August 2018 - Camps Australia Wide

How we travellers can help farmers and rural towns during the drought

by Michelle Gilmore | Aug 24, 2018 | Camping Food, Camping Tips, General, RV Travel & Know How

When will our government realise that farmers are the backbone of our country, keeping them going in these difficult times of drought – not only preserves their mental health and lives – but also the food security for future generations of...

Enter your photo and it could be the cover of Caravan Parks 5!

by Michelle Gilmore | Aug 24, 2018 | Caravan Parks, General

Have you got a great Caravan Park image? If you would like your photo in and maybe even on the cover of CARAVAN PARKS 5 – out before Christmas – then please email your image to info@campsaustraliawide.com showing people enjoying a caravan park/tourist...

Beacon and Bencubbin beckons

by Michelle Gilmore | Aug 23, 2018 | Budget Campsite, Camp On A Budget, Caravan Parks, Outback & Bush, Routes & Road Trips, RV Travel & Know How, WA

Beacon Caravan Park is WA site no 452, in CAMPS 9 and site 20 in CARAVAN PARKS 4. The caravan park has a amenities included for disabilities, BBQ and it is pet friendly. When updating their listing last week, we always check rates. The told me about their deal they...

Brand new campground: Bretims Farm, QLD

by Michelle Gilmore | Aug 23, 2018 | Budget Campsite, Camp On A Budget, Camping, Outback & Bush, QLD

Brenda Webb and Tim McNamara have just listed their farm stay with us. This Camp Area is 3170 Millmerran-Leyburn Rd, 5km north of Leyburn, and includes 1 km dirt track (13 G10 on HEMA maps). Only $10 for a site per night – there is a...

Camps and Parks Round Up

by Michelle Gilmore | Aug 18, 2018 | General

It is full steam ahead here as we personally check each caravan park listing in each state and territory! A big job but as I’m in WA ticking off Carnarvon, Carrabin, Caversham, Cervantes…. it is bringing back some fabulous memories. In our...

Featured Caravan Park – Taunton Farm WA

by Michelle Gilmore | Aug 9, 2018 | Camping, Caravan Parks, Routes & Road Trips, Sights, Things to do, WA

We are checking on sites all over Oz at the moment for the next Caravan Parks book out later this year. Calling WA, I have been revisiting our big lap – and was pleased to hear that nothing much has changed at Taunton Farm. This Holiday Park has a huge...

New Camping Ground: Hangar O

by Michelle Gilmore | Aug 8, 2018 | Budget Campsite, Camp On A Budget, Camping, Outback & Bush, QLD, Reviews

Here’s a personal recommendation from Bob: “I am staying at this camp called Hangar O which is near Gunalda just 35 kilometres north of Gympie. It has only been open for three weeks but is terrific for $10.00 per night. No Power or water but a toilet and...

What do you get Dad for Father’s Day?

by Michelle Gilmore | Aug 2, 2018 | Camping Tips, General

If you are after something unique, something that will give Dad not hours, but days and months of pleasure … send him a CAMPS AUSTRALIA WIDE Travel Pack. Nomad Dads and Grandads, Pop, Pa or Step Dads – ask your family for Travel Pack – or...

Mareeba Heritage Museum

by Michelle Gilmore | Aug 2, 2018 | QLD, Things to do

Enticingly, entry was free. We had just picnicked next door at Centenary Park. With Grandparents in tow, we walked into what we thought was more a tourism information centre (which it is) and all were impressed. It was a...

Do you prefer Motorhome or Caravan?

by Michelle Gilmore | Aug 2, 2018 | Camping Tips, Events, General, QLD, RV Travel & Know How

Brrr – cold here this morning! I think it was close to 6 degrees. Meanwhile it is snowing down south so we have focused on some destinations up north to warm you up. Thanks for all the feedback we’ve had from our first newsletter. I simply cannot find the...