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Reports by:- Dingo

NSW, Coffs Harbour, Emerald Beach Holiday Park - Emerald Beach

Date of Stay: July 2019 Rating: 4.5
Park is in a bush setting, birds, kangaroos , bush turkeys etc, wandering freely around the ground. Amenities adequate but need a little TLC (happening at the time of our stay). Large sites but they are difficult to identify, the site numbering is very hard to find. Staff very friendly and very helpful, park has units and plenty of sites, Stayed 6 nights and would be happy to stay again. Close to beach for walking, surfing and fishing. Kids playground and water park also.

Qld, Hervey Bay, Pier Caravan Park - Urangan

Date of Stay: July 2019 Rating: 3.5
This park is new and is well maintained, some sites with slabs and some grassed. Sites are large and have all services (water, Power and sullege). Approx 100 sites available, no units, We stayed for 3 weeks July/ August but won't be staying there again. The street noise is almost unbearable, hoon heaven. It is close to the pier for fishing and beach for walking but is spoilt by the locals and the heavy traffic early day and late into the night.

Vic, Camperdown, Lakes And Craters Holiday Park

Date of Stay: March 2019 Rating: 4
Great caravan park, amenities very clean and well maintained. Friendly and quiet. Will gladly stay again.

Vic, Gellibrand, Otways Tourist Park

Date of Stay: March 2012 Rating: 3.5
Very large sites, plenty of room, nice quiet park, clean and tidy, large camp kitchen. Very friendly staff, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($35 2A PN, powered, shoulder season). Amenities are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, extra charge for shower. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, very few annex slabs, shade to most sites, ensuite sites available, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, kiosk, disabled facilities, van parking, wireless internet is available, mobile wireless not available. Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Clean UC gas bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting. Good playground. Clean pool, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for few days.
Liked:- Quiet and peaceful. Able to have campfires. Large sites
Disliked:- No internet reception (Telstra) unless you purchase ($4.00 / 10 min). No mobile phone reception. Amenities would have trouble coping if park was full

Qld, Hervey Bay, Windmill Caravan Park - Urangan

Date of Stay: September 2010 Rating: 3
Manager's name is Mark & Corrina. Friendly staff, average staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice. Very good value for money ($180 2A per week, shoulder season). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to most sites, cleanliness was average, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided. Inadequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, concrete annex slabs to most sites, shade to some sites, hard to negotiate into site. Basic laundry, basic rec room, camp kitchen, kiosk, dump point, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 4). Quiet, claustrophobic park, not enough shade, many permanents. Clean UC electric bbq (free), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground. Clean pool, kid-safe pool area. Suitable for few days.
Liked:- Close to Pier for fishing, Friendly atmosphere. Courtesy buses to all clubs and tours pickup from park
Disliked:- Sites small, very difficult to park vehicle on site, park becomes very congested if all sites full.
Parking:- Very tight parking area when checking in

NSW, The Entrance, Dunleith Tourist Park

Date of Stay: September 2010 Rating: 3.5
Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($37 2A PN, shoulder season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, are close to most sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, concrete annex slabs to most sites, very few sites are shaded, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, basic rec room, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 2). Noisy, claustrophobic park, not enough shade, many permanents. No playground, no pool. Suitable for overnighter.
Liked:- Only 98km N of Sydney, Close to water (some sites on waters edge), our site was large and roomy. Clubs and pubs close to park.
Disliked:- Units very close to some sites, a lot of noise late into night from units.
Road Conditions:- Very large dip / drain approx 50m before park entrance, will bottom out if moving faster than 5kph.

NSW, South West Rocks, Ingenia Holidays South West Rocks

Date of Stay: September 2010 Rating: 4
Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($208 2A per week, shoulder season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, 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, concrete annex slabs to some sites, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, camp kitchen, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 3). Peaceful, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Clean UC electric bbq ($1.00), congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground in good condition. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided, toddlers catered for. Suitable for a week or more.
Liked:- Large sites, water front sites excellent, very peaceful park.
Disliked:- Midges

NSW, Hastings Point, North Star Holiday Resort

Date of Stay: September 2010 Rating: 5
Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($38 2A PN, shoulder 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, separate bathroom, soap provided, paper towels/dryer provided, exhaust fans/good ventilation. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, concrete annex slabs to most sites, shade to most sites, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, camp kitchen, kiosk, dump point, wireless internet is available, 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. Excellent playground in good condition. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided, toddlers catered for. Suitable for a week or more.
Liked:- Valet parking service, modern & clean amenities close to most sites, camp kitchen large and free, plenty of BBQ's. Cafe / restaurant & service station attached to park. Easy walking distance to ocean or river
Disliked:- Bit on the expensive side,
Local Information:- 20 mins to Twin Towns clubs

Qld, Sunshine Coast, Gateway Lifestyle Maroochy - Maroochydore

Date of Stay: August 2010 Rating: 4.5
Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money ($40 2A PN, shoulder season). Amenity number was adequate to cope with the number of people, 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, concrete annex slabs to most sites, shade to most sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, camp kitchen, kiosk, dump point, secure entry, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 3). Peaceful, claustrophobic park, plenty of shade, a few permanents. Clean UC electric bbq (free), dismal bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Excellent playground in good condition. Clean pool is shaded, kid-safe pool area, tables and chairs provided, toddlers catered for. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families, well maintained park, park is considered kid-safe.
Liked:- Beautiful park, lake area with ducks and boardwalk area, our site was very roomy and on lake edge.
Disliked:- Some sites subject to 'internal' traffic noise (6 am start of ground staff on buggys). Entry to park from road very dangerous, park entry is on corner and subject to a lot of traffic, exit similar

NSW, Port Macquarie, NRMA Port Macquarie Breakwall Holiday Park

Date of Stay: August 2010 Rating: 4
Friendly staff, average staff response to complaints, staff offered tourist advice, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money ($26 2A PN, off-peak season). Amenity number would not cope in peak times, are close to only some sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, soap provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, concrete annex slabs to some sites, shade to some sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Basic laundry, no rec room, wireless internet is available, you can use your mobile wireless (carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 3). Quiet, open & roomy park, plenty of shade, no permanents. Good playground. Clean pool is shaded. Suitable for a week or more.
Liked:- Close to water (rock wall), easy walk to town
Disliked:- Check in wait time, (they had just had staff cuts), vans were parked in street blocking roadway to residential access. Amenities are getting old and can be quite a hike from some sites.
Parking:- A nightmare at peak check in/ checkout times
Local Information:- Bowling club very reasonable and close by.