It's free to camp at the showgrounds, which is strange because you drive past a CP to get into the showgrounds. They're on the eastern side of the river. Drive down the gravel road that runs parallel to the highway.
There is a toilet, but as I didn't use it, I can't comment on it's cleanliness. And apparently there is a tap near the toilets too.
There's plenty of room, we parked near the trees and had plenty of shade.
Sherio said
04:53 PM Feb 2, 2014
This is still a great free camp - water available, flush toilets, and apparently the pub does fantastic food :)
Diggings said
12:34 PM Feb 28, 2014
Think I heard on the radio this morning that the council has changed the free park at Bendemeer to $5.00 per night payable at the caravan park, still 24 hour limit.
There are new owners at the van park who are trying to make a go of it, and the pub meals are still excellent.
jules47 said
06:49 PM Jan 19, 2015
Yes - it does cost to stay at Bendemeer now - still a good camp. The caravan park get the money for cleaning the facilities, seems a good deal.
It's free to camp at the showgrounds, which is strange because you drive past a CP to get into the showgrounds. They're on the eastern side of the river. Drive down the gravel road that runs parallel to the highway.
There is a toilet, but as I didn't use it, I can't comment on it's cleanliness. And apparently there is a tap near the toilets too.
There's plenty of room, we parked near the trees and had plenty of shade.
There are new owners at the van park who are trying to make a go of it, and the pub meals are still excellent.