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Bullara Station, Western Australia - Image by Dale and Tracey Adams from Adams Family Travels

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Experience the outback at Bullara Station, Western Australia

Camps Ambassadors, Adams Family Travels, enjoyed a stop at Bullara Station, a working cattle station located between Exmouth and Coral Bay in WA. They offer a range of accommodation including self contained cottages, powered and unpowered camp sites and a shearers lodge. Try one of their unique showers. There is a communal fire pit that is lit every night and evening meals are available. There are several signed walks around the property including a sunset viewing hill. Be sure to try their homemade scones and/or coffee between 8.30am and midday. Find this site and more nearby in the CAMPS guide books, new

Michelle Gilmore 25 May, 2022

Farm & Station Stays

Valdara Rustic Farmstay announces new attractions for Beaufort, Victoria

Liza, from Valdara Rustic Farmstay near Beaufort, Victoria, said, “There are TWO very exciting new projects that commenced during Covid.” The Pyrenees Farm Gate Trail The Pyrenees is a region well known for its great wines. Take the time to explore all that the Pyrenees Farm Gate Trail has to offer. Said Liza, “This is a self drive farm gate trail that includes wineries, artists, produce and crafts.” Drive through this special region, explore and find pottery, art and plenty of cellar doors! www.pyreneesfarmgatetrail.com Cyril Callister Museum Come learn about the Man Who Invented Vegemite! “At the moment the museum

Michelle Gilmore 20 May, 2022

Farm & Station Stays

New Listing: Jarvis Estate, Western Australia

Jarvis Estate is a family owned and run winery. They have 50 acres of land and lovely sites near the vines. Only 10 minutes from town and walking distance to the Colonial Brewery or visit or cellar door and maybe get a chance to taste wine straight from the barrel. They are only approved for self-contained campers/vans. All sites are near the vines and/or some native bush, shade available. There are only 6 sites so they are well spread out for peace and quiet, campfires allowed seasonally. Only 10 minutes from Margaret River town and next door to the Colonial

Michelle Gilmore 20 May, 2022

Camping

New CMCA Park, Batchelor, Northern Territory

It is always good news to add another CMCA park to our listings! The latest addition to the CMCA family is located in Batchelor, NT at Sundance Farm. It offers stays for self contained vehicles only, a dump point, drinking water, nice flat sites, and secure parking. There’s a custodian on site and don’t forget discounted rates for CMCA members. You are welcome to stay a maximum of 14 days, definitely book ahead, as the gates are locked at 9pm nightly with after hours access by arrangement. The sites are large and level, there’s a happy shelter and a communal

Leisa Cooper 20 May, 2022

Destinations

Best for country music: camp at Wandilla Station, Eulo, Queensland

This article was written for the GO WEST and STAY WITH A FARMER promotion to help drought stricken farmers. We are pleased to say, Wandilla Station is now lush and green! Home of ‘Music in the Mulga’, founder and co-ordinator of this four-day country music festival, Carmel Meurant has lived in South West Queensland all her life. “It’s been running for 12 years – we hold it here on the property. People that come say there is no other music festival like it – it’s so friendly and relaxed.” Last year 1500 journeyed to the festival, said Carmel, “It costs

Michelle Gilmore 29 March, 2022

Charlotte Plains station stay, Cunnamulla, Queensland

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GOLD WINNER: Charlotte Plains – a station stay at Cunnamulla, Queensland

Charlotte Plains is the stuff that bucket lists are made of! We met the lovely Russell family – and the owner’s grandkids sold us firewood. No L plates needed out here! Congratulations to them all – this month they won gold for Best Grey Nomad Farm or Station Stay, Best Grey Nomad Tour silver award and bronze for Best Grey Nomad Attraction Award. It is no surprise to me! We loved our camp beside the hot artesian waters – “taking the waters” was our first port of call. It was so warm! Busy when we were there, the old baths

Michelle Gilmore 18 March, 2022

Farm & Station Stays

NEW listing – Shiralee Clydesdales & Farm Stay, Queensland

A big thanks to Lyn Hutton who recommended we add this Queensland farm stay to our list! Shiralee Clydesdales & Farm Stay is a camp where you can swim in the dam, sit by the fire, feed the farm animals and you can bring your pets, too! Lyn told us, “They have taken some effort to set out level and separate camp areas at the back of the property. It’s a work in progress – toilets, showers and ample rubbish bins are currently provided.” Plus Lyn says it is just $20 per site per night and only about 8kms out

Michelle Gilmore 15 February, 2022

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4 Aussie nudist campgrounds where you can bare all

If you’ve left your togs at home, don’t worry – these four camps are clothing optional. That’s right, if you are keen to relax in all your glory, swim in the buff, or BBQ stark naked, read on… Mallee View Naturist Camp – Maitland South Australia Mallee View Naturist Camp – Maitland South Australia This naturist camp lies in the heart of the Yorke Penninsula, 18 km NW of Maitland, 8 km NE of the coastal hamlet of Balgowan. Pre-book. Clothing optional, open November to April. Budget prices, pet friendly and suitable for all vehicles, including Big Rigs. This unpowered

Michelle Gilmore 11 February, 2022

Beaches & Coasts

NT Station Stay Lorella Springs has it all!

Image by Jan Tucker Huge saltwater crocodiles, barramundi, historical sites, birdlife, Aboriginal culture, caves, chasms, gorges and thermal springs! All on a one-million acre, untouched Northern Territory coastal wilderness sanctuary and cattle station, Lorella Springs. Image by Jan Tucker The family-owned station stay is surrounded by Limmen National Park, Aboriginal land and Gulf of Carpentaria coast. CAMPS Ambassadors Dale and Tracey said, “Our week at this one million acre wilderness sanctuary was full of adventure. We swam in some amazing water holes and spent many hours 4wding around this amazing place. NT Station Stay Lorella Springs- Image Adams Family Travels We

Michelle Gilmore 27 January, 2022