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NSW, Forster, North Coast Holiday Parks Forster Beach

Date of Stay: October 2020 Rating: 4
Some sites are unlevel. Amenities were cleaned about 4-6 times daily due to Covid 19.
Very friendly staff, no complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. $40 for 2A PN, powered, off-peak season. Paid $35, reduced for Reflections member. 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, some unlevel sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, annex slabs to some sites, shade to some sites, ensuite sites available, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, no rec room, basic camp kitchen, disabled facilities, 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, adequate shade, no permanent/annual vans. Clean UC electric BBQs are free, congenial bbq area atmosphere, bbq area lighting, seating provided at bbq. No playground. No pool. Suitable for a week or more.
Liked:- Walk to town
Disliked:- Unlevel site
Parking:- Room for two rigs near the office
Local Information:- Fishing in the lake
Road Conditions:- Good

NSW, Tamworth, Paradise Tourist Park

Date of Stay: September 2019 Rating: 3.5
We were on the East Street side and therefore the traffic noise wasn't so bad. I have done this report on our site here. The other side had noise from the New England Hwy over the river. We were given a very narrow site at first so I rang reception and we now have a huge site #96.
Very friendly staff, good staff response to complaints, staff helped us at the site, staff explained park layout and facilities. Good value for money $40.00 for 2A PN, powered, shoulder season. Paid $36.00, reduced for chain discount. 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, disabled facilities. 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. Basic laundry, good rec room, good camp kitchen, disabled facilities, dump point, secure entry, van parking, book swap available, wireless internet is available is free, you can use your mobile wireless, reception quality was 3. Quiet, open & roomy 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. Suitable for a week or more, well maintained park.
Liked:- Closeness to town, 10 minute walk.
Disliked:- Nothing.
Parking:- As you enter the park you need to drive to your left and park beside the office.
Local Information:- There is so much to do in Tamworth all to do with Country music. We're not a fan and still enjoyed our stay here. Lots of walks.
Road Conditions:- We came over the Waterfall Way from the coast. It was narrow and windy in a few places, however an easy drive with the van.

NSW, Urunga, Reflection Holiday Park Urunga

Date of Stay: September 2019 Rating: 5
This park is amazing. The gardens and amenities are well maintained, with the amenities looking almost new. The sites are mainly level and very generous. We had a grass site, they've had rain here. The amenities are close to some sites as they (2 blocks) are at the front of the park, so if you have a site near the water it is a bit of a walk. The gutters aren't overly high, so easy to drive over. Most of the slabs are low, so you don't ruin your tyres. The position is beautiful being on the water with a safe swimming beach and the Urunga Pier that takes you to the surf beach. The shops are just across the road with a few cafes, Chinese, pizza restaurants and a Bowlo and pub. I had one bar on my mobile (Telstra). Free WiFi. $36 per night, powered, with Reflections discount. Space for one van at the front of the office.

NSW, Ballina, Discovery Parks - Ballina

Date of Stay: September 2019 Rating: 3.5
Good caravan park with everything you need. This time we were put on the east side which is fine, however our site 61 is very narrow and made narrower with two trees. Next time we'll ask for a site with no trees. Otherwise amenities clean and well maintained. Friendly staff.

Qld, Sunshine Coast, Dicky Beach Family Holiday Park - Dicky Beach

Date of Stay: September 2019 Rating: 4
Friendly staff, no complaints, staff explained park layout and facilities. Reasonable value for money $53 for 2A PN, powered, shoulder season. Amenities are close to only some 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, disabled facilities. Adequate number of tourist sites, some unlevel sites, good night lighting, sites will accommodate large motorhomes and 5th wheelers, annex slabs to most sites, very few sites are shaded, drive-through sites, adequate taps close by, adequate sullage close by. Good laundry, good rec room, basic camp kitchen, disabled facilities, dump point, secure entry, book swap available, wireless internet is available is free, you can use your mobile wireless carrier used was Telstra, reception quality was 1. 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. Good playground, in good condition. Clean pool, pool is shaded, tables and chairs provided. Suitable for a week or more.
Liked:- The location on the beach is great.
Disliked:- The shower roses stick out from the wall about 10cm and are low for my tall husband.
Parking:- Park outside the office.
Road Conditions:- Good

Qld, Gin Gin, Lake Monduran Holiday Park

Date of Stay: September 2019 Rating: 3.5
If you want peace and quiet, this is the place. It is only a short distance from Gin Gin. Friendly staff. Basic groceries available in the office. It is very dry out here, just like everywhere else. There is plenty of room for all size rigs. There are three amenity blocks that are clean with the largest shower cubicles I have ever seen. Our site was quite unlevel as were most of them in our area. Others are level, mainly the drive through sites. Basic camp kitchen. Apparently there is good fishing in the lake. We paid $35/night, powered, mid season.

Qld, Hervey Bay, Discovery Parks - Hervey Bay - Scarness

Date of Stay: September 2019 Rating: 4
We had a slab site at the back of the park so the traffic noise wasn't so bad. There are grass sites closer to the road. Well maintained and clean amenities. Friendly staff in the office. The roads are a bit narrow and the cement slabs are quite high where your annexe goes, so beware when backing in. Great camp kitchen, games room and pool. It is about a 15 minutes walk to Scarness Beach with shops and restaurants etc. We paid $34.25 due to T.T. discount and stay 7 pay 6.

NSW, Warren, Macquarie Caravan Park

Date of Stay: August 2019 Rating: 2.5
We stayed overnight here and paid $28/night, powered. Friendly manager who showed us to our site - not under a tree. Beware of the galahs roosting at sundown if you are under a tree. There was no T.V. reception, unless you have a dish. The amenities are clean and basic. Large laundry that includes the kitchen with all that you would need, including a dishwasher! There are a couple of large gas BBQ's-free. The wetlands are close by for a walk. There are a couple of pubs in town with an RSL and bowlo/golf club.

NSW, Merriwa, Merriwa Shire Caravan Park

Date of Stay: August 2019 Rating: 2.5
This council park is a good overnight stop. The lady comes around to collect the fee of $23/night, powered, about 4.30. The amenities are clean and well maintained. It is a five minute walk into town. The bakery has good meat pies and coffee. Wouldn't recommend the pub for a drink. There is another pub being renovated, however this will take some years. There is an RSL for drinks and meals.

NSW, Bourke, Mitchell Caravan Park

Date of Stay: August 2019 Rating: 3
Steph and Dan are very friendly. Large sites that will fit your caravan, awning and vehicle next to each other. The amenities are old, however fairly clean. The temperature control on the showers was difficult. The price of $33/night, powered is cheaper than Kidman's Camp and this park is about 1.5kms from town. Steph and Dan put on a $10 meal 6 nights per week and there is free WiFi. The children's play area is in desperate need of replacing, however, there are mainly Grey Nomads here. The camp kitchen is very basic. Small laundry $4 per load ($1 coins). We were disappointed with the information centre as the girl helping us didn't seem to know much. At $21 concession you could view the exhibition in the centre. The Outback show costs $21 concession, however the girl wasn't sure when it would be on when we were there, supposedly 11am daily. There are a few pubs in town and a bowling club that does good Chinese. Telstra reception was 2 bars. Good T.V. reception.