Jed Elmer, Author at Camps Australia Wide

Killalea Reserve, New South Wales - Campground

Camping

Update on Killalea Reserve, New South Wales

Killalea Reserve, New South Wales – Campground Only 25 km S of Wollongong, Shellharbour is the gateway to the South Coast and is perfectly positioned between the pristine waters of the Tasman Sea and the picturesque Illawarra Escarpment. The area rolls from calming countryside to crystal clear beaches and is only 2 hours drive from the heart of Sydney. The Killalea Reserve, (newly named Killalea Campground) approximately 6 km south of town, has recently had it’s unique environment secured for future generations and has been added to the NSW national parks estate, creating one of New South Wales’s newest regional

Jed Elmer 23 September, 2022

Camping

Changes to Murray River FREE camping near Yarrawonga, Victoria

Forges Beach – Victoria Vic Parks have recently made some big changes to the camping options along the Murray River, consolidating many state forest, wildlife reserves, conservation areas and town commons under the umbrella of the National Parks system. This has cleared up a lot of confusion about who controls what, where to book and where to find the info you need to plan your trip. With roughly 2000km of river frontage in Victoria, you can only imagine the scale of the task placed upon Parks to achieve this outcome and we thank them for their hard work. This process

Jed Elmer 9 September, 2022

Events

Camp nearby the Gympie Muster at La Dolce Vita at Amamoor Creek, Queensland

With more than 100 artists, performing in 6 venues, over 4 days, The Gympie Music Muster is Australia’s original and best camping and music experience! From exhibition days all over Oz, classic music events like Woodford Folk Festival, to your run of the mill local events like sports days and community events, it has been a rough few years for organisers all across the country. Luckily things seem to be bouncing back now with the Brisbane Ekka back in action this year and now the Gympie Muster is back in all its glory! Staged deep within the natural surrounds of

Jed Elmer 23 August, 2022

Camping

NEW sites at Girraween National Park, Queensland

Recently there have been some big changes to the camping arrangements at Girraween National Park, south of Stanthorpe near the QLD/NSW border. For many years the main campgrounds were Bald and Castle Rock Camps, to the north and south of Pyramid road. Bald Rock was a very popular site for many years and was until recently the only site available as Castle Rock was undergoing extensive upgrades. Recently these upgrades have been completed but this has also meant the unfortunate shutting of Bald Rock as a campground, now day use only. NOTE: this is different to Bald Rock Campground in

Jed Elmer 22 July, 2022

Caravan Parks

Camp at Patchewollock Hotel, Victoria

Established after the First World War, Patchewollock is a small town in North-West Victoria with a population of less than 200. Located 41 km SW of Ouyen or 49 km N of Hopetoun, “Patche” is home to an amazing silo art piece by Brisbane-based street artist Fintan Magee, sometimes referred to as the ‘Australia’s Banksy’. The giant mural depicts local sheep and grain farmer, Nick ‘Noodle’ Hulland, chosen for his ‘classic farmer looks’ and his strong connection to the farming community. Patchewollock Caravan Park (formerly Patche Sunset Retreat) has closed! However you can still camp there, it is now called

Jed Elmer 24 June, 2022

Caravan Parks

New owners and new name: Dumbara Burru Caravan Park, Western Australia

As the new managers of the Dumbara Burru Caravan Park (formerly West Kimberley Lodge & Caravan Park), the Winun Ngari Aboriginal Corporation invites you to enjoy this little slice of paradise set amongst tropical gardens. Kick back and relax in its child free, tranquil surroundings or get involved in the community art space. Dumbara features 20 shady powered sites, 16 unpowered sites and is pet friendly for smaller dogs. It is open seasonally from May – November. The site has a full suite of facilities including toilets and showers with disabled access, drinking water, dump point, laundry as well as

Jed Elmer 3 September, 2021

Beaches & Coasts

New listing: Wills Beach Shack, South Australia

Located approx 240 km South of Adelaide or 140 km North West of Mt Gambier, the small coastal town of Kingston SE lies at the southern end of Lacapede Bay, just north of the Cape Jaffa on the South Australian coast. This seaside town is home to the famous “Big Lobster”, known by locals as Larry. Larry sees thousands of visitors every year. You can dine in at the on site restaurant or take your choice of fresh lobster back to your camp for some fancy bush tucker! A great spot to kick back and enjoy your lobster dinner, is

Jed Elmer 3 September, 2021

Camping

NEW listing: Timbarra Valley Camping, New South Wales

With soaring mountains cradling the river flats and undulating hills below, the Rocky River area, southeast of Tenterfield, is home to Timbarra Valley Camping.

Jed Elmer 11 August, 2021

Camping

Jundah Hotel Caravan Park Queensland is now free!

by Jed Elmer We are all feeling the pinch financially at the moment, with many campsites and caravan parks increasing their fees year on year, and free sites sometimes feeling a bit ‘bare bones’. It’s a rare pleasure to hear about a council bucking the trend and making a formerly paid site – now free for all patrons. Jundah Hotel Caravan Park is located between Longreach and Windorah on the upper reaches of Cooper Creek, just south of Stonehenge and west of the Welford National Park. The site features basic but clean amenities, is suitable for all vehicle types, including

Jed Elmer 22 June, 2020

Jed Elmer

Update on Killalea Reserve, New South Wales

Changes to Murray River FREE camping near Yarrawonga, Victoria

Camp nearby the Gympie Muster at La Dolce Vita at Amamoor Creek, Queensland

NEW sites at Girraween National Park, Queensland

Camp at Patchewollock Hotel, Victoria

New owners and new name: Dumbara Burru Caravan Park, Western Australia

New listing: Wills Beach Shack, South Australia

NEW listing: Timbarra Valley Camping, New South Wales

Jundah Hotel Caravan Park Queensland is now free!

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