# Camping Australia (remote · app.trip-planner.com.au)

Search Australian campsites, caravan parks and free camps; weather, gear, road trips and booking.

- Trust score: 65/100 (medium)
- Change this week: +3
- Registry status: active
- Liveness: live
- Owner verified: no
- Last scored: 2026-08-03

## Components

- remote · `app.trip-planner.com.au`: 65/100 (this document), [markdown](https://verifymcp.io/servers/au-com-trip-planner-camping-australia/api-mcp.md), [page](https://verifymcp.io/servers/au-com-trip-planner-camping-australia/api-mcp)

## Channel facts

- Endpoint: `https://app.trip-planner.com.au/api/mcp`
- Transports: `streamable-http`
- Auth: `none`
- Version: `1.4.0`

## Trust breakdown

How this component scores in each security and reliability category. Every signal is checked automatically against the live server, and we only credit what we can confirm. Scores are 0–100 per category. Scoring method: https://verifymcp.io/docs/scoring (what has changed: https://verifymcp.io/docs/scoring/changelog)

Scored 2026-08-03.

- **Endpoint Security**: 63/100
  - The endpoint's TLS certificate is valid, in date, and uses a strong key.
  - Authorisation check failed: no authorisation is required to call this server, and it exposes a tool marked destructive (bk_cart_checkout).
  - HTTPS is enforced; there's no plaintext access path.
  - The HSTS (Strict-Transport-Security) header is present.
  - DNSSEC check failed: this domain isn't protected by DNSSEC.
- **Transport & Reachability**: 100/100
  - Verified streamable-http transport via a live MCP handshake.
- **Schema Quality & AI Usability**: 63/100
  - AI-judged instruction clarity (excellent).
  - Context-footprint check failed: tool/resource definitions use about 3713 tokens (~206/item across 18 items; 18 tools + 0 resources), over budget; trim descriptions and params.
  - Usage-examples check failed: none of the tools include examples.
- **Stability & Change Management**: 27/100
  - Stability observed for 8 of 30 days with no destabilising changes; credit accrues until the full window elapses.
- **Tool Coverage**: 100/100
  - 100% of tools have a non-trivial description (not blank, and not just the tool's name).
  - 100% of tool parameters carry a description.
- **Capabilities**: 60/100
  - Spec-recency check failed: implements MCP spec 2025-06-18; the latest is 2026-07-28.

## Install

### Claude

```bash
claude mcp add --transport http au-com-trip-planner-camping-australia https://app.trip-planner.com.au/api/mcp
```

### Codex

```toml
[mcp_servers.au-com-trip-planner-camping-australia]
url = "https://app.trip-planner.com.au/api/mcp"
```

### opencode

```json
{
  "$schema": "https://opencode.ai/config.json",
  "mcp": {
    "au-com-trip-planner-camping-australia": {
      "type": "remote",
      "url": "https://app.trip-planner.com.au/api/mcp",
      "enabled": true
    }
  }
}
```

### OpenClaw

```bash
openclaw mcp add au-com-trip-planner-camping-australia --url https://app.trip-planner.com.au/api/mcp --transport streamable-http
```

### Hermes

```yaml
mcp_servers:
  au-com-trip-planner-camping-australia:
    url: "https://app.trip-planner.com.au/api/mcp"
```

### Other

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "au-com-trip-planner-camping-australia": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://app.trip-planner.com.au/api/mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

The mcpServers block is a cross-client convention. Remote transports vary, so check your client's docs.

## Changelog

Every change recorded for this component, newest first. Days that predate change tracking, or that we cannot explain, say so: "we were watching and nothing happened" and "we were not watching" are different claims.

### 2026-08-03 (score 65, +1)

No change was recorded against any check on this day. Stability & Change Management went from 23 to 27. That category is still filling its 30-day observation window: 7 days of observed history at the previous scan, 8 at this one. The score rises as the window fills, whether or not the server changes.

### 2026-08-01 (score 64, +1)

No change was recorded against any check on this day. Stability & Change Management went from 17 to 20. That category is still filling its 30-day observation window: 5 days of observed history at the previous scan, 6 at this one. The score rises as the window fills, whether or not the server changes.

### 2026-07-31 (score 63, +1)

- [functional] We updated how we score, so this day's move reflects our rubric, not a change to the server

### 2026-07-30 (score 62, −2)

- [functional] We updated how we score, so this day's move reflects our rubric, not a change to the server

### 2026-07-29 (score 64, +1)

No change was recorded against any check on this day. Stability & Change Management went from 7 to 10. That category is still filling its 30-day observation window: 2 days of observed history at the previous scan, 3 at this one. The score rises as the window fills, whether or not the server changes.

### 2026-07-28 (score 63, +1)

No change was recorded against any check on this day. Stability & Change Management went from 3 to 7. That category is still filling its 30-day observation window: 1 days of observed history at the previous scan, 2 at this one. The score rises as the window fills, whether or not the server changes.

### 2026-07-27 (score 62, 0)

- [functional] We updated how we score, so this day's move reflects our rubric, not a change to the server

### 2026-07-26 (score 62)

First indexed and scored.

## MCP tools (18)

### `find_nearest_toilets` (~217 tokens)

Find nearest public toilets

Find the nearest PUBLIC TOILETS to a location (from the National Public Toilet Map). Use this for questions like 'where's the closest toilet to me', 'nearest public toilet', 'is there an RV dump point near here', or 'closest accessible toilet'. Returns toilets sorted by distance with name, address, distance, opening hours, facilities (wheelchair access, baby change, RV dump point, showers, drinking water, etc.) and a directions link.

Provide the user's latitude/longitude. If the user says 'near me' and you already have their location from the conversation/context, pass it; otherwise ask for their location or a nearby place name.

Input parameters:

- `latitude` (number, required): Latitude of the search location.
- `limit` (integer): Max results to return (default 5, max 25).
- `longitude` (number, required): Longitude of the search location.
- `radius_km` (number): Search radius in km (default 15). If none are within radius, the closest are returned anyway.

### `search_campsites` (~1218 tokens)

Search campsites

Search for campsites, caravan parks, or accommodation by location, features, and other criteria. Use this when the user asks to find a place to stay, camp, or explore. Returns a list of matching entities with names, locations, ratings, features, and images.

COVERAGE: Australia (default), the United States (federal, BLM, national-forest campgrounds + free camping), Canada, New Zealand, Argentina AND Chile (campgrounds + free camping). Set the 'country' parameter to 'US' for United States, 'CA' for Canada, 'NZ' for New Zealand, 'AR' for Argentina, 'CL' for Chile, 'AU' for Australia — results never mix countries.

IMPORTANT — Feature filtering:
When users mention specific requirements (pets, pools, toilets, etc.), you MUST pass the correct feature name(s) in the 'features' array. Only campsites that have ALL requested features will be returned.

AVAILABLE FEATURE NAMES (use these exact strings):
Amenities: Toilets, Showers, Hot Showers, Drinking Water, Power, WiFi Internet, Laundromat, Dump Point, Camp Kitchen
Activities: Fishing Spot, Beach Fishing, Swimming, Walking, Boating, Boat Ramp, Bird Watching
Accommodation: Caravans, Caravan Park, Tent Site, Campground, Cabins, Free Camping, Showground
Facilities: BBQ, Fire Place, Shade, Picnic Tables, Children's Play Facility, Swimming Pool
Rules: Pets Welcome, No Pets, Accessible, Camping Fee, Mobile Phone Coverage

CRITICAL — Pet policy:
\- 'dog friendly' / 'pets allowed' / 'pet friendly' → use feature 'Pets Welcome'
\- NEVER recommend a campsite with 'No Pets' feature to someone wanting pets
\- If the user asks for pet-friendly, ALWAYS include 'Pets Welcome' in features array

Input parameters:

- `country` (string): Which country's campsites to search. Set 'US' for United States, 'CA' for Canada, 'NZ' for New Zealand, 'AR' for Argentina, 'CL' for Chile, 'AU' for Australia. Defaults to 'AU'. Results NEVER mix cou…
- `entity_type` (string): Filter by listing type. Use when the user specifies what kind of place they want: - 'free_camping' — free bush camps, rest areas with overnight stays - 'caravan_park' — caravan parks with powered/unp…
- `features` (array): REQUIRED features the campsite MUST have. Use exact feature names from the list above. e.g. ['Pet Friendly', 'Toilets', 'Swimming Pool']. All listed features must be present on a campsite for it to b…
- `limit` (integer): Max results to return (default 6, max 20)
- `near_latitude` (number): Latitude for proximity search. AU: -33.8688 Sydney. US: 38.5733 Moab, 37.8651 Yosemite Valley. CA: 51.1784 Banff, 49.2827 Vancouver. NZ: -45.0312 Queenstown, -38.1368 Rotorua, -43.5321 Christchurch,…
- `near_longitude` (number): Longitude for proximity search. AU: 151.2093 Sydney. US: -109.5498 Moab, -119.5383 Yosemite Valley. CA: -115.5708 Banff, -123.1207 Vancouver. NZ: 168.6626 Queenstown, 176.2497 Rotorua, 172.6362 Chris…
- `query` (string): Free-text search for campsite name or location (e.g. 'Byron Bay', 'Moab', 'Banff', 'Queenstown', 'Bariloche', 'Torres del Paine', 'Central Coast'). Do NOT put feature requirements here — use the 'fea…
- `radius_km` (number): Search radius in kilometres (default 50, use 100-150 for broader search)
- `region` (string): Region name to search within (e.g. 'South Coast', 'Blue Mountains')
- `state` (string): AUSTRALIA ONLY — state abbreviation (e.g. 'NSW', 'VIC', 'QLD'). For US/CA/NZ searches use 'query' or near_latitude/near_longitude instead.

### `get_campsite_details` (~62 tokens)

Campsite details

Get full details for a specific campsite or accommodation by its ID. Returns description, all features/amenities, address, photos, rating, accommodation types offered, and booking information.

Input parameters:

- `entity_id` (integer, required): The unique entity ID of the campsite

### `get_regions` (~62 tokens)

List camping regions

List available camping/accommodation regions, optionally filtered by state. Returns region names with entity counts. Use this when the user wants to browse by area or doesn't have a specific location.

Input parameters:

- `state` (string): Filter regions by state (e.g. 'NSW')

### `get_features` (~66 tokens)

List campsite features

Get the full list of available features/amenities that campsites can have. Use this to help users understand what filters are available or to clarify what a feature means.

Input parameters:

- `feature_type` (string): Filter by feature category (e.g. 'Campsite Type', 'Amenities')

### `get_accommodation_types` (~63 tokens)

List accommodation types

List all accommodation types offered by a specific entity (e.g. powered sites, unpowered sites, cabins, hotel rooms). Returns pricing, capacity, amenities, and vehicle access info.

Input parameters:

- `entity_id` (integer, required): The entity ID to get accommodation types for

### `search_products` (~122 tokens)

Search camping gear store

Search for camping gear, outdoor products, and accessories available in the Camping Australia store. Use this when a user asks about gear, equipment, products, or what to buy/bring.

Input parameters:

- `limit` (integer): Max results to return (default 6, max 12)
- `product_type` (string): Product category to filter by (e.g. 'Tents', 'Outdoor Recreation > Fishing', 'Caravan Accessories')
- `query` (string): Free-text search query (e.g. 'fishing rod', 'tent', 'caravan accessories')

### `recommend_gear` (~99 tokens)

Recommend camping gear

Recommend relevant products and gear for a specific campsite based on its features and type. For example, a campsite with fishing will return fishing gear; a 4WD-access campsite will return recovery equipment. Use this when a user asks what to bring or buy for a particular campsite.

Input parameters:

- `entity_id` (integer, required): The campsite entity ID to recommend gear for
- `limit` (integer): Max products to return (default 6, max 12)

### `get_weather_forecast` (~209 tokens)

Weather forecast

Get a 14-day weather forecast for a campsite or location. Use this when the user asks about weather, temperature, rain, wind, or UV conditions at a campsite or destination.

You can provide EITHER:
\- campsite_name: The name (or partial name) of a campsite to   look up its GPS coordinates automatically, OR
\- latitude + longitude: Direct coordinates if already known

Returns daily forecasts with max/min temperature, rain chance, precipitation amount, wind speed, UV index, and a weather description for each day.

Input parameters:

- `campsite_name` (string): Name or partial name of a campsite to look up (e.g. 'Byron Bay', 'Big4 Morisset'). The tool will search Neo4j for the campsite and use its GPS coordinates.
- `latitude` (number): Latitude of the location (e.g. -33.8688 for Sydney)
- `longitude` (number): Longitude of the location (e.g. 151.2093 for Sydney)

### `bk_search_operators` (~161 tokens)

Search bookable caravan parks

Find LIVE-BOOKABLE accommodation operators near a location via the Bookeasy booking platform (real-time inventory). Use this when the user wants to actually BOOK and needs live availability/pricing — this is DIFFERENT from search_campsites (our own directory). Returns operator_id values that the other bk_ tools need. Prefer this when the user says things like 'book', 'reserve', 'is it available', or asks for real prices for specific dates.

Input parameters:

- `latitude` (number, required): Latitude to search around
- `limit` (integer): Max operators (default 15, max 50)
- `longitude` (number, required): Longitude to search around
- `within_km` (number): Search radius in km (default 30, max ~50)

### `bk_operator_availability` (~132 tokens)

Live park availability and prices

Get LIVE products, pricing and availability for a Bookeasy operator for specific dates. Returns bookable products each with a product_id, price, max_guests and an available flag. Call this (using an operator_id from bk_search_operators) before bk_cart_add.

Input parameters:

- `adults` (integer): Number of adults (default 2)
- `check_in` (string, required): Check-in date YYYY-MM-DD
- `check_out` (string, required): Check-out date YYYY-MM-DD
- `children` (integer): Number of children (default 0)
- `operator_id` (integer, required): Bookeasy operator id

### `bk_cart_add` (~335 tokens)

Add a stay to the booking cart

Add a product to the Bookeasy booking cart, OR answer a booking question. This is SERVER-DRIVEN and stateful:
\- First add: omit session_key to start a new cart; pass operator_id, product_id, check_in, check_out, adults/children, and quoted_price (the price from bk_operator_availability).
\- The response status is 'added' (item is in the cart) OR 'question_pending' — in which case it returns ONE question and a pending_token. Ask the user EXACTLY that one question, then call bk_cart_add again with the same session_key, the pending_token, and answer={field_id, value}. Repeat until status is 'added'.
Always reuse the session_key returned by the previous cart call — never invent one.

Input parameters:

- `adults` (integer): Adults (default 2)
- `answer` (object): Answer to the pending booking question
- `check_in` (string): Check-in date YYYY-MM-DD
- `check_out` (string): Check-out date YYYY-MM-DD
- `children` (integer): Children (default 0)
- `operator_id` (integer): Bookeasy operator id (for a new product add)
- `pending_token` (string): Token from a prior 'question_pending' response (when answering a booking question)
- `product_id` (integer): Product id from bk_operator_availability
- `quoted_price` (number): The price quoted by bk_operator_availability for this product
- `session_key` (string): Cart session key from a prior cart call. Omit on the very first add to open a new cart.

### `bk_cart_checkout` (~218 tokens)

Complete booking checkout

Finalise the Bookeasy cart and get the SINGLE checkout URL the user uses to complete payment. TWO-STEP, human-in-the-loop:
1\. Call WITHOUT confirm — this returns the booking summary + total price and NO payment link. Show the traveller the full summary (property, dates, guests, total) and ask them to confirm.
2\. Only after they EXPLICITLY agree, call again with confirm=true to get the secure payment link. Never set confirm=true yourself without the traveller's clear yes.
Payment happens on Bookeasy's page — never tell the user the booking is 'confirmed' from chat; it's pending until they pay. Only call once the cart is ready (no pending questions) and bk_cart_guest has set the lead guest. The checkout URL covers the whole cart.

Input parameters:

- `confirm` (boolean): Set true ONLY after the traveller has seen the full summary + total and explicitly agreed. Without it, the payment link is withheld and only the summary is returned.
- `session_key` (string, required): The cart session key

### `bk_cart_guest` (~151 tokens)

Set booking guest details

Attach the lead guest's contact details to the Bookeasy cart. Bookeasy requires a name and email to issue a booking. For a signed-in customer, any of first_name / surname / email you omit are prefilled from their account — so you can call this with just the session_key and confirm the prefilled details with them, or pass explicit values to override. Call once the cart has items and before bk_cart_checkout.

Input parameters:

- `email` (string, required): Guest email (booking confirmation goes here)
- `first_name` (string, required): Guest first name
- `phone` (string): Optional contact phone
- `session_key` (string, required): The cart session key
- `surname` (string, required): Guest surname

### `bk_cart_promo` (~96 tokens)

Apply a promo code

Apply (or remove) a promo / discount code on the Bookeasy cart. Use when the user gives a promo code; call before bk_cart_checkout so the discounted total shows. Set remove=true to take a code off.

Input parameters:

- `promo_code` (string, required): The promo / discount code
- `remove` (boolean): True to remove the code instead of applying it
- `session_key` (string, required): The cart session key

### `bk_search_content` (~111 tokens)

Caravan park booking info

Search curated tourism content (attractions, things to do, local experiences, events) via Bookeasy. Use this for 'what's on / things to do near X' style questions — this is content we do NOT have in our own directory. NOT for campsite/accommodation booking (use the other bk_ tools for that).

Input parameters:

- `limit` (integer): Max results (default 6)
- `query` (string, required): What to search for (e.g. 'things to do near Jervis Bay')

### `search_campervans` (~226 tokens)

Search campervan hire

Search live campervan / motorhome hire availability and pricing for a pickup city and travel dates (via DriveAway). Use this when the user wants to RENT a campervan, motorhome or RV (NOT the same as search_campsites, which finds places to camp). Returns matching vehicles with brand, name, category, sleeps/seats, 4WD, nightly and total AUD price, and a booking_url deep-link to complete the hire. Australia only. Each result already includes full vehicle details (so there is no separate 'resolve' step) and the booking link.

Input parameters:

- `driver_age` (integer): Driver age (18–99). Default 35.
- `dropoff_date` (string, required): Drop-off date, YYYY-MM-DD. Must be after pickup_date.
- `passengers` (integer): Number of travellers (1–8). Default 2.
- `pickup_city` (string, required): Pickup depot city, e.g. 'Melbourne', 'Cairns', 'Perth'.
- `pickup_date` (string, required): Pickup date, YYYY-MM-DD.

### `get_campervan_booking_link` (~165 tokens)

Campervan booking link

Get the DriveAway booking deep-link to complete a campervan / motorhome hire for a pickup city and dates. The user finishes the booking on DriveAway's site (we don't take payment). Use this to hand the user a 'book now' link once they've chosen dates — no search needed. Returns a single booking_url. Australia only.

Input parameters:

- `driver_age` (integer): Driver age (18–99). Default 35.
- `dropoff_date` (string, required): Drop-off date, YYYY-MM-DD.
- `passengers` (integer): Number of travellers (1–8). Default 2.
- `pickup_city` (string, required): Pickup depot city, e.g. 'Brisbane'.
- `pickup_date` (string, required): Pickup date, YYYY-MM-DD.

## Diagnostics

Captured diagnostic sections: TLS, DNSSEC, Authorisation, Transports. The full working is on the page: https://verifymcp.io/servers/au-com-trip-planner-camping-australia/api-mcp#diagnostics

## Score history

- 2026-08-03: 65
- 2026-08-02: 64
- 2026-08-01: 64
- 2026-07-31: 63
- 2026-07-30: 62
- 2026-07-29: 64
- 2026-07-28: 63
- 2026-07-27: 62
- 2026-07-26: 62

## Links

- Remote endpoint: https://app.trip-planner.com.au/api/mcp
- Website: https://campingaustralia.com.au/
- Changelog RSS feed: https://verifymcp.io/servers/au-com-trip-planner-camping-australia/api-mcp/changelog.xml
- Changelog JSON feed: https://verifymcp.io/servers/au-com-trip-planner-camping-australia/api-mcp/changelog.json
- HTML version of this page: https://verifymcp.io/servers/au-com-trip-planner-camping-australia/api-mcp
