April 2019

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Are you fireside in Autumn
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Are you fireside in Autumn?

Relaxing scene, isn’t it?  This was our view for three nights at Carlo Point, Rainbow Beach. We knew we’d be hard put to get away for Easter, so snuck off the previous weekend with another family for some R&R. There’s nothing like it, is there? Camping just brings out the best in us. I road tested the Thermos Cooker (thumbs up, all around), learnt a new card game and delved a bit further into my book. We’ve popped this photo on our Facebook page on April 15. One thing we love is hearing from all of you about the places you go,

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Waratah Wynyard Council Boat Harbour Beach Public Camping Update
Beaches & Coasts

Boat Harbour Beach – now day use only

UPDATE January 2020: This areas is now DAY USE ONLY. But it is a beautiful spot – so take a picnic!  PREVIOUS ARTICLE: Waratah Wynyard Council advised CAMPS last year that Boat Harbour Beach, had never been an official camp site. We are pleased to here that council has allowed freedom camping. This site is now in our App. Please add back to your CAMPS 10: 108 E6 (GPS: 40 55 37 S  145 36 56 E). Here’s the latest from council: In Sept/Oct 2018 Waratah Wynyard Council conducted a survey of Boat Harbour Beach residents and ratepayers to determine

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Little Blue Lake, Sth Mt Cameron image by Nic Betts Media
Camping

5 things to see and do around Branxholm, Tasmania

Little Blue Lake, Sth Mt Cameron image by Nic Betts Media One of our CAMPS researchers, Leisa is actually based near Branxholm and another resident Karen Haywood has kindly shared some of her photos with us. Both give us the local’s knowledge on what to see and do when you are in town. Leisa tells us, “I love that we have some hidden places like these that travellers often haven’t heard of, so they are guaranteed never to be crowded.” 1. Blue LakeThis little known spot is a result of the mining days, located between Derby and Gladstone. Not recommended

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Camps Australia Wide - Taste the best pies in Australia
Camping Cooking

Taste the best pies in Australia

This is a famous corn beef and white sauce pie from Ed’s Beach Bakery at Rainbow Beach. So famous, in fact it was recently listed as No. 1 for Top Ten Pies around Australia, by Creek to Coast. It just happens to be my favourite pie, at our local bakery. I don’t eat a pie very often – when I do have a urge for one, this is where I go! Here’s comments from other travellers, via our Facebook page. Let us know if you have a favourite, too! We need a few from WA, NT and VIC! Thanks everyone

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Bungendore Showground NSW 732 in Camps 10 - Hot scones and jam and cream on arrival
Budget Campsite

Scones, jam and cream at Bungendore Showground

Bungendore Showground NSW – 732 in Camps 10 Heatley’s aunt and uncle, Jim and Di O’Mara sent us these photos from their latest trip and stop at Bungendore Showgrounds, NSW site 732 in Camps 10. To their delight, they were greeted with hot scones, jam and cream on arrival. Talk about country hospitality! With friendly caretakers, these tidy showgrounds are good value, with excellent amenities. Sites are roomy with plenty of space for big rigs.  Canberra is only 30 to 40 minutes drive, so it is a good base to explore our capital city and surrounds.  Travellers recommend the showers,

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Donation box at Ross Creek Store, QLD no. 206 in Camps 10
General

Happy Easter!

We’re into April already! Hello to all the other Ariens out there – hope you are enjoying your birthdays.  School holidays start in QLD as I write, it will be wonderful to have more of our tribe together. We’ve reached some milestones this week – finally graduating from Nippers – hurrah! What a wonderful opportunity for our kids, all growing up into lifesavers. I’ve been on the beach Sunday mornings from Spring to Easter, since 2005!  Another holiday-changing event, is our 3rd has turned 16, and is the proud owner of L plates!  Heatley and I are back in the

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Dungog Shire - Creek
Camping

So where to camp in the shire of Dungog, New South Wales?

Camp on Allyn is one of the options still available in the Dungog Shire, now Council are improving current options in the shire (Image: CAMPS AUSTRALIA WIDE App) There have been a few camping closures by council recently in the Dungog Shire. Here’s a run down on the latest places to stay in the district… Williams River Holiday Park is scheduled to reopen for the Easter school holidays with approximately 58 sites being made available on the hilltop (20 sites) and adjacent to the river (37 sites). A section of the area on the riverbank will be reserved for self-contained

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Free Camp at Green Hill Lake Reserve

Tania and Barry White and family from Caroline Springs with grandparents Ed and Cheryl from Colac enjoying a 2 week stay at Green Hill Lake A big thank you to Morris Allgood, from the committee who maintains the campground, for these photos and advising us of changes at Green Hill Lake Reserve, Victoria site 589 in CAMPS 10. When asked how long he has lived here, Morris said since birth! And he has 76 years of being a local, and was happy to share with us things to do and see when here.  Green Hill Lake Reserve now has a

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Camps 10 map and listing
Camping Tips

Kids, teens and maps – how Camps Australia Wide books help children learn

If you have kids – CAMPS can become their best companion when they travel. Each age group can reap their own benefit, and build on these as they grow. Possession of the book also is a handy reward for good behaviour, it puts them in the prestigious position of navigator, “the keeper of the keys”.  How do CAMPS AUSTRALIA WIDE maps help children learn? Spatial thinking Their interaction with our world. Maps make you take in your surrounds. The app and Sat Nav may take you to your destination, but the map pages give you more information, you may not find

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