Caravaning in June??

[Nicky]

Can anyone recommend any good caravan sites? We are coming for a reccie for a couple of weeks in June and as this is primarily a fact finding mission rather than a holiday we are trying to keep costs down as much as possible. We feel we'll probably need the extra pennies for when we make the big move!!

Well I say caravans/chalets but that really depends on the weather. I know its not England but how cold does it get in Oz that time of year? Would we be better off in an apartment, or am I just being a wimp?? Alternatively could anyone recommend a 1 bedroom apartment?

Nicky

[jill wright]

we were considering booking in here for a few weeks when we finally get there if we don't go for OAA http://www.adelaideshores.com.au/caravanresort.htm although i suppose it does depend on the month we go I suppose. Others on here may have a better idea of which sites are best

Jill

[Aussie pat]

I grew up in Adelaide and we are trying to move back this November if our house sells. Whilst I have never visited this exact site my husband drove past it on a reccie last October and says it looked really nice. West Beach has always been a popular spot for caravanning and is nice and accessible to both the airport and city centre.

In June the weather may be cool with some rain but nowhere near as bad as in the UK. The kids probably won't want to swim outdoors but if it's for a reccie and you are realistic that it's winter over there you should be fine. Just make sure you have heated accomodation.

Goodluck

Hedy

PS If you can get some feedback re how clean and well maintained it is that might be helpful. We booked some accomodation in Airlie Beach for last summer and it looked great on the internet and in the brochure. When we got there everything was broken and it was dirty. Hopefully this will not be the case this time.

[Nicky]

Thanks Hedy. I'll have a look into it and see what I find out. Not knowing Adelaide is West Beach the name of the caravan site or the area?

[Aussie pat]

West Beach is the name of the area. The caravan park that has always been there was always run by the local district council. It was lovely and I visited it on several occasions. I note from their website that a similar body runs this new site. I't may be that the new one is on the site of the old one.


Goodluck

Hedy

[Rachiegarlo]

Its a good place to stay as it's fairly quick to get to places from here. The cabins are basic but they have some newer more upmarket ones. In June it can be fairly cold, but they have heating and aircon. There are tennis courts and other activities onsite. The one drawback to this place is there can at times be a whiffy smell about the place, not sure if it's the drains.

Alternatively you could look for an apartment and being winter and not holidays in June, if you are staying for at least a week you can usually get an upgrade to an exec one. The Rendezvous allegra is nice. Also try www.wotif.com.au for last minute deals.

[Nicky]

Thanks for the links. I must admit I'd prefer to stay in an apartment, especially as it'll just be the two of us this time, but my OH keeps telling me that we're going to try to keep it on as much as a shoe string as poss as it's not a holiday. We'll see who wins this one!!

[Roo1]

Personally, I think caravan parks here are bl**dy expensive! If I was you I'd check out the motels in the area. I've seen rooms available at $70 a night on Anzac Highway much cheaper than a challet at adelaide shores resort. I phoned up today on behalf of a friend and they wanted $170 per night to sleep a family of 4. Thats just wrong.
Judi x

[neil and mari]

Hi all, the flights are booked for october for two weeks , we are getting a camper van to visit adelaide , driving from melbourne down Great Ocean Road so any tips tips on good camp sites would be great. Also is there any where to park up in adelaide as the local supermarket car park is not an option !!!!!!!! mari

[Nicky]

Personally, I think caravan parks here are bl**dy expensive! If I was you I'd check out the motels in the area. I've seen rooms available at $70 a night on Anzac Highway much cheaper than a challet at adelaide shores resort. I phoned up today on behalf of a friend and they wanted $170 per night to sleep a family of 4. Thats just wrong.
Judi x

Thanks Judi. I know caravaning is expensive in England but for some reason I thought it might be cheaper in Oz, I don't know why?? I hadn't really considered motels but now you mention it perhaps I'll try that route instead.

Nicky