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I stayed here for 3 nights and paid a little extra for powered site. The camp sites are very large and you have plenty of privacy from neighbouring sites. The price is pretty good and location is about 50metres across the road from the beach and endless beach. There are hot/cold shower and kitchen facilities on site and also cold water bamboo shower and rain water tanks. The camp site is about a 10minute drive south from Crescent Head and near National parks. There are plenty of hidden gems and scenery if you are prepared to do a bit of walking. Great spot and was able to relax.
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Date of stay: November 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 19 Feb 2021
Hi there! Thanks so much for your review, it gives a terrific description of our campgrounds lay-out, facilities and surrounding activities! We're stoked to hear you had a relaxing time. Thanks for visiting and hope to see you again soon! Cheers, Anna + Waves Crew
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An incredibly beautiful place to stay, relax and recharge. There is an abundance of wildlife and nature that surrounds each camp spot with picnic tables and fire pits. The seamless transition from nature to buildings presents an outside bush kitchen which is always clean along with the epic bathrooms. There are powered and unpowered sites, dorms and a fantastic cafe, 'Surf Fuel Cafe', which makes everything in house and has great coffee and a delicious modern menu! The best thing is the warm and inviting managment and staff that run the place. Kit and Anna are always so helpful and super friendly. We've have been returning for the past few years and every year is filled with making wonderful memories in a beautiful place. Thanks Waves Crew! Jared Melrose Campbell
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Date of stay: February 2020
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We have become annual visitors and guests at Wave Camground dropping in and camping one to two times every year for the last 5 years. The area is amazing with beautiful beaches within walking distance. The surrounding nature which you he t to camp in is so beautiful and the camping style really helps you connect with nature, slow down and feel inspired. The staff are always so helpful with any requests and go the extra mile to make sure we are happy, feel comfortable, know the best things to do in the local area. The managers Kit & Anna make you feel so at home and it’s such a special place to visit and spend time at Waves. We will be back with our friends and family as often as we can. Thanks for everything!
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Annemieke Y, Manager at Waves Campground
Responded 6 Mar 2020
Hi Jonny, thanks so much for your kind words! We love having you guys pop by and know how much you enjoy the nature & surf nearby. Can't wait to see you again soon! Cheers, Anna + Waves Crew
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All campgrounds in Crescent Heads were full so we had no choice but they this place. The reviews seem good but as soon as soon as we arrived we couldn't believe what a dump it was. I don't have problems with a Bush camp but on our 5 months on the road we have not come across anything like this. There were 3 showers only in the women's bathroom and it was all a mess and did not feel clean at all. There is a camp kitchen but half of it is reserved to the many backpackers who work there. (Which also seems bizarre, so many backpackers work there..doing what?). I used it only once you wash up but the tap kept falling of. If you want to use the bbq you have to bring your own has bottle. The manager seems incredibly unfriendly, unhelpful and arrogant. Once you pay your site there's zero interest from him to help in any way. Powered site was $50 for a family of four. That's more than we paid on most national Park sites, which are a lot more cleaner and organised. Bush camp doesn't mean you can get away with a mess and faulty and dirty facilities.
This camp site suits a 20 year old backpacker who doesn't realise there's way better out there and that probably explains the good reviews.
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Date of stay: December 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Annemieke Yperlaan, General Manager at Waves Campground
Responded 19 Feb 2021
Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to write down your experiences, we appreciate your feedback. It’s a shame to hear we were a last resort for you, it makes me feel that maybe you weren’t overly excited about visiting us in the first place? But before I offer you my insights, I would like to encourage everyone to speak to us at the office immediately if you feel like something is amiss during your visit. We are always open to feedback and will do everything we can to resolve any issues. We are a very invested, highly motivated team and I am having trouble identifying with the description of a lack of interest. So I am sorry to hear you had that experience. Our facilities are cleaned every day and kept to high standards. What we offer in terms of facilities is very clearly described online, and we don’t think we make any promises we can’t keep. We have put a lot of work into the building to upgrade and refresh the building. To be extra clear though: yes, there is a central block with hot showers, normal toilets and hot water sinks for laundry & dishes and we clean it every day. And yes, sometimes you will have to wait in line. Our kitchen is an outdoor, covered seating area. We are not required to provide any cooking facilities but have provided a hot plate & gas barbecue for our guests’ convenience. Yes, you have to provide your own gas – this is also clearly stated on our website. The dishwashing sinks for all guests are actually located at the amenities block, I have adjusted the visibility of the signs in the kitchen to make sure no one else gets confused about this. Thank you for bringing this to my attention. Our private staff kitchen is for use by our very lovely, always changing body of internationals who join our volunteer program. I won’t explain our full operations and their work ethics here but am happy to say there is much more work being completed then can be judged from a quick glance. Kind regards, Anna + Waves Crew
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I booked the 4 bed bunk room at the Waves campground for a weekend with my sons. The bunk room is very basic, and everything metallic is rusty, the ladders to the top bunks were loose and possibly unsafe. The kitchen was filthy and seemed not have been used for a long time and did not seem to have been checked before our visit. The cutlery, plates and glasses we were meant to use were filthy. When I went to tell the manager that I was disappointed in the cleanliness of the kitchen. He was rude and mocking and told me that I could leave if I wanted to and that I should expect to wash everything before using it. I was not told that I needed to bring a gas bottle. We tried using the camp kitchen instead but this seemed to be mostly for the staff and we felt extremely unwelcome here. Overall the feeling is that nothing is being repaired or cared for and it all felt run down. We were extremely disappointed and rather ruined the weekend away with my sons.
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Annemieke Y, Manager at Waves Campground
Responded 4 Mar 2020
Hi Amanda, Thank you for pointing out an important maintenance job and we would like to let you know that we have taken action immediately to ensure that all ladders are fixed securely to the bunks. The Bunkhouse has indeed a very basic setup for the rooms and we generally describe it as ‘camping with a roof’ to our guests. This means that the building and kitchen areas are subject to outdoor elements we face on a bush campground (i.e. there will be dust, mice, mosquitos, rust, tree roots, etc.). However, unlike our camping guests our Bunkhouse guests have access to a fully equipped – outdoor – kitchen that can cater for up to 70 people (including hot plate cooker/fridges/cups/crockery/cutlery/pans/etc.). We do not agree with your perception of the kitchen being ‘filthy’ that day. We will give the cupboards under the workbenches a good clean after hearing your feedback, but all the tables, benches, fridges, shelves, microwave and any other usage surfaces were clean and acceptable for the outdoor kitchen area that we provide. When we went to the kitchen to inspect the problems together, we certainly never meant to be rude by pointing out that it is possible to cook with electric instead of gas. It is clearly stated on our website that gas bottles are not provided (for camping or Bunkhouse guests) and we would not have told you anything different. I was present at the camp kitchen when you and your sons were too, and you seemed to be very welcome to enjoy the campfire that evening without any trouble while they finished having dinner together with other guests they just met which is a standard interaction between our guest & crew. We are sorry that you feel like your weekend got ruined, but given that one of your comments was that ‘we did not inform you beforehand that there would be mosquitos’ we are very certain that we would have never been able to meet your list of requirements. We offered you to leave because we know that bush camping is not for everyone and we don’t take offence when people try something new but don’t enjoy it. We do not appreciate the fact that you took us up on this offer and then tried to re-enter ‘your room’ after office hours, when you failed to find accommodation elsewhere. Given that we allowed you back in the room for the night I think that we have been very patient and accommodating hosts this weekend. Kind regards, Anna + Waves Crew
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Just returned from yet another annual camping trip with family and friends. The rain couldn’t dampen our spirit or the experience, is truly nature at its best. Kit and all the staff always make you feel welcome and always with a smile on their faces. Renovated bathroom facilities are great, as is Fuel cafe and appreciate being able to buy staples like ice, milk, food treats and firewood. Thanks guys, can’t wait to return
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Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Annemieke Yperlaan, General Manager at Waves Campground
Responded 19 Feb 2021
Hi Rachel! Thanks so much for your kind words, it's great to hear you had a wonderful time again! We certainly always enjoy your visits! Thanks for sharing your appreciation and we look forward to seeing you again soon! Cheers, Anna + Waves Crew
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Just returned from another week in our home away from home. As always a week of relaxing, swimming, reading in this piece of paradise. Thank you Kit and Anna for the work you do in maintaining the place especially in these harsh weather conditions. Can’t wait to come pack next year. While you are there be sure to pop into Surf fuel cafe for some yummy food and coffee and as always great hospitality from Scott and Katie
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Annemieke Y, Manager at Waves Campground
Responded 12 Jan 2020
Hey guys, thanks so much for sharing your experience about staying with us! We're stoked to hear you had a wonderful time away again. It's always a pleasure to have you guys at the campground and seeing you so very relaxed. You're very welcome from all of us, we love this piece of paradise! Cheers, Anna + Waves Crew
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Day trip from home found us travelling south of Crescent Head toward Point Plomer. We found the camp ground and Surf Fuel Cafe. What a pleasant surprise. Light lunch of a bacon and egg roll and Pulled pork nachos. Enjoyed in the beautiful gardens. So relaxing. We'll be back. Thanks
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Annemieke Yperlaan, General Manager at Waves Campground
Responded 23 Oct 2020
Hi there! How exciting to discover new places close to home! Thanks for sharing your experience and we hope to see you guys up here again soon! Cheers, Anna + Waves Crew
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beautiful campground! Kit catered for our big group amazingly! We will all be back again! Cafe serves delicious food aswell! With beach across the road it’s perfect! short drive into town for supplies
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Hi Fabienne, you can buy a Wi-Fi ticket from us at reception; a 1GB ticket costs $10, 500MB for $6 and 250MB for $4. There is no cellphone signal on the campground, but once you get to the beach you should get service again.
Cheers, Anna
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AustraliaNew South WalesCrescent Head
NUMBER OF ROOMS
60
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