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Reports by:- Neale and Mandi

Qld, Yandina, Hidden Valley Campground

Date of Stay: June 2021 Rating: 4
Manager's name is Sharon
Very friendly staff, no complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money $35 for 2A PN, unpowered, peak season. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate small to medium vans, very few annex slabs, shade to most sites. Basic laundry, basic camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, no wireless internet available., you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 1. Quiet, open & roomy park, adequate shade, no permanent or annual vans. Clean wood BBQs fuel costs , congenial bbq area atmosphere. No playground. No pool. Suitable for few days, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Liked:- It is a privately owned macadamia farm run by the owners. The sites are spread out amongst the trees and forest. We liked the serenity and privacy. Stayed 3 nights and our site was safe when unattended.
Added Touches:- The Yandina Hotel offered a free courtesy bus pick up to and from on Friday and Saturday night.
Local Information:- we stayed there whilst attending a wedding held at The Rocks which was 4kms away. Yandina town was only 2 kms away. Markets there on Saturday morning. Local shops and bakery were excellent. Yandina Pub very comfortable and friendly, good price meals.
Road Conditions:- good.

NSW, Patonga, Patonga Camping Area

Date of Stay: February 2021 Rating: 4.5
Very friendly staff, no complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Very good value for money $45 for 2A PW, powered, peak season. Amenities 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, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, annex slabs to most sites, shade to most sites. Good laundry, basic camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, dump point, you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 3. Quiet, open & roomy park, adequate shade, no permanent/annual vans. Clean UC gas BBQs, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting. Good playground, in good condition. 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:- Located between a river and waveless beach. Good for swimming and walking along the beach. 10 minute easy/flat walk to hotel. Short drive into nearby town, shops, clubs etc. Very picturesque campground. Amenities kept clean.
Added Touches:- boat ramp close by
Local Information:- Park usually booked out during school holidays and peak season. Plenty to do close by and short drive to nearby town with all shops/facilities/beaches/clubs etc
Road Conditions:- bitumen road all the way but have to take care on hilly winding section