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Date of Stay: July 2017 Rating: 4
Lisa and Dennis still operate the park. Cost $35 a night (school holidays) but currently have a pay for 5 get 7 nights deal. Dump point has been installed and toilet/ shower block is about to get a small makeover. Not a lot of grass at present and can get a bit muddy with rain but most blocks have a slight slope so tends to drain. Weather permitting still have an afternoon campfire for happy hour. Good camp kitchen but could do with a heater in the winter months. Great base for visiting the nearby wineries.
Date of Stay: April 2017 Rating: 4.5
$32 a night 2 people on 3 night special deal. Dog friendly. Staff very friendly and helpful as I had to do some repairs and they lent me tools to do the job. Good value for money being start of school holidays. Good toilets and showers. Have drive through sites, some other sites would cater for only smaller vans. Entertainment put on for children. Suitable for a week or more.
Date of Stay: April 2017 Rating: 4
$8 a night 2 people unpowered. Old but clean toilets and showers, free washing machine and open fires allowed in season. Nice little town with a great free Museum about the first Aboriginal cricket team and a section devoted to Don Bradman. River was up and fish were being caught. Great spot to visit suitable for a few days.
Date of Stay: April 2017 Rating: 3.5
Manager's name is Chris
Timed showers that requires tokens that are available at office Lots of annuals some sites unkempt but all friendly enough and away from most casual sites
Friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money $30 for 2A, unpowered, peak season. Amenities are close to only some sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, dry change area. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor 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. Basic laundry, no rec room, basic camp kitchen, kiosk, secure entry. Quiet, claustrophobic park, adequate shade, many 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, 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.
Liked:- Unpowered sites are on good grassy areas new owners making a lot of improvements
Parking:- Parking out front
Added Touches:- Open fires allowed. Good kiosk that is licensed
Local Information:- Short walk to river for fishing
Road Conditions:- Approx 8 km of dirt road to travel can be a bit corrugated
Date of Stay: April 2017 Rating: 3.5
This is a licensed Golf club that provides 10 powered sites The facilities are in the members clubrooms and an after hours code is provided for entry Meals are available in the club house
Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints. Reasonable value for money $28 for 2A, powered, shoulder season. Amenities are close to most sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Inadequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with annex slabs, very few sites are shaded, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4. Quiet, open & roomy park, adequate shade, no permanent or annual vans. No BBQs. No playground. No pool. Suitable for a week or more.
Liked:- Views over the golf course
Disliked:- Facilities are a bit public but not really a problem
Parking:- Parking bay out front
Local Information:- plenty of places to eat in town
Road Conditions:- good
Date of Stay: February 2015 Rating: 3
A bit over priced for what you get but has the makings of a great park. Management a bit hit and miss, did not have a good knowledge of the layout of the park sites and had double booked a few sites. Huge unpowered camping areas.
Average staff friendliness, average staff response to complaints. Reasonable value for money $35 for 2A PN, peak season. Amenities are close to only some sites, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, paper towels/dryer provided, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, basic camp kitchen, no wireless internet available. Carrier used was Telstra. Quiet, claustrophobic park, adequate shade, many permanent/annual vans. Good playground, in good condition. No pool. Suitable for few days, suitable for families.
Liked:- Location, Hotel across the the road and Forrest Brewing Co just a short walk away both do good meals. Excellent location for bike riders with many riding tracks also camp fire and dog friendly.
Disliked:- Lack of organisation, grass badly needed mowing and lots of 10amp power outlets. Could have maintained the toilet and shower blocks a bit more frequently as park was very busy and toilets struggled to cope.
Parking:- Park outside Wonky Donkey hotel to book in.
Added Touches:- Open fires allowed some fire drums provided,access to tennis courts.
Local Information:- Close to Otway Fly ,fishing at Barwon Reservoir. Lots of good walk and bike tracks.
Road Conditions:- Came in on Cape Otway Rd, good condition but beware of Stop signs on cross roads.
