just wondering , i know some showgrounds, like in nowra offer some camping/caravaning spots etc,
i know some caravan parks have all the bells and whisltes etc and some are just bare minimum etc, but they charge upto $40 or more for a bit of grass if your lucky, what does it cost to stay at a showground ,
if you have stayed at a few whats been your experience like
im just getting an idea for when i get my campervan, i've ditched the camper trailer idea ,and while it will take me longer to save up for a unit, and find the right one, i want to be happy from the start, and ive learnt alot from whatching Marj, (Happy wanderer ) etc
I think for me i prefer the hi top, as i would prefer that more and also have room for my birds (buddy the budgie and Clyde the canerie) so thats my ideas for now..
thanks.
milo
goinsoon said
02:41 AM Feb 5, 2012
I have paid from $10.00 to $18.00 a night for showground camping
Happywanderer said
03:58 AM Feb 5, 2012
I paid 14.00 a night at Narrabri Showgrounds milo. They were a powered site and had toilets and showers.
_wombat_ said
04:50 AM Feb 5, 2012
goinsoon wrote:
I have paid from $10.00 to $18.00 a night for showground camping
GS are my eyes getting worse or are you getting more ugly each day
Beth54 said
04:56 AM Feb 5, 2012
_wombat_ wrote:
goinsoon wrote:
I have paid from $10.00 to $18.00 a night for showground camping
GS are my eyes getting worse or are you getting more ugly each day
I was wondering if we were finally getting a picture of the real Brian.
Beth54 said
04:59 AM Feb 5, 2012
I've only stayed in 2 showgrounds, one was free, or $5 if using power, and the other was $10.
If I was going by those two experiences, I'd rather stay in them than CP's. Not just because it's cheaper, but we weren't packed in like sardines either.
goinsoon said
05:05 AM Feb 5, 2012
Beth54 wrote:
_wombat_ wrote:
goinsoon wrote:
I have paid from $10.00 to $18.00 a night for showground camping
GS are my eyes getting worse or are you getting more ugly each day
I was wondering if we were finally getting a picture of the real Brian.
I will keep you in suspence till monday
Beth54 said
05:11 AM Feb 5, 2012
goinsoon wrote:
Beth54 wrote:
_wombat_ wrote:
goinsoon wrote:
I have paid from $10.00 to $18.00 a night for showground camping
GS are my eyes getting worse or are you getting more ugly each day
I was wondering if we were finally getting a picture of the real Brian.
I will keep you in suspence till monday
Oh joy!
goinsoon said
05:17 AM Feb 5, 2012
Beth54 wrote:
goinsoon wrote:
Beth54 wrote:
_wombat_ wrote:
goinsoon wrote:
I have paid from $10.00 to $18.00 a night for showground camping
GS are my eyes getting worse or are you getting more ugly each day
I was wondering if we were finally getting a picture of the real Brian.
I will keep you in suspence till monday
Oh joy!
Joy is not coming, I am bringing Doreen instead
Beth54 said
05:20 AM Feb 5, 2012
Sorry for the hijack Milo.
Happywanderer said
05:28 AM Feb 5, 2012
I prefer to stay in Showgrounds too, more spacious.
That's an idea I will put you in a postmans outfit - hmmm now how do I do that?
whiteman said
01:11 PM Feb 5, 2012
SG`s are my first port of call these days, 2 reasons generally price and space with plenty of green grass.
Having said that the SG in Goondiwindi is the same price at the CP over the road which is why you would stay there every time as it`s a super spot, rain or fine whereas the SG can be real sloopy underfoot !!
Strange the pricing thing though and probably came into being due to complaints by the CP owners as a guess.
Gerty Dancer said
04:41 PM Feb 5, 2012
At Exmouth the showground was $1 more per night than the most expensive caravan park... kept the c/p's full!
It pays to check out the showgrounds, theres some beauty's and others can be boggy or have really gross showers. (Just like some c/p's!)
We have written heaps of notes about places from info given in this forum, thank you everybody!
briche said
05:18 PM Feb 5, 2012
We have stayed in both and as one would expect some are better that others. As far as showgrounds are concerned they are fairly basic but in the main are basic but good. Cost's vary from about $10 to $18. CP's will depend upon time of year, holiday's, etc and also the standard vary's dependent on location. We have found some wonderful CP in out of the way places and good value but of course that varies from location to location. In the end it really depends upon what you consider acceptable for your needs. Whatever and wherever you find your self may you enjoy your journey.
Brian & Cheryl
(briche)
the rocket said
01:49 AM Feb 6, 2012
We have stayed at a few showgrounds and have been happy. Childers Qld had toilet and hot shower block beautifully looked after, $8 per night from memory, Woodford Showgrounds Qld. $95 per week had hot showers and toilet block and lots of room, room, room. Canberra showgrounds had toilet and hot shower block also and good price as well.The ones we have stayed at are much nicer than the caravan parks because less people are there and more room to relax.
Hi guys,
just wondering , i know some showgrounds, like in nowra offer some camping/caravaning spots etc,
i know some caravan parks have all the bells and whisltes etc and some are just bare minimum etc, but they charge upto $40 or more for a bit of grass if your lucky, what does it cost to stay at a showground ,
if you have stayed at a few whats been your experience like
im just getting an idea for when i get my campervan, i've ditched the camper trailer idea ,and while it will take me longer to save up for a unit, and find the right one, i want to be happy from the start, and ive learnt alot from whatching Marj, (Happy wanderer ) etc
I think for me i prefer the hi top, as i would prefer that more and also have room for my birds (buddy the budgie and Clyde the canerie) so thats my ideas for now..
thanks.
milo
I have paid from $10.00 to $18.00 a night for showground camping
GS are my eyes getting worse or are you getting more ugly each day
I was wondering if we were finally getting a picture of the real Brian.
I've only stayed in 2 showgrounds, one was free, or $5 if using power, and the other was $10.
If I was going by those two experiences, I'd rather stay in them than CP's. Not just because it's cheaper, but we weren't packed in like sardines either.
I will keep you in suspence till monday
Oh joy!
Joy is not coming, I am bringing Doreen instead
Sorry for the hijack Milo.
A hijack you say - Avast!!
Will you stop following me from post to post!
That's an idea I will put you in a postmans outfit - hmmm now how do I do that?
SG`s are my first port of call these days, 2 reasons generally price and space with plenty of green grass.
Having said that the SG in Goondiwindi is the same price at the CP over the road which is why you would stay there every time as it`s a super spot, rain or fine whereas the SG can be real sloopy underfoot !!
Strange the pricing thing though and probably came into being due to complaints by the CP owners as a guess.
It pays to check out the showgrounds, theres some beauty's and others can be boggy or have really gross showers. (Just like some c/p's!)
We have written heaps of notes about places from info given in this forum, thank you everybody!
We have stayed at a few showgrounds and have been happy. Childers Qld had toilet and hot shower block beautifully looked after, $8 per night from memory, Woodford Showgrounds Qld. $95 per week had hot showers and toilet block and lots of room, room, room. Canberra showgrounds had toilet and hot shower block also and good price as well.The ones we have stayed at are much nicer than the caravan parks because less people are there and more room to relax.