Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary

Campground

Wow what a beautiful environment to spend time in. The lawns and gardens are so natural and blend into the national park melaleuca forest backing onto the ocean. Just an amazing relaxing environment. We stayed in the deluxe cabins which were tastefully renovated, clean, and extremely comfortable. The staff were most friendly helpful and informative. Check in was a breeze. Its my secret place now and I hope to spend more time there so dont tell anyone please!

Definitely the best choice in the region! For a affordable price, you get a modern cabin, spacious tent spot or a caravan/van space where you also don't have to worry about your neighbours putting his stuff in front of your door. Everything ist well looked after and very clean! There is no playground for kids, but a nice pool, asphalt tennis court and Koala sanctuary. The beach is just a short work out the back and the especially friendly staff has good local recommendations!

Just returned from a two night stay. Cant wait to go back. Took our tweenagers and we all loved it. Cant complain about the price and the facilities are clean and easy to use. The bush setting and the space between each site is fine, no one setting up right on top of you. Easy walk to the beach on the bush track. Wish we could have stayed longer.

Beautiful settings in the bush and gumtrees. We were there outside school holidays in Autumn, it was fantastic, very peaceful. Family friendly. Beautiful swimming pool, jacuzzi, tennis courts. Next to an injured koalas clinic so you may be able to spot some.

I found the most wonderful beach for a long walk on the waters edge and swim so near Port Stephens Treescape. My cabin is just nice surrounded by trees and so quiet. Regards Carol.

Really great place. Its only small so you dont vet big crowds which is great. The staff were lovely. You dont always see them but they have a Koala rehab area inside the park. The showers and toilets are temporary but always clean and tidy. This side of port stephens is probably the better side, away from the crowds and loads of beaches to beach hope. They also have a pool and its close to the 4x4 track to the beach.

The park was just ok. We wanted bushy and that's exactly what we got, right beside the trees with koalas, goanna’s and possums a plenty. These creature visitors seemed to be the highlight of the camping experience sell. The so called temporary toilets are not temporary. There is no evidence of a previous structure or a site for a new one underway. Just because you have plans to build something in the future does not make your existing facilities temporary. You will struggle with the showers and there is only 2 cubicles for all the gentlemen staying at the park with one of them out of order a few of days we were staying. Cleaned once a day and runs out of toilet rolls. The staff are very nice and helpful if you approach them. I just find it difficult to justify the holiday camping fees (which are more than double their advertised 'from' prices) which are on par with other camping sites and offer so little compared, just an unmaintained, unlevel leafy patch to pitch your tent. Much better out there for similar price.

The place was really nice big sites, the office staff was very accommodating… was caught by surprise at the beach, never would have guessed it… all in all was great, although the security guard was a bit tempremental (no need to be intimidating to prove his point) it was the only downside of our stay would have given five stars.

Had a fabulous time. The atmosphere and facilities are fantastic. Samurai beach is magnificent despite the fishtailing 4wds up and down the beach. Still an enjoyable spot and great accomodation.

A campsite, not extraordinary, but well located.

Great value for money. Was very impressed with the accommodation. Clean, convenient location. Well equipped with microwave, toaster, kettle, dishes, cutlery and cups. Small issues were that the sofa bed was not very comfortable though as the mattress is quite thin and the water pressure for the shower was not very strong but as a whole the place exceeded our expectations. Had a pool and tennis court plus a koala sanctuary within the grounds. Staff were very friendly, welcoming and informative. Would definitely recommend this place for value. We paid just a little over $1000 for 7 nights over Christmas. Could not get that elsewhere.

Non powered site ok. Pool amazing. Well maintained by staff. Administration staff extremely friendly and helpful. Beautiful atmosphere and peaceful.

Lovely place, Beautiful grounds and pool. Was very dissapoonted though that for the cost we had to clean our own rooms even strip our own beds before you leave or they charge you $60/hr. I dont recall being advised this before making a booking. I Recommend you don't use the spa bath in room. I filled ours up, turned it on before getting in and all this muck came out of the pumps, was disgusting looked like Sandy mud. I didn't end up having a spa very disappointed, this was to be a little luxury for me. I advised the office they did say "sorry about that" but that was it, felt they didn't care. Was expensive for these reasons. I've paid less for better accom and didn't have to clean.

Had a nice cabin, love this quiet, serene, friendly place. Clean.

Well worth it. Got what we paid for. Good loaction. Quiet place. Good sound proofing.

We were very happy we chose to stay at Treescape. Staff were friendly and very accomodating. It was our first time in Port Stephens and they were kind enough to orient us which place to explore especially with kids. Room is clean and complete with utensils, microwave, toaster and kettle and tele. If you don't mind driving for about 5-10 min to the shops this place is ideal, budget and child friendly. Although this place is Wi-Fi free, it didn't matter to us. It was a good time to just talk and spend time with family without the internet.

Just beautiful. Lives up to its name with landscaping that has preserved the bush setting. Spacious layout with no crowding at all. Lovely rooms open straight onto bush gardens. The one bedroom units have spa baths, well appointed kitchens and well insulated construction keeping the interior comfortable. Air conditioning excellent if needed. There is also a hot tub in the grounds, beside the pool. Ten minute bushwalk to the beach and easy access to shops by car or public transport. Staff are helpful but everything is so well catered for you don't need them. Ice-creams for sale at office with children's activity books. Wildlife watchers will enjoy the birds, koalas and many more Australian natives. A koala hospital will be constructed in the grounds soon including a viewing platform. Whole place just heavenly.

A budget friendly, clean, well put together room set in a lovely lush green environment, just a few minutes walk to the beach. We booked the deluxe room, which had all the amenities we needed for our two night stay. The rooms are nothing flashy, but they have everything you need to be comfortable. The location of Treescape is also really central to all the destinations you will can't to visit in Port Stephens.

Just beautiful. Lives up to its name with landscaping that has preserved the bush setting. Spacious layout with no crowding at all. Lovely rooms open straight onto bush gardens. The one bedroom units have spa baths, well appointed kitchens and well insulated construction keeping the interior comfortable. Air conditioning excellent if needed. There is also a hot tub in the grounds, beside the pool. Ten minute bushwalk to the beach and easy access to shops by car or public transport. Staff are helpful but everything is so well catered for you don't need them. Ice-creams for sale at office with children's activity books. Wildlife watchers will enjoy the birds, koalas and many more Australian natives. A koala hospital will be constructed in the grounds soon including a viewing platform. Whole place just heavenly.

Good, very well set up tranquil, amidst natural surroundings, well maintained caring staff.

Very nice, leafy green with pool. Staff are perfect and very accommodating. Amenities are clean and maintained but a little small. Would recommend and return.

Nice place, good amenities, fair price. There's a jacuzzi with hot water available until 9 pm. Very pleasant!

Basic park bysh setting nice priced.

Positives: Nice location, ammenities and facilities. Also quieter the local competition. Negatives: The staff were distant and the price is similar to local competition that has a more attractive environment. We only saw staff when we were checking out. Recommendation: Stay in one of the other parks if you have kids as they will like the options other parks have.

The camp ground is one of the nicest we've been to. The spa with the hot whirl pool is the highlight of the evening (would be great if it would be open an hour or two longer since its more enjoyable during night). Furthermore the unpowered camp spots are quite big so there is lots of space. We also liked the location, surrounded by trees and beautiful samurai beach just 15 minutes walk. All in all a perfect 4 days stay. Greetings Samiha and Nikolai.

Management need to be more diligent in monitoring park rules and guest behaviour. A few loud and disruptive guests were able to make the stay uncomfortable for the whole park.

We used a Groupon voucher to stay here and really enjoyed it. The setting of the pool and spa was lovely amongst the trees and the room was clean and comfortable. Thanks!

Having mixed feelings about this place. Firstly its advertises a lot about Koalas so my kids were excited they would see one but we were there for 2 nights and didn't even spot one. The cleaner/watchman was very rude to us. My girls wanted to take a shower and get changed in the morning after they had been for a swim. The ladies showers are located around 100 metres from the pool and the kids were freezing walking across there. I saw the cleaner and politely asked him if the girls could take a shower to which he gave a very cold and impolite reply. I totally understand he was there to do his job but what really hurt was the way he spoke to me in front of my girls. He showed no sympathy and I had to walk them back to the pool where they had to take a cold rinse instead. I had two of the youngest girls crying because the water was too cold for them. The Kitchen provides all the facilities you would need and 3 BBQ areas. I did notice in the morning that their were glass bottles left on the ground near the BBQ from people the night before which is very dangerous with kids around. This area needs to be inspected early morning before people arrive for breakfast before someone gets hurt on broken glass. The place is nice and quiet and I'm happy otherwise just not sure if I would come back again.

Perfect spot for camping. Close to beach and also shopping centre.