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CMCA Humpty Doo RV Park – Northern Territory

It’s always great to add a new site to our listings, and this time it’s the new CMCA Humpty Doo RV Park in the Northern Territory. Located off the Arnhem Highway south-east of Darwin you’ll find it at the rear of the iconic Humpty Doo Hotel. There are large flat sites with direct access to the hotel and park guests are able to use the hotel swimming pool also. It is suitable for all sized RVs, with a dump point with potable water as well as onsite caretaker. The park has disabled access, is pet friendly and generators are permitted.

Leisa Cooper 25 August, 2024

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GoRV Freedom Camp of the Month: Darr River, Queensland

Our GoRV Freedom Camp of the month is Darr River, located between Winton and Longreach, Queensland. Read the full article here. Find more destinations like Blue Heeler throughout Australia in the CAMPS 12 guide books, CAMPS Pendium boxed set and FREE updated CAMPS AUSTRALIA WIDE App. Download the Camps App for iPhone/iPad or Android

Michelle Gilmore 25 July, 2024

Mitchell Falls Camp, The Kimberley, Western Australia Image by Overland Exposure

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10 out of 10: Mitchell Falls Camp, The Kimberley, Western Australia

CAMPS Ambassador Amanda visited Mitchell Falls camp. She said: “We loved our truck overnighter here and all forgot how fun and comfy camping in the truck is. “A basic bush camp but with hybrid eco toilets and a water collection point for boiling, and fire pits. What more do you need? “Fees were $17/adult or $40 family per night. Overall Mitchell Falls experience 10/10!” Ngarinyin and Wunambul people are the traditional custodians of Mitchell River National Park. You will need an online Uunguu Visitor Pass, before you arrive. Give yourself 4-6 hours for the round trip, walking through “rough country” to

Michelle Gilmore 11 July, 2024

Nigel shows off a CAMPS stubby holder that made it to Florence Falls, Litchfield National Park, Northern Territory

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9 Top Father’s Day gifts for campers and travellers

If you are big on love but short on time, you can knock off your Father’s Day gifts in one go with CAMPS! Father’s Day is Sunday, September 1

Michelle Gilmore 1 July, 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

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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

Michelle Gilmore 10 April, 2024

Camping

Traveller’s Story: Why I free camp

Enjoy this traveller’s story from one of our campers Terry Lawrie. I just read your newsletter on the myth: “Free camps are only worth staying at if you want to save money” and thought this might be of interest. We travelled extensively from 2004 till 2011 and in that time spent about 25 nights in caravan parks. We used your book a lot. I recently gave my wife Camps 12 as a birthday present. as we have bought another van and are heading off in May. A little something I wrote a few years ago…. Leg Godt, [means ‘Play Well’

Michelle Gilmore 4 March, 2024

Beaches & Coasts

Finding camps along the New South Wales Pacific Coast

One of the frequent queries we receive is why aren’t there free camps along the Pacific Highway? Historically, the rest areas allowed free overnight stays. However, as travellers abused the 24 hour limit, with locations so close to beautiful beaches and towns… the government cracked down what was allowed. You will notice that listings were deliberately kept in the CAMPS book, so travellers could have a spot to rest overnight (not necessarily “camp”). Some of these regions were trialing an RV stopover at the rest areas – we felt it was important to provide options along the Pacific coast where

Michelle Gilmore 7 January, 2024

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CMCA Humpty Doo RV Park – Northern Territory

GoRV Freedom Camp of the Month: Darr River, Queensland

10 out of 10: Mitchell Falls Camp, The Kimberley, Western Australia

9 Top Father’s Day gifts for campers and travellers

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

NEW owners for Trinity Islands Holiday Park, Burrum, Queensland

Traveller’s Story: Why I free camp

Finding camps along the New South Wales Pacific Coast

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