November 2013 - Camps Australia Wide

Lake Ballard

by Camps Australia Wide | Nov 27, 2013 | Sights, WA

Where: 180 km from Kalgoorlie Lake Ballard is one of the most unusual and remote cultural attractions of Western Australia. Across the 49 km² Lake stand a series of eerie but fascinating figures created by renowned British artist Antony Gormley. These sculptures...

The Great Ocean Road

by Camps Australia Wide | Nov 27, 2013 | Beaches & Coasts, Bucket List, Destinations, SA, VIC

Explore the windswept Southern Ocean as you wind along one of Australia’s best road trips–the Great Ocean Road. From dramatic coastal lookouts to rainforests and national parks, this diverse and awe-inspiring trip is one to put in your travel itinerary. The Great...

Uluru

by Camps Australia Wide | Nov 27, 2013 | Bucket List, Destinations, NT, Outback & Bush

Where: Lasseter Hwy, Uluru NT Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is a must see area if you are travelling around Australia. It is a place of rich history, spiritual significance and visual grandeur. Whether you want to enjoy the scenery, be immersed in indigenous culture,...

Horizontal Waterfalls

by Camps Australia Wide | Nov 27, 2013 | Sights, WA

Where: Talbot Bay, WA In Talbot Bay you will witness the incredible power of the only horizontal waterfalls in the world. Whether viewing them from a plane or a boat, the beautiful turquoise waters of Talbot Bay are an amazing sight to see and the gushing waterfalls...

Homeschooling on the road

by Camps Australia Wide | Nov 11, 2013 | ACT, Family Travel, Life on the Road, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Taking your children travelling on the road can be a very rewarding experience for both parents and children. If you are travelling around Australia with children it is important to know homeschooling requirements and also have some fun education road trip games up...

Coober Pedy

by Camps Australia Wide | Nov 8, 2013 | Destinations, Outback & Bush, SA, Things to do

Where: 846 kilometres north of Adelaide on the Stuart Highway If you enjoy fossicking and looking for gems Coober Pedy is right down your alley. As the opal capital of the world, Coober Pedy has become a popular tourist attraction. From opal mining to underground...

Birdsville Country Races

by Camps Australia Wide | Nov 8, 2013 | Destinations, Events, Events & Festivals, Outback & Bush, QLD

Where: 1590 kilometres west of Brisbane Each September visitors from all over Australia gather in the tiny outback town of Birdsville for the Annual Birdsville Racing Carnival. The Carnival continues over two days so if you don’t want to miss it, timing is everything!...

Waterfall Way

by Camps Australia Wide | Nov 8, 2013 | Destinations, NSW, Routes, Routes & Road Trips

Where: Coffs Harbour to Armidale Waterfall way is a scenic drive that winds through 191 km of spectacular landscape. This route takes you from Coffs Harbour through the breathtaking tablelands of the New England region and features national parks, lush rainforests,...

Fraser Island Adventure Tours

by Camps Australia Wide | Nov 8, 2013 | Bucket List, Camping, Destinations, QLD

Where: Southern Coast of Queensland Fraser Island is the world’s largest sand island and has a range of beautiful places to explore. From crystal clear water, to rainforests, to rolling sand dunes, this island gives you the chance to explore Australia’s precious...

Long Paddock

by Camps Australia Wide | Nov 8, 2013 | NSW, Routes, Sights

Where: Cobb Highway, NSW Looking for a real outback adventure? Long Paddock takes you through the wide open spaces of country NSW and leads you to iconic outback towns such as Broken Hill, Bourke and White Cliffs. At more than 600km long this route spans along the...