We are intending to visit friends in Sydney around April next year. Don't really want to stay in Sydney proper so we are looking at suitable CP's or showgrounds near-by (50 Kms or so). We would then travel into the big smoke via train. Any thoughts would be helpful. Thanks in advance Brian & Cheryl
Ma said
09:47 PM Dec 7, 2011
Probably the closest CP you will get on the north side is in Lane Cove.
On the west probably Vineyard
On the south, not sure maybe Stanwell Park or Helensburgh
You will need public transport for all of them. The one on the north side you would catch a bus and the others there is the train
Ron and Shirley said
11:21 PM Dec 7, 2011
We have relatives in Western Sydney (Plumpton area) and with a dog we stay at http://www.avina.com.au/ Vinyard area
Nice Park in a rural location, that has a large off leash area for dogs. Amenities are good, however many of the campsites are on a slope though we have always asked for a level site near the amenities. The train line is at Vinyard a few km away.
Town and Country Estate at Marsden http://www.towncountryestate.com.au/ Located in a rural area, our first stay there was really good, the second we were located in a different area and that was OK. No idea re public transport.
-- Edited by Ron and Shirley on Wednesday 7th of December 2011 11:25:51 PM
Rip and Rosie said
11:30 PM Dec 7, 2011
Central Coast area (around Gosford) is beautiful, lots of places to stay, and the train service is excellent. Takes about 1 hour to CBD, less if you choose someplace further to the south.
Rosie
NeilandRaine said
06:09 AM Dec 8, 2011
There is some type of free/cheap camping at a club at Richmond. Maybe someone knows about it.
Zoomtopz said
06:27 AM Dec 8, 2011
G'Day Brian.
As Ron said - Nepean . It is quiet , near train station etc .
It is where I stay . I have tented , campervanned & cabbinned .
Richo
bill12 said
06:32 AM Dec 8, 2011
Last year The Richmond club gave GNs 3 free nights in their c/van park across from theClub. walk to railway and shops.1.5hrs to Sydney for $8.50 return.Good cheap food,and big parks all around, but a long way from the big smoke.Bill
bill12 said
11:58 AM Dec 8, 2011
Richmond club is still giving 3 free nights. allYou have to do is ring them up and tell them which dates, asthey only have 10 powered sites. Pretty good deal, in my opinion. phone 0245781144. Bill
Pejay said
06:17 PM Dec 8, 2011
We are going to be staying at the Nepean River Holiday Village for a couple of nights next week - will let you know what it's like etc.
goinsoon said
08:58 PM Dec 8, 2011
Big4 at Narrabeen is fantastic, not real cheap, but buses to Manly or the city run frequently and the park is not far from the beach.
Oh and from Manly there is the ferry to Sydney (fantastic)
rockylizard said
09:30 PM Dec 8, 2011
Gday...
The Richmond Bowls Club has the Wanderest Camp .... see this website -
I have stayed there - it is really good ... they have only 3 nights stay ... but when I stayed there I had a Dr appt and needed to stay 4 nights and they very readily agreed to the extended stay.
Hot showers, toilets, power, water. I can recommend it quite thoroughly.
Cheers
John
ozjohn said
09:01 AM Dec 9, 2011
Lane Cove River Tourist Park in Nth Ryde (MacQuarie Park) get my vote every time. Probably the cheapest park in Sydney and winner of a wide range of tourist and eco awards. And only 10Km from the CBD. Bush setting with slabs to all sites etc. Onsite Wood fired Pizza.
Cafes and shopping mall close by. Train at the end of the steeet to the City. And for seniors don't foget the 'Seniors Day Ttripper Pass'. $2.50 gives you all day travel on trains, buse, Light rail (Tram) and harbour Ferries including the River Cat to Parramatta. Cheers, Ozjohn.
Hylda&Jon said
11:15 AM Dec 9, 2011
I lived near Manly for 20 years so only know the north area of Sydney well
St Ives Showground is probably about the cheapest spot to stay& only about half an hour drive into the CBD. Just pick a time when they havn't got an event happenng there.
The Lane cove River Tourist Park is in a beautiful bushland setting right on a river & not a bad price too.
The one at Narrabeen is in a lovely spot right near the beach but about an hour drive from the CBD & very expensive I believe.
Cheers
Jon
chris & terry said
03:52 PM Dec 10, 2011
As has been said earlier, the Richmond club offer is a good one. Very friendly & accommodating, great pricing ($0 to $10), close to train transport direct to the city. Also if you wish to PM me I can give you details of a CP in Bundeena (Port Hacking, Syd. South) & Bonny Vale in Royal National Park.
terry
briche said
11:55 PM Dec 12, 2011
Thank you all for your comments and recommendations. We did not really have much idea before but now that's changed. Thanks again
Probably the closest CP you will get on the north side is in Lane Cove.
On the west probably Vineyard
On the south, not sure maybe Stanwell Park or Helensburgh
You will need public transport for all of them. The one on the north side you would catch a bus and the others there is the train
We have relatives in Western Sydney (Plumpton area) and with a dog we stay at http://www.avina.com.au/ Vinyard area
Nice Park in a rural location, that has a large off leash area for dogs. Amenities are good, however many of the campsites are on a slope though we have always asked for a level site near the amenities. The train line is at Vinyard a few km away.
Before we had our dog we stayed at
Nepean River Holiday Park Emu Plains/Penrith http://www.nepeanriver.holidayvillages.com.au/ OK park and near a railway station
&
Town and Country Estate at Marsden http://www.towncountryestate.com.au/ Located in a rural area, our first stay there was really good, the second we were located in a different area and that was OK. No idea re public transport.
-- Edited by Ron and Shirley on Wednesday 7th of December 2011 11:25:51 PM
Rosie
G'Day Brian.
As Ron said - Nepean . It is quiet , near train station etc .
It is where I stay . I have tented , campervanned & cabbinned .
Richo
Big4 at Narrabeen is fantastic, not real cheap, but buses to Manly or the city run frequently and the park is not far from the beach.
Oh and from Manly there is the ferry to Sydney (fantastic)
Gday...
The Richmond Bowls Club has the Wanderest Camp .... see this website -
http://www.wanderest.com.au/
I have stayed there - it is really good ... they have only 3 nights stay ... but when I stayed there I had a Dr appt and needed to stay 4 nights and they very readily agreed to the extended stay.
Hot showers, toilets, power, water. I can recommend it quite thoroughly.
Cheers
John
Lane Cove River Tourist Park in Nth Ryde (MacQuarie Park) get my vote every time.
Probably the cheapest park in Sydney and winner of a wide range of tourist and eco awards. And only 10Km from the CBD.
Bush setting with slabs to all sites etc.
Onsite Wood fired Pizza.
Cafes and shopping mall close by.
Train at the end of the steeet to the City.
And for seniors don't foget the 'Seniors Day Ttripper Pass'.
$2.50 gives you all day travel on trains, buse, Light rail (Tram) and harbour Ferries including the River Cat to Parramatta.
Cheers, Ozjohn.
I lived near Manly for 20 years so only know the north area of Sydney well
St Ives Showground is probably about the cheapest spot to stay& only about half an hour drive into the CBD. Just pick a time when they havn't got an event happenng there.
The Lane cove River Tourist Park is in a beautiful bushland setting right on a river & not a bad price too.
The one at Narrabeen is in a lovely spot right near the beach but about an hour drive from the CBD & very expensive I believe.
Cheers
Jon
terry