As we journey around the coast and through the outback, we will be staying at many unique and interesting parks. We plan to give a birds eye view of each park we stay at.
Love it here. The park is small but the sites are huge and grassy. They are private with a hedge between every two sites, You can drive in or reverse (which very few CP allow you to do) So we set up for privacy. Great.
The park is well run and clean and tidy.
Rate it 8/10
This park is off the beaten track,,,, way off,,,But we really liked it here. The park is tiny compared to most but it is on the Murray and given it’s on the Upper Murray the river looked healthy and deep and was running beautifully. The amenities are well kept and very clean. We’d score this park a 7/10
This park has it all. It’s small. Its been totally renovated. and its clean as a whistle. Its in a position. right near the village and on the Mooball Creek (which is more like a river) There are waterfront sites (which we missed out on because we didn’t book in advance) but all sites are ok. We chose site 36 right at the gate because it had shade and no one on one side. It was private (sort of) This CP has lovely camping sites and great camp kitchens. It truly is special. We are planning to go back. We are off to Aussie Road Crew with Beccy Cole next year so this is a place we will stay when we head up the coast.
We rate this park 8.5/10
There is two parts to this CP. One section is dog friendly and the other has a huge fence around it, We were fenced in. Was not keen on that. If we go back I’d stay on the dog friendly side.
The good bits? The shops are close and the IGA is terrific. Nice pub at the gate of the park. Good coffee at ‘Evans To Betsy’ Cafe. A nice walk around to the inlet across the bridge.
The only just ok bits. The park needs a refurb and the sites are small.
We rate this park 6/10
This park is on the Gwyder Highway as you head out of Inverell. It is walking distance to everything and is right beside the Macintyre River.
The park is small (which we prefer) very well maintained and amenities are super clean and modern. Jayne was impressed. ( I don’t go into them)
The ‘Dump Point’ was unique - but it worked. Most sites are slabs - which we also prefer, and there is a lovely pool for guests use only. (no permanents here)
The managers are lovely and welcoming.
Only negative was that it was a bit noisy from traffic throughout the day - it did quieten after about 7pm, so sleeping was not a problem. We would use this CP again if we ever travel to Inverell again.
We rated this park 7.5/10
The John Oxley is on the Newell Highway in Coona. It’s an easy walk into town where there is a woolies etc,. However its on the highway and it is very noisy through the day and early evening. The traffic does ease later and you can get some sleep.
The amenities are old but clean. There are very few slabs. so grass it is.
Generally it was OK because of the convenience. We were heading to Inverell via the Newell so it was terrific in that department.
All in all we scored it a 6/10
This was a real surprise for us. A hidden gem.
We thought we would stay for one night but are staying for 3. The park is small and as it’s name suggests, it is nestled beside the Lachlan River. The sites are grassy and the park is surrounded by glorious trees that appear to be keeping we travelers safe from the elements. There is something very calming about this place that I can’t explain, but I can certainly feel. Jayne is also impressed so we are both enjoying the space.
The park has older amenities - but they are clean. Its quiet both day and night. The sites are huge for a small park and the Camp Kitchen has everything you might need.
Jayne and rate this park 8/10, It really is a little gem.
West Wyalong is not somewhere I’d care to visit again.
The ACE Caravan Park was better than it could have been with very helpful management and a small grassed area that we commandeered for the night.
We would rate it 5/10
Jugiong Free-camp - Jugiong Showground.
Jugiong is just off the Hume Highway between Goulbourn and Gundagai. We chose this spot as we had seen it from a distance and I had read about it on a few Free-camping sites.
It was ok, but not really our style.. Grass existed but not well maintained. Very dusty, which is a bit of a problem for us. Its free however they do request a donation - which we have no problem with. You can access water and there is a dump site so pretty much all you need.
The Sir George Hotel is really the only really bright light in the town. Lovely spot and nice food. Worth a visit for the pub.
Probably won’t visit again but it was an experience.
Rate the camp 5/10 but the pub 7/10
Well we thought we loved Airlie..and we do but Hervey Bay is also brilliant.
This park is in need of some work but the position is magic. RIGHT on the Bay. Soft rolling waves, lovely sandy bay, close to shops and pubs etc.
The position of this park is really perfect. We had a beachfront spot and really loved that. Being that close to the beach we were able to take the frisbee down and PLAY!!!! Great fun here.
Amenities are oldish but lovely. Staff great. Position superb.
Recommend this.
We rate this park 8.5/10 Whimsys
This is one of the best parks we have stayed at.
Great service. New amenities, new resort pool. New paved roads and grassy / slab sites.
We are going back one day. The experience here was terrific in every way plus its walking distance via a boardwalk to Airlie itself.
Airlie really lovely.
We rate this park 8/10 Whimsys
$10 for two people. Includes showers and toilet and access to a pub and restaurant. This is NOT classy but its unique. Top spot to camp as it was quiet and clean and grassy. Its in the middle of NOWHERE!!!
Pub food ok. Travellers Wall a hoot to read.
For the money it was tops! Would recommend for the experience.
We rate this camp 7/10 Whimsys
Loved this spot. Right in the centre of Port Douglas.
Its also right next to the beach. Lots of trees. Great staff. Amenities are ok. Site sare small but workable.
Would go back here. The position is excellent!
We rate this park 7.5/10 Whimsys
Not keen on Townsville I am afraid. Had to stay here to catch up on washing, hair cuts, nails etc.
The park is way out of Townsville itself and there are roadworks right out front. We had left it a little late arriving and this was all we could get!
The park is in the middle of a dodgy suburb hence high fences and electronic gates!
Not keen. Staff really ordinary and sites small. Amenities ok.
We rate this park 5/10 Whimsys
Well what can I say. It's a park in the middle of the outback. We needed to stay somewhere and decided not to free camp.
Its not pretty but its clean. Noisy as its on the Barkly Highway.
There is a PUB and a pool.
We rate this park 6/10 Whimsys
This is also a cross between free camping and a park. Its in the middle of nowhere!!!!!
Only $20 for a night with water but no electricity. Staff great and amenities fine.
This is a cattle station that has diversified to make money and they do really well. It was packed.
We love staying in these different spots it really ads a different dimension to travel. Plus some parks charge ridiculous rates so finding these inexpensive options helps the stretched budget.
There is a restaurant and bar here - we did not try it, but its available.
We rate this 8/10 Whimsys due to its value and difference
This is a really unique park/camp ground. Its an ex racecourse. You pay only $24 a night and you get electricity only.
There is a bar and restaurant (real home cooking) and its very communal. We really liked it here as it was a cross between free camping and staying at a park.
The amenities are fine but I went to the old ones by mistake!!! a tin shed with lots of spiderwebs and holes in the walls....but the water was warm so who cares!!
Terrific night here.
We rate this 8/10 Whimsys just for the ambience.
Top spot this. Right on the highway - bus route into Darwin City. Takes 20 minutes and the buses run regularly and on time.
Great pool and bar and amenities ok.
Staff great.
Lots of trees and good size sites.
We rate this park 7.5/10 Whimsys
Howard Springs is 23 klms out of Darwin. This park was recommended to us. We SHOULD NOT HAVE STAYED HERE.
The park is next to a wetlands and the mossies were really bad. We originally were going to stay 3 nights but we went searching for somewhere else closer to Darwin the next day.
We just weren't keen on this place
We rate this park 5/10 Whimsys
This is a really pretty park. Staff are ok. Amenities are really good and modern.
This park is way out of town so it suited us just to stay for a night on the way to Darwin.
They have a nice pool.
They have a restaurant that someone gave a rap so we tried it - DONT BOTHER!! Everything was frozen and reheated. They advertised what I chose as a home cooked curry. Yeah well it may have been home cooked originally but it had been frozen and re heated. Those of you who cook know what re heated ex frozen chicken curry tastes like. I might eat my own at a pinch but i'm not real keen on paying for it!
We rate this park 7/10 Whimsys
