Our hybrid from Mountain Trail RV

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...

Happy Easter Camping!

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...

Rescue animals, Kayaks and BMX at Gunna Park, QLD

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...

Heritage Park is now CMCA RV Park Geeveston, Tasmania

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,...

Now is the time to plan your 2021 adventure!

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...

Stonehenge has a new name – The Stockmans Camp

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...

2 bush camps, 2 pubstays and 2 national parks!

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...

2 new Pubstays in Tassie

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...

CAMPS 11 Easy to Read now released

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...

Does freedom camping help Aussie communities?

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...