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Reports by:- The Ridge

QLD, Woodgate Beach, Woodgate Beach Tourist Park

Date of Stay: October 2015 Rating: 4.5
Very friendly staff, no complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money $33 for 2A PN, powered, off-peak season. Amenities are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Mostly level sites, poor night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, annex slabs to some sites, shade to some sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, basic camp kitchen, disabled facilities, dump point, you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 2. Quiet, open & roomy park, inadequate shade, a few permanent/annual vans. Clean UC gas BBQs are free, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground. No pool. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe, park is considered suitable for mobility impaired persons.
Liked:- Close to beach and golf club. Cafe & convenience shop in park.
Disliked:- Camp kitchen. Lighting. Almost impossible to pass a caravan that is parked when booking in. TV reception very poor if you can get any.
Parking:- Not enough space if two or more vans in front. Park on road and wait.
Added Touches:- Free courtesy bus to Golf Club.
Local Information:- Good meals at Golf Club but expensive.

QLD, Brisbane, Gateway Lifestyle Aspley - Aspley

Date of Stay: August 2015 Rating: 2.5
This park is in the process of closing to become a retirement village. Consequently very poor amenities and lots of loud noise from the workers. 3 out of 8 showers work in the men's amenities. 1 dryer works in the laundry. The hand dryer broken in the ladies. Nothing repaired in the 2 weeks we were there. Used to be a great park before the new owners took over. We would not have stayed here had we known.
Average staff friendliness, bad staff response to complaints. Reasonable value for money $240 for 2A PW, powered, off-peak season. Amenities are close to most sites, cleanliness was average, condition is poor, water pressure is bad / Variable pressure experienced, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Inadequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, annex slabs to most sites, very few sites are shaded, ensuite sites available, hard to negotiate into site, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Poor laundry, basic camp kitchen, dump point, no wireless internet available., you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 2. Noisy, claustrophobic park, inadequate shade, no permanent/annual vans. Clean UC electric BBQs are free, dismal bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Suitable for overnighter.
Disliked:- Very Noisy road beside park. Jackhammers in the park. Some sites very steep access (take off the level riders before attempting to reverse in, you can see the evidence of those that didn't). Management do not care about the caravaner's. Bar-b-q lights turn off very early (7.30 pm). Water turned off any time without warning (to suit builders). Everyone complains about this park but no refund.

QLD, Gold Coast, Broadwater Tourist Park - Southport

Date of Stay: July 2015 Rating: 3.5
Stayed here before & it was a 4 1/2. Now lots of work being carried out nearby (C'wealth Games) and 1/2 of park gone. Now very cramped sites amongst the many permanents. No fault of the park just trying to keep going. Expect park to bounce back once the games are over

NSW, Tweed Heads, Boyds Bay Holiday Park

Date of Stay: July 2015 Rating: 4
Very friendly staff, no complaints. Good value for money $217 for 2A PW, powered, off-peak season. Amenities are close to most 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, 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. Good laundry, kiosk, dump point, secure entry, you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5. Quiet, open & roomy park, adequate shade, a few permanents/annual vans. Clean UC gas BBQs are free, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered suitable for mobility impaired persons.
Liked:- Friendliness of staff. Handy to everything we wanted.
Disliked:- Miser showers.
Local Information:- Fishing, restaurants, beaches.

NSW, Lennox Head, Reflections Lennox Head Holiday Park

Date of Stay: July 2015 Rating: 4
This park appears to be in 3 sections. 1 for permanent's &2 for tourists. We never saw the camp kitchen as it was located amongst the permanent sites. Each tourist section had an amenities block (clean with plenty of everything expected). Only 1 tourist section had a bar-b-q. Other then that we had a lovely site overlooking the lake. As we are self sufficient we would stay again.

NSW, Valla Beach, Valla Beach Resort

Date of Stay: June 2015 Rating: 5
Very friendly staff, no complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money $175 for 2A PW, powered, off-peak season. Amenities 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, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, annex slabs to most sites, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, dump point, you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4. Quiet, open & roomy park, adequate shade, many permanent/annual vans. Clean UC gas BBQs are free, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe, park is considered suitable for mobility impaired persons.
Liked:- Happy hour every Tuesday night and Friday nights (with meat raffles) in the Wool shed..Close to the beach.
Disliked:- Twigs and small branches falling on the caravan and car.
Local Information:- Great meals at the local hotel & only $7.

NSW, Iluka, Iluka Riverside Tourist Park

Date of Stay: June 2015 Rating: 4
Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. $232.50 for 2A PW, powered. Amenities are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Mostly level sites, poor night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, annex slabs to most sites, very few sites are shaded, ensuite sites available, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, basic camp kitchen, dump point, you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 3. Quiet, open & roomy park, inadequate shade, a few permanent/annual vans. Clean UC gas BBQs are free, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting. No playground. No pool. Suitable for month or longer.
Liked:- Site right on river,Near ferry departure point. Friendly staff. New amenities blocks.fishing opposite site. friendly rabbit.
Disliked:- Old amenities blocks. No fish.
Local Information:- Not much of a town but 2 bakeries. Cheap fish & chips at co-op. Nice old pub. good butcher.

NSW, Grafton, The Gateway Village

Date of Stay: June 2015 Rating: 5
One of the best Parks we have stayed in after 5 years on the track.

NSW, Harrington, Discovery Parks - Harrington

Date of Stay: May 2015 Rating: 4
Friendly staff, no complaints. Good value for money $194 for 2A PW, powered, off-peak season. Paid $175, reduced for chain discount. Amenities are close to only some sites, were clean, condition is 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. 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, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good camp kitchen, dump point, secure entry, you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 3. Quiet, open & roomy park, adequate shade, many permanent/annual vans. Clean UC gas BBQs are free, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting. Good playground, in good condition. Clean pool, heated. Suitable for a week or more.
Liked:- one of the biggest amenity block we ever saw. Great showers.
Added Touches:- Scones & tea on Tuesday
Local Information:- People were catching fish but it rained all the time we were there. Great meals at the Harrington Hotel. Big bowls club.

NSW, South West Rocks, BIG4 South West Rocks

Date of Stay: May 2015 Rating: 4.5
Very friendly staff, no complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money $210 for 2A PW, powered, off-peak season. Amenities are close to most 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. Mostly level sites, poor night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, annex slabs to most sites, shade to some sites, ensuite sites available, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, good rec room, basic camp kitchen, disabled facilities, dump point, secure entry, wireless internet is available is free, you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 3. Quiet, open & roomy park, adequate shade, no permanent/annual vans. Clean UC electric BBQs fuel costs $1, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Excellent playground, in good condition. Clean pool, heated, pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe, park is considered suitable for mobility impaired persons.
Liked:- Kangaroos, Kookaburra's, green grass, friendly staff, Free movies all day in small theater. Great for kid's.
Disliked:- Some sites are suitable for small van's only.
Added Touches:- Free morning tea every week day, cake on Wednesday
Local Information:- Excellent meals at Country Club. Trial Bay Jail.