People complain about NT van park prices

Ean Austral · 7th October 2013, 05:29 PM

Gday All,

I have been on the net looking at caravan parks from Brisbane to Melbourne for January and my god some of the prices for just a powered grassed site are amazing.
I know people complain about the prices up here in the territory, but from what I have just seen I don't think they can complain to much.

Fair enough its peak season, and yep most expensive were on the coast as expected, but if people are encouraged to holiday in Australia, then I can see why every rest spot on the side of the road is full after 3pm.

Anyway would still rather travel this great country than overseas so no use complaining.

Cheers Ean

**Davo** · 7th October 2013, 05:41 PM

Okay, I'll bite: how much?

Ean Austral · 7th October 2013, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by Davo

Okay, I'll bite: how much?

I wasn't really fishing ,I was more just commenting as I have heard plenty complaints about Darwin prices in peak season. Seeing you asked there wasn't many the were less than $50 a night for a grass site with power, most of the coastal parks were around the $70. Then throw in the minimum 7 night stay.

Can start to see why people look at Bali etc for a holiday.

Cheers Ean

**UncleHo** · 7th October 2013, 06:05 PM

G'day Ean

It might be worth getting a book called "camp7" it is about $60 bucks but my wife tells me it is very worthwhile.

Also look at staying at equestrian centres as they only have minimum charges for the horse mob.

cheers

**Bundalene** · 7th October 2013, 06:07 PM

G'day Ean,

We are going to be home in January. You and your family are more than welcome to camp at our place....we live on acres so have heaps of room.

Lots of grass as well....

Plus there are a few AULRO members who live fairly close by and we would be happy to arrange a meet up if you would like to.

Cheers, Erich

**Graeme** · 7th October 2013, 06:08 PM

You need to get away from the crowds! Mid August $16 for a powered slab at Tottenham with a late arrival solo biker the only other person.

**Davo** · 7th October 2013, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by Ean Austral

I wasn't really fishing ,I was more just commenting as I have heard plenty complaints about Darwin prices in peak season. Seeing you asked there wasn't many the were less than $50 a night for a grass site with power, most of the coastal parks were around the $70. Then throw in the minimum 7 night stay.

Can start to see why people look at Bali etc for a holiday.

Cheers Ean

Erk. I see what you mean.

**Bigbjorn** · 7th October 2013, 06:49 PM

Same with our hotels and motels. $150 for a concrete block cell. $110 for a cabin in a caravan park full of ferals. In the USA this year I paid US$104 for a 5 star suite in a Hilton in Phoenix and $117 for a 5 star suite in Omaha, $134 for 4 star in Hermosa Beach. Our tourism industry wonders why Australians holiday overseas. Well, it is miles cheaper and the service and facilities are miles better.

**vogue** · 7th October 2013, 07:18 PM

Some caravan parks base rate for a site is only for 2 people and every extra person is extra money. If you have 4 kids, it's not cheap

**d2dave** · 7th October 2013, 07:30 PM

Ean. If you travel from Brissy to Melb you almost go past my place(about 15KM out of your way)

I own a caravan park, the cheapest you will find, it is free.(conditions apply, see below)

To qualify for and receive free site fees, applicant must join park owner for a beer.

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