Noosa can be confusing for the first time visitor. There is Noosa Heads, Noosa Junction and Noosaville, but one need not worry where you end up, as all are an easy few minutes drive from one another, and more importantly the fantastic beach.
As it was, the Posh Camping team found ourselves driving home last weekend to Brisbane, and after looking through the many holiday parks on the way we were tired and a bit disillusioned. By the time we hit the Noosa turnoff, it was approaching 5 pm and rather than battle the holiday traffic, we turned in and decided a glass of wine and a camping ground may be more appealing.
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| Shady camping sites (photo via Noosa Caravan Park) |
There are a few choices in Noosa, and we found ourselves at Noosa Caravan Park, which is located not so much in Noosa but in the quieter streets of Tewantin. This suited us perfectly as Tewantin has a main street with a supermarket, a grand old hotel, and a very good RSL club which has good food. It is also located a very short drive to the ferry to take you across to Noosa Northshore for fishing, bush walking and beach driving!
The holiday park itself was very busy on the first night, but the receptionist happily let us in and gave us a map of the 5 available sites left for us, to look at. We found a perfect spot at the rear of the grounds that overlooked a small stream. Our tent was up in minutes and we had time to zip into Hastings Street for an ice cream and a Thai dinner along the Noosa River (not in that order!).
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| We chose one of these lovely sites (photo via Noosa Caravan Park) |
One thing we always look out for when judging a camp park is whether the owners/managers are hands on and taking care of the upkeep of the park. Happily in this case, I wasn't disappointed. The manager was seen out and about several times in our two night stay, picking up palm fronds and looking after the grounds. Grounds are exceptionally tidy and clean and well maintained.Facilities are basic but clean and surprisingly not crowded considering how full the park was on our first night.
The grounds emptied the next day and I cooked up steak and sausages for dinner in the camp kitchen. Nice and clean with a large commercial sized fridge with ample room for large families and all the guests. You will find hot plates, bbq plates and microwave as well as continuous boiling water on tap.
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| Generous Camp Kitchen area (photo via Noosa Caravan Park) |
Overall this was a great little spot to stay for a couple of nights, we personally liked the sites at the rear of the park (numbers 115-120).
There is a small store at the reception which sells drinks, newspapers, and small neccessities. I also spied a Ben and Jerry ice cream stand and noted on the weekend there is a pizza night available. Next to the reception area is a large pool and games from for the kids.
Internet reception is good but the internet is fairly expensive if you are require a decent download limit. We just used our phones as hotspots whilst here.
One of our favourite places to visit in Noosa is the Riveread Book Store and Cafe - wonderful selection of new and used books, great coffee and lots of lovely papery gift items. We always leave with a few paper bags full!
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| The gorgeous Noosa River |
Happy posh camping!
Noosa Caravan Park
143 Moorindil St, Tewantin, 4565
info@noosacaravanpark.com.au
Facilities include:
- Camp Kitchen
- Barbeques
- TV/Lounge Area
- Games/Recreation Room
- Internet Kiosk and Wi-Fi
- Heated Swimming Pool
- Children's Wading pool
- Children's Playground
- Table Tennis
- Pool Table
- Baby Bath
- Guest Laundry (Washing Machines, Dryers, Iron)
- Convenience Store
- Tourist Information
- Boat Ramp 800m from park
- LPG Refills
- Disabled Facilities
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