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Date of Stay: November 2022 Rating: 4
Great caravan park. Nice and peaceful and well laid out.
Very friendly staff, no complaints. Good value for money $40 for 1A PN, powered, shoulder season. Amenities are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, annex slabs to some sites. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, dump point, wireless internet is available is free, 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 are free, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting. Good playground, in average condition. Clean pool, kid-safe pool area. 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 room, shade, nice and green
Parking:- No problem as it's part of the WEllington Caves complex, so there was plenty of parking. It may be different in school holidays though, but I was there on a weekend and didn't have an issue.
Added Touches:- The Caves complex has a great new reception area with a free interactive display that's well worth visiting.
Local Information:- Wellington is a nice area. It's a nice drive out to Burrendong Dam which has a nice picnic area. Mt Arthur, just out of town is also worth visiting.
Road Conditions:- Roads weren't too bad, but I was there just after a lot of rain and there were potholes everywhere, including the highway.
Date of Stay: March 2017 Rating: 4
The amenity block wasn't brilliant, however they were building a new one (March 2017). The problem with the amenities is that they are in the centre of the park and you either have to walk all the way around, or through someone else's site to get to them. A few paths would be good. Some sites could be a bit squeeze in peak times. Certainly close to the beach though. Great spot to kick back and relax. While there are a lot of permanent vans, they are mostly holiday vans, so during school holidays, I imagine the park is quite busy. It wasn't too bad on the weekend we were there though (March and it was wet).
Friendly staff, no complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money $42 for 2A PN, powered, shoulder season. Amenities are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, 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, very few annex slabs, very few sites are shaded, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, good camp kitchen, kiosk, 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, inadequate shade, a few permanent/annual vans. Clean UC electric BBQs are free, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Basic 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:- Close to the beach and reasonably sheltered. We had the awning out most of the time we were there.
Disliked:- Long walk to the amenities if people were on the sites near us.
Parking:- Easy access to parking during check-in if there aren't too many checking in at one time. We were 3rd in line and the back of the van was stuck out on the street (but the street is fairly quiet).
Local Information:- The park is close to the Shellharbour Village shops and there is a nice fish & chip shop there.
Date of Stay: July 2016 Rating: 3.5
Although the sites are tight, they will park your van for you via a tractor if necessary.
Very friendly staff, no complaints, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money $45 for 2A PN, powered, peak season. Paid $40.50, reduced for Chain discount - Top Tourist. Amenities are close to all 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. 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, hard to negotiate into site, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, dump point, van parking, wireless internet is available is free, you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5. Quiet, claustrophobic park, adequate shade, a few permanent/annual vans. Clean UC electric BBQs are free, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground. Clean pool, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more.
Liked:- Quiet compared to a number of other parks in Cairns. Close to Barron Gorge and Lake Placid.
Disliked:- A bit squeezy.
Parking:- Park outside across the road to check in.
Added Touches:- Occasional activities organised, craft morning, Lions Club sausage sizzle, etc.
Local Information:- Many activities in Cairns. The park is close to the Skyrail, Armour and Military Museum, and Tjapukai. As it is north of the city, it is on the way to Port Douglas and the Daintree. It is also only a 5 minute drive to shopping centres.
Date of Stay: June 2016 Rating: 3.5
Very friendly staff, no complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money $45 for 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, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, poor night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, wireless internet is available is free, mobile wireless not available. 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 few days.
Liked:- Where we were there was plenty of room. It was nice and close to the Carnarvon Gorge National Park.
Disliked:- A bit pricey.
Parking:- Plenty of parking available for check-in, unless 4 vans arrive at once.
Added Touches:- Campfires allowed in various areas. Great camp kitchen areas. Happy hour each night. Cooked meals available on certain nights, but you do have to book in advance.
Local Information:- Carnarvon Gorge is worth the visit if you are up to walking. The long walk of 14 km is worth doing, just take your time and do the side trips on the way back.
Road Conditions:- The road in has about 20 kms of dirt, but apparently funding has just been found (June 2016) to get this sealed. When this will happen though is unknown.
Date of Stay: June 2016 Rating: 3.5
A beautiful campground area. You can swim in the river at a couple of swimming areas (no crocodiles) or just sit in the river and let the water cool you off.
Very good value for money $11.90 for 2A PN, unpowered. Amenities are close to only some sites, cleanliness was average, condition is very good, water pressure is good, separate bathroom. Adequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, poor night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, very few annex slabs, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Mobile wireless not available. Quiet, open & roomy park, adequate shade, no permanent or annual vans. Clean wood BBQs are free. No playground. No pool. Suitable for few days.
Liked:- The swimming holes. The abundance of water taps, although the water is not drinkable without treatment. There were flushing toilets as well as a cold shower.
Disliked:- Mosquitoes.
Added Touches:- There are plenty of fireplaces for barbecues, but you do need to bring your own wood. The fireplaces in the camping areas don't have cooking plates, but there are BBQs down in the day use area that are fine to use.
Road Conditions:- Dirt road for the last 3 Kms into the camping area.
Date of Stay: June 2016 Rating: 3.5
No comments made about the pool as it had literally just been finished the day we arrived. It was filled the following day, but was still a work area. It should be right to go by now though (July 2016). Also, while it seems to be noisy and claustrophobic, if you go down the back of the park, there is plenty of room and it is a bit quieter.
Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money. Amenities are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, 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 large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, annex slabs to some sites, very few sites are shaded, ensuite sites available, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good camp kitchen, kiosk, dump point, van parking, no wireless internet available., you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4. Noisy, claustrophobic park, inadequate shade, many permanent/annual vans. Clean UC gas BBQs are free, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, park is considered kid-safe, park is considered suitable for mobility impaired persons.
Liked:- It was friendly and although I marked it claustrophobic, there was also plenty of large open areas down the back, big enough to kick a footy around in without bothering anyone.
Disliked:- Occasional road noise. Signage could be improved to find it as you come in off the main road.
Added Touches:- It was a 5 minute drive to shopping centres, sporting clubs etc.
Local Information:- I recommend the trip to Magnetic Island and take the "Best Bus Tour". It's cheap and informative. You can book it online, and book it before you book your ferry tickets, as you will then get a discount.
Date of Stay: June 2016 Rating: 3.5
New owners took over at the beginning of June 2016, so there will probably be some changes over the next 12 months or so.
Very friendly staff, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money $32 for 2A PN, powered, peak season. Paid $29.80, reduced for Chain discount - Top Tourist. Amenities are close to most 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. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, annex slabs to some sites, very few sites are shaded, hard to negotiate into site, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, good camp kitchen, kiosk, dump point, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 3. Quiet, claustrophobic 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. Clean pool, kid-safe pool area. Suitable for a week or more.
Liked:- It was very close to the airport, so interesting seeing the helicopters, biplane, etc. Friendly "meet and greet" while we were there. It was a bit out of town (5 Kms) so a bit quieter than the parks closer in.
Disliked:- Bore water at Flametree. Limited TV reception.
Local Information:- Plenty to do at Airlie Beach.
Date of Stay: June 2016 Rating: 3
The unpowered sites are spread out all along the waterfront and are really the pick of the spots as they look out over the water.
Friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money $25 for 2A PN, unpowered, peak season. Provided entertainment for a couple of nights (bagpipes). Amenities are close to most sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, separate bathroom, soap provided, 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, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, good rec room, basic camp kitchen, kiosk, 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. No BBQs. No playground. No pool. Suitable for few days.
Liked:- Magnificent uninterrupted view over the water from the van.
Parking:- Plenty of room.
Added Touches:- Happy hour on Friday nights. The camp kitchen is basically a pub as well as it is licensed, so you can purchase alcoholic drinks if you are so inclined.
Local Information:- Fishing seems to be about it. There is a dump point at the other end of town if you need it.
Date of Stay: June 2016 Rating: 3.5
This was the second time we have stayed at this park. It's quiet and peaceful and well managed. The sites are a bit squeezy, but once you're in, there are no problems. The staff are helpful and the facilities are great. Close to the beach and you can go see the kangaroos at 6:30 am (if you want to get up early).
Date of Stay: June 2016 Rating: 3.5
National park campground managed by Qld National Parks.
Very good value for money $11.90 for 2A PN, unpowered. Amenities are close to only some sites, cleanliness was average, condition is very good, water pressure is bad / Variable pressure experienced. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly unlevel sites, poor night lighting, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with annex slabs, shade to most sites. No wireless internet available., you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 3. Quiet, open & roomy park, adequate shade, no permanent or annual vans. Dirty wood BBQs are free. No playground. No pool. Suitable for few days.
Liked:- Nice campground with flushing toilets for both sexes. Water available in the creek, however it did have a crocodile warning, so be careful.
Added Touches:- Plenty of campfire sites available.
Road Conditions:- Dirt road into the campground, but it's only 1 km.
