Kui Parks – Inverell Caravan Park (CP)

OVERVIEW
When we rolled into Inverell Caravan Park, the first thing that struck me was how green and settled it feels – tucked into leafy grounds right on the banks of the Macintyre River, yet only a short stroll from the heart of the Sapphire City. This is one of those rare parks where you can have the quiet of the riverbank and the convenience of town in the same breath. Pull a chair out, listen to the birds in the gardens, and you’d never guess the cafes, pubs and shops of Inverell are barely a few hundred metres away.

The park is run by managers Hayley and Liam, and their care shows in every corner. The lawns are trimmed, the gardens are loved (there are even a couple of raised herb beds where you can help yourself), and the whole place carries that welcoming, well-kept feel that keeps caravanners coming back season after season. It’s a compact park rather than a sprawling resort, and that’s part of its charm – you get personal service and a genuinely peaceful stay instead of being lost in the crowd.

For accommodation, there’s real variety here. Fully self-contained cabins range from roomy Deluxe family options through to cosy Compact cabins, all with private ensuites, reverse cycle air conditioning, and linen and towels supplied so you can arrive with nothing and still feel at home. If you’re towing, the powered sites are mostly level double concrete slabs with water and wastewater drainage, and a few are long enough to stay hitched to the tow vehicle. Prefer canvas and stars? There’s a quiet grassy camping area for that too.

A few touches lift this place above the average overnight stop. There’s an inground saltwater pool for hot Northern Tablelands afternoons, a covered BBQ area and camp kitchen for easy dinners, and a back gate that opens straight onto the riverside walking and cycling path – perfect for a morning wander or an evening ride along the Macintyre. It’s pet friendly as well, with an off-leash area right beside the park, so the family dog doesn’t have to miss out.

As a Kui Parks member park, it also rewards fellow members with a tidy discount, which is a nice bonus for those of us who travel a lot. Whether you’re chasing sapphires, exploring the New England region, or just need a comfortable, friendly base for a night or a week, Inverell Caravan Park makes an easy place to drop anchor. I left genuinely understanding why the reviews rate it so highly.
Inverell Caravan Park is situated on the beautiful McIntyre River, with a large variety of trees and birdlife. We provide clean and accessible amenities, laundry facilities, large spacious sites on full size slabs and grass sites, as well as a range of cabins.

At Inverell Caravan Park we also have a salt-water swimming pool and covered BBQ area for you to enjoy. We are pet friendly and your pets can enjoy the designated off-leash area adjoining our park. We are the closest caravan park to the town centre and only 200m from the bowling club.

FEES & BOOKINGS
Unpowered (camping) site – from $35 per night for up to 2 people, or $210 per week
* Unpowered site extra guests (3 years and over) – $5 per person per night, or $30 per week
* Unpowered site children under 3 years – free
* Powered site – from $45 per night for up to 2 people, or $270 per week
* Powered site extra guests (3 years and over) – $5 per person per night, or $30 per week
* Powered site children under 3 years – free
* Deluxe Family Cabin (6 berth) – from $180 per night
* Deluxe Queen Cabin (2 berth plus) – from $160 per night
* Standard Family Cabin (6 berth) – from $160 per night
* Standard Queen Cabin (2 berth plus) – from $140 per night
* Compact Studio Cabin (4 berth, pet friendly) – from $140 per night
* Compact Family Cabin (5 berth, pet friendly) – from $140 per night
* Cabin extra guests (3 years and over) – $15 per person per night
* Infants under 3 years in their own travelcot – free
* Pets in pet-friendly Compact cabins – $10 per pet per night
* Kui Parks members – 10% discount of up to $40 per stay (use 1036 as your referring park number)
* All prices include GST and are subject to change without notice
* Deposit required to secure a booking – the cost of the first night or 10% of the total, whichever is greater (longer multi-week stays may require part or full payment upfront)
* Book online: bookingsau.newbook.cloud/inverellcaravanpark
* Website: inverellcaravanpark.com.au
* Phone: 02 6722 3036
* Email: [email protected]
* Address: 21 Glen Innes Road, Inverell NSW 2360
* Office hours: Weekdays 9am to 5pm; Weekends and Public Holidays 9am to 3pm (secure lockbox available for after-hours arrivals – just let the managers know when booking)

FACILITIES
* Fully self-contained ensuite cabins with all linen and towels provided
* Reverse cycle air conditioning in all cabins
* Spacious powered sites, mostly level double concrete slabs with water tap and wastewater drainage
* Drive-through and stay-hitched options on selected longer sites
* Grassy unpowered camping area
* Inground saltwater swimming pool
* Covered BBQ area
* Camp kitchen
* Coin-operated laundry facilities
* Modern, accessible amenities (toilets and showers)
* Wheelchair accessible cabins and disability amenities
* Defibrillator on site
* Sewage dump point
* WiFi available
* Tourist information
* Clotheslines at the amenities block
* Pet-friendly sites and selected pet-friendly cabins
* Off-leash designated dog area adjoining the park
* Direct back-gate access to the riverside walking and cycling path
* No permanent residents

THINGS TO DO
* Riverside walk and cycle – head straight out the back gate onto the well-kept path along the Macintyre River for a morning stroll, run or ride
* Sapphire and gemstone fossicking – discover why Inverell is called the Sapphire City by digging for sapphires, quartz crystals and gems in scenic bush settings
* Inverell Pioneer Village – wander through restored heritage buildings and step back into days gone by, picnic in hand
* Copeton Waters State Park – boating, swimming and fishing on Lake Copeton, an inland catchment three times the size of Sydney Harbour, with playgrounds, a jumping pillow and more
* National Transport Museum – browse more than 120 vehicle exhibits spanning vintage, veteran, classic cars and motorcycles
* Town centre and dining – explore the heritage-fronted shopping streets, boutique stores, art galleries and excellent coffee, all an easy walk from the park
* Local Sunday markets – worth a look for produce, crafts and a relaxed wander
* Inverell Art Gallery – regular exhibitions of local and visiting artists, plus a gift shop of original arts and crafts
* Inverell Golf Club – an 18-hole course and function centre right in town
* Green Valley Farm (near Tingha) – a family-friendly day out with a water slide, roller coaster rides, mini putt putt and a jumping pillow
* New England Wood Turning – browse hand-crafted timber pieces and didgeridoos, with demonstrations by appointment
* Macintyre Falls Lookout – scenic river views with nearby swimming, hiking and fishing, and a picnic area
* Goonoowigall Falls and Walking Track – 10 kilometres of marked tracks through granite country rich in native birds, fauna and history
* Wing Hing Long Museum (Tingha) – the story of the area’s Chinese heritage and the great tin boom

GUIDELINES
* Pets must be kept on a leash at all times while on park property, and owners are responsible for cleaning up after them
* Pets are not allowed in any park facilities, including the amenities, camp kitchen and laundry
* Not all cabins are pet friendly – evidence of pets in a non-pet cabin without agreement incurs a $100 cleaning fee
* Smoking is not permitted in any cabin or park facility – a $100 fee applies, and cabin doors and windows must stay shut if smoking on a deck
* The park speed limit is a strict walking pace of 10km per hour to keep children and guests safe
* Each cabin and site is allocated parking for one vehicle only – extra vehicles must use the visitor bays at the front or park offsite
* Electric vehicles cannot be charged from park power boxes – speak to the office about alternative options
* Quiet time applies between 9pm and 7am, when noise must be kept to a minimum
* Children must be supervised by an adult at all times, especially in the pool area
* No glass is permitted in the pool area
* All visitors must check in at the office, and any extra overnight guests must be declared or additional charges apply
* General waste goes bagged into red-lid bins; recycling goes unbagged into yellow-lid bins; large camping or van equipment must not be left at the bins
* Clotheslines are provided at the amenities block – none are to be attached to trees, vans, posts or fences
* Standard check-in is 2pm to 5pm for cabins and midday to 5pm for sites (3pm on weekends and public holidays); check-out is by 10am
* No permanent residents

HOW TO GET THERE
Inverell sits in the New England / Northern Tablelands region of north-western NSW, on the Gwydir Highway, beside the Macintyre River. Inverell Caravan Park is at 21 Glen Innes Road, on the eastern approach into town, just a few hundred metres from the town centre.

Coming from the east, follow the Gwydir Highway (B76) west from Glen Innes for about 67 km. As you reach the edge of Inverell the highway becomes Glen Innes Road, and the park is on this road close to town, on the river side – look for the entrance at number 21.

From the south, the easiest route is via Fossickers Way and the New England Highway through Tamworth, then on into Inverell. For longer hauls, Inverell is roughly 7 hours’ drive from Sydney and around 4.5 hours from Brisbane. Once you reach town, the park is an easy, well-signed find right on Glen Innes Road.