The $100,000 upgrade to the 440 metre boardwalk was completed in November last year and funded by the NSW Crown Holiday Parks Trust (NSWCHPT) which oversees the operations of 35 coastal and inland holiday parks and ten recreational reserves on Crown Land throughout NSW.
NSWCHPT CEO, Steve Edmonds said the Red Rock community fully supported the upgraded boardwalk which now allows park guests and the surrounding community to enjoy the reserve and area past Jewfish Point.
“The upgraded boardwalk will also help protect environmentally sensitive spaces and provide a flat, even surface access for people with limited mobility to areas they would otherwise find difficult to experience,” Mr Edmonds said.
A fan of the new boardwalk is Maitland Nurse Craig Daniels (46 years) who has holidayed at the park every summer with his family for the past 20 years. Mr Daniel's said the upgraded boardwalk looked great, had a better surface for walking and opened the area up for easy access.
“Years ago when walking from the boat ramp in the park to Jewfish Point we had to walk through scrub and swampy areas so the upgrade has opened the area right up for everyone, including people with disabilities, small children and older walkers,” Mr Daniels said.
“We also love the transformation of the park and the reserve area. Growing up in Grafton I spent my childhood at Red Rock and have seen it turn from a basic park with a dirt road and old amenities to a really inviting and open space for families. The gardens are looking great, there is much easier access for people with caravans and the new camp kitchen is five star.”
Park enhancements that guests can now take advantage of include:
• Extensive landscaping, new turf and garden beds
• New bench seating in the reserve's playground
• Improved shop parking and a renovated general store with full barista area, community notice board and comprehensive grocery section
NCHP Red Rock Managers Geoff and Kylie Wruck said they were excited to continue improving the park with a BBQ shelter upgrade in the park planned, as well as new paint and decks for the cabins, a fire pit and a dump point for environmentally responsible disposal of wastewater from self-contained vans. “Visitors to the reserve will also be able to enjoy more BBQs and 15 new picnic tables this year,” they said.
NCHP Red Rock has three cabins, a cottage, two beach tents and plenty of room for large groups to camp together on well-maintained sites within easy walking distant to the beach. A full list of activities, accommodation and rates are available at http://www.northcoastholidayparks.com.au and the latest Park updates can be found at https://www.facebook.com/RedRockHP.
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