Staff at 29 Reflections Holiday Parks across the State have reopened with a 'bang and not a whimper' with bookings pouring in and almost 3,000 bookings made since the NSW Premier's announcement on Thursday to end lockdown for parts of Regional NSW.
Reflections Holiday Parks CEO Nick Baker said he was pleased to see the MidCoast LGA included in the list of NSW regional areas allowed to reopen.
"The late announcement on Friday night to include the NSW Mid North Coast in the 'exit lockdown' list saw the phones running hot over the weekend for our parks at Jimmys Beach, Hawks Nest, Seal Rocks, Forster Beach and Tuncurry," Mr Baker said."
"These coastal parks are in stunning locations and encourage outdoor recreation and enjoyment which is something people are craving right now,
"After weeks of lockdown, our park staff are run off their feet with big smiles on their faces.
"The rush to our phone lines and web site to book shows that people can't wait to get out and about and I am incredibly appreciative to see the level of trust that the public have put in our parks to provide a safe and memorable holiday, especially in this time of pandemic and Covid stress,
"Covid has had a huge impact on people's travel plans and we know that people are absolutely wanting to take this opportunity to kick back and relax with their families once again in a natural, outdoor setting.
"Our teams have also been working around the clock to ensure that people have peace of mind when they stay at our parks or visit our day reserves. Stringent COVID plans are in place, including additional cleaning of all facilities and a contactless check in system.
"This has been a tough time for the country and on behalf of Reflections I would like to thank everyone for their cooperation as we comply with government and industry direction."
Mr Baker said the remaining eight Reflections Holiday Parks still affected by lockdown restrictions were taking this time to make improvements. "Our staff have been busy with landscaping, maintenance work and painting to create an even more welcoming environment for guests when they can return."
