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Date of Stay: July 2015 Rating: 3.5
Very small Park in amongst cane fields, on a small lake about 11 kms north of Childers. Very hard to find. Concrete slabs to all sites, immaculate amenities and good camp kitchen. Contained camp fires allowed. Owners very friendly but too many does and don't s. No shade. Probably bities in summer. Small pool. Poor value for money. We paid $35.00 p/n 2 adults. Extra charges for fishing in the lake. Suitable for families for a short stay.
Date of Stay: June 2015 Rating: 4
Manager's name is Robert.
Great clean, small park with all tourist sites ensuite. Would need to book ahead. Would stay there again if can be assured one of the limited no of sites affording a bit more privacy. Not suitable for families.
Friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money $40 for 2A PN, ensuite, peak season. Paid $37, reduced for chain discount. Amenities are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Inadequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, annex slabs to most sites, shade to most sites, ensuite sites available, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good camp kitchen, car wash, secure entry, van parking, no wireless internet available., you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5. Quiet, claustrophobic park, adequate shade, many permanent/annual vans. Clean UC electric BBQs are free, congenial bbq area atmosphere, seating provided at bbq. No playground. Clean pool, pool is shaded. Suitable for few days, park is considered suitable for mobility impaired persons.
Liked:- Spotlessly clean, nice grass and well kept, no problems with permanents.
Disliked:- Very claustrophobic and lack of privacy.
Local Information:- Good central H.Q. to visit Cairns attractions. Very close to Servo, Pub and club for dining out and also shopping and takeaways.
Date of Stay: March 2015 Rating: 3
The new owners have not done any favours to the Park. Sites are untidy, overgrown with weeds, overhanging trees not trimmed, garden beds totally neglected, get together morning teas discontinued, on-suite units are a disgrace with mould on the walls and tiles and generally unclean, Despite many complaints, amenities were closed for cleaning at around 6.am onwards when most patrons needed to use them. There is not enough clothes hooks in the shower cubicles and around vanity basins and no dry up mop provided most of the time.
Friendly staff, bad staff response to complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money $32 for 2A PN, powered, off-peak season. Paid $28pn, reduced for long stay discount. Amenities are close to most sites, cleanliness was average, 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, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, annex slabs to most sites, shade to some sites, ensuite sites available, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, basic camp kitchen, kiosk, dump point, you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 1. Quiet, open & roomy park, adequate shade, no permanent/annual vans. Clean UC electric BBQs are free, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground, in average condition. Clean pool, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, park is considered suitable for mobility impaired persons.
Liked:- Proximity to lake. Contained camp fires allowed, mostly bitumen roadways.
Disliked:- Sites overgrown with weeds, garden borders totally neglected, generally run down.
Added Touches:- Allow contained open fires at site, boat ramp, fish cleaning table.
Local Information:- Close proximity to Barambah Wine Trail with 4 or 5 excellent restaurants for lunch or dinners.
Road Conditions:- All roads in and surrounding the park are sealed and in excellent condition.
Date of Stay: May 2014 Rating: 4
Manager's name is Peter & Shona.
Very nice park with near new amenities. Especially good for the boating enthusiasts.
Friendly staff, no complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money $32 for 2A PN, powered, off-peak season. Paid $30, reduced for extended stay. Amenities are close to only some 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, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, annex slabs to most sites, shade to some sites, ensuite sites available, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, basic rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, dump point, book swap available, you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 2. Quiet, open & roomy park, adequate shade, no permanents. Clean UC electric BBQs, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground, in good condition. Clean pool, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families.
Liked:- Spacious sites, large, open areas.
Disliked:- Public access through park to launching ramp and facilities. Some grassy areas a bit overgrown.
Added Touches:- Gold coin donation meet and greet morning tea Tuesdays. Allowed contained campfires, boat ramp and fish cleaning table.
Local Information:- Barambah wine trail - free tasting, great meals at nearby wineries, great fishing and redclaw.
Road Conditions:- Excellent surrounding sealed roads.
Date of Stay: March 2014 Rating: 2.5
We have used this park for many years as a stop-over or 2 nighter on our way over and back to SA. The park was taken over a couple of years ago and fees immediately went from $24 to $32 PN. They are now a whopping $35.00 PN and the park is in worse condition than it was 2 years ago. It was only about a 1/4 full- less than we've ever seen it before, certainly due to the high cost. Out of town free camps were full.
Average staff friendliness, no complaints. Poor value for money $35 for 2A, powered. Amenities are close to only some sites, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, annex slabs to most sites, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, basic camp kitchen, you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Telstra. Noisy, open & roomy park, adequate shade, no permanents. Dirty gas BBQ, fuel costs $1. Suitable for overnighter.
Disliked:- High cost, overgrown grass, dirty slabs. Park needs more daily maintenance.
Date of Stay: March 2014 Rating: 3
Large park with a variety of site types on various surfaces. very crowded and noisy. Extortionist price structure includes 3 tiered costs PN. $37.00 for a standard site, $39.00 for a drive thru site and $35.00 for sites adjacent to bordering highway. It is obvious that they have a "captive market" as the standard of the park and its facilities simply does not warrant such high site fees.
Average staff friendliness, no complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Poor value for money $37 for 2A PN, powered. Amenities are close to most sites, cleanliness was average, 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, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, very few annex slabs, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, basic rec room, basic camp kitchen, you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5. Noisy, claustrophobic park, inadequate shade, no permanents. Clean UC electric BBQ. Basic playground, in average condition. Clean pool, pool is shaded, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, park is considered kid-safe, park is considered suitable for mobility impaired persons.
Liked:- Proximity to town.
Disliked:- Far too expensive and staff insistence that small vans go into small sites despite same cost as big vans.
Parking:- Large check-in parking area inside park.
Date of Stay: March 2014 Rating: 4
This little gem has about 20 spacious powered sites all based on clean gravel. Park manager was extremely friendly and helpful and, due to this, We stayed an extra night. The Town offers some very unique, historical landmarks and buildings.
Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money $22 for 2A, powered. Amenities are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with annex slabs, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, dump point, book swap available carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4. Quiet, open & roomy park, adequate shade, no permanents. Clean UC gas BBQ is free, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe, park is considered suitable for mobility impaired persons.
Liked:- Peaceful & quiet, easy walking distance into Town Center.
Local Information:- Very interesting heritage highlights around town.
Date of Stay: March 2014 Rating: 3
We found our stay here to be fairly unpleasant. Very windy with ensuing bad dust problems from school parking area opposite. We were kept awake most nights with the crashing down of aforementioned bunches of gumnuts.
Average staff friendliness, average staff response to complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Poor value for money $32 for 2A PN, powered. Amenities 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, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, annex slabs to most sites, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, dump point, secure entry, you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5. Noisy, claustrophobic park, adequate shade, no permanents. Clean BBQ UC gas BBQ is free, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground. No pool. Suitable for a week or more.
Liked:- Excellent location on beach near Town Center, sealed roads and guttering within the park. Excellent, moderately priced kiosk/restaurant.
Disliked:- Large trees dropped millions of gumnuts onto vans and roadways, day & night, sickening stench from nearby sewerage treatment plant on most days. Most sites were too small and cramped.
Date of Stay: March 2013 Rating: 4.5
Manager's name is Geoff & Sarah Hill. This is a small, very quiet, delightful park in a historic little village only 2 km. off the busy Newell. Owners are extremely friendly and will even share a cuppa or drink and supply scones, jam & cream. Park has some slabs and/or very well kept lawned sites,some are drive through. Park also has a swimming pool and a penned pet area for dogs to roam. They even offer a pet minding service for those that want to visit the national park where pets are not allowed. The amenities, including the laundry, are spotless and are adequate for the size of the park. Soap and paper towels provided. Good value for money, $24.00 per night for 2 adults. Some shade and several free BBQ's sprinkled around. No camp kitchen. Great base to visit the Warrumbungles and suitable for a 2 to 5 day stay. We will always make a point of staying when we are on this route.
Liked:- Quiet, clean, very friendly inexpensive Park.
