Hi Top Tourist Park Member, Welcome to the June 2009 edition of ttparksnews and the 2009 Top Tourist Parks survey. Top Tourist Parks are conducting this survey to help all the Top Tourist member caravan/holiday parks enhance the way they provide information about their parks to guests. Win prizes up to the value of $850 As part of the survey Top Tourist Parks are making available prizes of 5 x Platinum Card memberships and a bonus $100 Top Tourist Park voucher worth a total of $170. If you are already a Platinum Card member, the equivalent prize value of 5 x $170 Top Tourist Parks vouchers will be offered. All you have to do to go into the running for the chance of winning one of these great prizes is click the link below and fill out the simple 13 question survey. Remember, by filling out this survey you are helping Top Tourist Parks make your stay the best it can be. Click Here for the Online Survey To find out more about the Platinum Card, our fantastic survey prize, make sure you read Alison Huth's latest Platinum Card adventures as she explores the city of Melbourne. Alison finds that the Platinum Cards special offers can take you a long way when staying in Melbourne from sampling the cities renowned restaurants to relaxing in one of the surrounding Top Tourist Parks. For more information on all things Top Tourist Parks don't forget to visit our web site: www.toptouristparks.com.au You have received this email as you are a Top Tourist Park Member, affiliate or have a direct association with Top Tourist Parks If you do not want to receive any further emails, please click here... Unsubscribe Top Tourist Parks Quick News Items The 4th Darwin City Muster THE GARDENS AMPHITHEATRE SATURDAY 11TH JULY 2009 6PM - 11.30PM The 4th Darwin City Muster on Saturday 11th July is the ultimate family night out under the stars with the legends Lee Kernaghan, John Williamson and Sara Storer, supported by Harmony James and Mick Denigan in The Gardens Amphitheatre. You'll be kickin' back and lettin' loose as MC Charlie King introduces the recipients of more than 60 Golden Guitars performing bush ballads, heartbreakers and high energy country rock with their own bands in concert length sets. And you can meet the artists direct from the stage in the Country Music Shack Merchandise Tent. Tickets for the premier event on the country music calendar are $65 (inclusive of fees) and on-sale from Friday 22nd May so avoid the stampede and purchase your tickets early from: Darwin Entertainment Centre Telephone: 08 8980 3333 www.darwinentertainment.com.au Darwin Tourism Top End Visitor Information Centre Nightcliff Newsagency Casuarina Sounds of Music & Country Music Shack Humpty Doo Boomerang Motel and Caravan Park 30 Virginia Road,Virginia NT 0822 Phone: 08 8983 1202 Free call: 1800 657 228 Web: www.darwinboomerang.com.au CLARE CARAVAN PARK WINS AWARD Congratulations to Clare Caravan Park. They are the proud winners of the Jim Barry Clare Valley Tourism Excellence Award for Tourist and Caravan Parks for 2009 Clare Caravan Park Main North Rd Clare SA 5453 Free call: 1800 422 724 Web: www.clare-caravan-park.com.au CORAL COAST TOURIST PARK NOW PET FRIENDLY Coral Coast now has pet friendly cabins. They have put aside three ensuite cabins to meet the increase demand for pet friendly accommodation. They have done this in response to the demand shown by the Top Tourist members holidaying in Townsville. Naturally all of their powered sites are available for responsible pet owners. As the park continues to develop and improve Rob and Jayne will always have a friendly approach to you and your pet. Coral Coast Tourist Park 547 Ingham Rd, Garbutt QLD 4814 Free call: 1800 008 531 Web: www.coralcoastpark.com.au HAPPY WANDERER VILLIAGE CARAVAN PARK We have made a few changes to one of our En suite sites making life a little easer when caravanning. To name a few of the changes: extending the concrete slab to the door makes for a consistent level surface, a ramp is also provided if required, the door has been widened to 920mm, the usual partitions removed, lever handles fitted to all tap ware, adjustable shower and stability handles fitted for convince. Please book by phone and specify you would like the “easy access en suite site”. Happy Wanderer Village Caravan Park Free call: 1800 111 302 Web: www.happywanderer.com.au	Coral Coast Tourist Park En suite renovation at Happy Wanderer

2009 TOP TOURIST PARK SURVEY - FILL IN OUR SIMPLE QUESTIONARE AND GO INTO THE DRAW TO WIN $850 WORTH OF PRIZES There are five individual prizes of Platinum Card Memberships + $100 Top Tourist Park vouchers. If you are already a Platinum Card member you can alternatively win $170 worth of Top Tourist Park vouchers. Top Tourist Parks are conducting this survey to help all the Top Tourist member caravan/holiday parks enhance the way they provide information about their parks to guests. click here to fill out survey

2009 DIRECTORY Order the 2009 Top Tourist Parks Directory Online Now The Top Tourist Park 2009 directory is now available from from all member parks or can be ordered via our web site. All you need to do to order online is to go to: www.toptouristparks.com.au/directory.asp

El DORADO TOURIST PARK - IDEALLY PLACED FOR YOUR NEXT HOLIDAY The El Dorado Tourist Park is ideally placed to be your base for that holiday you have been promising yourself. When I was a child, growing up in Melbourne, Geelong was a long way away and a trip there involved planning and packed lunches. Now, with the opening of the new freeway, it is 45 minutes from the CBD and the perfect place for a short or long break holiday. Geelong is the second largest city in Victoria and has a wonderful combination of new and old. There are some historic buildings from the 1800’s, plus stunning new developments, particularly at Waterfront Geelong. But nature plays a major part in the area too. The Moorabool valley has grown into a wine region due to some innovative wine makers who have taken on the challenge of producing varieties grown on a limestone and basalt base. And who can forget that it is a jumping off point for the Bellarine Peninsular and the world famous Great Ocean Road. The El Dorado Tourist Park is ideally placed to be your base for that holiday you have been promising yourself. The McIvor family of Dave, Aileen and their four children Michael, Matthew, Sarah and Jenny, are all hands on with their park and have a two generational view on what you want. Because of this the park provides a superb place for all types of holidays. While Dave has been working on preserving and drought proofing the grounds, Michael has been working on entertaining the growing number of families who want to come to Geelong so a jumping pillow and bike hire has been added. If you do not want to bring your caravan then there are two and three bedroom cabins for you to choose from. If you bring your caravan, then you will be sure of an en-suite site, because that is all they have. Geelong is so much closer to everything these days but still gives you the ability to have city conveniences and country hospitality. Why not join the McIvor family at their park and find out what the area has to offer. Alison Huth El Dorado Tourist Park 360 Ballarat Rd Batesford Vic 3221 Bookings: 1800 606 777 Web: www.eldoradotp.com.au Email: info@eldoradotp.com.au

WINTER SOLSTICE AT GLEN INNES JOIN US FOR A TRULY CELTIC EVENT CELEBRATE THE WINTER SOLSTICE AT THE STANDING STONES GLEN INNES SATURDAY/SUNDAY 20TH AND 21ST JUNE 2009 YES…IT’S COLD!!!!! GLOVES, HATS AND BOOTS REQUIRED…. BUT YOU DON’T HAVE TO DIG SHEEP OUT OF THE SNOW BONFIRE FROM 5PM SATURDAY THE OAK KING FIGHTS THE HOLLY KIN MUSIC, FOOD, FIRE TWIRLING AND POETRY AROUND THE FIRE PRIZE FOR THE BEST MEDIEVAL COSTUME, ADULT AND CHILD GREET THE SUN CEREMONY SUNDAY 7am BREAKFAST AT CROFTER’S COTTAGE KICK THE HEAD OF YOUR ENEMY AROUND THE STONE CIRCLE (Substitute cabbage for head) CELTIC WIRE JEWELLERY (Make your own piece) CIRCLE ENERGY What is it. How does it work? presented by Leonie Starr-Price CARD READERS LEARN ABOUT THE CELTIC TREE CALENDAER WHICH IS YOUR BIRTH TREE?….horticultural advice from The Railway Nursery PRAYER TREE….Bring your written prayer, totem and wishes and attach to the Prayer Tree. The emblems will be burnt in the last of the bonfire, about 2pm. HARRY POTTER FANCYDRESS PARADE FOR CHILDREN…11am in the Stone Circle. PRIZES FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS …COURTSEY OF THE CROFTER’S COTTAGE. FURTHER INFORMATION RING: JOANNE 02 6732 1693 CATHY 02 6732 1590 OR Email: Cathy@Bluesapphire.com.au More upcoming events for Glen Innes Oct 18th Gourmet in the Glen Oct 21- 23rd New England Wine Show Nov 1st – 8th Land of the Beardies Festival Nov 14th – 15th Glen Innes Open Gardens Nov 28th – 29th Glen Innes Open Gardens Fossicker Caravan Park New England Hwy Glen Innes NSW 2370 Free call: 1300 300 207 Web:www.gleninnes.com/fossicker Email: fossickercvp@gleninnes.com

WINNER OF THE TOP TOURIST PARKS - DOMETIC COMPETITION Congratulations to Patrick & Julie Larson from Perth, Tasmania - the winners of the Top Tourist Parks - Dometic SaniPotti 966 competition. For more information on all Dometic products email: dometic@dometic.com.au or click on the website link: www.dometic.com.au WAECO WINNER Roma Cail (right) from Victoria, the winner of the Top Tourist Parks - Waeco Fridge competition accepts her prize from Allison Brown, office manager of Central Victorian Caravan Services.

EMU BEACH HOLIDAY PARK - ALBANY ROCKS Alison Huth visits historical Albany. I have always wanted to get to Albany to have a look at the history of the area, and I was not disappointed. Our first stop was to check in to the Emu Beach Holiday Park, which was an excellent choice. The park is just beautiful, with flowers galore particularly the magnificent roses, and some lovely feature gardens with statues scattered throughout the park. I was also taken with the BBQ area, which is a modern ‘classical masterpiece’ and worth the trip to see alone. If you are taking the children or grandchildren then there is plenty to keep them busy, a jumping pillow, playground, mini golf and an indoor games room for those who are harder to entertain. One of the highlights of the park is the two easy access points onto the beach, just 30 metres away. Once you are settled in, then it is worth taking the time to find out where to go and what to see. There is plenty of help and information in the office so you can work out where you want to go. We had a couple of important ‘musts’ one of which was the old Whaling Station, which is now a museum called Albany’s Whale World. This gives a good history of the whaling industry, and you get a chance to go over a whaling ship and see a 3D whaling movie. The skeleton of a Pygmy Blue Whale gives you an idea of the size of these magnificent mammals. The Albany Historic Tourist Drive takes you around some of the older areas and houses of the township, and there are some very fine ones too. There were so many other things we found to do, but we simply ran out of time, which means a return trip another day. Our stay at the park was really enjoyable, and I was very impressed with the facilities available to caravan clubs. There is a conference room that they can use if they are staying for a few days, which gives the club members the space for their own socializing. One thing that did really appeal to me was the tyre wall, what a great environmentally friendly way to manage old tyres. When you come to Albany and stay at Emu Beach Holiday Park, you really do need to allow plenty of time to stop and smell their roses. Alison Huth Emu Beach Holiday Park 8 Metcalf Pde, Albany WA 6330 Free call: 1800 984 411 Web:www.emubeach.com Email: info@emubeach.com

GOONDIWINDI TOP TOURIST PARK Goondiwindi has it all. When you are heading up north in Queensland there is one town that is hard to miss because it has 6 highways going in and out of it. Goondiwindi is a cotton town and an excellent spot to spend a day or two on your travels. Ged and Marianne McKenna have been at Goondiwindi Top Tourist Park since September 2007 and have made it their own. There are plenty of huge drive through sites, and a few en-suites too. But it is the extras that Ged and Marianne put on during the winter season (May to September) that make it hard to leave. On Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday nights it is fish BBQ night around the camp fire, and I can tell you that the food is great. The Mari Mari is cooked to perfection and matched perfectly by the coleslaw and herbed potatoes. The receipt for the self saucing chocolate pudding must have come from my Gran’s cook book! On Tuesday you might be entertained by a local band, but the other nights you have the pleasure of talking to other travellers and meeting new friends. If you are lucky and the possums are hungry they will come when Ged calls them for a nibble of bread and one or two are tame enough to pat. I made the acquaintance of one young mum, with a baby in her pouch, who was happy enough to be stroked, under strict supervision of Ged. I did not realise how soft her fur was, and on a closer look just how big her claws were! No wonder they sound like hob nailed boots on my tin roof. Come Sunday morning it is pancake time with all the trimmings, a great breakfast by the glorious billabong which is a feature of the park. Staying at this park is not just about eating, there is plenty to do in Goodniwindi too. You can take a group tour to find out about the whole cotton story from farm to outlet, there is fishing, water sports, bird watching and how can you forget Gunsynd – the “Goondiwindi Grey”. This famous son was inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame in 2005 and a museum was opened to Gunsynd in Goondiwindi by his last remaining owner, Bill Bishop, in 2007. Goondiwindi has it all, and a great park to stay in. Alison Huth Goondiwindi Top Tourist Park 20 Hungerford St Goondiwindi Qld 4390 Free call: 1800 429 166 Web: www.GoondiwindiTouristPark.com.au Email: info@goondiwinditouristpark.com.au

PROM COUNTRY CHALLENGE - STAY AT TOORA TOURIST PARK Annual run - Sunday 16 August 2009 - Toora, Victoria, Australia www.promcountrychallenge.org.au Toora is a small historic town which is only a 2 hours, very picturesque, drive from Melbourne. On a day in August each year this tiny town is host to a magnificent fun run and challenge event. The 30km challenge is a run up Mt Best and back into the town of Toora. It is an amazing course incorporating undulating hills, a 400m winding climb to Mt Best and panoramic views and stunning countryside.   It is a great test of strength and endurance If this is not to your fancy you could try the  6km walk for fun, 4 x 6km relay run or the 6 km run around the historic township of Toora and surrounds. Make a weekend of it and book into the 4 start Toora Tourist Park which has an indoor heated pool and spa, jumping pillow, trampoline, playground, tennis court and much more. Most importantly it is a short walk into the town of Toora where the race starts and also where you can grab a great old fashioned country pub meal at the local pub. Wilsons Prom Open For Business Arguably Victoria's favourite National Park, Wilsons Promontory,  is now open for business. After the terrible fires in February Wilsons Promontory National Park reopened the gates to visitors on March 21st. Early on the morning of Sunday 8 February 2009, the day after the infamous Black Saturday, a dry lightning storm passed over Wilsons Promontory and a bushfire ignited. This bushfire, called the Cathedral fire, burnt 25,200ha over five weeks, close to 50% of the national park. Today, the Cathedral fire is part of your Prom experience.  After the recent rains you can see regrowth happening and the Prom is now a multi coloured fascination. Toora Tourist Park is a 30 minute drive from the park entrance and is offering three fantastic specials to give you an opportunity to come and visit the Prom to witness this unique experience. Toora Tourist Park is a 4 star park with luxury en suite cabins, ensuite powered sites, powered sites, indoor pool and spa heated all year round, jumping pillow, tennis court, games room, trampoline, camp kitchen, recreation room, free BBQs and much more. Toora Tourist Park South Gippsland Highway, Toora VIC 3962 Free call: 1800 889 966 Web: www.tooratouristpark.com.au Email: info@tooratouristpark.com.au

SPECIAL OFFERS WINTER SPECIAL - ALBURY MOTOR VILLIAGE Stay for 3 nights in any of our cabins and only pay for 2 nights. Conditions apply. Albury Motor Village Tourist Park 372 Wagga Road Lavington, Albury NSW 2641 Free call: 1800 624 520 Web: www.alburymotorvillage.com.au Email: albury@motorvillage.com.au WARM WINTER SPECIALS FROM APOLLO GARDENS TOP TOURIST PARK MELBOURNE: Visit Melbourne in winter for shows and sales, footy and fun, restaurants and bars and hundreds of other delightful winter treats starting with your stay at Apollo Gardens – only 45 minutes to the city by public transport from our door seven days a week. We offer some of the best quality accommodation and park facilities in Australia at great value winter special prices. Winter Club Card Special: Club Card members receive double the discount in Winter - Show your Top Tourist Club Card and receive a 10% discount off accommodation to a maximum of not $25.00 but $50.00* * Valid June, July and August 2009. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offers. Winter Family Special: Save hundreds of dollars and children stay free - Treat the family to some holiday fun without breaking the bank. Superior 2 Bedroom Cabin Winter Package : Pay only $799 per week ($699 for 5 nights) for 2 adults and up to 2 children staying in our very best fully self contained superior (4 1/2 star) cabins. * Deluxe 2 Bedroom Cabin Winter Package: Pay only $699.00 per week ($599.00 for 5 nights) for 2 adults and up to 2 chidren in quality fully self contained deluxe (4 star) cabins * Winter Getaway Specials: Singles and couples don’t miss out – treat yourself to a well earned break. Superior 1 Bedroom Cabin Winter Package: Pay only $599.00 per week or $499.00 for 5 nights to stay in our very best fully self contained 4 ?star cabins. *Valid June, July and August 2009. This offer is subject to availability. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offers. Winter package includes linen and towels to all beds. Extra Adults at $20.00/night, extra children at $14.00/night Apollo Gardens Tourist Park 284 - 290 Hume Highway Craigieburn VIC 3064 Free call: 1800 886 352 Web: www.apollogardens.com.au Email: stay@apollogardens.com.au HOT WINTER SPECIAL - Banrock Experience Package Stay 5 nights in a Powered site for 2 people and pay only $90 SAVE UP TO $35 Extra Persons $7.50 per adult and $5.00 per child per night. This offer is subject to availability and no further discounts apply. Offer has now been reduced to $220 until 30/11/09. BOOK NOW ON 08 8583 0209 Kingston-on-Murray Caravan Park 35 Cameron Rd, Anglesea VIC 3230 Bookings: 1800 040 455 Phone: 03 5263 3055 Web: www.komcaravanpark.com.au Email: info@komcaravanpark.com.au COUPLES - TAKE A BREAK FROM YOUR WINTER ROUTINE AT HAPPY HALLIDAYS WHY NOT TAKE ADVANTAGE OF HAPPY HALLIDAYS CARAVAN SPECIAL 7 NIGHTS FOR ONLY $150 INCLUSIVE OR SNUGGLE UP IN A FULLY SELF CONTAINED AIR CONDITIONED BUNGALOW FOR A WHOLE WEEK FOR $300 We’re situated on the mid north coast in a warm and friendly small coastal community. The township has great food, shopping facilities and walking track approx. 500m from the Park entrance, with fishing and national park wonders only short drive away. Friendly Staff; Warm Atmosphere; Great Facilities 20 min from Forster; 1.5hrs from Newcastle; 3.5hrs from Sydney. Pet friendly for couples on Van Sites Only. Offer Valid until 31st August 2009 Not available inconjunction with any other offer Happy Hallidays Holiday Park Free call: 1800 555 454 Web: www.happyhallidays.com.au. TOORA TOURIST PARK MID WEEK PROM COUNTRY GETAWAY Enjoy 2 nights accommodation for 2 in one of our 3.5 Star Luxury. En-suite Cabins (numbers 10-14) and included in the price is all of the following:  * Continental Breakfast provisions each morning to self prepare *  Linen and bedding on main bed. *  Kids stay free (not including linen and bedding) ALL FOR JUST $170 Not valid on Saturday nights, holiday weekends or school holidays. SPA FAMILY GETAWAY Stay 2 nights in our 4 star luxury en-suite spa cabin including: •Linen and bedding on main bed •Complimentary bottle of red or white wine from South Gippsland Vineyard •Continental Breakfast provisions each morning to self prepare •3 kids stay free up to 16 years of age. ALL FOR JUST $250 Valid May to October not including holiday weekends. SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SPECIAL For families wanting to escape for a few day with the kids in the school holidays Stay with us for a minimum of 3 nights in a standard or deluxe ensuite cabin and kids stay for free. Applicable for the June/July and September school holidays. Bedding and linen not included in above rates. Toora Tourist Park South Gippsland Highway, Toora VIC 3962 Free call: 1800 889 966 Web: www.tooratouristpark.com.au Email: info@tooratouristpark.com.au DISCOVERY HOLIDAY PARKS - LAKE TINAROO Grey Nomad Weekly Rate Special Stay 7 days and only pay for 5 on a powered site for only $140 week Conditions apply and valid until 30 September.  Not available with any other offer. Pets welcome. Lake Tinaroo Holiday Park Tinaroo Falls Dam Road TINAROO FALLS QLD 4872 Phone: 07 4095 8232 Web: www.discoveryholidayparks.com.au Email: stay@parklanetouristpark.com.au

Melbourne and my Platinum Card Peter and I decided to take a short break in Melbourne in early March, and I made sure that I packed my Platinum Card. I checked out the special offers in the Platinum Membership booklet before we left and off we went. Melbourne is a wonderful city to visit and we caught it at a superb time. It is many years since I lived there and I have fond memories of the fun of Moomba, and I am glad to say that Moomba is very much back on the scene, with some spectacular fireworks each night of the three day event. We also like to try a range of interesting food, and the card came in very handy then as it appeared for a couple of diners and one lunch. The Platinum Card led us to the Gurkha’s Express, a Nepalese Restaurant which has a superb menu. Now, goat may not be high on your list of favourites, but it was exceptionally tasty. We also wanted to have a good look at the whole city so headed off to the Rialto building and the 360 degree viewing floor. The views were just superb, and the discount from our platinum card made it just that much better. There are a couple of outdoor viewing areas, but as you can imagine they are well fenced to make sure you cannot fall! There are free fixed huge binoculars all around the indoor viewing area which make it so much easier to spot things you really want to see. With just a few outings, my Platinum Card has already paid for itself through the discounts that I have received, and I have nearly two years left to go. I like being able to get my normal discount when I stay at a Top Tourist Park, plus the special discounts at any time. As they say – Bargain! You can sign up for a Platinum Card, which costs $70 for two years and includes your normal discounts when you stay at a Top Tourist Park, when you re-new your membership, join at one of the participating member parks or go on line at: www.toptouristparks.com.au It’s a great way to add to your travel and time at home. Alison Huth

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