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Date of Stay: March 2018 Rating: 4.5
Manager's name is Lucy and Simon Fogarty
Our second visit in 2 years, again over Easter. New owners, very friendly and helpful.
Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money $48 for 2A 1C PN, powered, peak season. Amenities are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, paper towels/dryer provided. Mostly level sites, good night lighting. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, wireless internet is available is free, you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Optus, reception quality was 4. Quiet, open & roomy park, adequate shade, a few permanent/annual vans. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Liked:- The spaciousness, and proximity to the swimming lake, and some walking trails. Also easy to walk to the town centre.
Local Information:- Had really good meals at the Naracoorte Hotel (recommended by park owners), also at Kalv and Co Coffee shop.
Date of Stay: October 2017 Rating: 4.5
Manager's name is Barb and Geoff Calvert
Last stayed here in 2012, new owners this time, extremely friendly and helpful. This is a delightful park, shady and well grassed.
Very friendly staff, no complaints, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money $48 for 2A 2C PN, powered, shoulder season. Amenities are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting. Good camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, kiosk, you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Optus, reception quality was 3. Quiet, open & roomy park, adequate shade, a few permanent/annual vans. Clean UC gas BBQs are free, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Basic playground, in average condition. Clean pool, pool is shaded, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Liked:- Easy access to the river, sites are well sized.
Local Information:- Always worth a visit to Banrock Station (just up the road) for a wetland walk, wine tasting and lunch. Go to Barmera to stock up on supplies.
Date of Stay: March 2016 Rating: 4.5
Manager's name is Susan and Peter.
Probably one of the nicest parks we've camped in, for several reasons - the spaciousness (even though it was the Easter weekend and the park was full, one did not feel cramped or squashed at all), the peace and quiet,and the well-grassed sites. A little gem.
Very friendly staff, no complaints, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money $48 for 2A 1C PN, powered, peak season. Amenities are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, dump point, wireless internet is available is free, you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Optus, reception quality was 3. Quiet, open & roomy park, adequate shade, a few permanent/annual vans. Clean UC gas BBQs are free. Good playground, in good condition. No pool. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Liked:- Very spacious sites, and wide roads between the rows of sites contributed to the feeling of spaciousness.
Added Touches:- Free pancakes for breakfast on Easter Saturday, Easter egg hunt for kids on Easter Sunday, movies for kids in the evenings. 10% discount when you visit the Naracoorte Caves.
Local Information:- The park is right next door to the Naracoorte Swimming Lake, which in warm weather is a terrific space to spend a day. Some lovely walking and cycling trails outside the park.
Date of Stay: March 2014 Rating: 3.5
Manager's name is Sharon.
Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money $46 for 2A 1C PN, powered, peak season. Amenities are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Mostly level sites, good night lighting, shade to most sites, adequate taps close by. Basic camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, kiosk, secure entry, you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Optus, reception quality was 3. Quiet, open & roomy park, adequate shade, a few permanent/annual vans. Clean UC gas BBQs are free, congenial bbq area atmosphere. Good playground, in good condition. Clean pool, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Liked:- Beautiful setting, staff were friendly and responsive, free use of life-jackets when swimming in the lake.
Added Touches:- Free outdoor movie for families.
Local Information:- Banrock Station is always worth a visit - wetland walks, lunches and wine-tasting.
Date of Stay: April 2012 Rating: 4
Manager's name is Peter and Lisa Kollmann.
Very friendly staff, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money $41 for 2A 1C PN, powered, peak season. Amenities are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Basic camp kitchen, kiosk, you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Optus, reception quality was 3. Quiet, claustrophobic park, adequate shade, a few permanents. Clean gas BBQ is (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Basic playground, in average condition. Clean pool, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Liked:- Beautiful, tranquil shaded setting on the Murray.
Disliked:- Being Easter it was packed, and got a little noisy late at night (this would be true of most parks however).
Added Touches:- Free Easter egg hunt provided for the kids.
Local Information:- Banrock Station definintely wirth visiting, just a short drive away. Cobdogla also worth a visit.
Date of Stay: January 2012 Rating: 4.5
Manager's name is Chris and Dawn. The ground is very hard, we (and our friends) bent several tent pegs when putting up our tents. That is the only negative however - this is a lovely park, with excellent facilities which are well maintained. Easy access to the town centre and the cycle path which runs along the beachfront. Friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($55 2A 1C PN, powered, peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, shade to some sites, good rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, dump point, secure entry, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Optus, reception quality was 4). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Excellent playground in good condition. Clean pool is shaded, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Liked:- Excellent, well maintained facilities. One of the best camp kitchens I have ever used - although could do with another sink for washing up.
Disliked:- Ground very hard for tent pegs.
Date of Stay: December 2011 Rating: 3
This was our second stay, having stayed here in Dec 2010. Got off to a bad start the day before leaving, as they had mistakenly given our site (which I had booked 10 months previously in March) to someone else. Fortunately we managed to resolve it amicably, with some financial compensation given to us. Nonetheless it got our holiday off to a bad start. The camp site itself has deteriorated noticeably in the 12 months since our previous visit. The amenities and camp kitchen are in need of some renovation. Some campers quite noisy after 23:00, with no visible enforcement of noise rules. Average staff friendliness, average staff response to complaints Good value for money ($39 2A 1C PN, powered, peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, cleanliness was average, condition is poor, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, mostly level sites, good night lighting, shade to some sites. Basic laundry, no rec room, basic camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, kiosk, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Optus, reception quality was 3). Noisy, claustrophobic park, not enough shade, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Basic playground in poor condition. No pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families.
Liked:- Location - very close to the beach
Disliked:- No access control - anyone can come in or out. No visible enforcement of noise policy - is there even a noise policy
Date of Stay: December 2010 Rating: 4
Manager's name is Kevin. Staff offered tourist advice Good value for money ($31 2A 1C PN, powered, peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, cleanliness was average, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, paper towels/dryer provided. Mostly level sites, good night lighting, poor water quality, adequate taps close by. Late checkout allowed, kiosk, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Optus, reception quality was 4). Peaceful, claustrophobic park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Basic playground in average condition. No pool. Suitable for a week or more. Suitable for families.
Liked:- Beautiful location close to beach, sites are mostly well grassed, lots of shade
Disliked:- No access control (anyone can come in), sites are quite close together so there is a slight feeling of being squashed in - admittedly this was in peak season. Amenities could be a little cleaner.
Added Touches:- Excellent kiosk
Date of Stay: October 2010 Rating: 4
Friendly staff, no complaints, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($48 2A 1C PN, powered, off-peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, cleanliness was average, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, adequate taps close by. Basic rec room, late checkout allowed, good camp kitchen, kiosk, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Optus, reception quality was 4). Quiet, open and roomy, plenty of shade. Dirty UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. Heated pool, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a few days, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Liked:- Lovely setting on the Murray, checking in/out very smooth and painless
Disliked:- Some sites very sandy, lots of traffic noise from Sturt Hwy at night.
Added Touches:- Fresh bread and rolls daily
