We arrived in the busy Christmas period. The managers Bruce and Dawn Grant are obviously new to this lifestyle, as we saw lots of blunders with site mix ups, not enough power outlets and cars parked in the wrong spot etc. They are trying to be ultra friendly, but they definitely need to get their act together just a wee bit more otherwise they will not get repeat visits. 

A good example is their attitude to dogs. During the off season they are allowed, but you guessed it, at holiday time they are a giant no no! We quizzed them on why this was so and were told "there are not enough walking opportunities for dogs in the area". If they allowed dogs there is a fair chance we could return, but as it stands it is very doubtful unless somebody writes in to convince us.

This is a very difficult park to get around in for anyone with mobility problems, as the whole park is terraced rather like a steep rice field and this means there are steps between the five levels. Luckily these are fairly well lit at night and all thoughtfully have a small hand rail. It puts a whole new meaning on take my breath away as you guessed it - the amenities are right at the top terrace! On the downside though the water taps are located at the top of each set of stairs, so they can become quite wet and slippery, as there is no provision for drainage. This is so easy to fix. There are no disabled facilities at all, and getting around in a wheelchair could prove hazardous. If you are a spring chicken these comments don't apply to you and the terracing looks very attractive, so you will more than likely love the place. Obviously there is nothing even approaching a drive through site, but it is not really an overnight stop anyway.

There is a small games room and a swing with other gadgets attached for children. Our site fronted the only bitumen road in the park and was used as a raceway for all the kids with scooters and skateboards. This didn't worry us at all but remember this if you hate noise and love an afternoon siesta! Some sites have shade, but overall the trees are in lines along the top of each terrace and most are shrubs.

This is not the park for you if you like to sleep in. Being predominantly boat based anglers, they get up well before dawn and the crowd near us must have opened and shut car doors 20 times before finally driving the 200 metres to the lake. Why oh why are we all getting so lazy?

There is only one shop/service station in Wonboyn and the young couple running it are very keen to please, even though Xmas 2000 was their first anniversary at Wonboyn. You have to order other than white bread the day before and it arrives at 11am the next day. Oddly enough the only fruit sold is oranges, however they will get some in for you, again if you order. They are an extremely helpful couple and open from 7am till 8pm seven days. Remember its 33kms back into town over dirt, so helping the local shop to survive also helps you as well with petrol the price it is nowadays! During our stay their fuel was only 5 cents dearer than town. We supported them 100% during our stay and met lots of very friendly locals.  National Parks also have an information board in a nice hut outside the shop. There is also a Telstra phone outside as well - you definitely need this as mobiles don't work here at all.

The amenities are very old and quite quaint and very Australiana. Overseas guests would certainly chuckle! They are kept very clean except for lots of high up spider webs, and natural light is very good. The shower cubicles have hooks and a plastic stool and shower curtain. Be careful if you have children as the water pressurisation method is poor and quite erratic, so if someone turns on another tap you can get scalded as the water flow sometimes ceases then comes back on abruptly. The bore water has very little odour. You know you've found the amenities when you see a couple of loos full of flowers out the front! Flowering basket type cisterns mounted on the wall completes the picture. Overseas visitors would wonder what they have struck! We loved it! The Australian sense of humour is simply wonderful is it not? During our stay there were vases of flowers on the sink benches - a very nice touch and an indication that the managers are really trying hard to make you feel most welcome.

As with most NSW south coast parks, water is scarce. This park has two taps on a pole with one marked tank and one marked bore. Neither switch off automatically, so it is possible for a child to drain the water tank if it is not turned off. Not a good idea at all!