Can anyone help me with the Regulations required to start a caravan farm stay in the Northern Territory. I have a small mango farm out of Darwin and I would like to open up an area on it to allow you caravaners access to come and stay and enjoy the lifestyle of staying on a working farm. I have friends who love caravanning and they have mentioned that we should do this as our lovely peaceful property is made for this. It would be easy to set up as I have most facilities already. I would naturally put in comfortable showers and toilets and dump point etc. We are very close to the Stuart Highway as well and to shops and facilities. If anyone can help me with information regarding getting this off the ground I would greatly appreciate it.
With Thanks,
Greg
-- Edited by Gregs1 on Thursday 8th of December 2016 03:03:16 PM
as Blaze says, I would avoid the well meaning but perhaps inaccurate information you may glean from the forum, and go straight to the local shire.
I don't think there would be an issue that a market would exist, as when we were in Darwin in June, the place was humming and everywhere was booked. It is just important that you get the right information first up, so that you can get it right.
Good luck with your venture.
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Building board NT as they control all such work through out the Territory. Local council and backing of local member as well. If chicken man then you should have his backing. Keep us informed ad will be interested in your findings. Cheerd
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As Blaze said. First port of call would be your local Shire Council. With a well thought out Business Plan.
As a Budget RV park.
1. Are you taking Total self contained RV's only?????
2. If not, The Capitol out lay to get it up and running, Verses the return on the same outlay would take a few years to break even. All / most of your start up costs are Tax Deductable, which will give you a tax break on your total income from the farm.
3. Take it to your Accountant to run the numbers, so you can take it to the Bank, to borrow the money for your venture.
Again The interest paid on the loan is tax deductable in the cost of earning an income.
4. Then see your Solicitor to get the right advice on your Business plan / and get the right Public Liability insurance.
5. Your plan will grow over a period time frame of 5-10 years.
6. Do your homework first. Will you / or do you have competition on nearby properties.
Money does grow on trees, as you well know. Its a wealth system, Old money matures over time.
If you think you will get rich over night, think hard and through every detail.
I hope your plan will succeed and wish you all the very best in your adventure.
Adding to jules47 suggestion, google farmstay camping NT which returns some farms/stations that are already opperational. Maybe contact them they might be willing to give you some advice based on their experience.
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I agree with all the others - but especially what Jim has given good general advice about - especially your public liability insurance. If something goes wrong, even if the other party stuffed up, you may still be liable.
The very best of luck and we look forward to enjoying your hospitality in the future
BTW Many tree fruit farmers in NZ do exactly what you are thinking of doing. For years we used to camp in a huge avocado farm and across the road was a fantastic beach,
You either paid a modest fee as a camper or picked for 4 days a week and had 3 off for no charge (and only a 5 hour day with cooked breakfast, morning tea and lunch thrown in) and no pressure - the owners relied on your integrity to do a reasonable pick each day. Ahhhhhhh............the good old days :)
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