by Michelle Gilmore | Sep 21, 2019 | Budget Campsite, Camp On A Budget, Destinations, Family Friendly Fun, NSW
We’d ordered our lunch, found a table out the front of the pub with fabulous water views, and wandered over to the jetty for a look-see. On the opposite bank, a tinny was backed up to the edge, and plonked in the water. I thought the two...
by Michelle Gilmore | May 20, 2019 | Budget Campsite, Camp On A Budget, Camping, General, WA
Thank you Viv for this review of WA site 216 in Camps 10, or find it on our Camps Australia Wide App! In WA … off the Albany highway, between Cranbrook and Mt Barker, is Kendenup, at the sporting grounds. There is power and unpowered sites,...
by Michelle Gilmore | May 10, 2019 | Budget Campsite, Camp On A Budget, Camping, Immerse Yourself In Nature, NSW, Outback & Bush
There’s a new name for the camp at Pooncarie – known as Padda Park in Camps 10, NSW site 1153. It is now Pooncarie Multi Purpose Park (Wakefied Oval). Site fees and deposit for key (for power) is payable at Pooncarie Hotel, 9 Tarcoola St. This site...
by Michelle Gilmore | Apr 10, 2019 | Budget Campsite, Camp On A Budget, Life on the Road, NSW, Outback & Bush
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...
by Michelle Gilmore | Mar 20, 2019 | Budget Campsite, Camp On A Budget, General, Life on the Road, NSW
With all the changes on the Pacific Highway rest areas, it is good to know there’s a low cost option at South Grafton. Hotel Motel 5 is NSW no. 38 in CAMPS 10. Called “Hotel Motel 5 – Five Mile” on Facebook. This is free stop if you...
by Michelle Gilmore | Feb 11, 2019 | Camp On A Budget, Camping Tips, Free Campsites, General, TAS, Things to do
The Scottsdale Northeast Park was so busy, I dropped in to see why it was so popular over the Australia Day weekend. I said hello to a great couple from Gippsland, Ron and Lee Harwood. I caught them enjoying a breakfast of pancakes and local blueberries. Along...
by Michelle Gilmore | Nov 30, 2018 | Budget Campsite, Camp On A Budget, Camping, NSW, Outback & Bush, Things to do
Chris Shepherd is a volunteer who helps administer Eumungerie Recreation Reserve (NSW no. 826 in CAMPS 9), between Dubbo and Gilgandra. The camp has toilets, cold showers, powered sites, BBQ, and it is pet friendly. There is a fire bin and they even provide...
by Michelle Gilmore | Nov 14, 2018 | Budget Campsite, Camp On A Budget, Camping, NSW
After first mentioned in CAMPS in 2012, Woolbrook Hall in NSW has just been relisted in CAMPS. The Camp Area is behind School of Arts Hall, on the south side of river. There is a toilet, shower, information shelter, playground, and the...
by Michelle Gilmore | Oct 24, 2018 | Budget Campsite, Camp On A Budget, Camping, Family Friendly Fun, Fishing, Immerse Yourself In Nature, Outback & Bush, QLD, Things to do
That’s the name of one of our newest listings. Named because you’ll be camping on the banks of Yabba Creek at the Crossing Number One. Only 3 km out of Imbil, in the Mary Valley, Queensland – if you reach the crossing, you’ve gone too far. Owners, Lian Wells and Wayne...
by Michelle Gilmore | Oct 22, 2018 | Budget Campsite, Camp On A Budget, Camping, Outback & Bush, Routes & Road Trips, SA
When CAMPS AUSTRALIA WIDE hears about about new campgrounds being set up by teenagers, we think it is worthwhile sharing the story. Kadee Clarke (pictured on the right) told me it is best to list the phone number of her business partner, Hannah (her older...
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