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Goondiwindi – Cloncurry – Townsville
This list was started by Mark Bryant – we stayed with Mark last year, and he generously gave us tips for our venture to him and his family at Cloncurry.
Yalnungala Falls O’Reillys Rainforest Retreat is south of Canungra in Queensland – and after last year’s devastating bushfires in May followed by the COVID-19 pandemic, what was known as Green Mountains campground, reopened as O’Reilly’s Campground. We checked it out recently and Heatley found us our very own waterfall – all to ourselves! The weather was scorching that week, even though we were walking under the cool of the rainforest canopy, As soon as we found the rock pools at Picnic Rock, I couldn’t have been more happy to sink into a little rockpool. it was more like a spa
Bellinger River Tourist Park is located at Repton, between Urunga and Coffs Harbour, on the New South Wales North Coast. Big thanks to Debbie Witt for sending through these photos between kayak trips, fishing and family time out these holidays. This pet friendly caravan park has all the features – swimming pool with kid’s pool, children’s playground, private boat ramp, dump point, on site shop, camp kitchen and BBQ (pictured) plus awesome river frontage! Find it on the new updated CAMPS AUSTRALIA WIDE App and CARAVAN PARKS 5 book. Things to do and see nearby: Browse markets in nearby
It has come in handy – we’ve booked holidays in Coffs Harbour, Sunshine Coast and Surfers. It’s good because of the symbols – like a playground for the kids, also petrol stations and shopping centres. It’s really good for me, I find it easy and I don’t know how to use maps! The kids are 6 and 10, they look at the pictures and are learning from the symbols and know if it has a playground or toilet. We save caravan parks in favourites and eliminate them until we find the site we like. You can tell if they have toilets,
There’s nothing more that our family loves than waterfall and waterhole hopping. Here we are at Edith Falls, NT Our boys have finished school for the year, so now CAMPS 11 is at the printer, we’ll sneak off to the mountains for a family break. I’m thinking bushwalking, watching sunsets and plenty of swimming under waterfalls. It’ll be great to check out their new campground area – O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat is in Lamington National Park, in the Gold Coast Hinterland. We are delighted to hear restrictions are relaxing on the QLD border – it means we’ll be seeing more
Last week, Heatley and I celebrated our silver wedding anniversary. Together we reminisced over the last quarter of a century, and one of our favourite memories was our lap of Australia, six of us in a six-berth motorhome. Neither of us camped as kids, our first trip was in the early days of our marriage to Goomburra State Forest. Followed by Waddy Point on Fraser Island and Yamba, NSW. Then our family grew and getaways were less than idyllic! We had a disastrous weekend near Queen Mary Falls with our teething firstborn, the only baby in a big group. Repeated toddler
Rainbow Beach has two caravan parks and is surrounded by Queensland National Park’s three most popular camping grounds. They are favourites of generations for good reasons – beachside or on the Island and some are even dog friendly. These famous grounds include Fraser Island, Teewah Beach and Inskip Point. Check out your Camps 10 for these campsites and locations or the Camps Australia Wide App, and do book ahead! From a local, to you, here’s our Top 10 natural ‘must-dos’ in Rainbow Beach and the surrounds: 1. Carlo SandblowIt really is something special and that first arrival takes your breath away. Sunsets
Forestry Corporation of NSW has worked with a local contractor to unveil a new all-natural playground at the popular Swan’s Crossing in Kerewong State Forest. Swans Crossing is a camping and picnic site located just 15 minutes from Kendall and a popular spot for locals and visitors alike to come and experience the beauty of State forests. Forestry Corporation’s Partnerships Leader, Sandra Madeley, said the new playground is just another great reason to visit the scenic state forest. “There are so many things to do when visiting Kerewong State Forest, and the new playground is an excellent addition,” Ms Madeley said.
by Leisa Cooper Nestled by the banks of the Murray River, sits pretty Punyelroo Caravan Park. Located less than 2 hours from Adelaide and 5 km downstream from Swan Reach it is SA site 185 in Caravan Parks 5 or find it on the Camps Australia Wide App. It’s a tranquil destination with idyllic views and a wealth of peaceful silence. The sun rises over the cliffs directly in front of the park, making the water sparkle. Sip your morning coffee metres from the waters edge watching the birdlife awaken and in the evening, witness the changing colours
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