Australian Caravan Park Reports

Australian Caravan Park Reports

Australind Tourist Park, Australind
Leschenault Inlet Caravan Park, Australind
Brunswick Junction Caravan Park, Brunswick Junction (DFP)
Bunbury Glade Caravan Park, Bunbury
Bunbury Village Holiday Park, Bunbury
Koombana Bay Holiday Resort, Bunbury
Amblin Caravan and Camping Park, Busselton
Beachlands Holiday Park, Busselton
Busselton Villas and Caravan Park, Busselton
Four Seasons Holiday Resort, Busselton (DFP)
Kookaburra Caravan Park, Busselton
Lazy Day Caravan Park, Busselton
Mandalay Holiday Resort, Busselton
Peppermint Park Eco Village, Busselton
Peppermint Grove Holiday Park, Capel (DFP)
Collie River Valley Tourist Park, Collie (DFP)
Donnybrook Transit Park, Donnybrook (DFP)
Dwelling Chalets and Caravan Park, Dwellingup
Harvey Rainbow Caravan Park, Harvey (DFP)
Lake Brockman Tourist Park, Harvey (DFP)
Kojonup Caravan Park, Kojonup
Mandurah Caravan and Tourist Park, Mandurah
Timbertop Caravan Park, Mandurah
Yalgorup Eco Park, Mandurah (DFP)
Myalup Beach Caravan Park and Indian Ocean Retreat, Myalup (DFP)
Cee & Sea Caravan Park, Rockingham (DFP)
Rockingham Holiday Village, Rockingham
Serpentine Falls Caravan Park, Serpentine
Lake Navarino Forest Resort, Waroona (DFP)
Waroona Caravan Village, Waroona (DFP)

Australind Tourist Park, Australind Ph: 08 9725 1206. We booked 2 sites as far back as July and cancelled 1 in Sept as our friends couldn't go. When we arrived the sites we booked were now units and they said no worries we will move you to another site. They gave us a site next to the new units and we asked what the boundaries of this site were. After we set up went to town and did some shopping on our return found a couple setting up a tent on our site next to our door of our camper were we parked our car and plugged in our fridge. When told by us to move its our site then told no manager said it was ok. Then he appeared and I said this is not on and he said they were fully booked and they had to set up there. Not happy about it but could do nothing about it. They offered an extension cord to plug our fridge in and to park on driveway of unit as no one was in them yet we did. On new year's night we went to families house for festivities on our return at 2 in the morning found a truck parked next to our camper as well. Now went to office in the morning and asked for it to be moved and was told very rudely it would be later. I stormed out slamming the door and I was followed out by lady from office and asked did I have a problem with that so I told her I did and with the way the park was run in general she then set to abuse me in very colourful language and said that the truck was now staying there. After 2 or 3 hrs it was moved when we checked out early because we had had enough, asked for a refund as we didn't have full site and the way we were treated and then told we don't do refunds for any reason at all. So if you're considering staying there don’t. Very unfriendly staff, bad staff response to complaints, staff helped us at the site. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money. Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to all sites, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, hot water was usually adequate but not when busy. Inadequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, shade to some sites. Basic laundry, no rec room. Noisy, claustrophobic park, plenty of shade. No bbqs.
Likes: Good sites if for 1 couple not extras put on your site
Dislikes: Managers attitude to complaints, couldn't care less
Date 12/2008.
Report submitted by Andrew Thompson.

Leschenault Inlet Caravan Park, Australind UPDATED REPORT NEEDED

Cathedral Avenue. Great location over the road from Leschenault Inlet, downside is very few tourist sites, others all permanent holiday vans. Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($17 2A per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Inadequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by, basic laundry. Quiet. Too many permanents. A well maintained park.
Likes: Good location, handy base to explore from.
Dislikes: Too many permanent holiday vans.
Roads: Good
Park Rating 2.5: Suitable for a few days
Report submitted by Gwen & Laurie.

Brunswick Junction Caravan Park, Brunswick Junction Pets at manager's discretion. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was lower than expected, very good value for money ($20 2A 4C, powered, peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people. Adequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs to some sites, shade to most sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, no rec room. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, too many permanents. No bbqs, no playground, no pool. Suitable for few days, well maintained park.
Likes: Right on river that is dammed into pool. Beautiful shaded grassy area to sit and relax. Really serene.
Dislikes: Trains one side, Highway the other but not too annoying. Didn't bother us too much after the first night. The showers are a bit tatty and could do with a revamp as the water just goes everywhere. Clean though and pretty satisfactory for the price.
Date 12/2008. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Bernie.

Bunbury Glade Caravan Park, Bunbury Coming from the north just follow the signs to Timperley Road, Bunbury. Ph: 08 9721 3800 or 1800 113 800. BIG4 member. No pets allowed.
The park has a few permanents, but is spacious and has grassy, shaded sites. It is very clean and tidy, and is close to many regional attractions. Friendly management, management responsive to comments, management was helpful. Very good value for money. Adequate number to cater for tourists, close to sites, were clean, were in good condition, water pressure was okay, there was adequate hot water. Very good sites, sites were level, lighting at night was adequate, the site size was okay, drive-through sites were available, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Laundry, rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, dump point, van parking by management. Quiet, open and roomy park, shady park, family-friendly park. The park was well maintained, the park can be considered kid-safe.
Likes: The size of the sites meant each van had space; the park was so shady and well grassed there was a resident family of ducks.
Local Information: Bunbury has a good shopping centre, and lovely beaches. The Rose Hotel in the main street was a delightful hotel for an evening meal - decorated in period style.
Date 02/2006. Park Rating 4.5: Suitable for a week or more.
Report submitted by Chris and Val Martins, Darwin NT.

Bunbury Village Holiday Park, Bunbury 6 kms south of the PO on the corner of Bussell Highway and Washington Avenue. Follow blue signs on Bussell Highway. Ph: 08 9795 7100 or 1800 007 100. Top Tourist member. No pets allowed.
Nicely appointed and quiet park not too far from the city centre. If you stay for two nights you get the third free but with this offer you don't get the TT discount. We splashed out and stayed in an ensuite. The park has tennis courts, mini golf, volleyball, board games are available from reception and a tourist information room in the centre of the park full of tourist brochures - regional and state. Very friendly staff, no complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, very good value for money ($22 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, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, large sites, concrete annex slabs, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, secure entry. Peaceful, open and roomy, not enough shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Too many permanents. 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 month or longer, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: The park is clean, open and tidy and work is constantly being done. We were handed a packet of tourist information on arrival.
Dislikes: A large number of the ensuite sites are taken up with permanents. The electricity, water and sullage on our site were situated on the wrong side making it difficult to connect up. The nearest bbq to our site, although clean, was old and not very hot however there were other bbq sites that appeared to be more modern.
Parking: Outside reception
Local Information: Bunbury and surrounds.
Roads: Good bitumen
Date 09/2006. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Fran & Trevor, Melbourne.

Manager Helen Kerr & Ralph Dresen. 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 ($24-$2.40=$21.60 2A per night powered with discount). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, 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, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, late checkout allowed (up to noon), good camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, car wash, dump point, secure entry. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean free gas bbq, in congenial UC 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: Well set out, permanents unobtrusive. Good for kids, pool, mini golf, tennis ,volley ball and a big play area.
Local Information: Visit the dolphin interaction centre at Koombana Bay Drive the sea road near the lighthouse, and climb the lookout nearby. Good photo overview of the town and harbour.
Date 03/2006. Park Rating 4: Suitable for month or longer.
Report submitted by Gary & Cate, Maryland NSW.

Koombana Bay Holiday Resort, Bunbury Koombana Drive. Ph: 08 9791 3900. BIG4 member. No pets allowed.
Average staff friendliness, average staff response to complaints Price was higher than expected, reasonable value for money ($40.00 A1 C9 per night, powered, peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to only some sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, hot water was usually adequate but not when busy, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, large sites, concrete annex slabs to most sites, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, kiosk, dump point, van parking. Noisy, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, too many permanents. Clean gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, seating provided at bbq. No playground. Clean pool is open to the sun, kid-safe pool area, toddlers catered for. Suitable for overnighter, suitable for families, well maintained park
Likes: Very clean amenities.
Dislikes: It is on a very busy road. Don't expect much rest. The park has a camp kitchen, but it is not located in the camping grounds, rather over where the self-contained units are. So, it isn't very useful at all. BBQ's are not undercover and very little lighting around BBQ areas and throughout the whole park. The overall quality of the park is excellent, but the traffic noise ruins it and would prevent us from staying there again.
Added Touches: Jumping pillow for the kids.
Local Information: Located close to the Dolphin Discovery Centre, town and beach.
Date 05/2009. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Nadine Reichenbach, Perth.

Best park we've ever stayed at. Lovely clean and 'manicured'. Great grassy sites and pads. Excellent facilities. Lots of room and a credit to the owners. Very good management, friendly management. Good value for money. Very good amenities, were clean, were in good condition. Very good sites, adequate number of tourist sites, sites were level, the site size was okay, annexe slabs were available, drive-through sites were available, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Laundry, kiosk. Good atmosphere to park, quiet, open and roomy park. Clean UC gas bbq (free). The park was well maintained.
Likes: Location close to town and simply the high level of maintenance and amenity. Free tennis courts.
Dislikes: The pool was closed.
Date 09/2008. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by Bob & Al.

Busselton Information
Fishing, beach, shopping, dining, wineries, ice creamery, cheese factory, nearby Dunsborough and Margaret River.
Olive Farm "Olio Bello".
Excellent lunch at The Ship Hotel corner of Albert & West Street. Busselton Jetty and Underwater Observatory.
Whale watching from the beach in season close to the cape wine vineyards.

Amblin Caravan and Camping Park, Busselton 6 km west of Post Office along Bussell Highway. Ph: 08 9755 4079. No pets allowed.
UPDATED REPORT NEEDED

Manager Frank Pradera. Special deal - stay 7 pay for 6, indoor heated pool, playground, cement slabs, lots of shade with grass. Lots of permanent vans although empty, friendly management, site was difficult to manoeuvre caravan between trees. Amenities were not cleaned on a Sunday and during the week the cleaning was not that good - squashed insects stuck to the insides of the shower walls had been there all week. Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($218 2A 2C per week) Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to only some sites, were dirty, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided. Inadequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, small sites, concrete annex slabs. Good laundry, no rec room. Quiet, plenty of shade. Dirty free electric bbq, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in average condition. Clean heated pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided.
Likes: Bike track to town, right on beach at Geographe Bay, heated pool.
Dislikes: Amenities not cleaned properly.
Park Rating 2: Suitable for a week or more.
Report submitted by Pete, Deb, Jack & Lucy NSW.

Beachlands Holiday Park, Busselton 10 Earnshaw Road, 3kms west of Busselton, off The Bussell Bypass highway. Ph: 08 9752 2107 or 1800 622 107. BIG4 member. No pets allowed.
Manager's name is Gavin & Louella Farrell. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, very good value for money. 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, concrete annex slabs, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, late checkout allowed (past noon), good camp kitchen, van parking. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Excellent playground in good condition. Clean heated pool is open to sun, 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: Great shady sights with excellent kids playground.
Added Touches: Shane, he assisted us without hesitation on unhitching and then hitching up on our departure. Very polite bloke.
Date 12/2007. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by Cam, Jodi, Abbi & Harry, WA.

Busselton Villas and Caravan Park, Busselton Along Bussell Highway south towards Dunsborough, it's on right hand side about 1.5kms from the main street you come into town from. Ph: 08 9752 1175. Dogs allowed, but not in the school holidays.
Manager's name is Peta. Average management, friendly management. 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. Average sites, sites were level, annexe slabs were available, hard to negotiate in to/out of site, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Laundry, rec room, late checkout allowed (up to noon), security entry to park. Park atmosphere was okay, shady park, family-friendly park. Clean UC gas bbq, with a congenial atmosphere, lit at night, with seating provided. Good playground in good condition. Good clean pool with kid-safe pool area, and seating around the pool was provided. Suitable for a few days, the park was well maintained.
Likes: Shade from loads of trees, close to beach, close to shops and main town.
Dislikes: Very claustrophobic, we seemed to be packed in like sardines, granted it was the school holidays. A lot of the sites have apparently been sacrificed for the space for the new villas so this park has got smaller. It would be very hard for large caravans to negotiate the sites as we have a 16 footer and it was hard enough. It was very noisy and we had the luck of having very inconsiderate neighbours behind us who drank and chatted until all hours of the night. We did not enjoy our stay here at all.
Roads: Bitumen Road all the way.
Date 04/2007. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Nikki B.

Very 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 ($69.35 A3 C6 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, good night lighting, small sites, concrete annex slabs, hard to negotiate into site, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, basic rec room. Peaceful, claustrophobic park, plenty of shade. Clean UC gas BBQ, bbq area lighting, seating provided. Good playground in good condition. Clean pool, shaded, tables and chairs provided.
Likes: Close to supermarket. Fishing and beach at rear.
Dislikes: Toilet cubicles are quite dark even during the day. Sites were difficult. Our first had a tree which meant we couldn't put up the annexe. The second we had to reverse the van at an angle in behind a tree then run guy ropes between the branches to erect the annex.
Date 01/2006. Park Rating 3: Suitable for few days.
Report submitted by Paul De Graaff.

Four Seasons Holiday Resort, Busselton Ph: 08 9755 4082. Dogs on leash. OzParks member.
Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money ($26.00 2A per night, shoulder 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, 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, basic rec room, dump point. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, a few permanents. Clean gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere. No playground, no pool. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Likes: Great improvement on our first visit in 2003, much better cared for park
Date 04/2009. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Russell Coghlan.

Kookaburra Caravan Park, Busselton 66 Marine Terrace. 229 kms south of Perth. Almost opposite the famous Busselton jetty on Marine Terrace. Ph: 08 9752 1516. Dogs allowed in off peak but never in the chalets.
Council owned, this park is, in actuality, 3 parks: Park 1, where we stayed is a basic park, open to the street on three sides, no security fence etc. The amenity block is at one end of the park so, if like us, you are at the other end, it’s a fair walk to and fro. Amenities are bright and light and cleaned well but the number of people using them during our stay meant they soon became dirty again. Park 2, appears to be all permanents or annuals. Park 3, was unoccupied whilst we were there but the amenity block, which is in the centre of the park, was being cleaned, I presume, in readiness for the Easter Holiday. The reception and office is in a former house along Marine Terrace, halfway between parks 1 and 2. Price was reasonable ($22 per night 2A with pensioner discount.) If you use an air-conditioner it will cost you an extra $3.30 per day. Position is excellent, within easy walking distance to beach, jetty (Closed for repair at the moment) and town centre. Staff were friendly and helpful. We were guided to our sites and assisted on to it. Traffic around the park was quite noisy during the day but fairly quiet at night. Suitable for a few days.
Date 04/2009. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Toned-F.

The park was quite small but very nice. The office was on the other side of the road and therefore no staff in the park. Not having their presence might bother some. The possums come down at night and some that are fairly game and took apple pieces (provided by the park managers I think), curled their tails around our fingers. No microwaves in the chalets. Good management. Good value for money. Average amenities, adequate number to cater for tourists, were clean, were in good condition, water pressure was okay, there was adequate hot water. The ablution block was large and clean but no soap dispensers which I thought was odd. Good sites, sites were level, lighting at night was adequate. Laundry, late checkout allowed (up to noon), good camp kitchen, disabled facilities. Park atmosphere was okay, quiet, open and roomy park, shady park, family-friendly park. Clean UC bbq (free), lit at night, with seating provided. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, the park was well maintained, the park can be considered kid-safe.
Likes: The possums and the location.
Dislikes: No soap dispensers in the ablutions.
Parking: Parking opposite the office.
Added Touches: Very close to town and the jetty, beach etc. Walking distance to all.
Date 04/2008. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Le, Glenn and Stacey.

Friendly staff, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected ($20 2A per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, small sites, hard to negotiate into site. Good laundry, basic rec room, late checkout allowed (up to noon), good camp kitchen. Noisy, claustrophobic park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC bbq, congenial bbq area atmosphere. No playground, no pool. Suitable for few days, well maintained park.
Likes: Excellent large undercover patio type area with drop down sides for bad weather. They went the extra mile for our club. Provided entertainment using the Busselton Senior Citizen's Band. Would stay again.
Dislikes: Were not parked with the rest of our group. Had to go where the managers directed. Park itself was quiet but local traffic was a bit noisy.
Parking: Parking opposite office on main road.
Added Touches: Provided cooked freshly caught fish on one evening because we booked as club.
Local Information: Busselton jetty underwater observatory. Busselton is a major regional centre, gateway to the wine region.
Date 02/2008. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Andrew and Anne.

Lazy Day Caravan Park, Busselton 2.6km west of Busselton on Bussel Highway. Ph: 08 9752 1780. Park was clean but very run down sites was level and adequate with concrete slabs amenity block clean but very old. Price was as expected.
Dislikes: Old & untidy
Parking: Only for one car & trailer
Local Information: Central to explore the region
Roads: Good
Date 05/2009. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by Paul.

Mandalay Holiday Resort, Busselton 229 kms south of Perth. 652 Geographe Bay Road, off Lockhart Street, off Bussell Highway, 4 kms west of post office. Follow blue signs from Bussell Highway. Ph: 08 9752 1328 or 1800 248 231. Top Tourist member. No pets allowed.
Manager's name is Clive & Margaret Johnson. Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($44 2A C1 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. Mostly level sites, good night lighting, small sites, hard to negotiate into site, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, late checkout allowed (up to noon), good camp kitchen, kiosk. Noisy, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC electric bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting. Excellent playground in good condition. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: The park coped well considering that it was the start of the school holidays and very crowded.
Dislikes: Small sites with very little space between.
Date 04/2008. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by Littlenose.

Wonderful holiday retreat. Off peak season was so relaxing. Very good management, friendly management, management responsive to comments, management was helpful. Good value for money. Very good amenities, were clean, were in good condition, water pressure was okay, there was adequate hot water. Good sites, lighting at night was adequate, the site size was okay, adequate taps close by. Laundry, rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, dump point. Very good park atmosphere, quiet, open and roomy park, shady park, family-friendly park. Clean UC electric bbq (free), lit at night, with seating provided. Excellent playground in good condition. Very good clean heated pool, area is shaded, kid-safe pool area, seating around the pool was provided. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families, the park was well maintained, the park can be considered kid-safe.
Likes: Fabulous for the family. Went during off peak and lovely and quiet.
Date 05/2007. Park Rating 4.5:
Report submitted by Sarah and Shane.

Manager Margaret & Clive Johnson. 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 ($27 2A per night powered with TT discount). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, separate bathroom, 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, large sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, late checkout allowed (up to noon), good camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, car wash, dump point, secure entry. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean free gas bbq in congenial UC bbq area, bbq area lighting, seating provided. Excellent playground in good condition. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided, heated, toddlers catered for. Suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Restful, lovely gardens, huge shade trees, beach across the road( 50m). Excellent park for kids, but far enough away for us to enjoy the peace.
Dislikes: Nothing. One of the best we stayed in.
Parking: Area near the office, when you go round the corner.
Added Touches: Fish cleaning area, with car and boat wash as well.
Date 03/2006. Park Rating 5: Suitable for month or longer.
Report submitted by Gary & Cate, Maryland NSW.

Peppermint Park Eco Village, Busselton 10 km west of Busselton on Caves Road. 700 metres west of Busselton Bypass road. Ph: 08 9755 4241 or 1800 281411. BIG4 member.
Managers Stuart & Linda Wilmot. Caravan park looks brand new, well maintained, lots of sites easy access to most sites, very good amenities. Friendly staff, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities., 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 very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, late checkout allowed (up to noon), good camp kitchen, dump point, secure entry, van parking. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean free gas bbq in congenial bbq 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.
Likes: Walking distance to beach, all sites grassed with bitumen roadways all round & easy to negotiate, ablutions were new/recently renovated. Walking distance to beach, bottle shop, fish & chips, close to fuel.
Parking: Ample parking for 6 car/vans
Date 03/2006. Park Rating 4: Suitable for a week or more.
Report submitted by Brisey.

Peppermint Grove Holiday Park, Capel 7kms off highway. Halfway between Bunbury and Busselton, less than 30 minutes. 70 kms to Margaret River. Ph: 08 9727 2351. Pets allowed.
UPDATED REPORT NEEDED

About 30 Tourist sites the others are virtually beach houses for locals or Perth, shaded grassed sites, on site pool & mini golf & the only store in town. Always fully booked holiday times & long weekends (200 kms from Perth) lovely beach with shades & vehicle access but there are stingers about during January, February.
Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by DD.

Collie River Valley Tourist Park, Collie Travelling into Collie townsite from Perth or Bunbury on Coalfields Highway, turn right into Atkinson Street (opposite Tourist Information Bay & Tourist Information Centre, and on the corner of the Coalfields Museum), follow the road up and over the hill, turn first right into Moore Street, then immediately right again, into Watson Street. Park is at top of hill, turn right into curved entry road.Ph: 08 9734 5088. Dogs on leash.
Manager/owners name is Warren & Julie Jones. Only caravan park in Collie, owned and managed by family of parents (with three children). All bitumen with kerbs, very large sites. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was lower than expected, very good value for money ($17.50 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, dry change area, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, large sites, concrete annex slabs, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean wood bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground, no pool. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Local Information: Good location for many sites of interest within 50-60 km, Collie town has vastly stepped up the amenity and attraction of the town (population 9,000) from the days of only relying on the coalfields. Coal is still the number one industry.
Date 02/2007. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Russell Coghlan.

Donnybrook Transit Park, Donnybrook Turn south off South-Western Highway in Donnybrook township, adjacent to BP Garage (almost opposite IGA store), cross over railway line then veer slightly right onto the road that goes alongside Egan Park (a sports ground). Turn right at the end of Egan Park, and there you have it, the 10-site (all powered) transit park, with a maximum of 3-days allowed. Ph: 08 9780 4200. Shire Council owned park, bookings managed by BP Garage. Dogs on leash.
Friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected ($22.00 2A per night, shoulder season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, 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 most sites, no sites are shaded, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, dump point. Peaceful, open & roomy park, not enough shade, family/friendly atmosphere, no permanents. No playground, no pool. Suitable for few days, well maintained park.
Likes: Basic caravan park, very modern and high quality facilities
Date 04/2009. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Russell Coghlan.

Dwelling Chalets and Caravan Park, Dwellingup 23 Del Park Road. On right hand side of Del Park Road just before you get into town. Ph: 08 9538 1157. Dogs allowed on a leash.
This is the best place we've been to. We have been twice since Oct 08 and have recommended it to others. It's close to Baden Powell and Nanga. If you like to walk there is the Bibblimum Track and plenty of other trails. If you like to mountain bike there is the Munda Biddi Trail, and Turner and Marrinup mountain bike trails. Very friendly staff ($120 2A 2C per night cabin). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, cleanliness was average, 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, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, basic rec room. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting. No playground, no pool. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Set in a National Park. There was plenty of space between sites and the atmosphere was great. Stayed in tent in Oct 08 for a week and came back in Dec 08 to stay in cabin for two nights on a cycling tour. Staff were great. Very peaceful. They allow parcels to be dropped of for users of the Bibblimum track or Munda Biddi Trail. They don't allow fires in the summer which is nice to not smell smoke all day.
Dislikes: Speed humps were a little high for our car.
Local Information: Probably the best town we've been to in the south west. Visitors centre is great. Go on the steam train in the school hols (except summer when it's a diesel train).
Roads: Great roads in and out for both driving and bicycle riding.
Date 10/2008. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Mark & Glenda.

Excellent for a weekend away to rest and recouperate! Good management, friendly management, management responsive to comments, management was helpful. Reasonable value for money. Very good amenities, adequate number to cater for tourists, close to sites, were clean, were in good condition, water pressure was okay, there was adequate hot water. Very good sites, sites were level, lighting at night was adequate, the site size was okay, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Very good park atmosphere, quiet, open and roomy park, shady park. Clean gas bbq (free), with a congenial atmosphere, with seating provided. Suitable for a few days, the park was well maintained.
Likes: Really nice atmosphere, quiet, sites well positioned for privacy, facility for camp fires at each site.
Dislikes: No play equipment.
Parking: Plenty of room to park without blocking the entry.
Local Information: Hotham Valley Railway train rides are good. Lane Poole Reserve is huge and lots to do. Gift/art/craft shops in town. Meals at hotel and cafe's good.
Date 11/2008. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Kathy.

Basic amenity park in a fantastic bush setting, not your average line them in rows caravan park. Stay away in school holidays, too many kids and expect some mud in winter but camp fires permitted to stay warm. Oh that bush setting, love the peace. Friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as 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 good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, some unlevel sites, good night lighting, large sites, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, kiosk. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Dogs on leash. Wood bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere. No pool. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: Bush setting, peace and quiet when not school holidays
Dislikes: Muddy when raining, mud makes it into showers and toilets
Parking: plenty of parking.
Date 06/2008. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Sue and Carey.

Harvey Rainbow Caravan Park, Harvey Just off Western Highway. Travelling south on South West Highway, turn right at town centre sign, park is a right turn just before the town centre. Ph: 08 9729 2239. Pets allowed.
Owner/Manager's name is Barbara. We went to this park with a caravan club for three nights, small discount off (about $2 a day I think) for club members, simply loved the place and location/local area. Would not hesitate to go again. John Holland construction had their own caravans and ablution blocks on site but were doing some work on railway in the area. Workers out most of the day, were very well behaved and quiet, suspect Owner/Manager ran a tight ship and they knew the rules. Not sure how long they will be at the caravan park, but found them very friendly and cooperative. 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, very good value for money ($22 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, large sites, no sites with concrete annex slabs, shade to most sites, poor water quality, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, no rec room, late checkout allowed (up to noon), good camp kitchen, kiosk. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, a few permanents. UC gas, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground, no pool. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Likes: Hands on park Manager/Owner, could not do enough and visited occupants early evening to ask if everything is ok. Close to town and Harvey Dam, other tourist attractions, excellent tourist bureau and info at park.
Parking: Pull off for caravans to book in, massive parking area on grassed area outside the gates as well suitable for caravans or other vehicles. No tight turns etc.
Added Touches: Not sure about individuals, but for clubs, owner supplied free scones, cream and jam to all on arrival, also made up a beautiful platter of finger food free of charge for the club Happy Hour.
Local Information: Fantastic Tourist Bureau on main highway with great toilets and shop, helpful staff. Harvey Dam about 1km off main Hwy, amphitheatre, BBQ's, gardens, lake, gazebo's, kids swings, drive to top of dam to car park and walk across dam wall, absolutely highlight, Cheese Factory short distance down highway, nice historic hotel in town, great fish and chip shop and other shops, Big Orange lookout, winery, many other things to see and do.
Roads: Town off main South West Highway, town roads all sealed and excellent.
Date 03/2009. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Retirees Perth WA.

Lake Brockman Tourist Park, Harvey Logue Brook Dam Road, 15 kms north-east of Harvey. Harvey is on the South Western Highway about 35 kms north of Bunbury. This caravan park is located right next to Logue Brook Dam which sits on top of the Darling Scarp north east of Harvey. Access is up a pretty steep incline but is worth the drive as the park is set in bushland adjacent to the dam and is very pretty.Ph: 08 9733 5402. Dogs allowed on leash.
Go anywhere else but here. Price was higher than expected, poor value for money ($30 2A 2C per night unpowered). Inadequate number of amenities, are close to most sites, were dirty, condition is poor, water pressure is bad, there was inadequate hot water. Inadequate number of tourist sites, some unlevel sites, poor night lighting, average sized sites. Basic laundry, no rec room. Noisy, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Dogs everywhere off lead around the park even in the toilets. No bbqs, no playground, no pool.
Dislikes: Everything - only stayed the night cos we had already paid. Should have camped in the bush. Felt cleaner before using the showers. Arrived on New Years Day and it didn't look like the toilets had been cleaned for the past year. Dogs were supposed to be on lead but it wasn't enforced. As cycle tourists we paid full price for a site but were accomodated in an access area to the toilets and had other tourists walking past our tents and through our camping area all night. When we bought milk we were given an opened container and didn't get the full litre. On booking we weren't provided with a map of the park. I would by-pass this park and camp on DEC managed campsites the pit toilets were cleaner. They only sold bread, milk and ice-cream - no other food. No camp kitchen. Laundry was swarming with flies. Faeces spread on the walls of the toilets. Really hot day - over 35 degrees yet fires were allowed. Lots of hoons in speed boats doing laps of Logue Brook Dam from sunrise to sunset leaving no safe places to swim.
Date 01/2009. Park Rating 1:
Report submitted by Mark & Glenda.

Kojonup Caravan Park, Kojonup From Perth take the Albany Highway to Kojonup, which is a nice leisurely 3 hour drive with stops on the way. Ph: 08 9831 1127. Dogs allowed on leash but also plenty of room to run around.
In November 2005 we purchased the caravan park and immediately started to upgrade the park, both the facilities and the tenants. Our first commitment was to make the park more secure and tourist friendly. A cable security gate was installed to keep hoons out and the undesirable permanent tenants were asked to leave. This made the park a much safer place for all tenants and visitors. We have also installed a campers kitchen, EFTPOS and a free gas BBQ. The amenities block has been upgraded and the general maintenance and appearance of the Park has greatly improved. We are also offering "pay for two nights and get the third night free" for powered and un-powered sites.
Date 07/2007.
Update supplied by Park Owners.

Manager's name is Carolyn Foeken. My pets were very welcome. Made to feel very welcome by the resident park owners Peter & Carolyn. Well maintained park with very clean amenities. Best equipped and presented campers kitchen I have ever seen. It contained a full size stove and oven, fridge, gas BBQ and unique tables and benches. The fire pit was a huge bonus on a chilly night. Very good management, friendly management, management responsive to comments, management was helpful. Very good value for money. Very good amenities, adequate number to cater for tourists, close to sites, were clean, were in good condition, water pressure was okay, there was adequate hot water. 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, adequate sullage close by. Laundry, late checkout allowed (past noon), good camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, security entry to park, van parking by management. 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. Excellent playground in good condition. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families, the park was well maintained, the park can be considered kid-safe.
Likes: The park has changed a lot since I stayed a couple of years ago. The new owners have done a great job and the park is now clean and well maintained. I planned to stay one night and spent a week.
Dislikes: There needs to be more garden areas but Carolyn the park owner is working on that and we had more than a few cups of coffee talking about what plants were best for the area.
Parking: You do have to park outside the security gate while you book in but that is not a problem.
Added Touches: You can get a free ride to town if need be.
Local Information: Lots of wildflowers and bird life. Two local pubs with good meals. The owners will drive you there and pick you up and that is a huge bonus, believe you me.
Roads: Excellent all the way.
Date 06/2007. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by John Dwyer.

Mandurah Caravan and Tourist Park, Mandurah On Pinjarra Road out of Town. Ph: 08 9535 1171 or 1800 332 221. Top Tourist member. No pets allowed.
A quiet, well-maintained park quite a way out of town. If approaching from Mandurah you have to go past the park, on your right, and make a U turn. From Pinjarra, no problem, it?s on your left. At least half of the sites are taken by permanents/annuals but most of them look well maintained (some quite attractive). Staff are friendly and helpful. We were assisted on to site and also assisted in unhitching and setting up (A first for us!). The park is green and attractive with a number of mature trees and shrubs. Most sites are concrete slabs, many of them double size so you have a nice level area under your awning. It might be a bit difficult to erect a standard sort of annexe though. There are two amenity blocks, each with laundry, which are light and bright. Shower cubicles are fairly large but shower heads are water savers. There is a pool and spa and, next to them a covered lounge area with basket chairs, a coffee machine and soft-drink dispenser. Down the back of the park, next to the camping area is a large camp-kitchen/BBQ area. No dump point. Ideal for an extended stay.
Date 04/2009. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Toned-F.

Good management, friendly management, 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, annexe slabs were available, hard to negotiate in to/out of site, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Laundry, good camp kitchen. Park atmosphere was okay, shady park, too many permanents for this park. Clean gas bbq (pay), lit at night, with seating provided. Good playground, condition okay. Clean pool, kid-safe pool area, seating around the pool was provided. Suitable for a few days, the park was well maintained.
Likes: Friendly manager who assisted with putting van on-site on first day. Did not see him again during our week at park. Clean ablution blocks.
Dislikes: Bay was not as requested i.e. close to playground for the kids and was told no others available but 2 bays of same size opposite playground remained vacant during our visit. Bay too far away from playground. Too much noise i.e. traffic/trucks. Kookaburras at 4.30am. BBQ's not free.
Added Touches: None at all. No encouragement either.
Date 12/2007. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Cam & Jodi Butterworth.

Manager's name is Reg & Donna. Never before has a park owner or manager helped me to unhitch my van although I more often than not travel alone. Fortunately for me Reg did and he picked up that there was a serious problem with my tow bar. I thought it needed greasing but in fact he discovered it had not bolts holding it on to the car. He phoned and booked me in to a tow bar specialist who found it fell off in his hand. Following the new towbar being fitted, Reg altered the setting for the Hayman Reese Weight distribution Hitch on the suggestion of the towbar specialist. I cannot speak more highly of the management of this van park and I will highly recommend people visiting Mandurah to stay with Reg and Donna as nothing seems to be too much trouble for them. It would be wonderful if more people cared about their customers as they do. 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 ($28.80 2A C1 baby 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. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, good camp kitchen. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean bbq. Excellent playground. Clean pool, kid-safe pool area. Suitable for few days, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: The fact that Reg is so observant and helpful, I am sure he saved someone's life by recognizing my tow bar was not fitted properly.
Added Touches: They supply you with a book of all the brochures from the local tourist attractions to use during your visit. Reg helps back into and set up the van on the site allocated. Unhitching, and connecting to the power and water. Never had this service before anywhere.
Local Information: The fresh fish outlet diagonally opposite the Information centre, which is not all that easy to find, sells the steamed crabs from the Coogee Crab Shack which had to be pulled down for development. These are the best crabs ever. The miniature village just up the road and the huge Op shop also just up the road are worth a visit.
Date 10/2007. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by Adele McCormack.

Manager's name is Reg & Donna Cocking. Not many signs until you get to the Pinjarra Road turnoff. If you have the TT booklet then this park is easy to find, if not you could battle. The customer service at this park is second to none. There was nothing that was too difficult. As the saying goes - the impossible we can do miracles take a little longer - really fits the owners of this 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 higher than expected, reasonable value for money ($23 2A per night powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Inadequate number of tourist sites, all level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs, hard to negotiate into site, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, disabled facilities, secure entry. Quiet, open and roomy, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Too many permanents. Clean gas bbq ($1), dismal 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, toddlers catered for. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Although the site was tight to get into we were very ably assisted to back the van in and assisted in setting the van up, the excellent customer service from owners and staff permeated throughout our stay, nothing was ever too much trouble. Gas bottle refilling collected from and delivered to your van
Dislikes: No soap or drying facilities in the ablution blocks and the shower drying area was very small and got wet.
Parking: Outside reception
Local Information: Usual beach side attractions.
Roads: Black top and good condition
Date 05/2006. Park Rating 4:
Report submitted by Fran & Trevor, Melbourne.

Timbertop Caravan Park, Mandurah Peel Street. Turn right at the roundabout coming into Mandurah. Then it's the second property on your left. Ph: 08 9535 1292.
UPDATED REPORT NEEDED

Yalgorup Eco Park, Mandurah 8 Henry Road, Melros Beach. Go south of Mandurah on the highway, turn right about 3kms past the Dawseville Channel bridge. There is a sign on the highway. Ph: 08 9582 1320. Pets at manager's discretion.
UPDATED REPORT NEEDED

Myalup Beach Caravan Park and Indian Ocean Retreat, Myalup Myalup Road 18 km north of Bunbury, approx 150km south of Perth. Myalup Beach Road which is accessed off Old Coast Road. Ph: 08 9720 1113. Dogs on leash.
Myalup Beach Caravan Park is a nice spot for a family if you can handle an excellent location coupled with a yahoo atmosphere at times. Younger families recommended. Friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, reasonable value for money ($42 2A 2C per night). Paper towels/dryer provided in amenities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, average sized sites, drive-through sites, hard to negotiate into site. Basic laundry, basic rec room. Noisy, claustrophobic park, not enough shade, too many permanents. Dogs sighted but not many. Dirty wood bbq (free). Good playground in average condition. No pool. Suitable for few days, suitable for families.
Likes: Entire park linked by fully sealed asphalt road which made it possible for kids to ride bikes, etc when at site. 8 km/h speed limit heavily signed. Friendly semi-permanents.
Dislikes: Very tight roads, one way access everywhere. Quad bikes and plenty of them. Ablution blocks could go from good to great with a little more TLC.
Parking: Limited slip bays outside, would make it tough with caravan.
Local Information: Myalup Beach is fantastic, swimming beach fenced off. Several kms of beach for 4WD's and excellent supply of 'bread and butter' fish up the beach.
Roads: Myalup Beach Road is signed at 80km/h but that is optimistic considering the bumps and dips and narrowness of road, trailer and car wandered constantly.
Date 01/2009. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Ryan.

Cee & Sea Caravan Park, Rockingham 2 Governor Road. Driving into Rockingham, from north continue on Rockingham Road past Ennis Avenue traffic lights - driving in from south, turn left from Ennis Avenue traffic lights (at T junction) into Rockingham Road. On Rockingham Road, turn right at first intersection after the tall grain bulk handling bin/building see on right on the coast, then from that road turn right again, continuing down the road to the end, which is Cee & Sea Caravan Park right ahead (slight turn left then right into entrance to park). Ph: 08 9527 1297. Dogs on leash.

Office hours are from 1pm to 5pm weekdays - very unusual for a tourist park. The park was advertised in the tourist information picked up from the tourist information centre. We tried to ring before going with no answer but we went anyway due to reports on Badger's site. It was Sunday about 1pm and the office was closed. One of the tenants approached us and indicated it'd be ok to find a site and setup and fix the manager up the next day. The manager arrived about 9am the next day and asked us what we were doing there and we would have to move. He said we'd have to move 2 spaces up even though there were many vacant sites, with the reason being that 'it's just the way it is'. He said we'd need to come to the office between 1 and 5 to check which site or if he had a site, even though he was told we'd only be staying a few days. He then went on to ask how long the van is and said he would have said no as they weren't allowed to take 21' vans, but backed down when I pointed out a van 4 sites up that was obviously longer. We politely declined, paid the $32 for the previous night, even though we had no access to the amenities. We were told the new slabs had been setup for permanents. The park, while tidy, was bare and overpriced and well away from Perth, The surrounding area is not pleasant, despite being close to the water. The grain handler is adjacent to the part and could be heard all night. The new slabs were double slabs but grossly uneven and we needed to level the van. Lawns were long and unkempt making the park and sites look untidy. I'd avoid this park at all costs. The manager was rude and arrogant, although I understand he was filling in for the owner. No tourist help offered whatsoever. We moved up to Karrinyup Resort on the northern beaches, which was $31 and couldn't do enough - lovely park, beautiful ponds with ducks and birds, and pool and spa, and nice grassed campsite. Very unfriendly staff, bad staff response to complaints Price was higher than expected, poor value for money ($32 2A per night, powered, off-peak season). Amenities are close to only some sites. Inadequate number of tourist sites, mostly unlevel sites, good night lighting, small sites, concrete annex slabs to some sites, no sites are shaded, hard to negotiate into site, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, dump point. Noisy, open & roomy park, not enough shade, too many permanents. No playground, no pool.
Dislikes: Manager's attitude, small sites, site uneven, no shade, Office hours inadequate, too many permanents
Date 11/2009. Park Rating 2:
Report submitted by cvtripper.

This is a private corporation owned park with a manager on site which has just been upgraded. It is dog friendly. Still has a lot of permanents but the new caravan park is separate with about 27 in total sites and a new amenities block. A lot of the new sites have concrete pads. The whole park has been rewired. The park is situated just across the road from a beautiful sandy beach, (there is a public toilet/shower block next to the beach) which is north facing so no waves, perfect for children, dogs are allowed on beach. Cabins are being built very soon and also a recreation room. Friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was higher than expected, good value for money ($32 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 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 to most sites, very few sites are shaded, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, late checkout allowed (up to noon), secure entry. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. No playground, no pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Likes: Everything was new in the caravan park
Dislikes: Price of overnight stay, but they have spent a few million doing up this park!
Parking: Parking when booking in is OK
Local Information: Local fishing from beach or a number of jetties, dolphins, seals, penguin boat trips. Beautiful sandy uncrowded beaches, wonderful warm swimming, plenty of local restaurants and eateries. The best local museum you will see in this part of the state. Garden Island Naval Base tours available. Plenty of parks and open spaces. Big shopping centres, shops, tourist bureau/internet, train services into Perth. Local free bus from town centre to train station.
Roads: All sealed roads
Date 05/2009. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Terry, vk6pq.

Previously a predominantly "permanents" park, the size has been nearly doubled, all the extra for tourists, mostly powered sites, some camping, only about 25% currently open for use, however the remainder is already all grassed and has power, retic, sullage and concrete pads underway. Whole park has been upgraded, all roads hot-mix bitumen, concrete kerbed, existing area has a modern ablution block to match the new one in the new section, all areas are very complete and good grass cover. Existing area ablution block also has fully grassed "park" and children's playground adjacent. Also continues to allow dogs (great!). Men's toilet section has individual "waterless" urinals - you cannot smell a thing! Plenty of trees/shade in existing area of park, yet to be established in most of new section - great large trees in proposed camping areas. No swimming pool required, swimming beach and grassed park with facilities is just across the road from the caravan park. Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, very good value for money ($32.00 2A per night, powered, peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is 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, concrete annex slabs to most sites, shade to some sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, disabled facilities, dump point, van parking. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), key control, congenial bbq area atmosphere. Good playground in good condition. No pool. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Likes: Basic caravan park with modern high quality facilities (no bells & whistles not required by many caravanners)
Dislikes: None, not even the fan noise from the nearby wheat/grain handling bin site, it is not loud, and switches to a quieter mode in the evening through to morning.
Parking: Space for one vehicle and van inside entrance, plenty more space on large road verge outside entrance.
Local Information: Great coastal bay swimming beaches for family, particularly children - no surf here. Rockingham is the city serving the western naval presence for Australia, at nearby Garden Island, visible from the caravan park.
Date 04/2009. Park Rating 5:
Report submitted by Russell Coghlan.

Rockingham Holiday Village, Rockingham 147 Dixon Road. If coming from the north on Highway 1, take the Mandurah Rd turnoff and turn right at Dixon Rd. Park is on the right and only about 300 metres from traffic lights at Mandurah Rd. If coming from the south Highway 1 is Ennis St, so turn right at Dixon Rd. The park is on the left and about 1.5km from Ennis Rd. If on the Kwinana Freeway, take the Thomas St exit and go to Highway 1, turn left and follow the above directions from the north. Ph: 08 9527 4240. Family Parks member.
Park is at least 50% permanents, although the tourist sites are mostly grouped together so the permanents don't impact so much. Large ablutions blocks, with good size showers, but no shower curtains and the dry area had a slope away from the wet area, so any drips or splashes immediately ran through the dry area and out across the common area. Basin taps only worked while being pressed and then whooshed out, which makes it really hard to wash your hands properly and even harder to clean your teeth. Barbecues were in good condition and cleaned daily, but weren't as hot as they should be, you wouldn't want to try and cook a good steak. Sites were concrete with concrete annex slab, but ours at least was all broken up, making it very uneven. 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 ($30 2A per night, powered). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, separate bathroom, soap provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, some unlevel sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, shade to most sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, kiosk, disabled facilities, dump point, secure entry. Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean UC gas bbq (free), bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. No pool. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families, park is considered kid-safe.
Likes: Washing machines only $2.40 per load, cheapest we've found.
Dislikes: Terrible basin taps in amenities.
Parking: Difficult parking van at check in, you just have to take up most of driveway and hope others can get around.
Date 11/2009. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Nicholstones.

Serpentine Falls Caravan Park, Serpentine South West Highway. 20 minutes south of Armadale. Travelling from Perth direction on South West Highway entrance about 200 metres past Falls Road. Family Parks member. Dogs on leash.
Average staff friendliness, average staff response to complaints. Price was higher than 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 very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Inadequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, average sized sites, large sites, concrete annex slabs. Good laundry, no rec room, van parking. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, too many permanents. Clean bbq. No playground. Clean pool is shaded, pool area not considered kid-safe. Suitable for few days, well maintained park.
Likes: The toilet and shower block were clean and there was plenty of hot water. The washing machines were cheap to use at $2
Dislikes: No real facilities for tourist, geared more towards the permanents. Some of the sites require levelling blocks. We had a smelly sewerage pipe next to us.
Parking: No defined parking areas we could see when booking in.
Roads: Good
Date 06/2007. Park Rating 3:
Report submitted by Andrew and Anne.

Lake Navarino Forest Resort, Waroona Turn off the highway at the pub at the northern end of Waroona town, park is 8 km from town beside Waroona Dam. Ph: 08 9733 3000.
UPDATED REPORT NEEDED

In need of major refurbishment and clean up, rubbish bins overflowing. Friendly staff. Price was higher than expected, poor value for money ($20 2A per night powered). Amenities were dirty, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs, adequate sullage close by, car wash, plenty of shade. No bbqs, no pool.
Likes: Located in heart of Jarrah forest
Dislikes: Park in sad state and not kept clean.
Local Information: Waroona Irrigation Dam, water ski.
Roads: Only fair, exercise care, hilly and narrow in places.
Park Rating 1: Suitable for overnighter.
Report submitted by Gwen & Laurie.

Waroona Caravan Village, Waroona 111 kms south of Perth. Coming from Perth down South Western Highway the turn off is sign posted on the left (on the southern end of town). Caravan park is near the golf course. Not to be confused with earlier caravan park sign to Lake Navarino (this is some distance from town). Ph: 08 9733 1518. Dogs on leash.
Manager's name is Tony & Jeanette. A great park for a good overnighter or a few days to explore the area. Good town facilities, tourist bureau and a good base to visit Waroona Dam (Lake Navarino) for viewing or water sports. Golf course opposite caravan park. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, van parking assistance provided by staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Price was as expected, good value for money ($26 2A per night, ensuite, shoulder season). Ensuite was clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, large sites, concrete annex slabs to most sites, shade to most sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, no rec room, late checkout allowed (up to noon). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Gas bbq, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting. No playground, no pool. Suitable for few days, well maintained park.
Likes: Nice quiet bush type setting but with power and own ensuite, slab for both van and annex, could remain hooked up if you wanted to but need to back in.
Dislikes: Very little. Some small twigs or small nuts fall onto van roof from trees in wind, but only small and not a worry.
Added Touches: New BBQ area being developed, walking distance to town.
Local Information: Drive to Waroona Dam, water sports on dam if into that, golf course opposite the caravan park if into that, good shopping (IGA) and Bakery, tourist bureau etc. Drive to coast about 30 minutes away.
Roads: Good road conditions, including to Waroona Dam, about 9 kms away.
Date 03/2009. Park Rating 3.5:
Report submitted by Retirees Perth WA.

The new owners are still doing improvements. All sites have ensuite and more the half the sites have concrete pads. Very shady with bush setting. Close to all amenities. Very friendly staff as well as the town people. 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 ($22 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, good night lighting, average sized sites, concrete annex slabs, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, late checkout allowed (past noon). Peaceful. Open & roomy park, plenty of shade, family/friendly atmosphere. Clean free wood bbq in congenial area. No playground, no pool.
Likes: All ensuite sites. Walking distance to centre of town. Owner is just completing a large camp kitchen. Bush setting with wild kangaroos about.
Local Information: Irrigation dams for fishing nearby. Golf course next to park. Friendly people. Nice forest drives in the area also 30 minutes from the coast.
Roads: Good.
Date 09/2006. Park Rating 4.5: Suitable for a week or more.
Report submitted by Nick B.

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