Plenty of shade and lots of birds. Very melodious dawn chorus. The ablution block is old but clean. Maybe it will be included in the renovation. Very nice setting on the banks of the Mortlock River. Good management, friendly management Reasonable value for money at $25 per night 2A. , adequate number to cater for tourists, close to sites, were clean, water pressure was okay, there was adequate hot water. Good sites, sites were level, lighting at night was adequate, the site size was okay, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Laundry, quiet, shady park. Clean bbq. Basic playground in good condition. Suitable for a few days, suitable for families, the park was well maintained, the park can be considered kid-safe.
Likes: Level shady sites, lots of birds.
Roads: All good bitumen roads from all directions to Northam.
Date 10/2008. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Stony.

Quairading Caravan Park, Quairading Off main street across railway crossing opposite main shopping area. Managers are Shire Council. Ph: 08 9645 1001 (Shire Office). Dogs allowed.
UPDATED REPORT NEEDED

Has lawned coverage with kerbed bitumen roads, bays are like bus bays, can leave car hitched up. Good management. Very good value for money. Good amenities, adequate number to cater for tourists, close to sites, were clean, were in good condition, water pressure was okay, there was adequate hot water. Good sites, adequate number of tourist sites, sites were level, lighting at night was adequate, the site size was okay, drive-through sites were available, adequate taps close by, van parking by management. Good atmosphere to park. The park was well maintained.
Roads: On bitumen.
Park Rating 3: Suitable for a few days.
Report submitted by Wilma & Russell Coghlan.

Southern Cross Caravan Park, Southern Cross Some 400km east of Perth. Great Eastern Highway, 800m east of post office. Ph: 08 9049 1212. Dogs allowed on leash.
Sites aren't allocated, but it wasn't crowded. Most sites are drive-through, large enough to stay hitched up. Two amenities blocks right next to each other, which is odd. Some showers have curtains, some don't, some have wire shelf thingies in shower, some don't, which is a pain as showers do not have soap dishes. One block has liquid soap dispenser, but it was not filled, neither block has towels or dryer. Two sites gave access to disabled ensuite. Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($26 2A per night, powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area, 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 some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, basic rec room, kiosk, disabled facilities, dump point. Quiet, open & roomy park, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No pool. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, park is considered kid-safe.
Local Information: Most people use it as an overnighter, but stay an extra night and spend a day exploring all the rock formations in the area.
Date 10/2009. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Nicholstones.

Well set out park but with limited shade, well maintained with many new plantings of trees and shrubs. Office was unmanned on arrival and notice told us to select our site and pay later. Sites are level and roomy, gravel but with grass areas surrounding them, quite a few drive through, a few ensuites. Good water and pressure. Two amenity blocks, clean and well maintained. Showers have curtains but cubicles small. No mop provided. Soap dispensers and paper towels provided. Amenities should be adequate for numbers. Facilities include recreation room, playground, dilapidated BBQ. Wireless Internet but expensive at $4 for 20 minutes. Highway noise not a problem. Price of $24 2A for powered site considered good value. Fine for overnight stop or longer stay.
Likes: quiet park, sites easy to access.
Date 09/2008. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Peripatetc Perrys.

No longer grassy sites but excellent large level hard standing sites. Makes good sense in this climate. Still a good park for several days stay. Can drive through most sites if park is not busy. Very friendly staff and a well maintained park.
Date 08/2008. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Stony.

Healthy green grassy sites even now after a long hot summer and plenty of shade. Very friendly staff, no complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($20 2A per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, all level sites, good night lighting, large sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by, good laundry, basic rec room. Quiet, open and roomy, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Dirty, free gas bbq. Basic playground in average condition. No pool. A well maintained park.
Date 09/2006. Park Rating 2.5: Suitable for a few days.
Report submitted by Roger (MADOG) Morgan.

Moondyne Caravan Park, Toodyay Formerly known as Broadgrounds Caravan Park. A small park about 4 kms south of Toodyay and 84 kms northeast of Perth. As you come up from Perth along Toodyay Road you turn right into Racecouse Road. This is approx 2kms before the town and is opposite the racecourse. It is well signed. Ph: 08 9574 2534. Dogs on leash.
Lovely bush park in tranquil setting. Park is in 2 halves, front has cabins and small sites, back is across a gully and has large open sites. Wood and gas barbecues scattered around park, some with seating. Back area is very dark. Lovely amenities, with stylish round basins with in-built plugs, large shower cubicles with curtains and wire shelf thingy over shower rose. Town is close enough to Perth to be a weekend destination; we were almost the only ones there until Friday night when the weekend crowd arrived. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good 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 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, some level sites, poor night lighting, very few concrete annex slabs, shade to most sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, basic rec room, late checkout allowed (up to noon), good camp kitchen, disabled facilities, dump point. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, a few permanents. Clean bbq (free). Good playground in good condition. No pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Dislikes: Bushy setting means millions of midges, mozzies and Christmas beetles, plus lots of birds that wake up very early.
Date 10/2009. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Nicholstones.

This caravan park was formerly known as Broadgrounds Caravan Park and did have a bit of a bad reputation. The new owners who also own Toodyay Caravan Park have done so much to tidy this park and it has paid off. Manager's name is Beth. It is a lovely bush setting nestled in the Toodyay hills and Beth the manageress is just gorgeous. She goes out of her way to see that you are happy and comfortable. When we stayed there were only 3 other vans so we had pick of the sites and chose to stay on the "bush side" which is like being in the bush. Had it not been for our neighbours we would have swore being out in the middle of no where - it was lovely. The other side of the park has some onsite vans, chalets, cabins and very few permanents and some powered sites with concrete pad. The side we chose was "bush side" and was typical bush, powered, dirt sites, The lighting was poor but this was no problem as it added to Bush atmosphere. BBQs are scattered throughout the park, free gas and wood which were all clean, plenty of bins that were free of litter. We were able to light one of the wooden ones at night and use as an open fire, it was lovely. Plenty of wood available. Plenty of seating in the form of bench and tables. There is also a pen with Emus and Kangaroos and plenty of birdlife and Geese walking around. 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 ($22.00 2A per night powered). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, large sites, concrete annex slabs, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, basic rec room, late checkout allowed (up to noon), kiosk, disabled facilities. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. No pool. Suitable for few days, well maintained park.
Likes: Peaceful, bush atmosphere, birdlife, playground, Emu and Kangaroo pen, and friendliness of manageress. We came in late evening after phoning to let park know of our later than anticipated arrival and Beth was there to greet us at the entrance to show us through.
Added Touches: Free pick up and drop off to train station by prior arrangement if needed, Very soft toilet paper.
Local Information: Coca Cola Museum/Cafe, This has a yummy menu and lots of Coco Cola Memorabilia, Emu Farm, Lavender Farm
Roads: Good Bitumen Roads
Date 06/2006. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by Nikki B.

Toodyay Caravan Park, Toodyay Lot 24, Railway Road, 1.5klms west of town. Ph: 08 9574 2612. Pets allowed.
Strawbale Villa. Average staff friendliness, bad staff response to complaints Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($110 2A C1 per night cabin). Amenities were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Mostly level sites, poor night lighting. No rec room. Peaceful, open & roomy park, too many permanents. Clean gas bbq (free). Basic playground in poor condition. Clean pool is open to the sun. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Pleasant atmosphere until the lads arrived. Nice stroll along the river into town.
Dislikes: The manager should have evicted a huge group of lads after they repeatedly ignored warnings from him about keeping the music and shouting down well after curfew. At 2:30am during my third call to him I told him if he didn't call the police then I would. They remained there the following night and were up until after midnight again and just as noisy and trashed the town's model railway track and trains into the bargain.
Local Information: Coorinja Wines, Duidgee Park & Miniature Railway.
Date 10/2008. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by JK&L - The Big Trip.

Lake Yealering Caravan Park, Yealering On the southern side of town between the lake and the Corrigin-Narrogin Road; adjacent to the sports oval. Ph: 08 9888 7013. Dogs on leash.
Manager's name is Caretaker. The caravan park was opened in 1985 and is run by the shire/town. There is no on-site management. A sign at the entrance to the park advises people to go the general store (which is close by) and arrange for a site with the people there - or phone ahead. You will be told if there is a site available and issued with a key to the ablutions block. Out of hours you can go to the Commercial Hotel (just past the general store) and sort out a key. A caretaker will usually visit the caravan park daily to look after bits and pieces. Only expect the bare basics here - this is not the Taj Mahal by any means. There is one washing machine in the laundry and it is free to use. If you want a cheap place to base yourself from whilst you tour the district, or just to have a rest from the driving, then this is worth considering. It is a step up from a bush site - but with the power, water, shower and laundry all for $12.00 a night. Weekly rate for a powered site is $60.00. An unpowered site is $6.00 per night. There are 12 powered sites with water taps at the power outlet/s. Tent sites are $5.00 per night. Telstra 3G connectivity can be obtained but you may have to wander around until you get a good signal. TV reception is best via satellite dish. Friendly staff, no complaints. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($12 2A per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were dirty, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, all level sites, poor night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, no rec room. Quiet, open and roomy, not enough shade. Clean UC gas bbq (free). No playground, no pool. Suitable for overnighter.
Likes: Very inexpensive
Local Information: The town of Yealering is quite small but do look in the general store and have a browse - it is interesting what you can find. The nearby lake is a bit salty but is used for recreational purposes - boating and powercraft / water skiing, plus the odd windsurfer may be seen; and there is a swimming area also. It is only a short stroll from the park. There are some walk trails around also. Late winter and through spring is a good time for a visit as the wild flowers are out. In summer it can get a bit hot but the lake can help cool you off. The local hotel could be worth a visit - we didn't pop in but we were advised that an alright feed could be had at a reasonable price.
Roads: Roads in the district can be narrow and if meeting on-coming traffic then a move to the left in a half on and half off the bitumen situation is required. The verges are generally fairly well maintained and if done with caution and dropping your speed, this poses minimal problems. Summer is usually dry so any off bitumen travel usually incurs a dusty plume to signify where you have been.
Date 01/2009. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Graham C..

York Caravan Park and Camping Grounds, York From Perth 90 kms on Great Eastern Highway, turn off to York into town and 4 kms to Mt Bakewell. Well sign posted. 4 km north of town centre on main road through town shopping area, onwards towards Spencers Brook (all signposted with standard caravan park direction road signs), turn left across railway crossing then immediately right and 150 metres on there is the park, almost at the foot of Mount Bakewell. Ph: 08 9641 1421. Dogs on leash, no barking.
Manager's name is Elizabeth & Mick. Continues to be a great park, my wife and I love it and the town. Elizabeth & Mick continue to provide a very happy interaction with guests (nothing has changed there), and improve the park, now catering to overflow when the park is full (as it was for us this time - 11 vans in various areas of overflow around the park) 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, good value for money ($30 2A per night, peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, 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, dump point, secure entry. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting No playground. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, well maintained park
Likes: Caravan Park design in bush environment
Local Information: York is WA's original inland town, now a heritage/historic town, very popular with Perth residents (90 kms away), and most shops open 7 days a week.
Date 09/2009. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Russell Coghlan.

Friendly staff, van parking assistance provided by staff. Price was higher than expected, reasonable value for money ($28 2A, plus $10 4C per night, powered, off-peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people. Adequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, poor night lighting, average sized sites, very few concrete annex slabs, shade to some sites, drive-through sites. Good laundry, basic rec room, secure entry. Quiet, open & roomy park, not enough shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean gas bbq (free), dismal bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting. No playground. Clean pool is open to the sun, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for few days.
Likes: Quiet and secluded. Toilets were immaculate at all times and smelt very sanitised not bleachy. Handtowel and big bin. Soft toilet paper.
Dislikes: Too far from town and too dark for the me and the kids to go to the loo at night. Our site wasn't too flash but about 20 sites are good ones. We were just leftovers and had no water. Had to walk to get water and didn't have a container for this task. No bench in shower to put your stuff although heaps of hooks. Water pressure not so good.
Parking: Nowhere to park when booking in. Had to move car and van twice in 10 min just to book in.
Date 04/2009. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Bernie.

Manager's name is Elizabeth & Mick. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, very good value for money ($30 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 good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, large sites, very few concrete annex slabs, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, good camp kitchen, secure entry. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, no permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere. 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: Elizabeth & Mick were very friendly and helpful, and ran a tight ship! You could tell that they take pride in their park, with the ablutions always clean & well maintained, the tidy grounds, which were raked regularly, and with the bins emptied often. Very family orientated with quiet time from 9pm to 7.30am.
Dislikes: No Playground. Although it was fantastic that the park had a beautiful, clean, well maintained pool, the addition of a children's playground would be brilliant.
Local Information: Lovely town, with some great little cafes for breakfast or lunch, good children's playground & BBQ/picnic area on river in town.
Date 04/2009. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by The Clifford's & Greig's.

Manager's name is Mick & Elizabeth. Park continues to improve with the interest and management of Mick and Elizabeth, very friendly people. Mick & Elizabeth have this park running very good, making it also attractive for a short weekend or long weekend caravan trip for my wife and I from Perth. Very good management, friendly management, management responsive to comments, management was helpful. Good value for money. Very good amenities, adequate number to cater for tourists, close to sites, were clean, were in good condition, paper towels provided, water pressure was okay, there was adequate hot water. Very good sites, adequate number of tourist sites, sites were level, lighting at night was adequate, the site size was okay, drive-through sites were available, adequate taps close by. Laundry, good camp kitchen, security entry to park. Very good park atmosphere, quiet, open and roomy park, shady park, family-friendly park. Clean UC gas bbq (free), with a congenial atmosphere, lit at night, with seating provided. Good clean pool, kid-safe pool area. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, the park was well maintained, the park can be considered kid-safe.
Likes: Most parks do not supply paper towels in ablution blocks, you go to the toilet, wash your hands, and they stay wet, the York park does provide paper towels - very handy.
Date 03/2008. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Russell Coghlan.

Manager's name is Mick & Elizabeth. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($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, 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, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, late checkout allowed (up to noon), dump point, secure entry. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere. No playground. Clean pool is open to sun, kid-safe pool area. Suitable for few days, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Very friendly, spacious, well maintained. Nice relaxing park.
Local Information: Nice historic town, sky diving nearby.
Roads: Good roads.
Date 01/2008. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Kevin & Kim, Perth.

Manager's name is Elizabeth & Mick. Change of ownership 2 years ago has apparently done wonders for this park. 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 higher than expected, 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, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, large sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, good rec room. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, no permanents. Clean gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting. No playground. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for overnighter or for a week or more. Suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: So much room, so well maintained with obvious improvements occurring, very friendly hosts.
Parking: Plenty of room.
Local Information: York is one of Western Australia's most historic communities, most things open 7 days a week, plenty of visitors, very popular day trip from Perth.
Date 06/2006. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Russell Coghlan.

The kids got a bit bored, a playground might have been great. There is a pool but this is covered up for winter. There is a combined Rec Room/Campers Kitchen with a pool table and TV, the Cue sticks and balls can be hired with a refundable $50 deposit. A lovely peaceful park that is very pretty. $39 per night for 2A 2C. Very good management, helpful, friendly and responsive to comments. Reasonable value for money. Very good amenities, close to sites, were clean, were in good condition, water pressure was okay, there was adequate hot water. Very good sites, sites were level, the site size was okay, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Laundry, rec room, late checkout allowed (up to noon), good camp kitchen, disabled facilities, car wash, dump point. Very good park atmosphere, quiet, open and roomy park, shady park, family-friendly park. Clean free gas bbq, lit at night. Very good, clean, kid-safe pool area. The park was well maintained, the park can be considered kid-safe.
Likes: Bush setting, peacefulness, kookaburra's galore!, contained open fire for all to enjoy,
Dislikes: No Playground.
Local Information: Avondale Discovery Farm located in Beverley which is 35kms from Town, Old York Courthouse, Auto Museum, cafes, meals available at nearby hotels, Heritage trails throughout the town, Tourist Bureau, Picnic areas along the banks of the Avon River
Roads: Bitumen roads
Date 06/2006. Park Rating 4: Suitable for a few days.
Report submitted by Nikki B.

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