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You only need 4 things to hike Tunnel Creek, on Western Australia’s Gibb River Road – and where to camp

We’ve just hiked (swam!) Tunnel Creek, just off the Gibb River Road in Western Australia’s Kimberley region – Dimalurru (Tunnel Creek) National Park. Here’s everything you need to know and bring! My adrenaline is still pumping. Good reasons, for that. It is known as a freshwater crocodile spot, friends who walked it the other day said they saw their beady eyes in the torch light. Us? Well we forgot our headlamp, and made do with light from the phone and our kind fellow hikers. So no crocs spotted from us. What to bring? Togs Reef shoes (or something you are

Michelle Gilmore 28 June, 2024

Camping

All you need to know to camp along the Darling River Run

The Darling River Run is up there on our favourite roadtrips in Australia! There’s national parks, station stays and old pubs… all along The Baaka or Darling River. The New South Wales route is steeped in history, indigenous heritage, paddleboats, bushrangers, bush poets and stations that were once one million acres! Here are our best tips for planning and tackling the Darling River Run… What is the DRR? The Darling River Run follows the ever winding course of Australia’s second largest river. Where is the DRR? You’ll find it in outback New South Wales. Where does the DRR start? The

Michelle Gilmore 25 June, 2024

Cable Beach - Image by Overland Exposure

Beaches & Coasts

Must Dos in Broome, Western Australia

Cable Beach – Image by Overland Exposure Broome is remote! It is almost 2000 km to drive from Darwin, and over 2000km to Perth. When we initially planned our trip we just couldn’t fit it in. At Home Valley Station, which we had planned as our turnaround spot, we decided to extend our trip. I was so pleased, partly because I would finally see Broome! Here’s what our family loved. 1. Pearl Luggers Seriously don’t miss the Pearl Luggers, it was awesome! We all learnt so much about the industry, the history and early Broome. We tasted pearl meat and

Michelle Gilmore 18 June, 2024

Pildappa Rock image courtesy Overland Exposure

Camping

Pildappa Rock reopens and a new campground

Image courtesy Overland Exposure SA’s Pildappa Rock reopens after upgrades and you can now camp nearby at NEW Pildappa Park Campground. The new site is on private land close by and was unable to open sooner due to the dry dusty conditions. The owners have waited patiently for a drop of rain to settle the area down so they could get the road ready, and it is now open. Pildappa Rock Surrounds Image @beccy_g_photography Access is via the Rock Reserve. There is a loop around the Rock and the road to the campground leads off that loop. The camp is

Michelle Gilmore 12 June, 2024

Camping

Exploring the Meander Valley, Tasmania

Travelling further afield from Launceston, the Meander Valley Highway is well named. It is so pretty, you want to take your time exploring, what I imagine, a drive through the English countryside might look like – quaint towns, historic buildings, churches and a village green. Driving into Hadspen just on the left as you are coming in off the highway is the Discovery Holiday Park Hadspen. It has an IGA attached to it, so you can get fuel and supplies here. It was nice to see those little extras on offer as well like a coffee machine in the camp

Leisa Cooper 23 May, 2024

Camping

7 hot tips for the new Cunnamulla Hot Springs

Wow, Cunnamulla Hot Springs is excellent, and here’s our hot tips! It has six pools, all different temperatures and sunset views over the river, if you time it right. Plus a relaxation room, sauna and cafe. Top notch fun with my sister, we loved it – what an epic start to our ‘across the centre’ trip. At the end of the complex, you’ll see the most daunting pool of all! The 10 degree plunge pool – we both did it! I even made my head go under. This new attraction opened February this year. Here’s our tips: Arrive early for

Michelle Gilmore 9 May, 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

Michelle Gilmore 9 April, 2024

Reopening of Ebor Falls, Buchan and Wombeyan Caves

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Reopening: Ebor Falls, Buchan and Wombeyan Caves

Buchan Caves, VIC We report glad tidings – three major tourist attractions have reopened: Buchan Caves in Victoria, plus Ebor Falls and Wombeyan Caves New South Wales. Buchan Munji (Buchan Caves Reserve) When we visited only a couple of weeks back, Buchan locals were not sure if Buchan Caves was opening in a week or closed for a year! Following major flooding that hit the area on Boxing Day, we are pleased to hear the caves will reopen to visitors ahead of the Easter long weekend. Home to Victoria’s largest cave system, tours and the campground bookings are due to

Michelle Gilmore 21 March, 2024

Beaches & Coasts

Rules Beach Holiday Park Queensland – remote beachfront location

Here’s an ocean side beauty, brand new Rules Beach Holiday Park, Queensland. It is unspoilt, unique and uncrowded. It has lush green lawns, lots of open space and brand new amenities. Rules Beach is our newest listing. A remote idyllic beachfront location, with state of the art camping facilities, sealed bitumen roads and a beautiful new camp kitchen. The perfect place to relax, 4WD on the beach, fish, fossick or swim – and there’s no crocs to worry about here. On your doorstep is the Deepwater National Park, Baffle Creek and the Southern Barrier Reef. The park has powered camping

Leisa Cooper 14 March, 2024

Destinations

You only need 4 things to hike Tunnel Creek, on Western Australia’s Gibb River Road – and where to camp

All you need to know to camp along the Darling River Run

Must Dos in Broome, Western Australia

Pildappa Rock reopens and a new campground

Exploring the Meander Valley, Tasmania

7 hot tips for the new Cunnamulla Hot Springs

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

Reopening: Ebor Falls, Buchan and Wombeyan Caves

Rules Beach Holiday Park Queensland – remote beachfront location

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