We will be in Dubbo on Monday. Looking for a 'good' van park - one that suits 'grey nomads' insomuch that no bells and whistles, just clean and quiet.
Any other suggestions?
Cheers Julie & John
Ma said
10:44 AM Oct 15, 2010
We have stayed at the Big 4 in Dubbo. They have drive through sites. Depends on how long you intend to stay I guess. The Big 4 is reasonably close to the Zoo.
Also have stayed in a cabin at the Top Tourist many years ago but it is closer to town and right on the river where people like to congregate (if you get my meaning).
That's all I can help you with as I haven't stayed at any of the others.
Gerty Dancer said
10:49 AM Oct 15, 2010
Can recommend both caravan parks at Wellington... we liked the one near the caves, nice and friendly and safe.
Ron and Shirley said
02:31 PM Oct 15, 2010
We would recommend Peak Hill Caravan Park even though it is 70km down the Hwy. Certainly meets your stated requirements then some. Dubbo, been there done that and never again.
We always stay there when heading up the Newel and stock up at the local butcher and the home made cakes/biscuits at the craft shop at the southern end of town. The hand made while you wait Spring rolls in the café near the butcher are great, as are the Chinese meals in the RSL club just a few hundred metres from the park.
We just love the smaller country towns.
BTW Leighton and Pauline bring around scones with jam and cream about 4:00pm each day so have the kettle boiled for that arvo cuppa.
Onedodger said
02:51 PM Oct 15, 2010
From a Dubbo person...
For the Grey Nomad brigade try the Mid State Caravan Park in bourke street on the Newell Northern end of town.
Very wet here at the moment so all parks will be damp and blown about by the wind.
Cheers Dodg.
jimbo said
08:11 PM Oct 16, 2010
I wonder if Caravan parks could put their rates up out the front, on a board or something...It would be very handy then one could decide weather or not to go in.....Lets be fair Dinkum some are very ordinary...The experience I had at Bribie Island was terrible at $30.00 per night......I ended up leaving and going to the Council and parked out front....Free! The site was so small..I need a drive through
Happywanderer said
08:25 PM Oct 16, 2010
I would love that too welcome. I know there is a few up the Newell that put the prices out the front, but never in the town I have to stop for the night. It would make for less stopping along the way looking for something you could afford.
Gerty Dancer said
08:31 PM Oct 16, 2010
We have an NRMA Caravan park guide which lists caravan parks around Australia, with their prices (usually a bit out of date!) also rates them with stars. While the ptices arent always accurate, it gives us an idea of which park in town is more expensive than others, and what facilities they have. Not all caravan parks participate mind you. Its a handy.reference, updated every year or so.
jimbo said
08:36 PM Oct 16, 2010
I guess they don't want to scare us........Though lets remember The State Governments are the real culprits...Electricity and Water hicks....They are the real crooks also don't forget the Councils... They are just so out of touch.....Would love to see them out and about roughing it
My pet hate is From $25 per night......It's usually $30 plus Ihad an other bad time in Bowen.....It was From $20 per night and I asked for an Unpowered price $28.00 I near fall over.....Went back to cannonvale and paid $10 unpowered
We will be in Dubbo on Monday. Looking for a 'good' van park - one that suits 'grey nomads' insomuch that no bells and whistles, just clean and quiet.
Any other suggestions?
Cheers
Julie & John
Also have stayed in a cabin at the Top Tourist many years ago but it is closer to town and right on the river where people like to congregate (if you get my meaning).
That's all I can help you with as I haven't stayed at any of the others.
We always stay there when heading up the Newel and stock up at the local butcher and the home made cakes/biscuits at the craft shop at the southern end of town. The hand made while you wait Spring rolls in the café near the butcher are great, as are the Chinese meals in the RSL club just a few hundred metres from the park.
We just love the smaller country towns.
BTW Leighton and Pauline bring around scones with jam and cream about 4:00pm each day so have the kettle boiled for that arvo cuppa.
Not all caravan parks participate mind you. Its a handy.reference, updated every year or so.