Expressions of Interest – Coraki Riverside Caravan Park and Camping Grounds

⁠⁠⁠Richmond Valley Council invites expressions of interest from enthusiastic, customer-focussed operators to manage the Coraki Riverside Caravan Park and Camping Grounds for a period of up to two years, with a two-year option.

A commission-based agreement will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

The Riverside Caravan Park and its adjoining facilities on the foreshore of the Richmond River are key features in Council’s pursuit of the development of tourism opportunities within the local area.

The park is a short-term tourist facility and has 17 powered sites, three unpowered sites, camping grounds, and an amenities block. It is governed by Council’s policies and procedures, as well as the State Government’s Best Practice Management Guidelines for those who manage caravan and camping parks on Crown Land.

The park’s management will work with the Discover Richmond Valley team and local businesses to maximise the returns to the community from visitors staying and visiting Coraki.

Further, management will be required to work with Discover Richmond Valley in developing strategies designed to attract increased patronage to the park, including return visits.

The success of the park’s operation will be measured in part in the following ways:

• Ability to meet performance indicators provided in Council’s management plan;
• Appearance of the caravan park and surrounds;
• Level of customer satisfaction;
• Provision of information to Council to assist in budget preparation;
• Contribution to the development and successful implementation of a marketing strategy for the caravan park; and
• Contribution to the development of annual maintenance programs.

It is envisaged the contractor will start management of the park in July if possible.

The Coraki Riverside Caravan Park and Camping Grounds is an important facility within the Richmond Valley local government area, with the ability to cater for the needs of the tourists visiting this lovely part of the Northern Rivers region.

Interested parties should submit their expression of interest in writing, addressing the selection criteria below and forwarded to:

General Manager, Richmond Valley Council

Locked Bag 10, Casino NSW 2470

or via email to: council@richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au