by Michelle Gilmore | Apr 9, 2021 | Camping, Caravans, General, QLD
We’ve already had the question: what is a hybrid? When you are talking hybrid vans – it is a combination. It has the comforts of a caravan plus the access and easy towing of a camper trailer. Because the van is only 2 metres wide (literally all...
by Michelle Gilmore | Mar 29, 2021 | Camping, General
Every day is an adventure with CAMPS – even a soccer trip to Hervey Bay, QLD gave Heatley and I an opportunity to explore some sites around Gootchie (pictured), Bauple and Tiaro, just off the Bruce Highway. This week I’ve been lucky enough to visit my mum...
by Leisa Cooper | Mar 29, 2021 | Budget Campsite, Camping, Family Travel, General, Immerse Yourself In Nature, QLD
Gunna Park is a privately owned Farm Stay just 20 minutes north of Gympie and 4km off the Bruce Highway. A family property and private hobby farm who happily share their little slice of heaven with other campers. There’s wildlife in abundance, views and serenity...
by Leisa Cooper | Mar 29, 2021 | Budget Campsite, Camping, General, TAS
Heritage Park Geeveston has had a name change, following its closure by council and new management by CMCA. Now called CMCA RV Park Geeveston – it is still on Arve Road opposite the roadhouse now with the addition of a Custodian. The previous facilities,...
by Michelle Gilmore | Mar 15, 2021 | Camping, General, National Parks, WA
Last week we heard that one WA council has put the word out – if you don’t have a booking, then please don’t visit! Our blog ‘Now is the time to book your 2021 adventure in WA’ explains why Exmouth only has limited accommodation and...
by Leisa Cooper | Mar 14, 2021 | Camping, Farm & Station Stays, General, Immerse Yourself In Nature, VIC
Stonehenge Farmstay in East Gippsland now has a brand new name – The Stockmans Camp, and it is undergoing some exciting transformations under the management of new owners and hosts, Darren and Cathy Williams. The camp is a working farm located at Buchan South...
by Michelle Gilmore | Mar 1, 2021 | Camping, General
This month, all going well, we collect our new hybrid van. We sold the old one – as our boys are too long for the bunks! Our Mountain Trail RV 4.7 van sleeps two – the kids have their swags, now – and only the youngest is at home...
by Leisa Cooper | Mar 1, 2021 | Camping, Destinations, Free Camping Tasmania, General, TAS
Today we listed two new campsites at beautiful Tullah in Tasmania. Both are pubstays and within close proximity to each other. Tullah Lakeside Lodge This pub stay is right on the banks of Lake Rosebery. They offer camping for Caravans, RVs and camper trailers, with...
by Michelle Gilmore | Feb 15, 2021 | Camping, Camping Tips, General, Media Release, Trip Planning
CAMPS 11 Easy to Read has finally been released from our printers. Unfortunately, printing in Australia took much longer. Thank you for your patience, they are all being shipped out to everyone who pre-ordered. You still have your hands on the first copies in...
by Michelle Gilmore | Feb 15, 2021 | Camping, Camping Tips, Free Camping, General
It’s amazing after all the positive stories that are out there about RV travellers and campers and how much they support rural communities, that some councils (and business owners) still believe free camping is of no benefit to their towns! However, we’ve...