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Date of Stay: October 2014 Rating: 3
This Big 4 takes dogs. Impressive amenities, big and clean. First site was next to stagnant pond, but I asked to move to a beachfront site. Cost an extra $5 but was worth it.
Date of Stay: October 2014 Rating: 4
Perfect location, right beside the water. Grassed sites. Very clean amenities. Follow the signs for the Afghanistan memorial, the park is right across the road. We were sorry to leave, it was so relaxing.
Date of Stay: October 2014 Rating: 2.5
Pleasant park, no views of the water from the van sites unfortunately. Clean amenities. Helpful staff. $15 fee for dogs plus $50 bond.
Date of Stay: September 2013 Rating: 4
Manager's name is Mardi & Mark McRae. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($40 2A PN, powered, peak season). 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, 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 most sites, shade to most sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, dump point, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 1). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC electric bbq (pay) 40c, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting. Clean pool is shaded. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park.
Liked:- Close to town centre. Both managers helped to park the van.
Disliked:- Entrance hard to see. Fruit bat droppings.
Parking:- Park outside office off road.
Added Touches:- Discount book for local attractions. Buffet breakfast at the Ramada $20 for 2 people.
Local Information:- All the usual NQ tourist things to do.
Date of Stay: July 2012 Rating: 5
Very nice managers are working hard to make this a great park. The amenities are among the best I have seen. Grassed sites and ensuites on some. We will stay here again. Very friendly.
Date of Stay: July 2012 Rating: 4
Details same as others. Friendly lady in office. Drive thru sites are narrow but ok for one night. Free gas BBQ and camp kitchen. If you want a longer stay, they will put you on a wider site. Clean open park. A few shade trees.
Date of Stay: July 2012 Rating: 4
Very nice park. Plenty of green grass. Very friendly reception. Dozens of roos around sunset. Small but clean amenities. Close to river cruises. Did not try the bar or restaurant so cannot comment. Great place to relax for a few days away from the highway. Would stop there again.
Date of Stay: July 2012 Rating: 2.5
My wife told the manager, "no paper in ladies toilet", to which he replied, "well you are all animals, cause I replaced it all yesterday". Friendly staff, bad staff response to complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Poor value for money ($36 2A PN, powered, peak season). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to only some sites, cleanliness was average, condition is poor, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, very few annex slabs, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Basic laundry, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Quiet, open & roomy park, not enough shade, a few permanents. Clean pool. Suitable for overnighter.
Liked:- Quiet, some highway noise, but not bad.
Disliked:- Tired park needing fresh management to tidy it up.
Parking:- Plenty of room out front
Date of Stay: May 2011 Rating: 5
Manager's name is Ernie. Very friendly staff, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($35 2A PN, powered, peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, 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, annex slabs to most sites, shade to most sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Dump point, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 3). 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. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for month or longer, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Liked:- The water front sites are as good as it gets. Very friendly. Many grey nomads spend the winter here. Ernie backs you into the site very easily, he has done it many times.
Parking:- Parking outside the office or on the street.
Added Touches:- Fish cleaning table.
Local Information:- Very laid back town with all facilities.
Date of Stay: August 2010 Rating: 4
Easy to find, turn left at the end of the main street onto the beachfront. Good park, close to town and beachfront. Friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($35 2A PN, peak season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to all sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, separate bathroom, dry change area, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, concrete annex slabs to most sites, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, hard to negotiate into site, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, basic rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, dump point, secure entry, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting Clean pool is shaded. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Liked:- Close to town and beach. Ensuite bathrooms.
Disliked:- If not on a drive thru site the roads are very narrow, most people had trouble backing in. Bit expensive at $35
Local Information:- Plenty to see and do in Bowen. Woolies, IGA, pizza, chicken.
