Ok, I know that we are still paying less for a site than a cabin, but what do you consider we should be paying for an extra child per night! Is it just me or are we being ripped off!
Extra child cost
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Ripped off we have 4 kids and it often doubles the price. Like they use extra power or water.
You tried getting 4 kids showered it is not something you do daily
I know others have said you should not mention kids at all
or cut the number down from 4 to 2.. Have identical twins they will not be able to tell he he
Yes sucks.. The one thing I look at when booking a site if its over $10 a kid we pick somewhere else.
You tried getting 4 kids showered it is not something you do daily
I know others have said you should not mention kids at all
or cut the number down from 4 to 2.. Have identical twins they will not be able to tell he he
Yes sucks.. The one thing I look at when booking a site if its over $10 a kid we pick somewhere else.
Willing to pay $5 per night / child but anything more is too much. Doubt they would offer discount to any single travellers.
Could understand increased costs for resort type campsites but then they usually charge more for the pitch to begin with.
Could understand increased costs for resort type campsites but then they usually charge more for the pitch to begin with.
and Christmas they gouge you $18-$22 a night at some places as they know you have those 2 weeks off
Just did some searches for Christmas. I normally work though luckily
Big4 Bellarine $20 per kid.. $115 per site. They must get it as its booked out
Big4 Beacon $17 per kid $118 per site again booked out
Big4 Anglesea $20 per kid $135 per site booked out
Away from coast
Big4 Windmill Ballarat $13 per kid $50 per site available
Big4 Bellarine $20 per kid.. $115 per site. They must get it as its booked out
Big4 Beacon $17 per kid $118 per site again booked out
Big4 Anglesea $20 per kid $135 per site booked out
Away from coast
Big4 Windmill Ballarat $13 per kid $50 per site available
So whichever way you look at it, they are certainly getting there money. $20 per kid is just ridiculous!
Yes we might think it's too much although I assume Christmas at Big4 it be families
So people pay it
So people pay it
Supply & demand, people will pay even if it's for a rip off. I begrudge paying it but still have to. One park we have been going to for a few years has our kids down as 2 toddlers which drives a lower price.... wife and I giggle about it a lot as the kids must be likened to The Simpsons kids that haven't aged in 25yrs.
I don't see how kids really drive the excess cost myself.
I don't see how kids really drive the excess cost myself.
We have 3 kids so it adds $15 and upwards per night.
Considering we have an ensuite and can carry enough water if we need to for showers, etc for a few days and there is no extra power (the heater is on or off and we can run from 12v anyway).....
But you have little choice.
I think if you are using the amenities then $5 per child or $10 for any legitimate family unit is fair (how many kids can 1 couple take that are really theirs???). The exception may be 2 cars max but that wouldn't happen often.
$10/family (on top of site fee) covers a lot of hot water for showers. Toilets need to be cleaned regardless. Playgrounds don't really "wear out" so I am not sure what else the fee covers.
Considering we have an ensuite and can carry enough water if we need to for showers, etc for a few days and there is no extra power (the heater is on or off and we can run from 12v anyway).....
But you have little choice.
I think if you are using the amenities then $5 per child or $10 for any legitimate family unit is fair (how many kids can 1 couple take that are really theirs???). The exception may be 2 cars max but that wouldn't happen often.
$10/family (on top of site fee) covers a lot of hot water for showers. Toilets need to be cleaned regardless. Playgrounds don't really "wear out" so I am not sure what else the fee covers.
No charge at all at Surfside in Warrnambool at Xmas as it is a family parks chain. Not sure if they are all like that but might be worth a look. From memory just under $60 a night which is good for peak times. But I agree getting stung $10-$20 a night for a kid is bloody robbery!
4 kids, and get totally ripped off. The only places we have stayed is Karijini where they didn't charge for the boys. (They were ranging from 2 to 7 though).
On our 2 trips venturing around the country, we were told by others we were stupid for saying we have 4, and I agree. Now, I'm expected to pay adult prices for the eldest 2 .
On our 2 trips venturing around the country, we were told by others we were stupid for saying we have 4, and I agree. Now, I'm expected to pay adult prices for the eldest 2 .
Kids under 15 should be free if not for them we mite not stay in van parks at all its all about the kids yes we get over charged for them how much stuff dose a 5 or 4 year old use they allways use our toilet and shower in our van i wouldnt wash my car in some parks showers its terrible what they sting us i would go bush in a well set up camper trailor if i had no kids ok im finnished
Great point @Bluey
I colleague (who used to be active here) travelled around Oz for 4 months in a tourer and all c/parks, didnt declare his 3 kids once. We sometimes forget to declare the Cruskett, particularly in holiday periods when the little humans are pretty thick on the ground.
Never ever ever declare kids in free camps / Nat Parks etc. That's the greatest insult of all. To be fair, we take a sandwich bag full of compressed air so he doesn't breath theirs.