by Michelle Gilmore | Sep 25, 2018 | Budget Campsite, Camp On A Budget, Camping, General, QLD
Visit Alroy Station, a working sheep and cattle station situated in remote Outback Queensland, for wildlife and bird watching, bush walks, yabbies and fishing, spectacular night skies and stargazing, peace and quiet, photography and wide open space. The open camp fire...
by Michelle Gilmore | Sep 25, 2018 | Beaches & Coasts, Camping, Free Campsites, Immerse Yourself In Nature, SA, Sights, Things to do
Thanks to Geoff Eardley for his update from South Australia: My wife and I recently went to Head of Bight to view the whales, a very worthwhile trip. On the road to Head of Bight, 1.9 km west of the Eyre Highway, at the gate which closes off the whale watching...
by Michelle Gilmore | Sep 25, 2018 | General, QLD, Things to do
I don’t even drink coffee. But it was my Mum who gave me the tip (and the brochure with an entry discount) that this place in Mareeba, on the Atherton Tablelands was worth the stop. And it was. All ages. Something for everyone. You won’t get the kids past...
by Michelle Gilmore | Sep 13, 2018 | Camping, Free Campsites
Have you a great freedom or budget camp image? Similar to this one pictured – but with people in it! Our CAMPS books list free camps, farm and station stays, show grounds, RV parking areas at pubs, national parks, forest reserves and more. So there are many...
by Michelle Gilmore | Sep 11, 2018 | Beaches & Coasts, Bucket List, Destinations, Events, General, QLD, Things to do
Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have two rural locations on their itinerary for October – Fraser Island K’gari and Dubbo. The island is in our backyard – literally 15 minutes from where we live at Rainbow Beach, we can be on the...
by Michelle Gilmore | Sep 10, 2018 | Camping, Camping Tips, Caravan Parks, Outback & Bush, WA
Wildflowers are on show now spring is here. In the Eastern Wheatbelt of Western Australia, the town of Kulin is going above and beyond to attract us RV travelers. Located in the town’s centre, the Kulin Caravan Park (WA no. 125 in CAMPS 9) guests...
by Michelle Gilmore | Sep 10, 2018 | General, RV Travel & Know How
Now one of the MOST asked questions through our doors is – WHEN is the next edition coming out? Caravan Parks 5 is due out from December 2018 for Christmas. Camps 10 will be released from February 2019. I’ve already had a pre-order for PARKS 5! If...
by Michelle Gilmore | Sep 10, 2018 | General
We thank everyone for the wonderful images sent through for Caravan Parks 5, and this lovely feedback from our last newsletter: Thank you for your email, info and pics re Beacon & Bencubbin in WA. I am leaving Perth with Coco my little dog on Thursday for an...
by Michelle Gilmore | Sep 10, 2018 | General, Routes & Road Trips, RV Travel & Know How, Team
Based on the Sunshine Coast, Sheng has worked in the field extensively, as a CAMPS auditor. He has just returned from a trip up to Normanton, via Roma, Mitchell, Blackall, Barcaldine, Cloncurry. He returned back down the Queensland coast, updating campground...
by Michelle Gilmore | Sep 7, 2018 | Camping, Routes, Routes & Road Trips, Sights, Things to do, WA
New listing, Hi Vallee Farm is situated in the floristically rich Lesueur area, Western Australia. Owner Don Williams says, “We do have some wildflowers all year round. The surrounding area is also great for wildflowers and other attractions such as Stockyard...