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Vic, Camperdown, Lakes And Craters Holiday Park

Date of Stay: March 2017 Rating: 3.5
Manager's name is Anthony & Jodie.
Very friendly staff, no complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money $35 for 2A, powered. Paid $17, reduced for Travel Auction. Amenities are close to only some 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, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, some 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 camp kitchen, disabled facilities, secure entry, you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 2. Quiet, open & roomy park, adequate shade, a few permanent/annual vans. Clean electric BBQs are free, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground, in good condition. 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:- Roomy sites, well maintained.
Parking:- Parking across from office.
Added Touches:- Contained open fires allowed.
Local Information:- Good day trip to Timboon, visit Timboon cheesery, Whisky distillery, Ice-creamery, nice Pasties from Bakery. Camperdown Clock Tower tour an absolute must, volunteer John who maintains clock and conducts tour is a mine of information and extremely interesting, do yourself a favour and don't miss this tour.

Vic, Mildura, Sun City Caravan Park

Date of Stay: November 2016 Rating: 0.5
Manager's name is Robert & Sue.
Average staff friendliness, bad staff response to complaints. Poor value for money $28 for 2A PN, powered, shoulder season. Paid $17, reduced for Travel Auction. Amenities are close to most sites, were dirty, 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. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, annex slabs to some sites, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, basic camp kitchen, no wireless internet available., you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 3. Quiet, open & roomy park, adequate shade, a few permanent/annual vans. Dirty UC electric BBQs are free, dismal bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground. Dirty pool. Suitable for overnighter.
Liked:- Nothing.
Disliked:- 35-40 degree days and the pool was filthy an absolute disgrace, completely unusable. Showers and toilets old and in a state of disrepair, grounds very neglected. Main electricity box sitting in a large pool of water, main earth stake sittng in water. BBQ;s filthy. Only 2 of 5 showers working in Mens amenity block. One couple complained were told "you got it cheap on Travel auctions so why complain". DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR DO NOT STAY HERE>
Parking:- Parking near Reception.

NSW, Corowa, Rivergum Holiday Retreat

Date of Stay: May 2016 Rating: 4
Friendly staff, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money $34.50 for 2A PN, powered, shoulder season. Paid $17, reduced for Travel Auction. Amenities are close to most sites, cleanliness was average, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, dry change area, 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 most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, dump point, secure entry, van parking, book swap available, no wireless internet available., 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 electric BBQs fuel costs $1, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground, in good condition. Clean pool, tables and chairs provided, spa available. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Liked:- Large sites, plenty of hot water & good pressure in showers, walking track along the Murray.
Local Information:- Plenty of local attractions, good meals at R.S.L.

Vic, Glenrowan, Glenrowan Tourist Park

Date of Stay: May 2016 Rating: 4
Manager's name is Amanda & Steven.
Very friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money $25 for 2A, powered. Paid $15, reduced for Travel Auction. Amenities are close to most 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, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, annex slabs to some sites, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, basic rec room, basic camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, disabled facilities, dump point, 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 electric BBQs fuel costs $1, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground. Clean pool, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more.
Liked:- Quiet, level sites, Amanda keeps the amenities block absolutely spotless, park extremely well maintained. First time we have stayed in this park but will definitely stay here again.
Parking:- Parking near office.
Local Information:- Ned Kelly museum, lots of wineries, lots of day trips around area, good meals at Glenrowan Hotel with specials nights.

Vic, Halls Gap, Halls Gap Caravan Park

Date of Stay: March 2016 Rating: 4
Great setting, kangas hopping around park. Do your shopping before arriving or head to Stawell, supermarket at Halls Gap is two to three times the price of Stawell supermarkets.
Friendly staff, no complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money $42 for 2A, powered. Paid $21, reduced for Travel Auction. 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. 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 some sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no 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 5. Quiet, open & roomy park, adequate shade, no permanent/annual vans. Clean UC electric BBQs fuel costs $1, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground. No pool. Suitable for month or longer.
Liked:- Nice and peaceful, pet friendly, walk to shops.
Disliked:- 2 sections to park, we were in bottom section and couldn't access free WiFi, very minor complaint and didn't worry us to much.
Parking:- Plenty parking near office.
Added Touches:- Contained open fires allowed at certain times.
Local Information:- Plenty of walking trails and drives to Falls, look-outs etc

Vic, Numurkah, Numurkah Caravan Park

Date of Stay: February 2016 Rating: 4
Friendly staff, no complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money $33 for 2A PN, powered. Paid $30, reduced for Seniors discount. Amenities are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very 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 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 camp kitchen, no wireless internet available., you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5. Quiet, open & roomy park, adequate shade, a few permanent/annual vans. Clean UC electric BBQs are free, congenial bbq area atmosphere. No playground. No pool. Suitable for a week or more.
Liked:- Level sites, walk to town, nice setting.
Parking:- Parking opposite office.
Local Information:- 3 Hotels, 2 for 1 meals, specials nights.

NSW, Eden, Eden Gateway Holiday Park

Date of Stay: February 2016 Rating: 4
Very friendly staff, no complaints. Very good value for money $35 for 2A, powered, peak season. Paid $17, reduced for Travel Auction. 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. 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, ensuite sites available, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good camp kitchen, disabled facilities, car wash, dump point, secure entry, 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, a few permanent/annual vans. Clean UC gas BBQs fuel costs $1, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Excellent playground. Clean pool, tables and chairs provided, toddlers catered for. 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:- Large grassy sites, quiet & relaxing, nice pool, friendly staff, overall a wonderful park to stay in. Refurbished amenities block, new wall and floor tiling, new hand-basins, new toilet suites, new very effective hand-dryers. Very impressed.
Parking:- Parking available while booking in.
Local Information:- Plenty of day trips around area, good meals at golf club, nice seafood restaurants at wharf.

Vic, Shepparton, Victoria Lake Caravan Park

Date of Stay: January 2016 Rating: 1.5
Average staff friendliness, no complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money $32 for 2A, powered, shoulder season. Amenities are close to only some sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, 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 large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, annex slabs to most sites, very few sites are shaded, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, basic camp kitchen, no wireless internet available., you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5. Noisy, open & roomy park, adequate shade, a few permanent/annual vans. No BBQs. No playground. No pool. Suitable for a week or more.
Liked:- Plenty of hot water in showers, concrete slab, level site. Pet friendly.
Disliked:- Not secure anyone can walk through park, not fenced on lake side, owner told us not to leave anything out as it may disappear. Very noisy from local hoons revving and racing cars for hours on two of the four nights we were there. Didn't like that laundry was in same room as camp kitchen. Would not recommend this park.
Parking:- Parking available while booking in.
Local Information:- Good walking path around lake beautiful meals at ParkLake cafe, bar restaurant . Plenty of local eateries, hotels etc. S.P.C. Ardmona shop good value for money.

Vic, Numurkah, Numurkah Caravan Park

Date of Stay: October 2015 Rating: 4.5
Friendly staff, no complaints. Good value for money $33 for 2A PN, powered, shoulder season. Paid $30, reduced for Seniors discount. Amenities 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, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, annex slabs to some sites, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good camp kitchen, disabled facilities, 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, a few permanent/annual vans. Clean UC electric BBQs are free. No playground. No pool. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Liked:- Cleanliness of amenities, setting, well maintained, close to town centre.

Vic, Swan Hill, Hill Top Resort

Date of Stay: April 2015 Rating: 3
Manager's name is Jenni.
Very friendly staff, no complaints, staff helped us at the site. Good value for money $24 for 2A, powered, shoulder season. Paid $18, reduced for Travel Auction. Amenities are close to all sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with annex slabs, very few sites are shaded, ensuite sites available, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, basic rec room, basic camp kitchen, kiosk, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4. 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. Good playground, in good condition. Clean pool, tables and chairs provided, toddlers catered for. Suitable for a week or more.
Liked:- Pet friendly, lots of room to walk dog away from other vans. En-suites to all powered sites.
Parking:- Plenty of parking while waiting to book in.
Added Touches:- Free sausage sizzle Wednesday nights. Z00 containing kangaroos,deer, goats,chickens, ducks kids can feed. Train ride around zoo at sunset daily.
Local Information:- Lots of day trips from Swan Hill area.