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Date of Stay: December 2022 Rating: 4.5
Manager's name is Sue and Greg Poke
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 $38 for 2A 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, 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, 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, good rec room, good camp kitchen, disabled facilities, dump point, secure entry, van parking, you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4. Quiet, open & roomy park, adequate shade, a few permanents/annual vans. Clean UC gas BBQs, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground. No pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe, park is considered suitable for mobility impaired persons.
Liked:- Plenty of space for each site, van on level gravel pad surrounded by well kept lawn. Close to town centre ,easy flat walk to local hotel. The amenities are all unisex en-suite arrangements in the amenities blocks.
Disliked:- On the main Montague Road which carries a fair amount of traffic but is quiet at night.
Parking:- Reception has a separate arrival parking
Date of Stay: December 2021 Rating: 4
Manager's name is Sally Millington
Solar showers are being trialed and whilst would be very efficient in the during of summer and hot days they offer only warm water at other times. Surprise surprise excellent T.V. reception despite being in a secluded valley.
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 $40 for 2A PN, powered, peak season. Amenities are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was inadequate hot water. 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, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Late checkout allowed, van parking, book swap available, no wireless internet available., you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5. Quiet, open & roomy park, adequate shade, no permanent or annual vans. No BBQs. No playground. No pool. 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:- Situated in a valley with a creek running through one boundary, quiet secluded park in a natural setting. Each site is bounded by native bushes with lots of room. Sally is super friendly and caters to ALL requests. Lives above the park and available at all times by phone.
Disliked:- Disappointed with the showers due to the lack of sunshine when we visited. If it had been a normal sunny summers days then there would not have been any disappointment.
Parking:- Yes there is plenty of parking on arrival.
Added Touches:- Natural setting setting with flowing creek which could be used as a swimming hole. Fresh herbs available free of charge at the front gate.
Local Information:- Located at the entrance to the Huon Valley right at the bottom of the Grove township. All the features of the Huon Valley are virtually at your doorstep.
Road Conditions:- Bitumen roads except for the last 200 meters on Sharpe's Road.
Date of Stay: June 2021 Rating: 4
This is a community run camp ground which is basically a "free camp". All flat sites with mostly grassed level sites, some with shade trees. Excellent flushing toilets, HOT showers [$2 fee] and is very dog friendly. Is attached to the footy field, golf course and the little used trotting track. The town a short walking distance away has all the necessities of life i.e. coffee shops, bakery, pub with evening meals [ can recommend same] and IGA supermarket, and fuel servo. Only 25 klms from the coast via St. Mary's Pass. Whilst a free camp they do offer a facility for a cash donation.
Date of Stay: December 2020 Rating: 3.5
In previous times have looked at this park and definitely said NO, but what a change when new owners take over. A complete change and YES we stayed over Xmas. New facilities, updated amenities, river area now opened up to provide a swimming hole, grassed flat areas and very pleasant owners Diane & Simon. Will stay here again at $30 p/n unpowered.
Date of Stay: December 2020 Rating: 4.5
Manager's name is Adrian & Mel
Absolutely fabulous garden setting on the edge of a National Park that enables you to take PETS. Would recommend it to everyone. Very quirky settings in the gardens. Showers are in "port aloo style cubicles with the hottest hot water I have come across in a caravan park.
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 $40 for 2A PN, powered, peak season. Paid $36, reduced for stayed for 4 nights. Were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, separate bathroom, dry change area. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with annex slabs, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, good camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, disabled facilities, van parking, book swap available, you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4. Quiet, open & roomy park, adequate shade, no permanent/annual vans. No BBQs. Good playground, in good condition. No pool. 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:- Overall atmosphere, the 18 hole "golf" course played with wooden mallets and large soft rubber balls. Very close to the mountain bike trails at Maydena.
Disliked:- If you found anything to dislike then you are too fussy.
Parking:- Plenty of room at all times.
Added Touches:- Fire pots and wood supplied.
Local Information:- Local pub 300 meters away, fishing in Tyenna River which borders the park, Mount Field National Park entrance 2 kilometers.
Road Conditions:- Execellent road in from New Norfolk or Hamilton.
Date of Stay: February 2020 Rating: 4
Park separated into two parts, one for permanents and bulk of park for tourists. Park runs along the Tamar River.
Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money $44 for 2A PN, powered, shoulder season. Paid $40, reduced for chain discount. 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. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good camp kitchen, secure entry, book swap available, wireless internet is available, 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. No playground. No pool. 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:- Many of the sites are enclosed by high shrub borders which defines the site and provides excellent privacy. Excellent walking track surrounding the park which follows the river. Easy walking distance to the local pub.
Disliked:- Like alot of parks these days they are getting to pricing themselves out of the market.
Parking:- Parking bay to book in
Local Information:- Close to local attractions, Seahorse World and the Platypus House which has the best fresh fruit ice creams.
Road Conditions:- On main road through town but very limited traffic as the road comes to an end in 10 kilometers.
Date of Stay: December 2019 Rating: 4.5
Back for another holiday, and whilst the park was excellent 2 years ago it is now even better. The clean amenities have had a face lift and were as clean as previous. The old camp kitchen has been replaced with a new enclosed kitchen and the old bbq shelter replaced with a new "bus stop shelter" complete with brand new gas BBQ. Once again we paid $30 p.n. with seniors discount and received Xmas presents from the owners on Xmas Day. Well done Penny, Sue and Boris. In the words of General MacArthur.. " we shall return"
Date of Stay: October 2019 Rating: 4
Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money $30 for 2A PN, powered, shoulder season. 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. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, car wash, van parking, book swap available, no wireless internet available., you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4. Quiet, open & roomy park, adequate shade, no 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 a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe, park is considered suitable for mobility impaired persons.
Liked:- Exceptionally clean amenities, park under going updating with new owners. All sites either hard surface gravel or grass. Extra shade gazebos and picnic tables throughout the park. Park is on a back street with minimal traffic and easy access by following the directional signs. Provided maps for ALL the surrounding towns with excellent visitor information.
Parking:- Park bay for booking in.
Added Touches:- Fire pots and fire wood available.
Local Information:- Very close to Wilderness railway, the "Spoin Kof" lookout in the township a must but be aware of the very steep climb on the last 50 metres of the walkway but worth every breathless step.
Road Conditions:- Lyell and Murchison Highways are what make Queenstown
Date of Stay: August 2019 Rating: 4.5
Very clean and well kept park, quiet even though just off the Riverina Highway. Greeted by Steve, extremely friendly and helpful in suggesting which site to pick, although all the sites were grassed and /or concrete slab. Amenities close to all sites and well equipped even down to foot towels for your shower. $25 per night powered excellent stop for first or last night from the Spirit of Tasmania boat. Definite on our stopping list for next trip to the North Island.
Date of Stay: August 2019 Rating: 3.5
Small community run camping spot right on the banks of the Darling River. Bush setting powered and unpowered sites all the same price, $10 per vehicle. Showers @ $1 per 5 minutes, toilets all clean although limited in number. Plenty of hot water and amenities very clean. All close to town with excellent general store and pub with great meals. Well worth the dirt road from Menindee, although sealed road from Wentworth.
