Post by: leighton coull on April 23, 2019, 04:23:52 PM
Just curious to hear your thoughts/responses on Caravan park etiquette...
Is it ok to take short cuts through your campsite!! Or are you the one taking the short cut..
I don't know about you guys but I don't appreciate other campers cutting through my campsite especially when they don't even acknowledge you and they keep on doing it. They just storm through on their way to the toilet or a friends campsite and then repeat on the way back >:(
I make every effort to go round but when the time comes and i have to cut through someone else's site i'm going to make the effort and say hello or stop for a chit chat, and try not to do it again. Do you find this rude or am I just a bit over top.
Post by: D4D on April 23, 2019, 04:26:09 PM
Do you find this rude
Yes, I'd politely remind them to walk on the path not through your camp site.
If that fails, break out the night time ninja...
Post by: BC66 on April 23, 2019, 04:27:15 PM
We are looking at camp sites at the moment, and the exact topic just came up
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Post by: Bird on April 23, 2019, 04:28:31 PM
Post by: Bigfish on April 23, 2019, 04:34:59 PM
Post by: Hairs on April 23, 2019, 05:04:02 PM
I think its been discussed numerous times :DYep it has.
And yes it's rude.
:cheers:
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Post by: corndog on April 23, 2019, 05:46:41 PM
Post by: speewa158 on April 23, 2019, 07:06:19 PM
Post by: Hairs on April 23, 2019, 07:07:43 PM
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Post by: Shippo on April 23, 2019, 09:22:41 PM
Post by: Hewy54 on April 23, 2019, 09:42:28 PM
I wish this was my main concern over caravan parks.
More concerned about small sites, noisy air conditioners, fluffy white dogs barking while left in their vans... the list could go on.
Post by: RebsWA on April 23, 2019, 10:35:50 PM
End of rant.
Post by: BC66 on April 23, 2019, 10:49:05 PM
The rules over the peak period is min 4 night stay.
So, the park managers have made it that the remaining sites have only 2 night vacancies.
I called up and said I would like a site please for 2 nights and he says sorry, min for night stay.
Umm but you only have 2 nights free. Oh yes he says, you pay for 4 nights but get 2.
Ummm no way
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Post by: Bird on April 23, 2019, 10:56:00 PM
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Oh yes he says, you pay for 4 nights but get 2.thats funny! did you laugh at him on the phone and inform him of his heritage ??? LMAO!!
Ummm no way
Post by: BC66 on April 23, 2019, 11:17:23 PM
thats funny! did you laugh at him on the phone and inform him of his heritage ??? LMAO!!The funny thing was , that last night the same site was available for 4 days straight.
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Post by: trinityalyce on April 24, 2019, 08:28:01 AM
If you're in a caravan park (which we avoid like the plague these days) you're crowded in like a can of sardines with unruly children, adults of various up until the wee hours of the morning on the grog talking at full volume like they're the only ones there (often while their kids are still running around or swimming in the pool "supervised" by no one over the age of 10), people cutting through your campsite like its a thoroughfare...
Even at the larger campgrounds you get the people who have to be a hero and take the track in 2WD that's now "a challenge" because of a bit of rain (who cares you now chopped up an access track to the point that no one else can use it), dogs are left unattended to chase stock and stalk others in their own campsites, muddy open areas become skid pans, shower blocks have 20+ minute wait times and are full of mud...
I go camping to get away from people and relax... so unless I'm going somewhere I know I'll be the only one - or one of very few people - I don't go on long weekends anymore.
To those that suggest caravan parks are only useful for laundry or showers - you know you don't need to go there for them either? Wikicamps is your friend! I've had free or coil-operated hot showers in towns all over the country when we haven't had or didn't want to set up our shower, and coin laundromats are still in a lot of big places... otherwise there's always a bucket and some soap if you're desperate! I don't do caravan parks unless they are the absolute last-resort option now.
Post by: speewa158 on April 24, 2019, 08:36:02 AM
Post by: edz on April 24, 2019, 08:56:46 AM
Been looking at caravan parks on the Tweed coast to spend a few days at. In the last 24 hours the vacant sites have had some weird things happen
The rules over the peak period is min 4 night stay.
So, the park managers have made it that the remaining sites have only 2 night vacancies.
I called up and said I would like a site please for 2 nights and he says sorry, min for night stay.
Umm but you only have 2 nights free. Oh yes he says, you pay for 4 nights but get 2.
Ummm no way
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Try this little [ older style ] park just south of Pottsville, about 300 m walk to the unpatrolled beach, usual only a couple of fisho's along there, be realy careful if swimming as its known for Rips and a fair sweep, low tides would be best / think you can have a fire / not flash but comfortable .. http://wooyungbeach.com.au/ (http://wooyungbeach.com.au/) about 20 minutes to Tweed / Coolangatta / 50 + min to Mount Warning / Mebbin state forrest / Border Ranges etc .. Get in touch with Murwillumbah show grounds as they allow camping there too https://murwillumbahshowground.com/venue/murwillumbah-showground-caravan-camping-area/ (https://murwillumbahshowground.com/venue/murwillumbah-showground-caravan-camping-area/) . Might be some alternates to caravan parks for some here for future trips too http://caravanersforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=100&t=50444 (http://caravanersforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=100&t=50444)
Post by: moeite on April 24, 2019, 10:49:01 AM
Until the people who are in a position to do something about it, the CP owners and managers, actually get off their clackers and DO something about it they have no right to carry on and complain and moan about people deciding to eschew CP's and free camp.
If I could be certain that I would be treated with respect and consideration by fellow campers and the CP managers and be charged a reasonable fee I would be a lot more inclined to use a CP. As things are currently, apart from a select few CP's, the can all go to hell and I'll free camp.
Post by: edz on April 24, 2019, 11:25:20 AM
complain and moan about people deciding to [ ESCHEW ] CP's and free camp.
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Being well educated I had to look that word up, never heard of it before ;D
Post by: Spada on April 24, 2019, 11:56:29 AM
Even at the larger campgrounds you get the people who have to be a hero and take the track in 2WD that's now "a challenge" because of a bit of rain (who cares you now chopped up an access track to the point that no one else can use it), dogs are left unattended to chase stock and stalk others in their own campsites, muddy open areas become skid pans, shower blocks have 20+ minute wait times and are full of mud...
Been to Bigriggen too have you >:D
Post by: weeds on April 24, 2019, 12:03:16 PM
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Post by: Craig Tomkinson on April 24, 2019, 12:19:48 PM
Post by: trinityalyce on April 24, 2019, 12:20:55 PM
Been to Bigriggen too have you >:D
We haven’t... but reviews and comments I’ve read suggest it’s not our cup of tea
I’m not saying YouCamp is perfect, but for public holiday periods it’s a great alternative. When you’re paying similar prices for bush camps or CPs that are bursting at the seams, I’d rather pay for a YouCamp. Sure it might not have facilities, but we don’t need them anyway... and paying for peace and quiet is 100% worth it to me!
Post by: Fizzie on April 25, 2019, 08:29:01 AM
We haven’t... but reviews and comments I’ve read suggest it’s not our cup of tea
Wouldn't go anywhere within cooee of it on either a long weekend ::), or a weekend during school holidays, >:D, but if you go out during school time, the place is pretty empty & very enjoyable :D
Post by: Discoduck on April 25, 2019, 06:02:59 PM
Post by: leighton coull on April 25, 2019, 06:14:02 PM
Post by: Bird on April 25, 2019, 07:38:07 PM
Quote from: Fizzie
Wouldn't go anywhere within cooee of it on either a long weekend ::), or a weekend during school holidays, >:D, but if you go out during school time, the place is pretty empty & very enjoyable :Dyou could say that about 99% of places.
Post by: trinityalyce on April 28, 2019, 09:31:44 AM
you could say that about 99% of places.
Absolutely. We now avoid anywhere that’s open to the general public on “peak” long weekends after a number of less-than-idea experiences over the years!