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ANZAC Day Memorial Park Goondiwindi
ACT

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them

Memorial Park Goondiwindi The Ode always brings a tear to my eye. ANZAC Day is a solemn reminder of all the lives lost and impacted by war. This year it also commemorates the 80th anniversary of D-Day in WWII and Army women serving overseas. As we travel Australia, we see war memorialised in avenues of trees, swimming pools, gates, arches, cenotaphs, crosses, gardens, hospitals – even roads and bridges. More often, we see cenotaphs, obelisks or a “digger” statue, like this one from Goondiwindi, Queensland. On April 25, Australians gather around them, to remember all who have fought for our

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Michelle Gilmore 18 April, 2024
GoRV Freedom Camp of the Month is Fort O'Hare Campground
Camping

GoRV Freedom Camp of the Month: Fort O’Hare Campground VIC

Our GoRV Freedom Camp of the Month is Fort O’Hare Campground at Dartmoor, in the south western corner of Victoria. It is not too far from the Greaqt Ocean Road and this camp is on the Glenelg River. Read the full article here. To find other camps you can swim at, or more budget and free camping sites, or caravan parks throughout Australia in the FREE updated CAMPS 12 guide books, CAMPS Pendium boxed set and CAMPS AUSTRALIA WIDE App. Score 15% off Camps 12 B4 (Easy to Read with Photos) by adding in the below code at checkout. EXPLOREAUS Add the code

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Michelle Gilmore 15 April, 2024
Apollo Bay Fisherman's Co-Op
App

Get the latest camping news from coast to coast

Although the majority of campsites and caravan parks don’t change, updates come and go – here’s our camping news round up from across Australia. And a recipe that has people talking on our socials! Also remember Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 12, this year. So now is the time to organise presents for mums, nannas and grandmas! It helps to check on the latest site information in your Camps Australia Wide App. Download it for free, it is easy to check the latest on sites you are planning to visit – like Apollo Bay, Victoria. (Here’s our yummy seaside

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Michelle Gilmore 12 April, 2024
Kings Canyon NT Red Centre
Camping

Attention caravan park and campground owners or managers – receive instant bookings via our app

Now that our “Make a Booking” button has been activated in our App, bookings are coming in from all over Australia, including Kings Canyon Resort, Hamelin Bay Holiday Park and Discovery Parks from Airlie Beach to Port Augusta! We already list your caravan park or campground at no cost to you – our guides have been around for over two decades! It’s not too late to set up a booking button in your App listing, in partnership with Bookeasy. So, why have we added a booking button to the App? We promote camping and Aussie communities – our aim is

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Michelle Gilmore 11 April, 2024
Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve 2023 VIC
Camping

Camping closure for Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve upgrades

Major upgrades are coming to Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria. The temporary closure starts April 17, and it is estimated it will take five months to complete. What is in store? including 64 camping and caravan sites 27 overflow camping sites 14 cabins 10 eco glamping tents 10 pop up tents New services, water/power etc, roads, camp kitchen, amenities and internal roads are all planned. As well as an all abilities playground, five tents will be designed accessible for travellers of all abilities. There is also to be more provision for seasonal workers. Alternative

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Michelle Gilmore 11 April, 2024
Owners Trinity Islands
Camping

NEW owners for Trinity Islands Holiday Park, Burrum, Queensland

Welcome Dan and Nora! Congratulations to Dan and Nora Gleeson, new owners of Trinity Islands Holiday Park! Travelling with the CAMPS guides from way back, they’ve found a special corner of Australia to call their own. Plus they are sharing it with all of us! “Dan and I travelled around Australia with the kids (now adults) navigating from the back seat with Camps 4. Mary and George would check what services were available at different sites in our Camps 4 Book, Dan would ask if the region’s industry seemed likely to have suitable work,” Nora said. Amazing Travelling Experiences They

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Michelle Gilmore 10 April, 2024
Amanda with a quokka on Rottnest Island, WA
Beaches & Coasts

Did you know you can camp and glamp on Rottnest Island, Western Australia?

Wadjemup Rottnest Island is best known for the cute quokkas. But did you know it also offers camping? You can, only don’t take your RV. Tents only. CAMPS Ambassadors, Amanda and Dan shared their day on Rottnest Island: “We took the mountain bike and EUC over to check out the Quokka’s and the island.       Previous Next Enjoyed a pub style lunch, had a snorkel at the beach and I worked my hamstrings and glutes like they have never been worked before. “Have you ridden around Rottnest? Did you know there were so many hills? I didn’t!” Check

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Michelle Gilmore 9 April, 2024
Another camp you can swim at is Aslings beach rock pool, Eden, Bega region NSW
Camping

Imagine camping at these swimmingly cool destinations!

Aslings beach rock pool, Eden, Bega region NSW There is nothing we love more than a camp you can swim at! How about you? Right now, I’m planning our “Across the centre” QLD to WA roadtrip next month. If you are trip planning, here’s some favourite swimming and camping destinations from our last trip and around Australia. I especially loved the ocean pools! Yes, this is an ocean pool! We were in heaven swimming here last month! Check out our pick of the best ocean pools on the NSW South Coast! King River Free Camp Spot a platypus at waterside

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Michelle Gilmore 4 April, 2024

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