Author Topic: Campsite Requirements (Read 20854 times)

StrvnMrvn · « **Reply #25 on:** January 10, 2013, 07:26:15 AM »

Done and I hope it all works out mate!

If you have a central area with bbqs and kitchen so that those who are only just barely camping and don't have the extras ie. gas stove, they can enjoy some amenities. Depends on where you are, flushing toilets are nice, but use way to much water. Maybe flushing toilets in the central area with hot showers and drop / compost toilets for the further away sites.

Strvy

KingBilly · « **Reply #26 on:** January 10, 2013, 07:40:01 AM »

Bunyip, have you spoken to other such sites? As long as you are not stealing their potential customers, I bet most would be happy to chat.

This guy only started up in the last year or so and has been gradually developing his place http://ronshorseriding.com.au/ Only problem I have is that now he allows motorcycles and they appear to be buzzing around the camp grounds during the day. OK if you are a bike rider, or your kids are, but not very attractive if you aren't.

These guys have been going for ages http://www.gordoncountry.com.au/

This one recently changed hands http://www.glendoncamping.com.au/

As did this one about three years ago http://www.thesprings4x4.com.au/

Good luck
KB

camlisa · « **Reply #27 on:** January 10, 2013, 07:43:35 AM »

Done mate sounds like a good idea. I remember talking to a bloke while living at Tin Can that did this on his property. It was near Kybong just south of Gympie his name was Shane i think , will try & find more info for you. He may be able to give you some advice or helpfull info, I remember he was a good bloke.

Good luck
Cam.

bussoboy · « **Reply #28 on:** January 10, 2013, 07:59:55 AM »

done - good luck with it, if i was in the position to do this kind of thing i would

griz066 · « **Reply #29 on:** January 10, 2013, 08:04:28 AM »

Done, there seems to be a lot who don't want any noise while they camp, may I suggest you simply stay home in the quiet of your house or buy yourself some acerage and don't let anyone onto the block while you are camping.

Geez people, to say you need to have lights out and all quiet by 10 is a bit of a joke, how do you get your teenagers to do this particularly when in a group situation? [ Probably watching a DVD or playing games on the iwhatever ] instead of interacting with each other around a campfire etc.
Within reason I couldn't care less how noisy the neighbours are they are just doing there thing the same as we are.
[runs and ducks for cover]

gclan · « **Reply #30 on:** January 10, 2013, 08:29:19 AM »

Done, but I forgot to add a few things.

We also occasionally like to camp somewhere where we can bring our dog with us, and sometimes it's nice to have a big communal campfire.

Maybe have someone available to fan me, rub my feet and feed me ice cubes on those really hot days too... when my husband is busy doing those other camp chore things

Jokes aside, as far as location goes, another great campsite a couple of hours from Newcastle/Sydney would be great

Good Luck!

Bunyip · « **Reply #31 on:** January 10, 2013, 09:19:51 AM »

Quote from: gclan on January 10, 2013, 08:29:19 AM

We also occasionally like to camp somewhere where we can bring our dog with us,

Dogs would be a certain starter, would be a little hard saying no dogs as they registered and saw our dog dancing around for attention

Not sure what I can do about the fanning/feet/ice cube stuff but LB is quite accommodating

Bunyip

noel_w · « **Reply #32 on:** January 10, 2013, 09:58:19 AM »

Done & dusted. Good old SurveyMonkey, used it a lot.
Good luck with your venture. Would be good for you to set up camp (pun intended) in SEQ or Northern NSW.
Whatever you do you will never meet everyone's expectations but at least doing it this way you are trying to meet the swaggers expectations. That's all that counts

Bunyip · « **Reply #33 on:** January 10, 2013, 10:11:27 AM »

Quote from: noel_w on January 10, 2013, 09:58:19 AM

Done & dusted. Good old SurveyMonkey, used it a lot.
Good luck with your venture. Would be good for you to set up camp (pun intended) in SEQ or Northern NSW.
Whatever you do you will never meet everyone's expectations but at least doing it this way you are trying to meet the swaggers expectations. That's all that counts

We are thinking at this stage within 2 hours of Sydney. Trying to catch the "Friday after work, weekend away" trade, but nothing has been decided.

Figures if I can meet most of what the Swaggers want then I should be pretty good for others as well

Bird · « **Reply #34 on:** January 10, 2013, 10:18:38 AM »

200k radius from Shitney, although most is out of the 2 hour range.

Doesn't give you much to work with, you'd only go Nth or Sth coast there. I wouldn't think inland would be popular without water/beaches.

Taz64 · « **Reply #35 on:** January 10, 2013, 10:24:43 AM »

Done and good luck with your venture.

Bunyip · « **Reply #36 on:** January 10, 2013, 10:26:59 AM »

At this stage Laguna/Wollombi is winning in the location front. Not much there in the way of camping. Pretty close to the Hunter Valley and very close to Dr Jurds Jungle Juice (sold only at the Wollombi Pub). In a valley so has a river running through the area.

Only about 1.5hrs drive from the northern suburbs of Sydney so a possibility for the Friday night weekenders.

Bunyip

bussoboy · « **Reply #37 on:** January 10, 2013, 11:51:33 AM »

Quote from: Bunyip on January 10, 2013, 10:26:59 AM

At this stage Laguna/Wollombi is winning in the location front. Not much there in the way of camping. Pretty close to the Hunter Valley and very close to Dr Jurds Jungle Juice (sold only at the Wollombi Pub). In a valley so has a river running through the area.

Only about 1.5hrs drive from the northern suburbs of Sydney so a possibility for the Friday night weekenders.

Bunyip

that area suits me fine................

_Gecko_ · « **Reply #38 on:** January 10, 2013, 01:07:16 PM »

Done the quiz!

If you have seen the caravan park in Lima South?
They are even motorbike friendly with a track out the back you are able to ride on too.
Spots for camp fires are a go too, rather swim in a dam/river than a pool, but thats just me.
Gecko

Mace · « **Reply #39 on:** January 10, 2013, 01:38:14 PM »

Quote from: _Gecko_ on January 10, 2013, 01:07:16 PM

If you have seen the caravan park in Lima South?

Driven past it many times, must check it out someday (too close to home I guess). Popular with fisherman as its close to Lake Nillahcootie i beleive. Nice location and outlook.
There's also a camp ground somewhere near Barmah that im trying to find a link to as well.

Found it:

http://www.morninggloryriverresort.com.au/

Bird · « **Reply #40 on:** January 10, 2013, 01:52:31 PM »

Quote from: Mace

Morning Glory Resort

That has a very appealing title...

GS · « **Reply #41 on:** January 10, 2013, 01:56:18 PM »

Quote from: Lost on January 10, 2013, 01:52:31 PM

That has a very appealing title...

They do advertise as offering a unique experience!

Mace · « **Reply #42 on:** January 10, 2013, 01:59:50 PM »

Yeah, cant figure out why I can never remember the name!

We visited some freinds whilst they were staying there, the campground section was really nice. Thinking about making a trip up there on the Jan long weekend.

Bird · « **Reply #43 on:** January 10, 2013, 02:07:08 PM »

Quote from: Mace on January 10, 2013, 01:59:50 PM

Yeah, cant figure out why I can never remember the name!

We visited some freinds whilst they were staying there, the campground section was really nice. Thinking about making a trip up there on the Jan long weekend.

it sounds fairly good.

MDSimpson · « **Reply #44 on:** January 10, 2013, 02:42:31 PM »

Water is always good, so is shade for those summer months.
If I were you, I'd be looking at somewhere north of Gloucester, on the river...

Clean and bright amenities are a bonus too.
Flat, or relatively level sites are good.
Clean potable water (filtered) not river water as it can make unsuspecting people sick...

I agree with the options for groups, as I've seen groups setup, with sleep tents, food tents plus the outdoor, under cover kitchen, kiddies pools etc..

Many moons ago I had my own business, my Public Liability for $20mil plus Professional Indemnity was around $3500 p/a, so expensive, but too bad in the scheme of things, and is absolutely essential.

_Gecko_ · « **Reply #45 on:** January 10, 2013, 03:49:03 PM »

Quote from: Mace on January 10, 2013, 01:38:14 PM

Driven past it many times, must check it out someday (too close to home I guess). Popular with fisherman as its close to Lake Nillahcootie i beleive. Nice location and outlook.

We will be there all of australia day weekend, if you are in the area come and say hello!!!
Just look for all the panelvans!
Our van club book out the whole front bit, we swim in the dam or there is a salt water pool there if you like pools.
(I hope it is still salt water as i hate chlorine)
the boat and fishing guys all go there for that lake you mentioned.
I have only seen it i havent actually been to the lake, havent been righ to drive during that weekend hahaha
Gecko