at a showground , compared to a caravan park as I see a lot
of mentions of showgrounds on here
Helena said
01:19 PM Aug 20, 2013
We are going to a showground on Thursday Milo it is close to home as it is our first trip in this campervan so it is a trial run the showground we are going to is within walking distance of a little town also to the beach hot showers flush toilets caretaker there $15 a night a lot of them are cheaper than this one.
Oxley said
01:24 PM Aug 20, 2013
I think a lot depends on the area, Wingham NSW showground was $18 a night, but has jumped to $25 a night or $100 a week (but I think this was to rid it of the permanents) and the facilities aren't up scratch according to a few reviews, caravan parks in this area, especially closer to the coast at Old Bar are around $250 a week off peak, not sure about Taree.
But I stayed at the Riverside Caravan Park in Coonamble for $20 a night, and I was charged $30 a night in an empty caravan park at Yanco NSW a few days later, no rhyme or reason there.
reglynn said
01:26 PM Aug 20, 2013
I would prefer to stay at a show ground rather than a c/p as the money will go to the town rather some of these parks that are over priced. Anyway we like to free (independent) camp much as possible.
brickies said
03:10 PM Aug 20, 2013
I think Showgrounds are over priced for what they offer compared to what caravan parks offer and the cost that caravan park have to pay like insurance and government fees and up kept the showgrounds I have stayed in are very basic some the power and water is hard to source when there are other camping there already , I have had to pay up to $25 a night
freehazzas said
05:05 PM Aug 20, 2013
We have stayed at some for $10 and some for $30 a night. It all depends on location and if there are caravan parks around. Canberra showgrounds is now $30.
brickies said
05:55 PM Aug 20, 2013
I might be lucky but at $30 for a show grounds I would pay $40 for a caravan park
herbie said
06:36 PM Aug 20, 2013
I think show grounds will eventually price them self out of business, as prices are just as dear as some van parks now and for a lot less facilities. But I guess it keeps the van park operators happy. It would come down to the fair competition we hear so much about today.
Gerty Dancer said
09:24 PM Aug 20, 2013
Showgrounds are usually a bit of a surprise, you never know what you are gonna get.
freehazzas said
10:35 PM Aug 20, 2013
I like the space and more freedom of a showground with a bigger rig, but cant beat that pool in caravan parks in summer.
Canberra can charge it at their showgrounds as the caravan parks dont fit big rigs and are pretty crappy. Showgrounds is always full, but still not worth the money.
sandsmere said
11:03 PM Aug 20, 2013
They vary Milo .
Some are cheaper , some are not . There's no hard and fast rule .
the rocket said
11:53 PM Aug 20, 2013
Woodford showgrounds and Maleny showgrounds $15 per night. Go to Gladstone and the council has shut down the showgrounds to camping. So where do we go when we can't afford the caravan parks and they also have mining workers in them that rise very early and are not quiet. could go to free camp for 2 days. there is not much encouragement for tourism there.
ozjohn said
11:53 PM Aug 20, 2013
herbie wrote:
I think show grounds will eventually price them self out of business, as prices are just as dear as some van parks now and for a lot less facilities. But I guess it keeps the van park operators happy. It would come down to the fair competition we hear so much about today.
Ditto OJ
aussietraveller said
12:33 AM Aug 21, 2013
yes yes and yes they are also often better maintained than some caravan parks, the classic example is the Canberra show ground cheaper and better than any caravan park in or near Canberra
brickies said
12:34 AM Aug 21, 2013
The cost of setting up a caravan Park is a lot more than you may realize and this cost has to be returned to the owner other wise why would you do it , With show grounds no new infrastructure just use what they have there for shows and you take it or leave it , If they are $5 to $10 a night cheaper they are getting a bigger profit than the caravan park that offers more and cleaning staff , I do use show grounds but feel they are not value for money and prefer caravan parks without the bells and whistles
allinone said
12:44 AM Aug 21, 2013
At Mudgee Showgrounds you can only stay there if you have a horse or other animal. Try staying at some caravan parks with a dog and you may not get in. Personally I bypass Mudgee as I believe that it is not RV friendly and go to stay elsewhere.
So Showgrounds are there for some and yes there are some great ones and some not so great.
copper1 said
01:39 AM Aug 21, 2013
Milo, I always check them out and if they are reasonable I use them the most I have paid is $25 but free camping is cheaper
herbie said
04:27 AM Aug 21, 2013
Regarding the post from Rocket on the closure of the Gladstone show grounds to campers , it wasn't all that cheap to stay there for the travelling public it was more geared to take the over flow of the miners who could not get a spot in any of the van parks in the area.It was $150 per week to camp there.But now that the housing shortage is over I think that is why they closed it to all camping.
rosco532 said
11:29 AM Aug 23, 2013
Coming back through the Dalby area (outback Qld)..it was often dearer to stay in the showgrounds than it was to stay in a camp (if you could get in)....full of miners /gas workers)
Our last night we decided that we still didn't want to come home so we stayed at the Caboulture showgrounds and paid $25- nite powered......not a patch on staying in a camping ground and not that much cheaper
just been wondering how much it is to stay
at a showground , compared to a caravan park as I see a lot
of mentions of showgrounds on here
I think a lot depends on the area, Wingham NSW showground was $18 a night, but has jumped to $25 a night or $100 a week (but I think this was to rid it of the permanents) and the facilities aren't up scratch according to a few reviews, caravan parks in this area, especially closer to the coast at Old Bar are around $250 a week off peak, not sure about Taree.
But I stayed at the Riverside Caravan Park in Coonamble for $20 a night, and I was charged $30 a night in an empty caravan park at Yanco NSW a few days later, no rhyme or reason there.
I would prefer to stay at a show ground rather than a c/p as the money will go to the town rather some of these parks that are over priced. Anyway we like to free (independent) camp much as possible.
I think show grounds will eventually price them self out of business, as prices are just as dear as some van parks now and for a lot less facilities. But I guess it keeps the van park operators happy. It would come down to the fair competition we hear so much about today.
Canberra can charge it at their showgrounds as the caravan parks dont fit big rigs and are pretty crappy. Showgrounds is always full, but still not worth the money.
They vary Milo .
Some are cheaper , some are not . There's no hard and fast rule .
Woodford showgrounds and Maleny showgrounds $15 per night. Go to Gladstone and the council has shut down the showgrounds to camping. So where do we go when we can't afford the caravan parks and they also have mining workers in them that rise very early and are not quiet. could go to free camp for 2 days. there is not much encouragement for tourism there.
Ditto
OJ
So Showgrounds are there for some and yes there are some great ones and some not so great.
Milo, I always check them out and if they are reasonable I use them the most I have paid is $25 but free camping is cheaper
Regarding the post from Rocket on the closure of the Gladstone show grounds to campers , it wasn't all that cheap to stay there for the travelling public it was more geared to take the over flow of the miners who could not get a spot in any of the van parks in the area.It was $150 per week to camp there.But now that the housing shortage is over I think that is why they closed it to all camping.
Coming back through the Dalby area (outback Qld)..it was often dearer to stay in the showgrounds than it was to stay in a camp (if you could get in)....full of miners /gas workers)
Our last night we decided that we still didn't want to come home so we stayed at the Caboulture showgrounds and paid $25- nite powered......not a patch on staying in a camping ground and not that much cheaper
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