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At a free camp after our swim here at Stacey’s Bridge, Nariel, Victoria
Camping

Goodbye summer, is it time for camping and a BIG LAP?

At a free camp after our swim here at Stacey’s Bridge, Nariel, Victoria It doesn’t matter if you go clockwise, anti-clockwise or a figure 8 (like we did) as the weather cools down more and more travellers hit the road for adventure! And they won’t be back until spring….  Whether you are going for six months or just a weekend – these tips are still for you. We include three iconic stops for you – a NT pub (our family loved this stop near Kakadu), a WA ruin and a must do in Far North Queensland. Read about one pair’s

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Michelle Gilmore 24 February, 2023
CAMPS at Porcupine Gorge National Park, Queensland
Camping

Visit the iconic Porcupine Gorge National Park, Queensland

An iconic stop we think belongs on any Aussie bucket list is the lesser known Porcupine Gorge near Hughenden in Queensland. We managed the road from Hughenden easily with our caravan – it is 75 km north of the town on a fully sealed road. There is a short cut to Prairie, via a dirt road. This is a special national park and the site is aptly names the Pyramid Campground. You’ll see why when you venture down the MANY steps into the canyon below. Bring a picnic, we didn’t but you could have spent all day swimming (chilly!) and birdwatching,

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Michelle Gilmore 24 February, 2023
Boolaboola Parking Area - image Sue McKee
Camping

Where we travelled on our lap of Australia

Boolaboola Parking Area – image Sue McKee One of our great camps spots thanks to you guys. “This spot was about 62ks east of Madura WA. We are travelling from Snowtown in SA and heading west, then up to the Kimberleys across to Cairns and Port Douglas, back down to Rockhampton to cross over to Longreach, down to Lightning Ridge, over to Broken Hill and head back home….we’ve only got 4 months so if by the time we get to Katherine we may head to Longreach and do Cairns etc. or extensively next year. Travelling with my husband who has

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Michelle Gilmore 24 February, 2023
Dump point at Hugh Muntz Park, Beenleigh, Queensland
Camping

Camping 101: Dos and don’ts with toilet cassettes and dump points

“Hello Camps   Thanks for your regular updates and particularly the one on Camping 101- Dos and Don’ts. Can I suggest you add another item to the list: toilet cassette etiquette: We have been travelling for 3 months now most of that time has been spent in the NT. A couple of weeks ago we witnessed a women prepare her toilet cassette resting it on the power and water pillar shared by 4 sites in a caravan park.  She then proceeded to fill a water bottle from a point on the pillar that was not hers and put the bottle down

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Michelle Gilmore 24 February, 2023
Birdwatching

New sites for Port MacDonnell, South Australia

Eight Mile Creek & Birdhide – images courtesy District of Grant Council The Grant District council in SA have changed a day use only in the Port MacDonnell area to camping for self contained vehicles, as well as an extra bonus … The Day Use at Eight Mile Creek is now 72 hour free camping for self contained vehicles. There are now two sites here on either side of the inlet, the other is called Birdhide and is also 72 hours. Dry Creek Campground has river access A further spot closer to Port MacDonnell at Orwell Rocks is for 24

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Leisa Cooper 23 February, 2023
black iron campground
Camping

Budget Bush Retreat – Blackiron Campground, Queensland

Our newest listing is beautiful Blackiron Campground just south west of Proserpine, Queensland. Bring your caravan, motorhome, tent or swag and enjoy the open spaces of the paddocks or down by the Andromarche River. You’ll need your own toilet and shower facilities as this is bush camping at its finest. There’s boundless wildflowers and wildlife here, try your hand at fishing or just enjoy a cool swim, with waterholes just a short stroll from your camp. You can get mobile reception here and friendly owners Ben and Cassie sell firewood for your campfire (in season). For those that want to

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Leisa Cooper 17 February, 2023
Bucketts Way Camp n Stay
Camping

Brand New Bucketts Way Camp n Stay, New South Wales

Here’s one that ticks all the boxes, the Bucketts Way Camp n Stay, a brand new campsite just off the Pacific Highway north of Newcastle. This quiet bush setting is deceptive to say the least, unpowered camping but with all the trimmings. Three years in the making, friendly owners Brad and Carolyn created this beauty on 25 acres of natural bushland. It has huge private level campsites around around 10 x 20 metres per site, so no need to unhook and privacy galore. Despite being only 470 metres off the highway there’s no traffic noise amongst all the shady gums. 

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Leisa Cooper 17 February, 2023
Dunns Ecopark WA
Beaches & Coasts

New Listing: Dunns Ecopark Western Australia

Image Courtesy Minds Eye Images Camp among the blue gums at Dunns Ecopark, a nature based camping facility east of Esperance WA. It offers an alternative to beachside camping, nestled amongst pristine bushland and wetlands. It adjoins gorgeous Cape Le Grand National Park and makes the perfect base from which to explore and only 40 km east of Esperance. You can solo or group camp as there’s plenty of room, a camp kitchen, barbeque, picnic area, firepit and toilets are provided. The communal camp kitchen has gas cooking, fridge and microwave.  Sites are unpowered, there is a cold beach shower

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Leisa Cooper 17 February, 2023
Alectown Rec Ground, New South Wales
Budget Campsite

NEW budget camp: Alectown Rec Ground, New South Wales

Congratulations to Alectown Rec Ground Committee, they have just launched a pet-friendly bush camp, north of Parkes in NSW. It features: $10 per night for unpowered camping sites Toilet available Drinking water available Generators ok until 9pm Suitable for all vehicles including big rigs, tents are welcome, too! 72 hour limit Grassy sites Mobile coverage Dogs on leash welcome No fires Call or email for a booking and visit the famous Radio Telescope, ‘The Dish’ nearby. Find it in the CAMPS AUSTRALIA WIDE App. If you would like order your own CAMPS Pendium, here is a special coupon code for you:

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Michelle Gilmore 17 February, 2023

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