check out the new remote control Jockey Wheel SmartBar Red Earth Festival Park Booker Mackay Festival of Arts
Members Login
Username 
 
Password 
    Remember Me  
Click here for the Grey Nomads website -> The Grey Nomads Forum -> The Grey Nomads - General -> the grand pines tourist park sydney
Post Info TOPIC: the grand pines tourist park sydney
neilnruth


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 3683
Date:
the grand pines tourist park sydney
Permalink  

I think you'll find it no longer exists. You won't find another one on south side of Sydney until you are down near Heathcote I think. People say Lane Cove is good. But why not try Wanderest at Richmond - 20 mins off the M7 and on the train line into Sydney. $10/night for power if you can get it otherwise free after joining the Richmond Club.

By the way, welcome to the forum castaways. Enjoy your time here.



-- Edited by neilnruth on Tuesday 22nd of January 2013 02:18:53 PM

__________________

NeilnRuth
neilnruth


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 3683
Date:
Permalink  

Yes, but if you look at it a bit closer, it doesn't have powered sites. I assume that castaways want a powered site. If they only want a cabin or a space for a campervan that's OK.

Note it says 'Sydney's closest apartment style accommodation'.



-- Edited by neilnruth on Tuesday 22nd of January 2013 04:43:47 PM

__________________

NeilnRuth
castaways


Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 7
Date:
Permalink  

Hi has anyone stayed at the Grand Pines Park in Sydney..really keen to know what it is like



__________________
Rip and Rosie


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 2238
Date:
Permalink  

HI and welcome to the forum.
Sydney is a big place, can you be more specific?

__________________

Rosie
Hylda&Jon


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 1883
Date:
Permalink  

It's in Ramsgate in the Southern suburbs of Sydney.

Try this site for a review: http://home.vicnet.net.au/~badger04/parks_n2.htm#gpsabns

Cheers

Jon



__________________



Home is where we hang our hats - Home now in Yamba NSW
brickies


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 4001
Date:
Permalink  

There website looks like they only take camper vans , It has rates for cabins and camper vans looks a bit suss

__________________
Roving-Dutchy


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 906
Date:
Permalink  

This park would be a much easier park to get to if you are coming from the North its very popular http://www.lanecoverivertouristpark.com.au/

There is plenty of transport to the city and its in a beautiful location.

Cheers

David



__________________
brickies


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 4001
Date:
Permalink  

Have been there it is a great park and handy transport

__________________
Nicholstones


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 652
Date:
Permalink  

We stayed there in 2008, didn't have any problems getting our 20'6" van on site, but at that time there was a development application notice on display so I am surprised it is still open, thought they were about to turn it into apartments. It could be that the site we stayed on is no longer available.

__________________
Roving-Dutchy


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 906
Date:
Permalink  

The Grand Pines web site is still up and running http://www.thegrandpines.com.au/

Cheers

David



__________________
Kym - Rose


Veteran Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 26
Date:
Permalink  

Hi, don't know about the van park you asked about, but Lane Cove we found to be great, you feel like you re in the middle of the bush but only bout 10kms fom the cbd

__________________
castaways


Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 7
Date:
Permalink  

Thanks for that Lane Cove is fully booked this weekend and others are charging $72 a night for powered site..



__________________
castaways


Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 7
Date:
Permalink  

Thanks for all your help..we are booked for 3 days will let others know how good it is.



__________________
goldcoaster


Senior Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 381
Date:
Permalink  

There is another park close to the CBD at Ramsgate or Rockdale called Sheralee c/van Pk (which is close to Sydney Airport). We stayed there 2 years ago,a lot of permanents,amenities had just been renovated and $45 a night at xmas time was pretty good. They wont take bookings ring when close or the day before. Walk to Railway and Buses for a trip into the city. I'd rate the park a 2.5 Location to city 7.

__________________
Pejay


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 869
Date:
Permalink  

Another choice for you to consider is the Nepean River Holiday Village out at Emu Plains/Penrith. It is an easy walk to the railway station and a very nice park. Think it was around $33/nt. It's part of the Family Park chain.

__________________

Pejay are travelling in a 2014 Holden Colorado LTZ Twin Cab Ute + 2013 Coromal Element van

 
castaways


Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 7
Date:
Permalink  

Hi we have only been on the road for 5 months but we think we have found the worst caravan park so far..I asked if anyone has any reviews on the Grand Pines Tourist Park but only a few had heard of it..its hard to put into words how disappointed we are..if only they would have refunded us our $150 we wouldn't have even bothered to unhook our van..Its a real shocker..mouldy bathrooms,toilets that still need a chain to flush,only 1 bathroom door locks,near impossible to reverse a caravan into and the rudest managers



Attachments
__________________
brickies


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 4001
Date:
Permalink  

Mate if you read back through all these post I am surprised you still went there

__________________
neilnruth


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 3683
Date:
Permalink  

I agree with brickies. We can only comment on what we know and the choice is yours but I'm surprised you went there.

__________________

NeilnRuth
Page 1 of 1  sorted by
 
Quick Reply

Please log in to post quick replies.
Click here for the Grey Nomads website -> The Grey Nomads Forum -> The Grey Nomads - General -> the grand pines tourist park sydney
Tweet this page Post to Digg Post to Del.icio.us
Purchase Grey Nomad bumper stickers Read our daily column, the Nomad News The Grey Nomad's Guidebook