“Our family have been staying at Kioloa for over 30 yrs… my husband’s family many years prior to that. Kioloa is a wonderfully friendly and safe park. Kids, and adults, love feeding the parrots that show up everyday… especially in the summer months. Kangaroos and possums make themselves known as well.
Fishing is mostly very good, swimming safe in ocean… and there is a pool for both adults and bubs. Great place to relax…. Love it!”
Our roving reporter Keith Truscott of Townsville in Queensland writes about Rollingstone Beach Caravan Resort which is located just north of Townsville:
“Friendly staff which are very helpful. The perfect quiet getaway with beachfront sites. If you want beach walks and waves rolling on to the beach this is the place. Wake up to the sounds of the ocean. Plenty of room, the pool and amenities are very nice and look new. I will be goin back real soon.”
“It is the best little van park in Australia by far. Great hosts great grounds and a lot of fun, we went for two days and stayed for three weeks, we will be back and stay for longer.”
“Under New Management means this park has seen new owners Bart and Tina Mckew be very busy bees and the park now has a fresh neat, clean and tidy appearance.
Bart also offers a Valet parking service which probably means he wants to keep his reversing skills with caravans, motorhomes, fifth wheelers and bus up to scratch! There are also some drive-thru sites if you wish to stay hitched up.
Whatever your rig the welcome is warm and friendly, and your pet is welcome to (conditions apply of course). A dog bath may not impress the dog, but it impressed me!
I was also impressed that Broadwater has a home-style cooking award winning restaurant, Melba’s Verandah, that serves breakfast and lunch. Set amongst an English style garden taste bud tantalisers include salmon and goats chese tart and a fruity cognac bread and butter pudding for dessert! Heaps of other stuff to tempt you as well!
Other eating options are the pub, bowls club or the BP takeaway which also offers pizza.
Affordable rates mean you could use this park as a base for a few days and nip down to Evans Head for great fish and chips from the take-away at the roundabout, or head to Alstonville to seek out the award winning local coffee grower and shop.
The park has a pool, free BBQs, telephone and disabled facilities. LPG is also available.
Next door is a small Post Office, / DVD hire / essentials shop, that also has a couple of fuel bowsers for a fill before heading off.
On the other side of the park the Koala Sanctuary (access from park) is ideal for a relaxing read, or lunch in the shade.
