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Reports by:- Happy Frank

SA, Adelaide, Brighton Caravan Park - Kingston Park

Date of Stay: December 2017 Rating: 4
Park is a great location, right on the beach and next to Seacliff Surf Club and Yacht Club, meals there Thurs to Sunday. Amenities are very clean as were BBQs etc. Sites at the north end of the park and a little small and tight fit for bigger vans.
Friendly staff, no complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money $40 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. Adequate number of tourist sites, some unlevel sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate small to medium vans, very few annex slabs, shade to some 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 5. Quiet, inadequate shade, no permanent/annual vans. Clean UC gas BBQs are free, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting. Good playground, in average condition. No pool. Suitable for a week or more.
Liked:- Location, nice beach adjacent.
Disliked:- A bit crowded, small sites and close neighbors.
Local Information:- Near to eating places, not far to train to city.

NSW, Silverton, Penrose Park

Date of Stay: June 2017 Rating: 2.5
A basic and cheapish park, facilities are run down and much mildew on shower ceilings, but generally clean. Powered sites are at a premium, seemed to be barely enough, on 2 of our 3 nights someone had to camp next to a toilet block and plug in there.

Qld, Eulo, Alroy Camping Grounds

Date of Stay: May 2017 Rating: 4
Manager's name is Mac and Mary Haig.
A new basic campground about 60 km from Eulo on the Yowah road. No powered sites but plenty of room, good amenities and a hot artesian bore bath, excellent. Mac and Mary are great people and full of local info.
Very friendly staff, no complaints. Very good value for money $20 for 2A PN. 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. 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 most sites, drive-through sites. Basic camp kitchen, dump point, no wireless internet available. carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 1. Quiet, open & roomy park, adequate shade, no permanent or annual vans. No BBQs. No playground. Clean pool, heated, spa available. Suitable for few days.
Liked:- Quiet, bush location. Firewood supplied. Hot bore bath is terrific.
Added Touches:- Camp fires allowed and wood supplied.
Local Information:- Yowah opal mining town is nearby
Road Conditions:- All bitumen roads to gate.

SA, Andamooka, Andamooka Caravan Park

Date of Stay: July 2016 Rating: 3
The campground is provided by the Progress Association, basic gravel campground, no power available. Near new amenities, combo shower/toilet unisex with coin operated shower for hot water, needs $1 coins. Excellent value for money at $3 per person per night and both of us showered for an extra $3. Dump point nearby.
Very good value for money $6 for 2A PN, unpowered. Amenities are close to most 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, some level sites, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with annex slabs, no sites are shaded. Basic camp kitchen, dump point, no wireless internet available., you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5. Quiet, open & roomy park, inadequate shade, no permanent or annual vans. Clean UC electric BBQs. Excellent playground, in good condition. No pool. Suitable for few days.
Liked:- Value.
Local Information:- Meals at Tuckabox Hotel very good value, big meals, good prices, friendly people.

Vic, Cullulleraine, Bushmans Rest Caravan Park

Date of Stay: April 2015 Rating: 3.5
Manager's name is Dennis.
We had a 3 night stay here over Easter, the park was very busy but all worked well. Lovely outlook over the lake and plesant walking tracks nearby, we will go back again at a quieter time . Some other campers were noisy eg music, but would be fine away from peak times I think.
Friendly staff, no complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money $27 for 2A PN, powered. Amenities are close to most sites, cleanliness was average, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. 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. Basic laundry, basic rec room, good camp kitchen, dump point, book swap available, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5. Noisy, open & roomy park, adequate shade, a few permanent/annual vans. Clean UC gas BBQs fuel costs , congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Basic playground, in average condition. No pool. Suitable for a week or more, suitable for families.
Liked:- Location, good lawns and roomy sites.
Local Information:- Lake is suitable for fishing or skiing, only about 10 kms from Murray river.

Qld, Airlie Beach, Seabreeze Tourist Park

Date of Stay: August 2014 Rating: 2.5
Very crowded park, we were put in a small area behind the cabins with restricted access, and close to the road outside, very noisy. Shared this area with 2 other camper trailers and a Britz, Had to take power from the cabins and use taps attached to the cabins resulting in cabin occupants becoming irate. Fair enough. Seems this park is never "Full" they will always squeeze another one in somewhere.
Friendly staff, average staff response to complaints. Good value for money $38 for 2A PN, powered, peak season. Amenities are close to most sites, cleanliness was average, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, annex slabs to some sites, shade to some sites. No rec room, basic camp kitchen. Noisy, claustrophobic park, adequate shade, a few permanents. Clean pool, pool is shaded. Suitable for few days.
Liked:- Good showers in new amenity block.
Disliked:- Noisy from traffic on main road. Very crowded park.

Qld, Townsville, BIG4 Townsville Woodlands Holiday Park - Deeragrun

Date of Stay: August 2014 Rating: 4
Friendly staff, no complaints. Reasonable value for money, powered, peak season. Paid $31.50, reduced for Big4 member. Amenities are close to most sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area. Adequate number of tourist sites, mostly level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, annex slabs to some sites, ensuite sites available, drive-through sites. Good laundry, no rec room, basic camp kitchen, you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5. Noisy, open & roomy park, adequate shade, many permanents. Clean UC gas BBQs are free, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. Good playground. Clean pool, pool is shaded. Suitable for a week or more.
Liked:- Sites are large, probably the largest we have seen. Unisex type amenities very good.
Disliked:- Some traffic and train noise.

Qld, Charters Towers, Aussie Outback Oasis Cabin And Van Village

Date of Stay: July 2014 Rating: 4
Very friendly staff, no complaints, staff helped us at the site. Good value for money, powered, peak season. Amenities are close to all sites, were clean, condition is reasonable, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. 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. Good camp kitchen, you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5. Quiet, open & roomy park, adequate shade, no permanents. Clean UC gas BBQs. Clean pool. Suitable for few days.
Added Touches:- Had a pizza night but we didn't try it. Interesting town with enough to see and do for a few days.
Local Information:- We went to the Miners Cottage, a local museum, quite good. Lookouts, and other history stuff worth doing in the area.

NSW, Wilcannia, Warrawong On The Darling

Date of Stay: July 2014 Rating: 4.5
Very friendly staff, no complaints. Reasonable value for money $35 for 2A, powered, peak season. Amenities are close to all sites, were clean, condition is very good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water, dry change area, paper towels/dryer provided. Adequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites. Good camp kitchen, late checkout allowed, no wireless internet available, you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 5. Quiet, open & roomy park, adequate shade, no permanents. Clean UC gas BBQs are free, congenial bbq area atmosphere. No playground. No pool. Suitable for few days.
Liked:- Amenities are the best we have seen, large shower and drying area. Good atmosphere, welcoming people. Friendly greeting by artist in residence Eddie Harris.

Qld, Carnarvon National Park, Takarakka Bush Resort - Carnarvon Gorge

Date of Stay: July 2014 Rating: 4
Very friendly staff, no complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Powered, peak season. Amenities are close to most sites, cleanliness was average, condition is good, water pressure is good, there was adequate hot water. Adequate number of tourist sites, some level sites, sites will accommodate medium to large vans, no sites with annex slabs, shade to some sites, adequate taps close by. Good camp kitchen, wireless internet is available is free, mobile wireless not available. Quiet, open & roomy park, adequate shade, no permanents. Clean UC gas BBQs are free. No playground. No pool. Suitable for few days.
Liked:- Easy walk to the creek where we saw platypus's. Close enough (short drive) to National Park.