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Date of Stay: May 2019 Rating: 5
A really great park! We are campers, but the layout is very well suited to vans driving in and out. Council pool right next door. Staff go out of their way to make you feel welcome. Camp area is nice and open surrounded by trees. Like many towns out this way Narrabri needs rain; so a little dusty on some sites. Very tidy place. Amenities are older but quite roomy and very clean.
Very friendly staff, no complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money $27 for 2A, unpowered, off-peak season. Amenities are close to only some 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, shade to some sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, good camp kitchen, dump point, wireless internet is available is free, you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Optus, reception quality was 3. Quiet, open & roomy park, adequate shade, no permanent/annual vans. Clean UC BBQs. No playground. No pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Liked:- Staff are really friendly and helpful. We were just unpowered camping, but they asked us how we found the campground. Narrabri Creek runs just behind the park which even had pelicans in it! Park is very close to town center yet it was quiet and peaceful. Camp Kitchen was being extended whilst we were there.
Parking:- Not a huge amount but adequate; plenty just outside in street if there was a line-up.
Added Touches:- They do a regular sausage sizzle on Wednesday evenings. New feature just added a couple of weeks after we were here; they are starting a doggy-minding service with some dedicated on-site kennels to care for your pup if you want to go out for a meal or same.
Local Information:- Kaputar National Park MUST SEE!, Australia Telescope Compact Array, Piliga, Old Gaol Heritage Museum, Sawn Rocks to name a few things. Narrabri is a really nice town with great people. Excellent nearby Vet and also Kennel out of town that can do doggy day-care when you want to visit a national park.
Date of Stay: February 2019 Rating: 4
This is really set up for un-powered camping, and caters for campers, fishermen and water skiers. Good boat ramp, parking. Water skiers must use the river further down as river in front of campsite is kept for swimmers, canoes, paddle-boards and occasional fishing boat. Did not have need this trip (just 2 nights) to check out all facilities.
Friendly staff, no complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money $36 for 2A PN, unpowered, shoulder season. Amenities are close to only some sites, were clean, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided, disabled facilities. Basic laundry, basic rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, no wireless internet available., mobile wireless not available, reception quality was 1. Quiet, open & roomy park, adequate shade, many permanent/annual vans. Clean UC gas BBQs, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground, in average condition. No pool. Suitable for few days, suitable for families, park is considered kid-safe.
Liked:- Dog friendly! Generous campsite size made setup and pack up very easy. River location is second-to-none. Numerous little beach spots to access river swimming. Fresh water taps and bins located close to all sites. Grassy, level sites. Lots of trees for shade. Permanent sites are separate from camping area. Family friendly, considering number of campers. Steel drums for fires available.
Disliked:- Long walk and steps to amenities; that's about it!
Parking:- Not a huge amount of room to park at office.
Added Touches:- They have a kids activity boat with deck and water slide they launch for kids to use in the river. Not sure if this is a cost but a great idea! BMX track for kids.
Local Information:- A little off the track from Nowra, so allow 20-30 minutes back to town if day trips are planned.
Road Conditions:- Winding and narrow but good road, take care in narrow single lane section just before arriving at the Retreat (give way to oncoming vehicles!). Plenty of good signage on road to Retreat.
Date of Stay: April 2018 Rating: 5
Manager's name is Sue & Colin.
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 $25 for 2A, unpowered, peak season. 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, 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, shade to some sites, adequate taps close by. Good laundry, no rec room, good camp kitchen, van parking, wireless internet is available is free. Quiet, adequate shade, a few permanent/annual vans. Clean UC gas BBQs. No playground. No pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Liked:- Nearby river walk (Snowy River), trees and leaves, fireplaces located around with seats. Huge space for camping set-up. Designated "wilderness Camping" area is pretty luxurious in my opinion. New camp kitchen is pristine. Amenities small but also pristine.
Parking:- Plenty of room near office to park.
Added Touches:- Owners make great time and effort to make sure we were safe (weather updates), didn't miss anything, had all the information for our day trips.
Local Information:- Breathtaking Monaro Plains, Snowy River, quick trip to snow fields, national park, Cooma etc. Very central location. Nearby kennel in Berridale for doggy day care if needed - very good! Easy day trips to Jindabyne, Yarrongabilly Caves, Thredbo, etc.
Road Conditions:- Good road, minimal shoulders, watch out for kangaroos on dusk and dark
Date of Stay: May 2017 Rating: 4.5
Friendly staff, no complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money $30 for 2A PN, powered, shoulder season. 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, 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 some sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. 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 Optus, reception quality was 2. Quiet, a few 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:- On Peel River, nice grassy sites.
Disliked:- No unpowered sites but power was a treat for us Camper Trailer users.
Parking:- Plenty of room from memory.
Added Touches:- Very nice BBQ area with adjacent brick fire pit. Access to river for walks.
Local Information:- The Great Nundle Dog Race (brilliant!), great base for Tamworth and surrounds, very picturesque valley and mountains, Nundle is tiny but fantastic! Nundle on the Park Café just across road. Nundle Woollen Mill, Hanging Rock Lookout, Chaffee Dam, Mt Misery Gold Mine Museum,
Road Conditions:- Good roads, narrow. Watch out for roos after dusk.
Date of Stay: January 2016 Rating: 4.5
Just an update: the pool is now complete! It is a beautiful addition to a fantastic park! The pool is big, and well-thought out with kiddies pool, miniature "suspension bridge" and spacious design. Park is always updating. Family friendly park at it's best!
Date of Stay: August 2015 Rating: 4
A camper's perspective! Very nice park, great people running it and so much to do in the area. The campsites (for tents) are quite small; our family size tent "hung over" on to other sites! Fortunately, no problem as it was very quiet and was not an issue for others. We had a snow flurry on our last night (it was August, after all!) Bonus of close-by "Pet Resort" (Mt Victoria) for doggy day-care!
Date of Stay: August 2015 Rating: 4.5
A very nice tidy park, 2 amenity blocks, camping area nice and grassy/sandy! Rain drained away easily. Also has a bush camping area amongst trees. They had a pet bath facility! Giant chess set, mini golf, lots of stuff for kids.
Friendly staff, no complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money $168 for 2A PW, unpowered, off-peak season. 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, 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, very few sites are shaded, drive-through sites. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, wireless internet is available is free, you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Optus, 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, bbq area lighting. Excellent playground, in good condition. Clean pool, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided, spa available. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Liked:- Close to everything but feels like you are far away.
Disliked:- A little road noise but not bad.
Added Touches:- Awesome rec room / camp kitchen.
Local Information:- Port Stephens has everything; beautiful location, great food, blue blue ocean, nature, adventure, chill out!
Date of Stay: April 2011 Rating: 4
We were camping only. Julie made us very welcome; she is a great example of this friendly country town. Would stay again. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money. Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to all sites, were clean, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Mostly level sites, good night lighting. Basic laundry, no camp kitchen. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC gas bbq. No playground, no pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families
Liked:- A beautiful camping area, well grassed and leafy, adjoing the local park.
Local Information:- Fantastic local meals and things to see, close to Armidale, Waterfall Way,
Date of Stay: September 2010 Rating: 4
We arrived in a gale-force wind; the manager took great care to find us a camping spot that was well protected. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money. 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, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, disabled facilities, dump point, secure entry. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Clean UC electric bbq, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting Clean pool, 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:- Being on the point, you can see sunrise and sunsets over the water - magic. Management were very helpful; the park has a fantastic atmosphere
Parking:- Plenty of room
Local Information:- Nelson Bay and surrounds - awesome Scuba Diving, sightseeing, Shark & Ray Centre, bike riding, horse riding, shopping, lazing on a beach.
Road Conditions:- Suburban roads, no issues
